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Sony PlayStation 2 (slim form factor)

By John P. Falcone

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

Top-loading disc tray ; only two controller ports ; no hard disk expansion option ; Xbox's graphics capabilities are superior

Sony's slimmed-down, network-ready PS2 is a welcome update to the world's most popular video game console.

The Sony PlayStation 2 remains the best-selling video game console of all time, with more than 70 million units sold worldwide since its autumn 2000 debut. But with the PlayStation 3 not expected to hit store shelves until sometime in 2006, Sony...

December, 2004

Rating

77

Partner Source
cnet.com
GB

Sony PlayStation 2 (slim form factor)

By John P. Falcone

Sony's revamped PS2 is slimmed down and online friendly, but the price is still too fat

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

Top-loading disc tray ; only two controller ports ; no hard disk expansion option ; Xbox's graphics capabilities are superior

The Sony PlayStation 2 remains the best-selling video game console of this generation, with more than 70 million units sold worldwide since its autumn 2000 debut. With dimensions of 279 by 584 by 152mm deep, the revamped PlayStation 2 is downright...

December, 2004

Rating

77

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cnet.co.uk
AU

Sony Playstation 2 Slim

By Staff writers

The faithful old PS2 isn't knocking on the door of the retirement home just yet and the new look has knocked years off, but it's the consistently brilliant games that are really keeping the biggest selling console ever from slipping six feet under.

But wait, don't start calling us superficial just yet – the main reason we still love our PS2 is because of that huge – and ever growing – catalogue of games. With Microsoft holding the exclusive on next-gen Pro Evo 6, the Sony fanboys in the office ...

Then there are all the reasons we fell in love with the original PS2 way back in 2000: the DualShock2 controller, backwards compatibility with classic PS one games and DVD playback. It was Jarvis Cocker that told us to Help the Aged, and help the...

August, 2008

No rating

pcauthority.com.au
GB

Sony Playstation 2 Slim

An old favourite gets a slimline revamp, and with a gargantuan catalogue of stonking games, who are we to dismiss it?

Ace new design and super-skinny size. Network capabilities built-in. Huge catalogue of great games

Can't compete graphically with the Xbox 360. Only two controller ports

November, 2006

Rating

100

stuff.tv
AU

Sony PlayStation 2 (slim form factor) Preview - PS2

By David Carnoy, CNET.com and Alex Kidman, CNET.com.a

Does Sony's rather radical slimming down of the PS2 console make it a must-have item?

In keeping with its plan to extend the lifespan of the PlayStation 2 to 10 years and stimulate sales for a console facing increased competition from Microsoft's Xbox, Sony is shipping a trimmed-down PS2 that's half the size and weight of the...

September, 2004

No rating

cnet.com.au
IN

Sony PlayStation 2 (slim form factor)

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

Top-loading disc tray ; only two controller ports ; no hard disk expansion option ; Xbox's graphics capabilities are superior

Sony's slimmed-down, network-ready PS2 is a welcome update to the world's most popular video game console.

The Sony PlayStation 2 remains the best-selling video game console of all time, with more than 70 million units sold worldwide since its autumn 2000 debut. But with the PlayStation 3 not expected to hit store shelves until sometime in 2006, Sony has...

No rating

zdnetindia.com
FR

Test de Sony PlayStation 2 Slim

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