Playstation 2

The PlayStation 2 (PS2) is Sony's second video game console, launched in 2000. It is considered the most successful video game console of all time, with over 160 million units sold globally.

Key points about PlayStation 2

  • The world's best-selling: The PS2 dominated the sixth console generation (against the Nintendo GameCube and Microsoft Xbox) and is the most popular console of all time.

  • DVD Revolution: A big reason for its success was that the PS2 came with a built-in DVD player from launch. This made it an "all-in-one" entertainment device for the living room, often cheaper than standalone DVD players at the time.

  • Game library: The console has a massive library of over 3,800 games, including many legendary and exclusive series such as Grand Theft Auto , Final Fantasy X , God of War , and Metal Gear Solid 2 .

  • Backward compatibility: The PS2 could play most games released for the original PlayStation (PS1) .

  • Hardware: The console used Sony's proprietary 128-bit processor, called the Emotion Engine , which provided groundbreaking graphics for its time.

  • Design: It was originally launched in a large "barrel" model, and later in a thinner and lighter version known as the PS2 Slim (from 2004).