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Microsoft Xbox 360 Core vs Sony PlayStation 2

    12.2 in
    3.94 in
    Microsoft Xbox 360 Core Game Console
    Microsoft Xbox 360 Core
      11.85 in
      7.01 in
      Sony PlayStation 2 Game Console
      Sony PlayStation 2
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      5
      5 editorial reviews
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      7
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      User rating
      46
      4.1 out of 5
      46 user ratings
      5 stars
      		32 %
      4 stars
      		47 %
      3 stars
      		17 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		2 %
      47
      4.0 out of 5
      47 user ratings
      5 stars
      		29 %
      4 stars
      		53 %
      3 stars
      		10 %
      2 stars
      		4 %
      1 stars
      		2 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Hardware

      Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
      Sony PlayStation 2Sony PlayStation 2
      Storage
      • 120GB
      • 20GB
      • 250GB
      • 320GB
      • 500GB
      • 60GB
      		None
      CPU cores31
      GPU Clock Speed500.0 MHz147.0 MHz
      CPU speed0.73 GHz0.3 GHz
      CPU model3 Core 3.2 GHz IBM PowerPC tri-core codenamed "Xenon"1 Core 64-bit "Emotion Engine" clocked at 294.912 MHz
      GPU nameATI "Xenos"Graphics Synthesizer
      RAM memory512MB32MB

      Screen

      Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
      Sony PlayStation 2Sony PlayStation 2
      HDRnono
      Resolutions supported
      • 1080i
      • 1080p
      • 480i
      • 480p
      • 576i
      • 576p
      • 720p
      • 480p
      • 576p
      • 720p
      • 1080i

      Controller

      Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
      Sony PlayStation 2Sony PlayStation 2
      Features
      • Audio/Microphone Input
      • Power Console On/Off
      • Vibration
      		Vibration
      Connection MethodWireless
      • Wired
      • Wireless
      Number of joysticksDualDual
      Directional Padyesyes
      Weight0.04 oz77.6 oz
      Alternative Controller Includednono
      Number of supported wireless controllers42

      Audio properties

      Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
      Sony PlayStation 2Sony PlayStation 2
      Audio format
      • Dolby Digital 5.1
      • Dolby Digital EX
      • Dolby Pro Logic II
      • Dolby Pro Logic IIx
      • DTS 5.1
      • DTS 96/24
      • DTS ES
      • Dolby Digital 5.1
      • Dolby Pro Logic II
      • DTS 5.1

      Features

      Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
      Sony PlayStation 2Sony PlayStation 2
      Backward compatibilitynoyes
      Type of media supportedDVDDVD
      Remote control supportyesyes
      Surround decoder (5.1/7.1)yesyes
      Video formats supported
      • 480p
      • 576p
      • 720p
      • 1080i
      • 480p
      • 576p
      • 720p
      • 1080i

      Dimensions

      Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
      Sony PlayStation 2Sony PlayStation 2
      Depth10.63 in3.07 in
      Width12.2 in11.85 in
      Height3.94 in7.01 in
      Weight0.04 oz77.6 oz
      Colour of productGreyBlack

      Connectivity

      Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
      Sony PlayStation 2Sony PlayStation 2
      Ethernetyesno
      WiFinono
      USByesyes
      Number of USB Inputs32
      HDMInono
      Component outputyesyes
      Composite outputyesyes
      SCART outyesyes
      Number of connection ports32
      S-video outputyesyes
      VGA outputsyesno
      Digital optical input nono
      Digital optical outputyesyes

      Network

      Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
      Sony PlayStation 2Sony PlayStation 2
      Online serviceXbox LiveDynamic Network Authentication System

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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