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Playstation 2 is Sony Corporation's next generation system, designed to suceed the original 1995 gaming machine, although still in development preliminary specs show that this system has the most power of any console out there and will offer the biggest leap in graphic performance since the original playstation.

At E3 Sony announced the Playstation 2 will be released in the United States and Europe on October 26th, 2000 for $299.

In Japan the Playstation 2 was released on March 4th, 2000, with over 1.6 millions units sold so far.

Also at E3 Sony announced the suggested retail price of the ps2 in the United States is $299. Games are expected to be anywhere from $39.99 (for games on the CD format) to $59.99 (for games on the DVD format).

The price of the Playstation 2 in Japan is 39,800 Yen ($360) and games will be sold for 6,800 Yen ($63). The reason for the high price is because all hardware components in PS2 are proprietary (meaning all elements were made specifically for PS2). Although this may seem like a lot, when you consider what you're getting it's definitely worth it.

Several video game retailers are already taking playstation 2 preorders both online and in thier stores heres the latest list:

Several companies in Japan have begun work on a Playstation 2 mod-chip but with Sony's latest model being called impossible to mod, it may be quite sometime before a mod-chip is released.

Just this June Sony revealed the Playstation 2 hard drive, although they didnt reveal the specs of the unit, expect to be anywhere from 8GB to 20GB, the add-on will also include a ethernet card for broadband connections read the full artice here.

Will Playstation 2 be backward compatible? (play old playstation games)

Yes. Playstation 2 will be backward compatible, because the new system uses the same core technology as Playstation. It has the ability to play older games but there will be no improvements in graphics of the older games. Playstation 2 Games will not play on psx.

Sony as well as third parties are working on a number of Playstation 2 accessories which inlcude:

Yes. PS2 will be able to use old memory cards and controllers, but PS2 will also have its own specific controllers and other devices.

Contradicting past announcements Sony has confirmed that the playstation 2 will play DVD movies out of the box. DVD movies will be controlled through the Dual Shock 2, a remote accessory may be released later.

See hundreds of Playstation 2 pictures in the 'IMAGE' section of ps2online.com. The case was designed by the same people who design the cases for Sony's VAIO line of computers.

The official specs show that ps2 will have 2 controller sockets, with multiplayer use via a new Multi-Tap device.

The playstation will have both a 56k modem and a ethernet card and the ability to play over the internet, but due to cut back on costs the modem/ethernet card will not be built-in and will be sold as a add-on unit.

One drawback of the first Playstation is the loading times, although it will take time to locate specific locations on the disk any loading times will be very short, short enough so developers wont have to use a loading screen.

The Playstation 2 will run on the 128 bit 300 Mhz Emotion Engine. Which can perform more floating point operations than the Pentium III 500. It will also be equipped with 32 of DDRAM a new faster RAM type. See full the specs here

No playstation 2 will not play CD-R back-ups or Imports a "mod-chip" device will be extremely difficult to develop for the playstation 2 due to its complexity. Playstation will only play native DVD's (you cant play a Japanese DVD on an american system).

The Playstation 2 will have optional internet play, through a DSL or 56K Modem. Sony's Online Strategy is still in the works, but in 2001 Sony plans to luanch a huge online network through broadband technolgy in which gamers can communicate, download demos, and play each other.


	PS2 REPUBLIC \| home History \| News \| Software \| Hardware \| Images \| FAQ \| Definitions \| Specifications \| Related Links \| Contact Me FAQ What is Playstation 2? Playstation 2 is Sony Corporation's next generation system, designed to suceed the original 1995 gaming machine, although still in development preliminary specs show that this system has the most power of any console out there and will offer the biggest leap in graphic performance since the original playstation. When will Playstation 2 come out? At E3 Sony announced the Playstation 2 will be released in the United States and Europe on October 26th, 2000 for $299. In Japan the Playstation 2 was released on March 4th, 2000, with over 1.6 millions units sold so far. How much will it cost? Also at E3 Sony announced the suggested retail price of the ps2 in the United States is $299. Games are expected to be anywhere from $39.99 (for games on the CD format) to $59.99 (for games on the DVD format). The price of the Playstation 2 in Japan is 39,800 Yen ($360) and games will be sold for 6,800 Yen ($63). The reason for the high price is because all hardware components in PS2 are proprietary (meaning all elements were made specifically for PS2). Although this may seem like a lot, when you consider what you're getting it's definitely worth it. Where can I get it? Several video game retailers are already taking playstation 2 preorders both online and in thier stores heres the latest list: Electronic Boutique (Online: EBWorld.com) Babbages (Online: Gamestop.com) Toys R Us (instore only) KB Toys (instore only) express.com (online only) Is there a Playstation 2 mod-chip? Several companies in Japan have begun work on a Playstation 2 mod-chip but with Sony's latest model being called impossible to mod, it may be quite sometime before a mod-chip is released. What about the hard drive? Just this June Sony revealed the Playstation 2 hard drive, although they didnt reveal the specs of the unit, expect to be anywhere from 8GB to 20GB, the add-on will also include a ethernet card for broadband connections read the full artice here. Will Playstation 2 be backward compatible? (play old playstation games) Yes. Playstation 2 will be backward compatible, because the new system uses the same core technology as Playstation. It has the ability to play older games but there will be no improvements in graphics of the older games. Playstation 2 Games will not play on psx. What accessories will be released? Sony as well as third parties are working on a number of Playstation 2 accessories which inlcude: Playstation 2 DVD Remote USB Mouse USB Keyboard 8MB Memory cards (In several colors) Dual Shock 2 PS2 Multi-tap PS2 Modem / Hard Drive Vertical Stand Horizontal Stand Will old memory cards work on Playstation 2? Yes. PS2 will be able to use old memory cards and controllers, but PS2 will also have its own specific controllers and other devices. Will it play DVD movies? Contradicting past announcements Sony has confirmed that the playstation 2 will play DVD movies out of the box. DVD movies will be controlled through the Dual Shock 2, a remote accessory may be released later. What does it look like? See hundreds of Playstation 2 pictures in the 'IMAGE' section of ps2online.com. The case was designed by the same people who design the cases for Sony's VAIO line of computers. How many controller sockets will it have? The official specs show that ps2 will have 2 controller sockets, with multiplayer use via a new Multi-Tap device. Will it have a modem? The playstation will have both a 56k modem and a ethernet card and the ability to play over the internet, but due to cut back on costs the modem/ethernet card will not be built-in and will be sold as a add-on unit. Any Loading... Times? One drawback of the first Playstation is the loading times, although it will take time to locate specific locations on the disk any loading times will be very short, short enough so developers wont have to use a loading screen. How Fast is the Playstation 2? The Playstation 2 will run on the 128 bit 300 Mhz Emotion Engine. Which can perform more floating point operations than the Pentium III 500. It will also be equipped with 32 of DDRAM a new faster RAM type. See full the specs here Will it play CD-R backups or Imports? No playstation 2 will not play CD-R back-ups or Imports a "mod-chip" device will be extremely difficult to develop for the playstation 2 due to its complexity. Playstation will only play native DVD's (you cant play a Japanese DVD on an american system). What about Playing Online? The Playstation 2 will have optional internet play, through a DSL or 56K Modem. Sony's Online Strategy is still in the works, but in 2001 Sony plans to luanch a huge online network through broadband technolgy in which gamers can communicate, download demos, and play each other. HOME