History of video games/Platforms/PlayStation 2

History thumb | PlayStation 2 logotype. Development Sony first announced a successor console to the original PlayStation on March 2nd, 1999.GameSpy.com - Article https://web.archive.org/web/20060621160614/http://archive.gamespy.com/articles/february04/ps2timeline/index2.shtml web.archive.org 27 November 2020 21 June 2006 The announcement of the PlayStation 2 alone was enough to create a small boost to stock prices.Wall Street pulvérise son record historique https://www.lemonde.fr/archives/article/1999/03/07/wall-street-pulverise-son-record-historique_3565156_1819218.html 22 September 2021 Le Monde.fr 7 March 1999 fr Development kits for the PlayStation 2 were said to cost around $20,000.Kingman Henry Indrema invites gamers to become game developers https://www.zdnet.com/article/indrema-invites-gamers-to-become-game-developers/ 29 April 2021 ZDNet en Launch thumb|PlayStation 2 being sold in Taipei City Mall in 2006. The PlayStation 2 was released in Japan on March 4th, 2000.BBC News The Company File Sony's new weapon: Playstation 2 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/445933.stm 28 October 2020 news.bbc.co.uk An highly anticipated launch with consumers sleeping outside in line to buy the console in spite of police orders to disperse, between 1 and 2 million PlayStation 2 consoles were sold in Japan on the first day of sales.En deux jours, un million de Japonais ont acheté la PlayStation 2 https://www.lemonde.fr/archives/article/2000/03/07/en-deux-jours-un-million-de-japonais-ont-achete-la-playstation-2_3684926_1819218.html 22 September 2021 Le Monde.fr 7 March 2000 frPlaystation2 mania upsets Japan's normal reserve https://www.irishtimes.com/business/playstation2-mania-upsets-japan-s-normal-reserve-1.252131 22 September 2021 The Irish Times en The PlayStation 2 saw release in the United States on October 26th, 2000.Marriott Michel PlayStation 2: Game Console as Trojan Horse (Published 2000) https://www.nytimes.com/2000/10/26/technology/playstation-2-game-console-as-trojan-horse.html 27 November 2020 The New York Times 26 October 2000 The Slim PlayStation 2 was released in September of 2004.Falcone John Sony PlayStation 2 (slim form factor) https://www.cnet.com/reviews/sony-playstation-2-slim-review/ CNET 14 November 2020 enThe Evolution of PlayStation Consoles https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/the-evolution-of-playstation-consoles/2900-899/ GameSpot 14 November 2020 In December 2010 a Sony Bravia KDL-22PX300 TV was shown, featuring an integrated PlayStation 2.Trenholm Richard Sony Bravia KDL-22PX300 TV with PS2 built-in parties like it's 2000 https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/sony-bravia-kdl-22px300-tv-with-ps2-built-in-parties-like-its-2000/ 10 January 2022 CNET en Legacy The PlayStation 2 was followed by the PlayStation 3. Early models of the PlayStation 3 retained backwards compatibility with the PlayStation 2, with later models slowly reducing support and later drooping this system entirely. The immense library of the PlayStation 2 was a major selling point during the early days of PlayStation 3 sales, however the high price of the PlayStation 3 lead many gamers to stick to their PlayStation 2 for some time after the launch of the PlayStation 3. This, coupled with the major prior popularity of the system, lead publishers to continue to produce major PlayStation 2 games long after the launch of the PlayStation 3. The PlayStation 2 had strong market performance into the seventh generation of consoles.Surprise Winner in the Video-Game Console Wars https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6858229 12 February 2021 NPR.org en Manufacturing for the PlayStation 2 stopped in 2013, having sold 150 million consoles.PlayStation 2 manufacture ends after 12 years https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2013/jan/04/playstation-2-manufacture-ends-years 28 October 2020 the Guardian 4 January 2013 en The console maintained enduring popularity past that point however. New unofficial hardware mods were