📆 A Timeline of Greatness
- 1999: Sony announces the PlayStation 2 at the Tokyo Game Show. The hype begins.
- March 4, 2000: PS2 launches in Japan. People line up overnight.
- October 26, 2000: North American release. Bundled with DVD playback — a game changer.
- 2001–2003: Era of dominance. PS2 receives hit after hit: *GTA III*, *Final Fantasy X*, *MGS2*.
- 2004: Slim model launches — smaller, lighter, network-ready.
- 2006: PS3 launches, but PS2 still thrives with games like *God of War II* and *Persona 3*.
- 2013: After nearly 13 years, Sony officially ends PS2 production. The legend retires.
đź’ż Cultural Impact
The PlayStation 2 didn’t just dominate gaming — it became part of daily life. It was many people’s first DVD player. It lived in bedrooms, dorm rooms, and living rooms for over a decade.
With over 155 million units sold, the PS2 remains the best-selling console of all time.
🕹️ Legacy
The PS2 paved the way for cinematic storytelling in games, iconic franchises, and affordable entertainment. Even now, gamers revisit its library through emulation, mods, and preserved hardware.
It wasn’t just a console. It was an era.