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PlayStation 2

PlayStation 2 · 2000

Overview

Sony’s sixth-generation PlayStation 2 (original “fat” models), launched in Japan on March 4, 2000 with DVD playback and backward compatibility for PlayStation software.

Technical specifications

Manufacturer
Sony
Platform
PlayStation 2
Revision
Original
Storage
Optional HDD via rear expansion bay (e.g. 40 GB; Network Adaptor on early models)
Released
2000-03-04
Discontinued
2013-01-04
CPU
Emotion Engine @ 294.912 MHz
GPU
Graphics Synthesizer @ 147.456 MHz with 4 MB eDRAM
Memory
32 MB Direct RDRAM
Dimensions
301 × 178 × 78 mm
Weight
Approx. 2.1 kg

Collector note

Black tray-loading “fat” SCPH-10000–500xx family; early Japanese SCPH-10000/15000 needed a Utility Disc / memory-card DVD player install. Expansion bay supports Network Adaptor and optional internal HDD (not present on Slimline). DualShock 2 and 8 MB Memory Card were launch accessories.

Facts

  • Japan launch: March 4, 2000 (SCPH-10000, ¥39,800); North America October 26, 2000; Europe November 24, 2000.
  • CPU: Emotion Engine @ 294.912 MHz; Graphics Synthesizer @ 147.456 MHz with 4 MB eDRAM; 32 MB Direct RDRAM.
  • Plays PlayStation 2 CD/DVD-ROM and original PlayStation CD-ROM; also audio CD and DVD-Video.
  • Optional online via Network Adaptor; optional internal HDD in the rear expansion bay (e.g. Final Fantasy XI).
  • Slimline redesign followed in 2004; PlayStation 2 production ended January 4, 2013.

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