being developed for the PlayStation 2 late as 2021.PS2 Gets Integrated HDMI https://hackaday.com/2021/02/17/ps2-gets-integrated-hdmi/ 19 February 2021 Hackaday 18 February 2021 Unorthodox uses A PlayStation 2 based rendering computer, the GScube, was made by Sony for production of movie CGI.Sony Unveils the GScube https://www.gamespot.com/articles/sony-unveils-the-gscube/1100-2606952/ 31 December 2020 GameSpot Technology Compute The PlayStation 2 uses the 128 bit Emotion Engine processor clocked at 300 MHz.How PlayStation 2 Works https://electronics.howstuffworks.com/ps22.htm HowStuffWorks 29 October 2020 en 20 October 2000 The Emotion Engine includes the MIPS III architecture CPU, two vector units, as well as DSP functions.Ars Technica: A Technical Overview of the Emotion Engine - Page 1 - (3/2000) https://archive.arstechnica.com/reviews/1q00/playstation2/m-ee-1.html archive.arstechnica.com 29 October 2020Ars Technica: A Technical Overview of the Emotion Engine - Page 3 - (3/2000) https://archive.arstechnica.com/reviews/1q00/playstation2/m-ee-3.html archive.arstechnica.com 29 October 2020 The Emotion Engine has ten floating point multiply accumulators that help it send approprite data to the graphics processor quickly.Ars Technica: A Technical Overview of the Emotion Engine - Page 2 - (3/2000) https://archive.arstechnica.com/reviews/1q00/playstation2/m-ee-2.html archive.arstechnica.com 29 October 2020 The console's floating point unit co processor is capable of 6.2GFLOPS.THE WAR FOR America's thumbs -- (Rebuttal) http://www.gamezero.com/team-0/articles/features/thumbs_up/ www.gamezero.com 21 November 2020 The PlayStation 2 has 32 megabytes of RDRAM and 4 megabytes of VRAM. The PlayStation 2 had a dedicated IO processor in a MIPS R3000A processor, which was replaced by a PowerPC 405GP emulating the former on late release (~2007 and later) slim models.PlayStation 2 input/output processor (IOP) modules https://github.com/frno7/iopmod 16 January 2022 14 July 2021 Hardware The logo on the disk drive of the PlayStation 2 can be manually rotated for either a horizontal or vertical console orientation.Did you know you could turn the PlayStation logo on the PS2? https://twitter.com/PlayStation/status/1235351568108515328 Twitter 7 December 2020 en Early models of the system lacked a remote control sensor.Byrd Sheloman Pimp My Console https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/pimp-console,1117.html 4 April 2021 Tom's Hardware September 14, 2005 en Early "Fat" PS2's had an expansion bay, using either IDE or PC Card format devices.Installing Linux on a PlayStation 2! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slbnDYFL99g 5 February 2022 en Some smaller PS2 games were printed on CD-ROMs, rather then on DVD.An American Tail: Fievel Goes to Video Game Hell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--SXFB7m6mk 17 April 2021 en Notable Games thumb|Used PS2 Games for sale in 2009. 2000 Ring of Red A turn strategy game set in a unique alternate history setting where Japan is divided after World War II following Operation Downfall,Ring of Red: Wait, This Mech Was Made By Nazis? https://www.thegamer.com/ring-of-red-srpg-ps2-obscure-gem/ 12 May 2021 TheGamer 28 July 2020 instead of remaining a united country as it had in real life. Read more about Ring of Red on Wikipedia. 2001 thumb|A yellow 2001 European Automobile Collection PS2 on display at E3 2013. Harvest Moon: Save the Homeland Final Fantasy X Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil Mister Mosquito Rayman M Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy Metal Gear Solid 2 This game is noted for it's deep postmodern themes, especially in relation to memetics and informatics in general.Iovanovici Zoran Analysis: What Metal Gear Solid 2 Teaches Us About The Information Age https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/119999/Analysis_What_Metal_Gear_Solid_2_Teaches_Us_About_The_Information_Age.php 7 January 2021 www.gamasutra.com enCritical Close-up: Metal Gear Solid 2 - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-2YuPGYabw www.youtube.com 7 January 2021 Read more about Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty on Wikipedia. 