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Sony PlayStation 2

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User ratings:
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47 user ratings
5 stars
29 %
4 stars
53 %
3 stars
10 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
2 %
Editorial reviews:
7
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Pros

  • the two ports are fine
  • Great lightweight console that is fun and enjoying to play
  • Good graphics and a good variety of games

Cons

  • Dull action game with awkward controls
  • the gameplay is relegated to 2 channel stereo
  • obscuring your vision or getting hung up in tight quarters

Key specs

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  • 32MB
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Sony PlayStation 2 - Pros & Cons

Sony PlayStation 2

Pros

  • the two ports are fine
  • Great lightweight console that is fun and enjoying to play
  • Good graphics and a good variety of games
  • The games are great and the price is also right for the ps2 now
  • Good looking and functioning main menu
  • )easy to use
  • takes up little space and has
  • Affordable and available readily console and games
  • stylish and cinematic experience
  • The Bouncer still looks excellent almost fifteen years later
  • featured innovative puzzle sequences

Cons

  • Dull action game with awkward controls
  • the gameplay is relegated to 2 channel stereo
  • obscuring your vision or getting hung up in tight quarters
  • just no flow to the combat at all
  • it feels a bit hollow since most of the cheats end up being lame
  • Tedious platformer with atrocious controls
  • The cars are ugly
  • the tracks are ugly
  • the levels are a little uglier
  • It s not a training tool from the future
  • It s not a regular Street Fighter game

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Sony PlayStation 2 - Full Specifications

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Hardware
StorageNone
CPU cores1
GPU Clock Speed147.0 MHz
CPU speed0.3 GHz
CPU model1 Core 64-bit "Emotion Engine" clocked at 294.912 MHz
GPU nameGraphics Synthesizer
RAM memory32MB
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Controller
FeaturesVibration
Connection Method
  • Wired
  • Wireless
Number of joysticksDual
Directional Padyes
Alternative Controller Includedno
Number of supported wireless controllers2
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Features
Backward compatibilityyes
Accessories includedAdditional gamepad
Type of media supportedDVD
Remote control supportyes
Surround decoder (5.1/7.1)yes
Video formats supported
  • 480p
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
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Connectivity
Ethernetno
WiFino
USByes
Number of USB Inputs2
Number of USB 2.0 ports0
HDMIno
Component outputyes
Composite outputyes
SCART outyes
Number of connection ports2
S-video outputyes
VGA outputsno
Digital optical input no
Digital optical outputyes
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Screen
HDRno
Resolutions supported
  • 480p
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
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Audio properties
Audio format
  • Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
  • DTS 5.1
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Dimensions
Depth3.07 in
Width11.85 in
Height7.01 in
Weight77.6 oz
Colour of productBlack
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Network
Online serviceDynamic Network Authentication System
Video Streamingyes

Sony PlayStation 2 - Q&A (2)

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    lyndia
    over 2 years ago
    Is the Sony PlayStation 2 the best-selling video game console of all time?
    jalisa
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, with 159 million units sold worldwide, the PS2 is the best video game console of all time.
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    elias
    over 2 years ago
    How much is a Sony PlayStation 2 worth?
    pamala
    about 2 years ago
    You can get a Playstation 2 for around $40 in 2022. If you want one in better condition, it could cost around $100 in the US.
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