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Sony Playstation 2

 

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  • User Score (2509)
    8.3 8.3 from 2509 reviewers
  • Expert Score (8)
    8.3 8.3 from 8 reviewers
  • Design (52)
    5.5 5.5 from 52 reviewers
  • Value for money (331)
    5.6 5.6 from 331 reviewers
  • Features (281)
    5.9 5.9 from 281 reviewers
  • Ease of use (203)
    6.1 6.1 from 203 reviewers
  • Performance (54)
    5.5 5.5 from 54 reviewers
  • Sound quality (4)
    6.0 6.0 from 4 reviewers
  • Graphics (489)
    6.3 6.3 from 489 reviewers
  • Sound (446)
    6.3 6.3 from 446 reviewers
  • Overall quality (266)
    6.0 6.0 from 266 reviewers
  • Noise (19)
    5.0 5.0 from 19 reviewers
  • Functionality (6)
    5.9 5.9 from 6 reviewers
  • Speed performance (447)
    6.2 6.2 from 447 reviewers
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  • Score Distribution

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  • Expert Reviews

  1. What Console

    What Console
    10/10
    15 August 2010

    PlayStation.com It's the quality games and excellent joypad that makes PlayStation 2 really good. Fortunately the PS2 has kept the same Joypad (+ all analogue instead of digital buttons!) and updates of our favourite games such as FIFA and Grand Turismo. Graphically its very much better in every respect to the old one, having 32 Mb of RAM, a 128-bit running at 300 MHz and a 150 MHz Sony graphics chip that can do about 66 million polygon per second. Read more

  2. CNET

    CNET
    7.0/10
    7 December 2004

    Sony's slimmed-down, network-ready PS2 is a welcome update to the world's most popular video game console. Read more

    • Huge library of games; svelte design; built-in networking/modem ports and remote sensor; doubles as a CD/DVD player; free online gaming with select titles.
    • Top-loading disc tray; only two controller ports; no hard disk expansion option; Xbox's graphics capabilities are superior.

  3. Game Boyz

    Game Boyz
    25 December 2004

    Da Introduction: Finally, Sony's PlayStation 2 has hit North America, a long awaited arrival since the Japanese version has been out for almost a year now, and over 2 million of the units have sold there. However, a lot of North Americans are still going to have to wait to get their hands on Sony's new black wonder box, because it's in such short supply due to a parts shortage. Read more

  4. Michael D's Region 4 DVD

    6.4/10
    3 April 2007

    Having had the opportunity to play with a PlayStation 2 for some time, specifically to test its DVD playback capabilities, it falls definitely into the games console that can play DVDs classification. It is, however, a lot better than I expected at playing DVDs and is more than adequate at this task for the casual user. Read more

  5. Lawrence.com

    Lawrence.com
    30 May 2003

    The beefed-up PlayStation 2, called the PSX, will go on sale in Japan this year and is planned for the United States and Europe early next year, Sony executive deputy president Ken Kutaragi said. He refused to give a price. "We want an extreme product to represent a new platform out of Sony," he told reporters at a Tokyo hotel where a prototype was shown. Read more

  6. Infomatics

    8.0/10
    1 January 2001

    The PlayStation 2 will undoubtedly be a success. Once we start to see the groundbreaking games the system is capable of, the disappointing early software will be forgotten. Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. 5 Star

    Amazon
    10/10
    Reviewer: Jesse Stewart, Amazon
    2 weeks ago

    good quality, and even came with memory card and extra controller. very satisfied for the price. Love playing those old school games I grew up on before the ps3. Read more

  2. "Awesome game console"

    CNET
    10/10
    Reviewer: narn3049, CNET
    31 July 2011

    I have always loved my PS2, and have always loved gaming on it. I infact loved it so much I missed playing with it whenever I was not there, and got a PSP, and loved it as well. However got an XBOX360 and think it is better. But i always loved the ps2. Read more

