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Sony PlayStation 2 vs Sony PlayStation 2 Slim

    11.85 in
    7.01 in
    Sony PlayStation 2 Game Console
    Sony PlayStation 2
      9.06 in
      1.1 in
      Sony PlayStation 2 Slim Game Console
      Sony PlayStation 2 Slim
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      7
      7 editorial reviews
      Sony Playstation 2: 4.3 out of 5 stars from 125 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
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      8
      8 editorial reviews
      Go to GamingNexus.com for news and reviews on video games, consoles, and PCs.Read more
      More video-game hardware in less space. My medication is obviously not working because I'm still talking to myself. Marveling at the redesigned PlayStation 2's jaw-droppingly slender form factor for about 10 minutes straight, I caught myself actually saying "Wow" out loud, even though I was alone. It's comparable in size to a paperback book, but it reminds me more of a portable DVD player, sans screen, in black.Read more
      Sony's revamped PS2 is slimmed down and online-friendly, but the price is still a little too fat.Read more
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      User rating
      47
      4.0 out of 5
      47 user ratings
      5 stars
      		29 %
      4 stars
      		53 %
      3 stars
      		10 %
      2 stars
      		4 %
      1 stars
      		2 %
      35
      3.9 out of 5
      35 user ratings
      5 stars
      		37 %
      4 stars
      		31 %
      3 stars
      		20 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
      		8 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Hardware

      Sony PlayStation 2Sony PlayStation 2
      Sony PlayStation 2 SlimSony PlayStation 2 Slim
      StorageNoneNone
      CPU speed0.3 GHz0.3 GHz
      RAM memory32MB32MB

      Screen

      Sony PlayStation 2Sony PlayStation 2
      Sony PlayStation 2 SlimSony PlayStation 2 Slim
      HDRnono
      Resolutions supported
      • 480p
      • 576p
      • 720p
      • 1080i
      		480p

      Controller

      Sony PlayStation 2Sony PlayStation 2
      Sony PlayStation 2 SlimSony PlayStation 2 Slim
      Number of supported wireless controllers22

      Audio properties

      Sony PlayStation 2Sony PlayStation 2
      Sony PlayStation 2 SlimSony PlayStation 2 Slim
      Audio format
      • Dolby Digital 5.1
      • Dolby Pro Logic II
      • DTS 5.1
      • Dolby Digital 5.1
      • Dolby Pro Logic II
      • DTS 5.1

      Features

      Sony PlayStation 2Sony PlayStation 2
      Sony PlayStation 2 SlimSony PlayStation 2 Slim
      Backward compatibilityyesyes
      Accessories includedAdditional gamepadGame
      Type of media supportedDVDDVD
      Remote control supportyesyes
      Surround decoder (5.1/7.1)yesyes

      Dimensions

      Sony PlayStation 2Sony PlayStation 2
      Sony PlayStation 2 SlimSony PlayStation 2 Slim
      Depth3.07 in5.98 in
      Width11.85 in9.06 in
      Height7.01 in1.1 in
      Weight77.6 oz31.75 oz
      Colour of productBlackBlack

      Connectivity

      Sony PlayStation 2Sony PlayStation 2
      Sony PlayStation 2 SlimSony PlayStation 2 Slim
      Ethernetnoyes
      WiFinono
      USByesyes
      Number of USB Inputs22
      Number of USB 2.0 ports02
      HDMInono
      Component outputyesyes
      Composite outputyesyes
      SCART outyesyes
      Number of connection ports22
      S-video outputyesyes
      VGA outputsnono
      Digital optical input nono
      Digital optical outputyesyes

      Pros & Cons

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