Reviews of the Sony PlayStation 2 (slim form factor)
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CNET Review
The Good: Huge library of games; svelte design; built-in networking/modem ports and remote sensor; doubles as a CD/DVD player; free online gaming with select titles.
The Bad: Top-loading disc tray; only two controller ports; no hard disk expansion option; Xbox's graphics capabilities are superior.
The Bottom Line: Sony's slimmed-down, network-ready PS2 is a welcome update to the world's most popular video game console.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 85/100 and users 86/100. Comparing these reviews to 23681 other Game Consoles reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 78/100 = Good.
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stuff.tv
Review Summary: An old favourite gets a slimline revamp, and with a gargantuan catalogue of stonking games, who are we to dismiss it?
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: SCPH-70012 CB
General
- Name Sony PlayStation 2
- Type Game console
- Width 9.1 in
- Depth 6 in
- Height 1.1 in
- Weight 2 lbs
- Enclosure Color Black
Game Console
- Color Support Color
- Media Type CD-ROM, DVD-ROM
Processor
- Type Toshiba & Sony Emotion Engine 294.9 MHz
- Instruction Set RISC
- Data Width 128 bit
- Floating Point Performance 6.2 GFLOPS
I/O Processor
- Clock Speed 36.8 MHz
- Data Width 32 bit
- Installed Memory Size 2 MB
- Supported Compression Standards MPEG2, JPEG, H.261, H.263+, H.263
Memory / Storage
- RAM Installed ( Max ) 32 MB RDRAM (RAMBUS) - Integrated
- Cache Memory 40 KB
- Storage DVD-ROM - Top-load
Display
- Type None.
Video
- Video Output - 128-bit - 2D/3D graphics acceleration
- Fill Rate 150 million pixels/sec
- Video Memory Installed ( Max ) Video adapter memory - 4 MB - Integrated
- Graphic Effects Texture lighting, Fog effects
- Max Resolution (external) 32-bit color / 1280 x 1024
Audio
- Sound Output Mode 32-bit / Stereo
- Sound Memory 2 MB
- Max Sample Rate 48 KHz
- MIDI Channels Qty 48
Communications
- Modem None
Input Device
- Type Game pad - External
- Connectivity Technology Wired
- Pointing Device / Manipulator Game pad
- Features Pressure sensitivity, Vibration
Connections
- Connector Type 2 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ), 1 x PlayStation 2 AV output, 2 x Game controller, 1 x Phone line ( RJ-11 ), 1 x DC power input, 1 x SPDIF output ( TOSLINK ), 1 x Network ( RJ-45 )
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 Memory, ( 2 )
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1, A/V cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Battery None
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
Product Photos
User Opinions
Buying Choices
from 2 online stores: Lowest Price: $7.50
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Amazon.com Marketplace $7.50 | In stock: yes
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Game Quest
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