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  3. The best of it

    8.0/10
    Reviewer: adolfolucas, epinions.com
    4 weeks ago

    This is the best console I've ever played in my life. It has all that you can expect from a console, Read more

    • Cheap games, cheap console, can play with others, it's lite.
    • None that I can recall... buy a cooler

  4. PS2

    Newegg
    10/10
    Reviewer: Super Big, Newegg
    9 October 2008

    PS2 still got minor competition in the gaming arena. Good thing PS3 isn't selling well, cause Sony will definetly drop support for PS2 if PS3 sells well. By now PS2 should be no more than $100 maxium. The system has been out for so long that it's a rip off if people buy it for $129.99+tax. Read more

    • The very best system that I still play ever since it launched on the first day, waiting in line. Super excellent in variety of games. It's more affordable now. Games a...
    • Lesser games are being made on PS2 now a days. Slim version is not as great as fat original version. Laser will die over the years of usage.

  5. gdgt

    gdgt
    7.0/10
    Reviewer: kstagg, gdgt
    9 August 2011

    My son is 5 and he had been playing the Vtech portable system which also allows you to hook up to your TV. My wife and I didn't think he was ready or mature enough to take care of an expensive unit like an XBOX 360, Wii or PS3 so we decided to go with the PS2 (slim). I used to have a PS2 before I was married but sold it at a garage sale once my son was born. I just didn't have the time to play it anymore. Read more

  6. Playstation 2

    ABT Electronics
    10/10
    Reviewer: vickie, ABT Electronics
    6 December 2006

    I bought this for a gift for my son for this christmas. He didn't ask for one bought he fell in love with Guitar Hero 2 in the stores. Read more

    • Durable, Good Value, High Quality
    • None so far

  7. PS2 Slim: a welcome update to the world's most popular console

    8.0/10
    Reviewer: LCDRHitman, Ciao
    9 January 2011

    Compared to the original Playstation 2, this is absolutely tiny, with barely enough space on the front face to house the two sets of controller and USB ports. Much of the downsize is down to Sony moving the power-supply to a laptop-esque external unit. Another compromise is the top-loading disc drive. While this removes the risk of a failing tray, it does mean that the small form factor can be deceiving. Read more

    • Built in network ports, Free only gaming with selected games, sleek design
    • top-loading tray, no hard drive expansion, the Xbox has better graphics

  8. ps2 review

    Pricerunner
    6.0/10
    Reviewer: matt, Pricerunner
    23 January 2008

    well i had the original ps2 (the big black one) for 2years. but because it is now so poor at reading, it can only read damaged games. it is the same story with this one. it is 2years old and yet again i have started haveing reading problems. you clean the lense with a dry c.d. or dvd cleaner. but you will only get about 6mounths bofore cleaning the lense dosen't make any difrence. memory cards are quite expensive. Read more

    • more games than xbox, built in dvd player
    • compared to the x-box:, there is no cd burner, no built in memory, there are slightly poorer graphics and sound quality on the same games as the xbox, poor lazor quality

  9. Sony Play Station 2 TV-Based Game Systems Rating

    Consumer Democracy
    10/10
    Reviewer: Consumer Democracy
    27 August 2008

    This is a great system with lots of games. I would highly agree that this is the best out there. Read more

    • It's a great system and would recommend it to anybody
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  10. Sony Playstation 2 Silver Console, buy it, try it, love it!

    epinions.com
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: kennyadams, epinions.com
    24 October 2005

    Going to the electronics store to buy a video game console can be a headache because of all the choi Read more

    • A wide selection of games available. Inexpensive, fun, and excellent hardware is available.
    • Limited online capability (after buying online adaptor)

  • WikiFreak Description

Sony PlayStation 2

Sony PlayStation 2 is a sixth generation video game console manufactured by Sony Computer Entertainment. It is also abbreviated as PS2 and it is the successor of PlayStation 1 in the PlayStation video console series. It was released for retail on March 4, 2000 in Japan; October 26, 2000 in North America; November 24, 2000 in Europe and November 30, 2000 in Australia. The PlayStation 2 supports both DVD and CD media formats.

