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|manufacturer = Sony Corporation
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| manufacturer = Sony Corporation
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|type = Home Console
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| type = Home Console
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|generation = Sixth
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| generation = Sixth
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|jp_rel = {{Release|2000|March|4|JP}}
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|na_rel = {{Release|2000|October|26|NA}}
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|eu_rel = {{Release|2000|November|24|EU}}
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|au_rel = {{Release|2000|November|30|AU}}
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| au_rel = {{Release|2000|November|30|AU}}
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|variants = PlayStation 2 Slimline
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| variants = PlayStation 2 Slimline
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|media = DVD-ROM,PlayStation 2 CD-ROM,PlayStation CD-ROM,Audio CD
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| media = DVD-ROM,PlayStation 2 CD-ROM,PlayStation CD-ROM,Audio CD
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|save = [[PlayStation 2 Memory Card]], [[PlayStation Memory Card]]
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| save = [[PlayStation 2 Memory Card]], [[PlayStation Memory Card]]
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|input = DualShock 2 Controller
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| input = DualShock 2 Controller
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|features = PlayStation Backward Compatibility
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| features = PlayStation Backward Compatibility
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|unitssold = 111.25 million worldwide
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| unitssold = 111.25 million worldwide
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|topgame = [[Gran Turismo 3 A-spec]]
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| topgame = [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]
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|predecessor = PlayStation
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| predecessor = PlayStation
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|successor = PlayStation 3
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| successor = PlayStation 3
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|competitors = Dreamcast,Xbox,GameCube
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| competitors = Dreamcast,Xbox,GameCube
 
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The '''PlayStation 2''' (often and officially abbreviated ''' PS2''') is a [[128-bit]] video games [[console]] manufactured by [[Sony]]. It was first released on March 4, 2000 in [[Japan]], and October 26 that same year subsequently in other regions. Its main competitors were the [[Dreamcast]], [[GameCube]] and [[Xbox]].
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The '''''PlayStation 2''''' (often and officially abbreviated to '''PS2''') is a video game [[console]] manufactured by [[Sony]]. It was first released on March 4, 2000 in [[Japan]], and October 26 that same year subsequently in other regions. Its main competitors were [[SEGA]]'s [[Dreamcast]], [[Nintendo]]'s [[GameCube]] and [[Microsoft]]'s [[Xbox]].
   
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Despite its launch titles generally receiving a lukewarm reception, the ''PlayStation 2'' then gained better software within the holiday season of 2001 and sales improved as only a few million consumers had purchased consoles by the end of 2000 due to manufacturing delays. Within 5 years and 9 months, it had reached 100 million units (compared to its predecessor, the PlayStation, which achieved it in 9 years and 6 months) and had become a major success worldwide. The PlayStation 2 is the best selling games console in the sixth generation and of all time with an unprecedented 150 million units sold{{Citereq}}.
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Despite its launch titles generally receiving a lukewarm reception, the ''PlayStation 2'' then gained better software within the holiday season of 2001 and sales improved as only a few million consumers had purchased consoles by the end of 2000 due to manufacturing delays. Within 5 years and 9 months, it had reached 100 million units (compared to its predecessor, the PlayStation, which achieved it in 9 years and 6 months) and had become a major success worldwide. The PlayStation 2 is the best selling games console in the sixth generation and of all time with an unprecedented 150 million units sold.{{Citereq}}
   
 
It is capable of playing [[DVD]]s, and uses a similar format as a medium for its games. It has 2 [[controller]] ports, along with 2 [[memory card]] slots, though the number of controllers can be expanded by means of a [[multi-tap]]. It is generally considered to be the least powerful of its generation of consoles, unless the commercially unsuccessful [[SEGA]] [[Dreamcast]] is included. Despite this technical handicap (and reported early difficulties with programming for it), it was commercially the most successful of the sixth generation of consoles. (the others being [[Nintendo]]'s [[GameCube]] and [[Microsoft]]'s [[Xbox]]).
  
