When the XBOX was released in 2001 backed by the (at the time) impressive XBOX Live Service, Sony scrambled to fill the feature gap. Sony initially completely ignored the online option offering no online connectivity at all pre SCPH-500xx series PS2s could be connected via the i.Link port for local multi-play. The Dreamcast marketing focused heavily on trying to elevate online gaming to something viable, reliable and actually a fun reality. Looking back however the PS2 had more of a haphazard release with a dash to add features not initially available to keep up with offerings from competitors the SEGA Dreamcast and Microsoft XBOX.
Supporting most legacy software and controllers made it the first console intentionally released with this functionality without the need for an add-on. Part of its huge success was that it had been designed to be backwards compatible with Playstation. It was finally discontinued in late 2013.
After the huge success of its predecessor the PlayStation, the PS2 commanded initial skyrocketing sales, continued success and a solid new console purchasing fan base well after the seventh generation consoles arrived. Sony PlayStation 2 ('FAT' PS2) PAL Model SCPH-50002ġ28-bit Sixth Generation Game Console - Dismantled for reference and curiosityĭetails specific to the SCPH-50002 model at the end of this text.Īnnounced in 1999 and released 2000 the PlayStation 2 was Sony's jump into the sixth generation game console market. Sony PlayStation 2 PS2 PAL Model SCPH-50002
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