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Sony PlayStation 2 is capable to read CDs …

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Sony PlayStation 2

Sony PlayStation 2 is a sixth generation video game console manufactured by Sony Computer Entertainment. It is also abbreviated as PS2 and it is the successor of PlayStation 1 in the PlayStation video console series. It was released for retail on March 4, 2000 in Japan; October 26, 2000 in North America; November 24, 2000 in Europe and November 30, 2000 in Australia. The PlayStation 2 supports both DVD and CD media formats.

Features

Sony PlayStation 2 is capable to read CDs and DVDs and also allows backward compatible with PlayStation games. Besides games, it enables to play movies from DVDs. It supports PlayStation memory cards to save games and controllers. In addition, it introduces DualShock 2 controller which features analogue face, shoulder and D-pad buttons. Also, the DualShock 2 controller features force feedback, which is commonly called the ‘vibration’ function. Its memory card has an 8MB capacity and utilizes Sony’s MagicGate encryption. Also, it features USB and IEEE 1394 expansion ports. With Network Adapter, it enables players to play online multiplayer. Sony PlayStation 2 is built with "Emotion Engine" clocked at 294.912 MHz (299 MHz on newer versions) with 10.5 million transistors as its CPU; 32 MB(32 × 220 bytes) Direct Rambus or RDRAM; 3.2 gigabytes per second of memory bus; MIPS R5900 CPU core, 64 bit, little endian (mipsel) as its main processor; FPU co-processor; and VU0 and VU1 (Floating Point Multiply Accumulator × 9, Floating Point Divider × 1), 32-bit, at 150 MHz. There are three editions of PlayStation 2 as it went through several updates and revisions including its original case design; slim design which smaller, thinner and quiter than the older versions and includes a built-in Ethernet port; and PSX which is capable to be used as a digital video recorder and DVD burner.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

One of the best systems in interactive home entertainment has received a facelift. The PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system is now smaller and more stylish than ever before. New features include, the integrated NETWORK connector, which gives you the power to directly hook your console up to a broadband internet connection and play network-enabled games and applications online. Internal volume and fan noise has been reduced by 75%, overall weight has been cut in…

Specifications

  • Specifications
    Power:120V AC/13.8V AC
  • Specifications
    Part #:L120700
  • Specifications
    Description: No plug (hardwired) Power Supply:PS-1A
  • Specifications
    Power:120V AC/13.8V AC
  • Specifications
    Part #:L120710
  • Specifications
    Description: With 2.1mm plug Power Supply:PS-2
  • Specifications
    Power:120V AC/12V DC
  • Specifications
    Part #:L120900
  • Specifications
    Description: With 2.1mm plug Power Supply:PS-2R

Release Date

  • First seen
    3 April 2001

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  • I am looking for a game with photo dvd in it for PS2

    I saw a game at a shop, and it disappeared before I could buy it and I don't remember the name of it. It's perhaps Japanese in orgin, has anime characters, and is slightly retro, and it has an extra DVD which allows you to place it in your PC for photo manipulation so you can implement/integrate the photo in the game, thus allowing you to fight monsters w/ photos of your friends on them.

    (No answers yet. Write an answer!) 2011-02-22

  • power supply problem

    hi, I had a PS2 (black thick one) and the problem is this, when i started playing my console after a while it will automatically shut down,can you help me about my problem? thanks a lot

    (No answers yet. Write an answer!) 2009-08-26

  • how do you fix the memory and conntrol port if it stops working

    it wontread the conbtrol or memory card

    Answered by Lean 2009-12-07:

    You can fix the memory by deleting old

  • play station or xbox

    I am interested in buying this product but I am not sure if I need to have computer access or can the kid just hook it up to the tv set?

    Answered by kbrozio 2009-01-01:

    you can hook both to TV, but for Xbox if you want to play online you'll need internet

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