SonyGeneration 6
PlayStation 2
2000
AU Release
30 November 2000
AU Launch Price
$749 AUD
~$1390 today
Units Sold
155M
Technical Specifications
Processor
Emotion Engine (294 MHz)
Memory
32 MB RDRAM
Storage
Memory Card (8 MB)
Media
DVD-ROM / CD-ROM
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Cultural Impact
The PlayStation 2 is the best-selling video game console of all time with over 155 million units sold. Its inclusion of a DVD player at a time when standalone DVD players cost hundreds of dollars made it an irresistible purchase for families. The PS2 defined an entire generation of gaming — from the open worlds of Grand Theft Auto III to the cinematic storytelling of Shadow of the Colossus. It remained in production until 2013, a remarkable 13-year production run.
Did You Know?
The PS2 is the best-selling home console in history with over 155 million units
The PS2's DVD playback capability helped accelerate the global adoption of the DVD format
Over 4,000 game titles were released for the PS2 — more than any other console
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