PS2

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Brand
Sony
Original Release Date
October 26, 2000
Hardware Versions
PS2
Original MSRP (USD)
$299, £299
Weight
4.85 lb

Xenosaga on the left and Valkyrie Profile on the right.
7 Best RPGs Only Available On The PS2, Ranked
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Some of the PlayStation 2's RPG library never quite made it out despite their quality. Here's which RPGs are still locked on the PS2 only.

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Best PS2 Games With Character Creation, Ranked

During the PS2 era, character creators were not that common, but some games featured impressive ones.

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Guitar Hero 2 Streamer Beats All 74 Songs in a Row Without Missing a Note

A Guitar Hero 2 streamer pulls off something unheard of, clearing every single song consecutively without missing a single note.

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Kisala and Jaster in Rogue Galaxy and Exploring the world in Odin Sphere
7 Best PS2 JRPGs That Are Not Part Of A Franchise

Fans are eagerly waiting for the return of these PlayStation 2 JRPGs that, for now, have been on-offs without a franchise.

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7 Best PS2 Games With Child Protagonists, Ranked

These PS2 games feature youthful protagonists, forcing them to incorporate unique gameplay mechanics that account for their heroes' age and size.

Jak And Daxter in Jak And Daxter and Balthier in Final Fantasy 12
8 Best PS2 Games With Widescreen Support, Ranked

The PS2 initially launched in an era of 4:3 home televisions, but as screens grew over time, some PS2 games came with a Widescreen viewing option.

Best PS2 Games With Female Protagonists, Ranked
8 Best PS2 Games With Female Protagonists, Ranked

These PlayStation 2 games have two things in common: they all have female protagonists and are all among the console's best games.

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PS2 is No Longer the Best-Selling Video Game Console of All Time in the US

Sony's beloved PlayStation 2 is no longer the best-selling console in video game history as new sales figures reveal a new industry leader.

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7 Best Horror Games Only Available On The PS2, Ranked

There were many great horror games on the PS2, but some never made it to any other platform.

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Hideki Kamiya Regrets Insulting Okami Fan

The notoriously vocal and controversial Hideki Kamiya expresses his regret for insulting a fan of Okami in the past.

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7 Most controversial PS2 Games The Punisher, Bully, Hitman: Blood Money
7 Most Controversial PS2 Games

As games became more detailed, their depictions of violence did too, and it resulted in these PlayStation 2 games garnering a lot of controversy.

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PS Plus Premium Update Adds 3 Fantastic PS2 Games

The latest update to the PlayStation Plus Premium service gives subscribers access to three PS2 classics.

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The Best PlayStation 2 Games Ever Made, Ranked

The Playstation 2 was the pinnacle of gaming when it was released, and some of its games are still remembered as the best of all time.

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PlayStation Thanks Fans for 30 Years With Emotional Retrospective

PlayStation releases a retrospective video that leaves its fans emotional remembering the growing history of their favorite games.

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PlayStation - 30th Anniversary Trailer

PlayStation celebrates its 30th anniversary with a retrospective video, showcasing many of the major characters, moments, and franchises.

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PlayStation 2 Fan Seemingly Finds Rare Collectible From The Console's Launch

A PlayStation 2 fan makes a childhood discovery and shares a seemingly rare collectible from the console's 2000 launch on social media.

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8 Best PS2 Games with Branching Storylines

PS2 games belong to a golden era in gaming. Here are some amazing titles that feature branching storylines, among other wonderful elements.

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10 Best PlayStation 2 Hack-And-Slash Games, Ranked

It’s difficult to pinpoint where precisely the hack-and-slash genre began, but it was undoubtedly popularized by Sony’s second home console: the legen

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Return to Castle Wolfenstein, Timekeeper, Star Wars Battlefront II, Half-Life, and XIII are amongst the 22 Best FPS Games On The PlayStation 2
Best PS2 FPS Games, Ranked

The PlayStation 2 was one of the most successful video game consoles of all time, and here are 14 of the best FPS games available on the system.

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PS Plus Premium Adding 3 PS2 Classics in December 2024

Sony confirms three classic PlayStation 2 games joining the PS Plus Premium lineup in December 2024.