2002 Kingdom Hearts Silent Hill 2 Xenosaga Episode I Final Fantasy XI - MMORPG with cross platform play to Windows. Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus 2003 Drakengard - Action RPG Beyond Good & Evil - Action Adventure Disgaea: Hour of Darkness - Tactical RPG Final Fantasy X-2 - JRPG Jak II Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc Neon Genesis Evangelion 2 - Action RPG 2004 Spider-Man 2 Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater Katamari Damacy Xenosaga Episode II Killzone Phantom Brave Sly 2: Band of Thieves Jak 3 Michigan: Report from Hell A unique survival horror game made by the Japanese studio Grasshopper Manufacture. The player takes the role of a cameraman on a news team as a mysterious invasion of monsters overtakes Chicagoland. Read more about Michigan: Report from Hell on Wikipedia. 2005 God of War Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening Shadow of the Colossus Radiata Stories Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves Jak X: Combat Racing Guitar Hero The first Guitar Hero was a PS2 exclusive. Read more about Guitar Hero on Wikipedia. 2006 Ōkami Xenosaga Episode III Final Fantasy XII God Hand A cult classic in the beat em' up genre and the final game released by Clover Studio. Read more about God Hand on Wikipedia. Persona 3 Persona 3 notably revamped the formula for the Persona series.It's Always A Good Time To Play Persona 3 https://kotaku.com/its-always-a-good-time-to-play-persona-3-1846768802 30 April 2021 Kotaku en-us The game is known for it's artwork made by the Japanese artist Shigenori Soejima.Persona! The Art Of Shigenori Soejima https://kotaku.com/persona-the-art-of-shigenori-soejima-477580840 30 April 2021 Kotaku en-us Read more about Persona 3 on Wikipedia. 2008 Persona 4 Released late in the console's time on the market for a major title, Persona 4 proved to be an enduring Jungian JRPG. Set in the sleepy rural town of Inaba in Japan, this game is noted for its unorthodox plot revolving around investigating a series crimes which are connected to a rumored supernatural "Midnight Channel". Persona 4 featured a notably happier tone compared to it's predecessor. Two major characters in the game sparked much interest and debate in the LGBTQ gamer community.How the Persona 4 Themes of Identity Fail Kanji and Naoto https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2019/04/16/persona-4-themes-identity-crisis/ 24 June 2021 PlayStation LifeStyle 2019-04-16Xu Samantha Opinion: Sexuality And Homophobia In Persona 4 https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/112965/Opinion_Sexuality_And_Homophobia_In_Persona_4.php 24 June 2021 www.gamasutra.com en Read more about Persona 4 on Wikipedia. 2013 Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 / PES2014 This late cross platform release was the last title officially developed for the PlayStation 2.Playing the last PlayStation 2 game ever made https://venturebeat.com/2014/02/02/playing-the-last-playstation-2-game/ 24 June 2021 VentureBeat 2014-02-02 This Konami made game is a landmark release due to this fact. Read more about Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 on Wikipedia. Console Hardware Original PS2 Slim PS2 Updated Slim PS2 An updated slim PS2 with integrated power supply. Other Models Accessories PS2 Linux Kit The PS2 Linux kit was an official kit that cost $200.00,Linux for the Sony PlayStation 2: Dilemma or Dream System? Linux Journal https://www.linuxjournal.com/article/5792 7 January 2021 www.linuxjournal.com including a 40 gigabyte hard drive, ethernet adapter, and keyboard.Linux: Xbox Got More Than Game https://www.wired.com/2002/07/linux-xbox-got-more-than-game/ 29 October 2020 Wired en-us Internals External Resources PlayStation 2 PlayStation 2 models PlayStation 2 technical specifications PlayStation Broadband Navigator Linux for PlayStation 2 PlayStation 2 Video Game Console Library - PlayStation 2 page. References 2100%__NOTOC__