Sony Playstation 2

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.

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Playstation 2
MSRP $99.00
Release date October, 2000
Brand Sony
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
27 reviews
79
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24 positive
1 mixed
2 negative

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Pros:
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Backwards compatible with original Playstation (PSX) games
+24agreedisagree

Built-in DVD movie player
+22agreedisagree

Still supported by Sony even though the PS3 is out.
+22agreedisagree

A very large selection of games available, with more still coming out
+11agreedisagree

Sells for $99 after March 31, 2009
+7agreedisagree

many game DVDs compatible modern PS2 emulation software (PCSX2 etc.)
+7agreedisagree

Has USB ports for PSP charging capabilities
+2agreedisagree

Can play PS1 games
+2agreedisagree

Cons:
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No 4-player out of the box
+16agreedisagree

The dual-shock controller layout has the analog stick thrown in as an afterthought; a redesign of the controller would have helped
-4agreedisagree

Underpowered compared to the the Xbox and the GameCube
-7agreedisagree


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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 Lowers the Price of PS2 to $129.99

written by Omar Apr 20, 06

This report was started November 26, 2005 at 1:22 am by Omar
with the last edit occurring September 2, 2009 at 2:52 pm by bissap
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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

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iambored8907

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May 28, 2008
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ProSCORE
75
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3 pros
1 con
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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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lonehunter

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February 11, 2008
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ProSCORE
75
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3 pros
1 con
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

Competitors

lonehunter prefers Sony Playstation 2 over Microsoft Xbox, Nintendo Gamecube, Sega Dreamcast
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Raptor007

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December 14, 2008
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ProSCORE
0
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0 pros
3 cons
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

Did not agree with any pros

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

Competitors

Raptor007 prefers Nintendo Gamecube, Microsoft Xbox over Sony Playstation 2
Raptor007 prefers Sony Playstation 2 over Sega Dreamcast
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ssarahbrown

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October 14, 2008
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ProSCORE
100
negative
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3 pros
0 cons
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

Did not agree with any cons

Competitors

ssarahbrown prefers Nintendo Gamecube over Sony Playstation 2
ssarahbrown prefers Sony Playstation 2 over Microsoft Xbox, Sega Dreamcast
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wendywallflower

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July 11, 2008
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ProSCORE
67
negative
mixed
positive
2 pros
1 con
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Built-in DVD movie player
  • Still supported by Sony even though the PS3 is out.

Cons

  • No 4-player out of the box

Competitors

wendywallflower prefers Nintendo Gamecube over Sony Playstation 2
wendywallflower prefers Sony Playstation 2 over Microsoft Xbox, Sega Dreamcast
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raynerape

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November 22, 2007
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ProSCORE
67
negative
mixed
positive
2 pros
1 con
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Backwards compatible with original Playstation (PSX) games
  • Still supported by Sony even though the PS3 is out.

Cons

  • No 4-player out of the box

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HK-47m4

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June 1, 2007
approved
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ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
3 pros
0 cons
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love itlove it
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

Did not agree with any cons

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silence omo7

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May 23, 2007
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ProSCORE
100
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3 pros
0 cons
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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

Did not agree with any cons

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darkNiGHTS

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October 7, 2007
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ProSCORE
0
negative
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positive
0 pros
2 cons
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • No 4-player out of the box
  • Underpowered compared to the the Xbox and the GameCube

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Cbado

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March 27, 2007
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ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
2 pros
0 cons
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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

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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