Playstation 2 consoles video games sony simple background. The playstation was the first of sony computer entertainments game consoles. With a sub 100 price tag and a massive software library the sony playstation is the undisputed king of home video game consoles. Please refer to photos for actual condition. The ps2 was launched in march 2000 in japan october in north america and november in europe.
Shipped with usps priority mailpbrpthe controller pictured had a sticky r1 button so you will be getting a black ps2 dualshock controller. Although the playstation is no longer the fastest machine on the market it does boast the broadest selection of software. Sonys ps2 sold over 150 million units. A look back at all the playstation consoles.
Sony showed fully playable demos of upcoming playstation 2 games including gran turismo 2000 later released as gran turismo 3. Find everything for your playstation 2 experience. The playstation gui has a dark blue background and buttons that are designed like rainbow graffiti. If playstation was a video gaming revolution playstation 2 was the evolution that set a new standard for the medium.
The playstation division now represents 78 percent of sonys profits and with the company releasing its pro system in november. One for memory cards management the other for cd player access some versions of the original playstation have the blocked grey background however the memory card and cd player icons are different. Psony playstation 2 ps2 slim ceramic white console black controller 3 games. 100 authentic sony playstation guaranteed.
A spec and tekken tag tournament which showed the consoles graphic abilities and power. The playstation 2 still holds the title of the best selling video game console of all time with over 150 million units sold in its lifetime. The playstation 2 is the worlds best selling console. It competed with the nintendo gamecube and the microsoft xbox.
High definition 3d visuals online play and an integrated dvd player meant movies were just a button press away without the need for expensive add ons. Sony announced that they had discontinued the playstation 2 on january 4 2013. It has sold around 150 million units since its launch in march 2000 and is fully compatible with playstation ps1 games.