Sony PS2 Slimline Console (Black) (PS2)

PlayStation 2 consoles: original (left) and slimline (right). view larger

Entertainment for everyone

Over 1,800 games on the PlayStation 2

PlayStation works hard to make gaming accessible to anyone, at every level. Who says Grandma won't like Gran Turismo? And if you somehow get tired of gaming with Grandma, the PS2 system's affordable price tag leaves you with plenty of extra cash to try all 1,800 games, then get the most out of your PS2 system by joining multiplayer games online and playing your CD and DVD collection (some PS2 consoles require a network adapter, sold separately, to access online multiplayer games). But it's not just about the number of titles; the PlayStation 2 system's enhanced visuals combine gravity, friction, and environmental elements to produce amazingly accurate physical simulations and high-resolution 3D graphics, and the Dolby Digital AC-3 and DTS sound capabilities further enhance your gaming experience.

Entertainment packed

Something for everyone in the family

Why does one in three U.S. households have a PlayStation 2 system? It's actually pretty easy to understand – it's because the console has something for everybody. The PS2 system is one of the most popular consoles on the planet, and there's a good reason: thousands of games that appeal to everyone. Play LEGO Batman with the whole family, or settle down for a couple hours of hunting down mythical deities in God of War. Everyone has their own taste, and the PS2 system has the games to suit yours.

More than just gaming

Movies, music, endless entertainment

The PlayStation 2 system goes beyond gaming – it becomes your entertainment centre. The PlayStation 2 system plays CDs, DVDs, and hundreds of games. That includes online multiplayer games and classics like MLB, Ratchet & Clank, and Twisted Metal, plus tons of the most popular PS2 games at a reduced price in the Platinum range. Over 1,800 games and your music and movie collection are waiting.

Online multiplayer gaming 24/7

The game is bigger than you realise

It's a big world out there. Extend your gaming. With the built-in Ethernet and modem ports, it's easy to play online with the PlayStation 2 system (some PS2 systems require a network adapter,sold separately, to access online multiplayer games). Play, strategise, and compete with online friends and nents. Different time zones? Different countries? No problem. With millions of PlayStation 2 systems connected online, there's always someone to play against. Get into teams, explain to the new guy how to escape that treacherous corner/barrel combo, and find the best way to win.

Entertainment for everyone was never easier

It does everything but make the popcorn

The PS2 system is your home entertainment system: play games, music, and movies all on one machine. Get rid of the stereo and DVD player cluttering up your space. Enjoy your favorite movies right from your PlayStation 2 system. The picture's great and Dolby Digital sound gives you the full theatre experience.

Stop and listen to the music

With the PlayStation 2 system's built-in DVD/CD player, you can enjoy your entire CD collection in one compact system. And it sounds great with Dolby Digital sound.

PlayStation 2 accessories

Get the best gaming experience

Okay, you've got the PS2 system, you bought an armload of awesome games, your friends are here, and they brought pizza. This is a critical moment. Make sure you've got everything you need for the best possible gaming experience. Extra memory, controllers, cameras, cables, and headsets enhance the game. SingStar microphones, controller multitaps, the EyeToy USB camera, DVD remote controls, USB headsets, and network adapters – the PS2 had a whole host of useful accessories.

See the action, feel the action

This is the one time in your life when you really want to feel explosions, punches, and car ces. They all come alive with the DualShock 2 analog controller. The DualShock 2 delivers an intuitive gaming experience. Pressure sensitivity is built into every action button (up to 255 levels of sensitivity) and enhanced mobility is available with the analog thumbsticks. A controller is included with every PlayStation 2 system, or grab another DualShock 2 controller to play with friends.

• Home console developed by Sony and released in Europe in November 2000.
• The best-selling console of all-time with over 155 million units sold worldwide.
• Featured such top titles as Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and Resident Evil 4.
• The 'slim' version was a redesigned version of the console released in 2004.
• Featured online multiplayer, CD and DVD playback, and a range of accessories.