It is capable of playing [[DVD]]s, and uses a similar format as a medium for its games. It has 2 [[controller]] ports, along with 2 [[memory card]] slots, though the number of controllers can be expanded by means of a [[multi-tap]]. It is generally considered to be the least powerful of its generation of consoles, unless the commercially unsuccessful [[SEGA]] [[Dreamcast]] is included. Despite this technical handicap (and reported early difficulties with programming for it), it was commercially the most successful of the sixth generation of consoles. (the others being [[Nintendo]]'s [[GameCube]] and [[Microsoft]]'s [[Xbox]]).
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== Hardware ==
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=== Detailed specifications ===
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* 300 [[Megahertz|MHz]] MIPS-based “[[Emotion Engine]]” [[Central processing unit|CPU]]
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* 32MB RDRAM
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* 150 MHz [[Graphics Synthesizer]] [[Graphics processing unit|GPU]]
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* ”SPU1 + SPU2” audio processor (SPU1 is actually the CPU clocked at 8 MHz and SPU2 is the PS1 audio chip.)
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* Dolby Digital 5.1 output, DTS (FMV only), Dolby Pro Logic II
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* 2 proprietary PlayStation controller ports for PS1 and PS2 controllers
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* 2 Memory Card slots with MagicGate encryption
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* 2 [[Universal Serial Bus|USB]] 1.1 ports
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* AV Multi-Out (Composite video, S-Video, SCART, component)
   
 
==See Also==
  
==See Also==

Revision as of 16:23, 19 September 2020


PlayStation 2
Logo-PlayStation-2-INT
Hardware-PlayStation-2-with-Controller
Basic Information
Type(s)
 Home Console
Generation
 Sixth
Sony Corporation
PlayStation
PlayStation 3
Dreamcast, Xbox, GameCube
Unit(s) sold
 111.25 million worldwide
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Technical Information
Variant(s)
 PlayStation 2 Slimline
Supported Media
 DVD-ROM, PlayStation 2 CD-ROM, PlayStation CD-ROM, Audio CD
Save Capabilities
 PlayStation 2 Memory Card, PlayStation Memory Card
Input(s)
DualShock 2 Controller
Features
PlayStation Backward Compatibility
European Union European Release
November 24, 2000
CanadaUnited StatesMexico North American Release
October 26, 2000
Australia Australian Release
November 30, 2000
Japan Japanese Release
March 4, 2000
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The PlayStation 2 (often and officially abbreviated to PS2) is a video game console manufactured by Sony. It was first released on March 4, 2000 in Japan, and October 26 that same year subsequently in other regions. Its main competitors were SEGA's Dreamcast, Nintendo's GameCube and Microsoft's Xbox.

Despite its launch titles generally receiving a lukewarm reception, the PlayStation 2 then gained better software within the holiday season of 2001 and sales improved as only a few million consumers had purchased consoles by the end of 2000 due to manufacturing delays. Within 5 years and 9 months, it had reached 100 million units (compared to its predecessor, the PlayStation, which achieved it in 9 years and 6 months) and had become a major success worldwide. The PlayStation 2 is the best selling games console in the sixth generation and of all time with an unprecedented 150 million units sold.[citation needed]

It is capable of playing DVDs, and uses a similar format as a medium for its games. It has 2 controller ports, along with 2 memory card slots, though the number of controllers can be expanded by means of a multi-tap. It is generally considered to be the least powerful of its generation of consoles, unless the commercially unsuccessful SEGA Dreamcast is included. Despite this technical handicap (and reported early difficulties with programming for it), it was commercially the most successful of the sixth generation of consoles. (the others being Nintendo's GameCube and Microsoft's Xbox).

Hardware

Detailed specifications

  • 300 MHz MIPS-based “Emotion Engine” CPU
  • 32MB RDRAM
  • 150 MHz Graphics Synthesizer GPU
  • ”SPU1 + SPU2” audio processor (SPU1 is actually the CPU clocked at 8 MHz and SPU2 is the PS1 audio chip.)
  • Dolby Digital 5.1 output, DTS (FMV only), Dolby Pro Logic II
  • 2 proprietary PlayStation controller ports for PS1 and PS2 controllers
  • 2 Memory Card slots with MagicGate encryption
  • 2 USB 1.1 ports
  • AV Multi-Out (Composite video, S-Video, SCART, component)

See Also

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