The PlayStation 2 (also known as the PS2) was a video game console released by Sony in 2000. It was the successor to the original PlayStation and was the first console to be fully compatible with DVDs, in addition to playing games.
The PlayStation 2 was a major commercial success and became the best-selling video game console of all time, with over 155 million units sold worldwide. It was known for its strong lineup of exclusive games, including the Grand Theft Auto series, the God of War series, and the Final Fantasy series.
One of the key features of the PlayStation 2 was its backwards compatibility, which allowed it to play most games from the original PlayStation. It was also the first console to support online gaming on a widespread scale, through its online service, PlayStation Network.
The PlayStation 2 was succeeded by the PlayStation 3 in 2006. However, it remains a popular console among many gamers and has a large library of high-quality games.
Most popular games
- Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – This open-world action game was a major hit on the PlayStation 2 and is still played by many people today.
- Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – This open-world action game was also a major hit on the PlayStation 2 and is remembered fondly by many gamers.
- God of War – This action-adventure game, developed by SCE Santa Monica Studio, was a major hit on the PlayStation 2 and spawned numerous sequels.
- Final Fantasy X – This role-playing game, developed by Square (now Square Enix), was a major hit on the PlayStation 2 and is still played by many people today.
- Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty – This stealth-action game, developed by Kojima Productions, was a major hit on the PlayStation 2 and is still remembered fondly by many gamers.
- Kingdom Hearts – This action-RPG, developed by Square (now Square Enix), was a major hit on the PlayStation 2 and has spawned numerous sequels.
Hidden gem titles
- Shadow of the Colossus – This action-adventure game, developed by Team Ico, is set in a mysterious, ancient world and tasks the player with defeating giant monsters in order to save a loved one.
- Okami – This action-adventure game, developed by Clover Studio, is set in a beautiful, cel-shaded world and features a unique gameplay mechanic that allows the player to manipulate the environment with a celestial brush.
- Psychonauts – This action-adventure game, developed by Double Fine Productions, is set in a strange, surreal world and features a quirky sense of humor and innovative gameplay mechanics.
- Beyond Good & Evil – This action-adventure game, developed by Ubisoft Montpellier, is set in a colorful and detailed world and features a well-written story and memorable characters.
- Ico – This action-adventure game, developed by Team Ico, is set in a mysterious, ancient castle and tasks the player with guiding a young boy to safety while solving puzzles and fighting off enemies.