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Sony PlayStation 2 vs Sony Playstation 4

    11.85 in
    7.01 in
    Sony PlayStation 2 Game Console
    Sony PlayStation 2
      10.83 in
      2.09 in
      Sony Playstation 4 Game Console
      Sony Playstation 4
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      7
      7 editorial reviews
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      17
      4.2 out of 5
      9 user ratings
      5 stars
      		33 %
      4 stars
      		66 %
      3 stars
      		0 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
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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 %
      40
      4.2 out of 5
      40 user ratings
      5 stars
      		42 %
      4 stars
      		35 %
      3 stars
      		20 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

      Full Comparison

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      Hardware

      Sony PlayStation 2Sony PlayStation 2
      Sony Playstation 4Sony Playstation 4
      StorageNone
      • 1TB
      • 500GB
      CPU cores18
      GPU Clock Speed147.0 MHz800.0 MHz
      CPU speed0.3 GHz1.6 GHz
      CPU model1 Core 64-bit "Emotion Engine" clocked at 294.912 MHz8 Core Custom AMD Jaguar Processor
      GPU nameGraphics SynthesizerCustom AMD Radeon Graphics Processor
      RAM memory32MB8GB

      Screen

      Sony PlayStation 2Sony PlayStation 2
      Sony Playstation 4Sony Playstation 4
      Resolutions supported
      • 480p
      • 576p
      • 720p
      • 1080i
      • 720p
      • 1080p
      • 1080i

      Controller

      Sony PlayStation 2Sony PlayStation 2
      Sony Playstation 4Sony Playstation 4
      FeaturesVibration
      • Audio/Microphone Input
      • Display Screen
      • Microphone
      • Power Console On/Off
      • Touch Screen
      • Vibration
      Connection Method
      • Wired
      • Wireless
      		Bluetooth
      Number of joysticksDualDual
      Number of supported wireless controllers24
      Weight77.6 oz6.77 oz

      Audio properties

      Sony PlayStation 2Sony PlayStation 2
      Sony Playstation 4Sony Playstation 4
      Audio format
      • Dolby Digital 5.1
      • Dolby Pro Logic II
      • DTS 5.1
      • Dolby Digital 5.1
      • Dolby Digital EX
      • Dolby Pro Logic II
      • Dolby Pro Logic IIx
      • DTS 5.1
      • DTS 96/24
      • DTS ES

      Features

      Sony PlayStation 2Sony PlayStation 2
      Sony Playstation 4Sony Playstation 4
      Accessories includedAdditional gamepadGame
      Type of media supportedDVDBlu-ray
      Remote control supportyesyes
      Surround decoder (5.1/7.1)yesyes

      Dimensions

      Sony PlayStation 2Sony PlayStation 2
      Sony Playstation 4Sony Playstation 4
      Depth3.07 in12.01 in
      Width11.85 in10.83 in
      Height7.01 in2.09 in
      Weight77.6 oz6.77 oz
      Colour of productBlack
      • Black
      • White

      Connectivity

      Sony PlayStation 2Sony PlayStation 2
      Sony Playstation 4Sony Playstation 4
      Number of USB Inputs22
      Number of USB 2.0 ports00
      Number of connection ports22

      Network

      Sony PlayStation 2Sony PlayStation 2
      Sony Playstation 4Sony Playstation 4
      Online serviceDynamic Network Authentication SystemPlaystation Network

      Pros & Cons

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