Happy Birthday PlayStation 2: the fan-favourite OG device is now 23 years old
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The gaming industry has evolved beyond everyone’s wildest dreams. Moreover, with next-gen realistic graphics and impressive in-game mechanics, video games have come a long way. However, the roots of these games still start with mere pixels on the screen. And one of the earliest gaming consoles in the market was Sony’s PlayStation 2. Furthermore, it’s PlayStation 2’s 23rd birthday since its launch in 2000!
23 years ago, on October 26th, 2000, Sony Interactive Entertainment America released the best-selling and best console, as per fans, the PlayStation 2. This console recorded sales of over 155 million units back in the day. All this has made the console the best in business, and fans really love it. Sony shaped many childhoods by creating the PlayStation 2!
The legacy that Sony’s follow-up to its first PlayStation, PlayStation 2, had on society made everyone believe this was the beginning of the gaming age! PS2 proved to do exactly that, with titles across the board that were memorable to any and every gamer! With PS5 on the market now, gamers know it’s been 23 years since PS2’s launch!
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Fans thrilled to know their favorite console, PlayStation 2, is now 23 years old
When Sony released the PlayStation 2 in 2000, it swiftly overtook its rivals and dazzled gamers with some genuinely amazing exclusives, such as the Grand Theft Auto trilogy, Shadow of the Colossus, Final Fantasy 10, and a ton of other titles. The gaming community views the PS2’s library as the height of quality. And these are some games that have shaped almost every gamer’s childhood!
Although the console was discontinued 10 years ago, the console had a great run. It witnessed many great titles that are still receiving sequels like the God of War series and even titles from Final Fantasy.
Furthermore, some reactions to X are really sentimental and emotional:
The legacy that PlayStation 2 has created has lasted 23 years now and will continue to do so. The console is the best of all time, making gaming spread widely and creating a substantial gaming community! Moreover, the 26th of October marked the 23rd birthday of PlayStation 2 in America!
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