Sony Playstation 2

A classic is always considered a classic for a reason. With its enormous game library of over 1,700 titles, online capabilities and a built-in DVD/CD player, the PlayStation®2 system is still a complete entertainment package at a great value. There's a reason classics never go out of style.
 
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Gigantic library of games
Sleek design
Only two controller ports
Top-loading disc tray

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What's in the Box

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Playstation 2 system
Playstation 2 system
The PS2 system features DVD playback, digital surround sound, 2 memory card slots, integrated Ethernet port and modem port for online play, and a slim, light-weight design.
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DUALSHOCK® analog controller
DUALSHOCK® analog controller
The official DUALSHOCK®2 analog controller delivers pressure sensitivity on every action button and the enhanced mobility of the analog thumbsticks.
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AV Cable (integrated audio/video)
AV Cable (integrated audio/video)
The Component AV Cable delivers impeccable, distortion-free picture quality. Use the Component AV Cable to connect the PlayStation® 2 to your TV for to superior quality picture, colors and sound.
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AC Adaptor & power cord
AC Adaptor & power cord
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Technical Specifications

Key Features
  • Console Type: Home Console
  • Platform: PlayStation 2
  • Color: Black, Silver
  • Processor: 300 MHz 128-bit Emotion Engine
  • Installed Memory: 32 MB of 294912 MHz RDRAM
  • Gaming Type: Online Gaming, Multiplayer Gaming
Processor
  • Processor type: 128-bit Emotion Engine
  • Processor Speed: 300 MHz
Memory
  • Installed RAM: 32 MB
  • Installed Cache Memory: 16 KB
  • Memory Bus Bandwidth: 3.2 GB/sec
  • RAM Speed: 294912 MHz
  • RAM technology: RDRAM
Graphics
  • Graphic Processor: Graphic Synthesizer
  • Graphic Processor Speed: 150 MHz
  • Graphic Card Memory: 4 MB
  • Fill Rate: 150000000 Million pixels/sec
  • Polygons Per Second: 66 Million
Storage Type
  • Optical Drive Type: DVD-ROM
  • Optical Drive Speed: 24x (CD), 4x (DVD)
Audio
  • Audio Support: Dolby Digital 5.1, 48 Audio Channels
  • Audio Out: Digital Out (Optical) Connector, Multi-channel surround sound output
Technical Features
  • Communication Type: Infrared, Fast Ethernet, USB 1.1
  • Controller Pad Ports: 2
  • Expansion Slots: Memory Card Slot x 2
  • Wireless Capabilities: Infrared
  • Input / Output Ports: RJ-45, 2 x Game Controller Port, 2 x USB
  • DVD Movie Playback: DVD Movie Playback
Other Features
  • Other Features: MPEG 2 Support, Progressive Scan DVD Playback
  • Parental Control: With Parental Control
Dimensions
  • Height: 1.1 in.
  • Depth: 5.98 in.
  • Width: 2 in.
  • Weight: 9.09 lb.
Miscellaneous
  • Supported Languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian
  • Product ID: 56262389

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Features

Why does one in three U.S. households have a PlayStation®2 system? It's actually pretty easy to understand. It's because the PlayStation®2 system has something for everybody. The massive library contains more than 1,700 games that span every genre. The console features built-in Ethernet and modem ports that let you get online and get into the big show. A built-in DVD/CD player enables you to enjoy DVD movies and your favorite audio CDs. A new slim & lightweight design is the right size for any room. The PlayStation®2 system is about as small as a hardcover book. Improved graphics (due to the 300MHz processor), delivers enhanced clarity, mesmerizing graphics. Pressure sensitive controls on every action button and analog thumbsticks for enhanced mobility with the DUALSHOCK®2 Analog Controller puts you in control.

About Sony

Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. is a video game company specializing in a variety of areas in the video game industry, and is a full subsidiary of Sony. The company was established on November 16, 1987 in Tokyo, Japan prior to the launch of the original PlayStation video game system. The logo... has been used since 1994. SCE handles the research & development, production, and sales of both hardware and software for the PlayStation line of handheld and home console video game systems. SCE is also a developer and publisher of video game titles and is composed of several subsidiaries covering the company's biggest markets: North America, Europe, Oceania and Asia. The Chairman and Group CEO of SCE is currently Kazuo Hirai, who on November 30, 2006 replaced longtime CEO Ken Kutaragi, also known as "The Father of the PlayStation". Kuturagi officially retired from his executive position at SCE on June 19, 2007, and now holds the title of Honorary Chairman at the company.

The exterior of Sony’s main headquarters
Key Facts
Sony
Date Founded1946
HeadquartersMinato, Tokyo, Japan
Key PeopleHoward Stringer (Chairman, CEO & President)
Revenue¥ 7.730 trillion
Total Assets$230.5 billion
Employees180,500 (as of March 2008)
Websitesony.net

ESRB Game Ratings

The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) ratings are designed to provide consumers, especially parents, with concise, impartial guidance about the age-appropriateness and content of computer and video games so that they can make informed purchase decisions about the games they deem suitable for their children and families.

Rating Symbols

Rating Symbols suggest age appropriateness for the game, and appear on the front of virtually every game box available for retail sale or rental in the United States and Canada.

EARLY CHILDHOOD
Content is most suitable for children ages 3 and up. These games contain no inappropriate content.
EVERYONE
Content is most suitable for children ages 6 and up. These games may contain some cartoons or fantasy characters and potentially mild violence or language.
EVERYONE 10+
Content is most suitable for children ages 10 and up. These games may contain cartoons or fantasy characters and some language, violence or suggestive themes.
TEEN
Content is most suitable for children ages 13 and up. These games may contain violence, gambling, suggestive themes, crude humor, or some strong language.
MATURE
Content is most suitable for persons ages 17 and up. These games are likely to contain violence and blood, suggestive themes, or strong language.
ADULTS ONLY
Content is most suitable for persons ages 18 years and up. These games often include intense violence or graphic sexual content or nudity.
RATING PENDING
These games have been submitted to the ESRB and are pending a final rating. (This symbol typically appears only in advertising before a game's release.)

Technical Specs...

  • Console Type: Home Console
  • Platform: PlayStation 2
  • Color: Black, Silver
  • Processor: 300 MHz 128-bit Emotion Engine
  • Installed Memory: 32 MB of 294912 MHz RDRAM
  • Gaming Type: Online Gaming, Multiplayer Gaming
  • Processor type: 128-bit Emotion Engine
  • Processor Speed: 300 MHz
  • Installed RAM: 32 MB
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