- Home console developed by Sony and released in Europe in November 2000.
- The best-selling console of all-time with over 155 million units sold worldwide.
- Featured such top titles as Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and Resident Evil 4.
- The 'slim' version was a redesigned version of the console released in 2004.
- Featured online multiplayer, CD and DVD playback, and a range of accessories.
PlayStation 2 consoles: original (left) and slimline (right).
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Entertainment for everyone
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Over 1,800 games on the PlayStation 2
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PlayStation works hard to make gaming accessible to anyone, at
every level. Who says Grandma won't like Gran Turismo? And if you
somehow get tired of gaming with Grandma, the PS2 system's
affordable price tag leaves you with plenty of extra cash to try
all 1,800 games, then get the most out of your PS2 system by
joining multiplayer games online and playing your CD and DVD
collection (some PS2 consoles require a network adapter, sold
separately, to access online multiplayer games). But it's not
just about the number of titles; the PlayStation 2 system's
enhanced visuals combine gravity, friction, and environmental
elements to produce amazingly accurate physical simulations and
high-resolution 3D graphics, and the Dolby Digital AC-3 and DTS
sound capabilities further enhance your gaming experience.
Entertainment packed
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Something for everyone in the family
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Why does one in three U.S. households have a PlayStation 2
system? It's actually pretty easy to understand – it's because
the console has something for everybody. The PS2 system is one of
the most popular consoles on the planet, and there's a good
reason: thousands of games that appeal to everyone. Play LEGO
Batman with the whole family, or settle down for a couple hours
of hunting down mythical deities in God of War. Everyone has
their own taste, and the PS2 system has the games to suit yours.
More than just gaming
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Movies, music, endless entertainment
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The PlayStation 2 system goes beyond gaming – it becomes your
entertainment centre. The PlayStation 2 system plays CDs, DVDs,
and hundreds of games. That includes online multiplayer games and
classics like MLB, Ratchet & Clank, and Twisted Metal, plus tons
of the most popular PS2 games at a reduced price in the Platinum
range. Over 1,800 games and your music and movie collection are
waiting.
Online multiplayer gaming 24/7
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Play online with others worldwide. Entertainment for the whole
family. Gaming comes to life with DualShock 2.
The game is bigger than you realise
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It's a big world out there. Extend your gaming. With the built-in
Ethernet and modem ports, it's easy to play online with the
PlayStation 2 system (some PS2 systems require a network
adapter,sold separately, to access online multiplayer games).
Play, strategise, and compete with online friends and nents.
Different time zones? Different countries? No problem. With
millions of PlayStation 2 systems connected online, there's
always someone to play against. Get into teams, explain to the
new guy how to escape that treacherous corner/barrel combo, and
find the best way to win.
Entertainment for everyone was never easier
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It does everything but make the popcorn
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The PS2 system is your home entertainment system: play games,
music, and movies all on one machine. Get rid of the stereo and
DVD player cluttering up your space. Enjoy your favorite movies
right from your PlayStation 2 system. The picture's great and
Dolby Digital sound gives you the full theatre experience.
Stop and listen to the music
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With the PlayStation 2 system's built-in DVD/CD player, you can
enjoy your entire CD collection in one compact system. And it
sounds great with Dolby Digital sound.
PlayStation 2 accessories
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Get the best gaming experience
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Okay, you've got the PS2 system, you bought an armload of awesome
games, your friends are here, and they brought pizza. This is a
critical moment. Make sure you've got everything you need for the
best possible gaming experience. Extra memory, controllers,
cameras, cables, and headsets enhance the game. SingStar
microphones, controller multitaps, the EyeToy USB camera, DVD
remote controls, USB headsets, and network adapters – the PS2 had
a whole host of useful accessories.
See the action, feel the action
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This is the one time in your life when you really want to feel
explosions, punches, and car ces. They all come alive with
the DualShock 2 analog controller. The DualShock 2 delivers an
intuitive gaming experience. Pressure sensitivity is built into
every action button (up to 255 levels of sensitivity) and
enhanced mobility is available with the analog thumbsticks. A
controller is included with every PlayStation 2 system, or grab
another DualShock 2 controller to play with friends.
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