The Sony Play Station 2: Still a Popular Choice for Video Game Lovers

You might have heard the hype regarding the Sony Play Station 3. This eagerly anticipated video game system is set to hit stores in North America on November 17, 2006. There's no doubt that there will be long lines of customers awaiting their chance to purchase the newest Play Station. However, there is another option. The Sony Play Station 2 is another favorite of video game lovers and offers lots of fantastic features! It's also bound to be easier to obtain than the upcoming PS 3. Take a look at what the Playstation 2 has to offer:

The thin, black body of this game system proves that good things come in small packages. There are two different designs of the PS 2. The first one is a little larger than the redesigned, slimmer one. Both of them offer tons of great benefits and features for gamers everywhere. Included with the game system is 1 analog controller, 1 AV cable and 1 AC adapter with power cord. Most people will want to buy an additional controller as well as a memory card for storing game progress. There are a wide variety of additional accessories that can be purchased. These include wireless controllers and Dualshock analog controllers that provide tactile feedback for game players! Certain games like racing games and fishing games can also be enhanced with steering wheel and fishing rod controllers as well, making for a more realistic gaming experience.

There are tons of great games that can be played on the PS 2. Not only can you play PS 2 games, PS 1 games are supported as well by a feature called backwards compatibility. There are tons of great games that you can play on this video game system. Regardless of the type of games you like, you'll find lots to choose from. Popular game titles include Final Fantasy, Grand Turismo, Medal of Honor, Need for Speed, Tekken, the Sims and many more. There are lots of games for younger players as well, including Pac-Man, Spyro, Spongebob, and even Harry Potter!

In addition to games, you can even play DVD movies and music CDs on the Sony Play Station 2. This compact little video game system truly does it all! For a brand new model, you can expect to pay around $200 depending on where you buy. A pre-owned system will of course cost less, and can be a good choice for a gamer on a budget. In addition, many people selling a used PlayStation will often throw in games and accessories to entice buyers.

Copyright 2006 Jim Sterling - All Rights Reserved

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