Simple interface, with a large selection of games.
a techie
Pros
it allows me to play dvd's, Broad spectrum of game types and genres, Over 800 different titles, Games rated for age groups, Simple interface, Reliable, fair prices on games, Good quality, Fun
Cons
Requires an adapter to get online, Not a big online community, being outdated, Isn't 'the latest and the greatest', not as kid friendly as say, Nintendo, No internal storage
JAN
20
2009
The Playstation 2 gaming console is one of the most reliable systems produced that can handle the vast genre selections of todays gamers. This system has a game for just about any gamer out there and it can play dvd's on top of that. If you want a system that won't cost you too much money, can play dvd's, and has probably the largest game selection out of any single system around, the Playstation 2 is the right system for you. It may require more components than some of the newer systems but it is still quite the outstanding gaming console.
Sony - PlayStation 2 console is recommended by schematicmatt
Graphic Processor Graphic Synthesizer
Graphic Processor Speed 147.46 MHz
Graphic Card Memory 4 MB
Polygons Per Second 75 Million
Max. Number Of Colors 17 Colors
Storage Type
Optical Drive Type DVD-ROM
Optical Drive Speed 24x (CD)
Audio
Audio Support 48 Audio Channels
Audio Out Digital Out (Optical) Connector
Technical Features
Communication Type Fast Ethernet
Controller Pad Ports 2
Expansion Slots Memory Card Slot x 2 • Type III PCMCIA Card Slot
Input / Output Ports FireWire
DVD Movie Playback DVD Movie Playback
Other Features
Other Features MPEG 2 Support
Dimensions
Height 7 in.
Depth 3 in.
Width 12 in.
Weight 5 lb.
Miscellaneous
Supplied Accessories 1 x Game Pad • AV Cable • AC Power Cord
UPC 711719700104
Release Date October, 2000
Product ID 20246809