Sony Silver PlayStation 2 Console (Slimline)

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The PlayStation 2 continued to be produced until 2013 when Sony finally announced that it had been discontinued after over twelve years of production—one of the longest lifespans of any video game console. New games for the console continued to be made until the end of 2013, including Final Fantasy XI: Seekers of Adoulin for Japan, and FIFA 14 for North America. [59] The last game to be released on the PlayStation 2 is Pro Evolution Soccer 2014, which was released in the United Kingdom on 8 November 2013. Repair services for the system in Japan ended on 7 September 2018. The PS5 Slim is an aesthetic update to the console with one extra - the detachable disk drive. Otherwise, there are no hardware or spec changes. As a result, if you have an existing, launch PS5 model, unless you really like the new design or really want the detachable disk, there's no reason to go for the PS5 Slim. Later, Sony added new development kits for game developers and more PS2 units for consumers. The PS2's built-in functionality also expanded its audience beyond the gamer, [11] as its debut pricing was less than many standalone DVD players on the market. This made the console a low-cost entry into the home theater market. [46] [47] Sony PlayStation vs Nintendo 64". Digital Spy. 9 December 2012. Archived from the original on 20 August 2014 . Retrieved 19 August 2014. Game releases peaked in 2004, but declined with the release of the PlayStation 3 in 2006. The last new games for the console were Final Fantasy XI: Seekers of Adoulin in Asia, FIFA 14 in North America, [59] and Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 in Europe. As of 30 June 2007, a total of 10,035 software titles had been released worldwide including games released in multiple regions as separate titles. [87] Reception [ edit ]

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Simply put, the PS5 Slim will have exactly the same specs as the original, launch PS5. Nothing has changed apart from the design, weight, dimensions, and footprint of the console - as well as that detachable disk drive of course. Should you buy a PS5 Slim?

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It features four panels, a departure from the two side panels found on the current model. The upper pair boasts a glossy appearance, while the lower pair retains the matte finish found on the PS5. Sony has confirmed the current face plates won’t fit on the new model, but it will be selling new ones in 2024. PS2 history". gamesindustry.biz. 22 November 2006. Archived from the original on 11 October 2007 . Retrieved 25 September 2007. Sega Enterprises Annual Report 1998" (PDF). Sega Enterprises, Ltd. pp.1, 7–8. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 May 2004 . Retrieved 7 December 2014. Morris, Chris (14 May 2002). "Sony slashes PlayStation prices: Preemptive move undercuts competition and could spark video game price war". CNN. Archived from the original on 30 November 2005 . Retrieved 4 January 2006. You can also find out more about the new PS5 Slim's design including its reduced weight and size, improved features and new accessories like the optional disc-drive and vertical stand.Famitsu (in Japanese). Tokyo: Enterbrain. 28 December 2012. Archived from the original on 28 December 2012 . Retrieved 28 December 2012. Unlike Sega's Dreamcast, Sony originally placed little emphasis on online gaming during its first few years, although that changed upon the launch of the online-capable Xbox. Coinciding with the release of Xbox Live, Sony released the PlayStation 2 Network Adaptor in late 2002, with several online first-party titles released alongside it, such as SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs to demonstrate its active support for Internet play. [53] Sony also advertised heavily, and its online model had the support of Electronic Arts (EA); EA did not offer online Xbox titles until 2004. Although Sony and Nintendo both started late, and although both followed a decentralized model of online gaming where the responsibility is up to the developer to provide the servers, Sony's moves made online gaming a major selling point of the PS2. The recently announced model looks largely the same as the current PS5, but it weighs around 24 per cent less, isn’t as chunky (with a 30 per cent overall footprint reduction), and comes with a detachable disc drive that bulges out from the side. If you opt for the digital edition console, you’ll be able to buy the disc drive at a later date.

In comparison to the previous PS5 models, Sony has said the new PS5 Slim consoles have been reduced in volume by 30 per cent. The new standard PS5 has also had a weight reduction of 18 per cent, whilst the Digital Edition has had a 24 per cent weight reduction. Humphries, Matthew (October 24, 2005). "PS2 SCPH-75000 Compatibility Issues". Geek.com. Archived from the original on March 8, 2016 . Retrieved April 7, 2010. PlayStation 2 Timeline". GameSpy. p.3. Archived from the original on 4 June 2004 . Retrieved 19 December 2007.The PS2 Isn't Gone, It's In This TV". Kotaku. 3 December 2010. Archived from the original on 1 October 2021 . Retrieved 22 February 2020. PlayStation 2 Timeline". GameSpy. pp.2–3. Archived from the original on 4 June 2004 . Retrieved 19 December 2007. a b "Sony to Cut Price of PlayStation 2 Game Console by 20 Percent." Knight Ridder Tribune Business News: 1. 4 November 2003. ProQuest. Web. 29 July 2013. Slimmer, Lighter PlayStation®3, new PlayStation®Network services, plenty of content and a great value price" (PDF). 2 September 2009. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2 September 2009 . Retrieved 30 August 2019. Falcone, John. "Sony PlayStation 2 (slim form factor)". CNET. Archived from the original on 30 August 2019 . Retrieved 30 August 2019.