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As of March 31st, 2009 the PS2 is selling for an MSRP of $99. Sony's Playstation 2 is the most successful console of all time with huge sales all around the world. In 2005 there was a major hardware revision to the Playstation 2 that made the device much smaller, but also took away compatibility with the HDD. Released in 2000 the PS2 has seen one of the largest variety of games released appealing to everyone from the most hardcore niche audiences to the expanded casual audience that the Wii has taken over. The console continues to see new game releases in 2009 though the rate has decreased compared to its prime.
MSRP $99.00
Release date October, 2000
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Features
- 128-bit emotion engine processor
- backwards compatible with PS One games
- 2 Memory card ports (memory cards needed for game saves)
- 2 controller-ports
- 1 ethernet port
- Game catalog in the thousands
- Multiple bundles available
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Sony Playstation 2 | Black
• PlayStation 2 Console - Black
• Playstation 2 Console - Black (PS2)
UPC: 492071101449
EAN: 711719770602
MPN: 97706
Sony Playstation 2 | White
• PlayStation 2 Console - Silver
UPC: 711719770701
EAN: 711719709305
MPN: 97707
Competitors
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MSRP $99.00
Released November, 2001
Pros
- Very short loading times
- Easy and cheap to mod
- Top notch Nintendo games
Cons
- No longer supported by Nintendo
- Only two online games
- Some versions have unreliable optics and will die after several months.
Sony Playstation 2
38%
vs.
Nintendo Gamecube
62%
MSRP $199.99
Released November, 2006
Pros
- Controller is innovative and allows for new game types
- Runs very quiet. No loud fans.
- Console can be played by anyone from any age bracket
Cons
- No HD resolution (480p maximum)
- Less powerful than the Xbox 360 and PS3
- Graphics are last-gen.
Sony Playstation 2
40%
vs.
Nintendo Wii
60%
MSRP $149.00
Released November, 2001
Pros
- Can be easily softmodded to run XBMC.
- Significantly cheaper than current generation of consoles.
- Xbox Live trumped the competition's alternative online systems.
Cons
- Outdated and unsupported in favour of Xbox 360.
- Never going to be a new game made
- Prone to hardware malfunctions
Sony Playstation 2
57%
vs.
Microsoft Xbox
43%
MSRP $100.00
Released September, 1999
Pros
- Can play burned games without a modchip
- A wealth of homebrew software is available
- One of the first systems to offer online gameplay
Cons
- Died too early
- Overshadowed by the hype of the PS2
- Controller has an awkward design
Sony Playstation 2
69%
vs.
Sega Dreamcast
31%
Reviews
April 1, 2009
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Backwards compatible with original Playstation (PSX) games
- Built-in DVD movie player
- Still supported by Sony even though the PS3 is out.
- A very large selection of games available, with more still coming out
- Sells for $99 after March 31, 2009
Cons
- No 4-player out of the box
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May 20, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Backwards compatible with original Playstation (PSX) games
- Built-in DVD movie player
- Still supported by Sony even though the PS3 is out.
- A very large selection of games available, with more still coming out
- Sells for $99 after March 31, 2009
- many game DVDs compatible modern PS2 emulation software (PCSX2 etc.)
- Has USB ports for PSP charging capabilities
- Can play PS1 games
Cons
- No 4-player out of the box
- The dual-shock controller layout has the analog stick thrown in as an afterthought; a redesign of the controller would have helped
- Underpowered compared to the the Xbox and the GameCube
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April 3, 2009
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Backwards compatible with original Playstation (PSX) games
- Built-in DVD movie player
- Still supported by Sony even though the PS3 is out.
- A very large selection of games available, with more still coming out
- many game DVDs compatible modern PS2 emulation software (PCSX2 etc.)
Cons
- The dual-shock controller layout has the analog stick thrown in as an afterthought; a redesign of the controller would have helped
- Underpowered compared to the the Xbox and the GameCube
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January 24, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Backwards compatible with original Playstation (PSX) games
- Built-in DVD movie player
- Still supported by Sony even though the PS3 is out.
- A very large selection of games available, with more still coming out
Cons
- No 4-player out of the box
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May 19, 2008
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Backwards compatible with original Playstation (PSX) games
- Built-in DVD movie player
- Still supported by Sony even though the PS3 is out.
Cons
- No 4-player out of the box
- Underpowered compared to the the Xbox and the GameCube
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January 8, 2009
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Backwards compatible with original Playstation (PSX) games
- Built-in DVD movie player
- Still supported by Sony even though the PS3 is out.
- A very large selection of games available, with more still coming out
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December 6, 2008
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Backwards compatible with original Playstation (PSX) games
- Built-in DVD movie player
- Still supported by Sony even though the PS3 is out.
Cons
- No 4-player out of the box
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September 19, 2008
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Backwards compatible with original Playstation (PSX) games
- Built-in DVD movie player
- Still supported by Sony even though the PS3 is out.
Cons
- No 4-player out of the box
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August 6, 2008
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Backwards compatible with original Playstation (PSX) games
- Built-in DVD movie player
Cons
- No 4-player out of the box
- Underpowered compared to the the Xbox and the GameCube
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July 11, 2008
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Backwards compatible with original Playstation (PSX) games
- Built-in DVD movie player
- Still supported by Sony even though the PS3 is out.
Cons
- No 4-player out of the box
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