All articles tagged with #playstation 2
The article details how Sony secured a groundbreaking exclusivity deal for three Grand Theft Auto games on the PS2, which significantly boosted the console's success and shaped gaming history. The negotiations involved strategic partnerships, financial incentives, and mutual respect, ultimately making it one of the most lucrative and influential deals in gaming.
The article highlights the 25 best PlayStation 2 games, emphasizing the console's legacy as the best-selling system with a diverse library of iconic titles like Grand Theft Auto, God of War, Resident Evil, and more, which collectively defined gaming culture in the 2000s.
The PlayStation 2 celebrates its 25th anniversary, renowned for its diverse and expansive game library that significantly influenced gaming culture and industry, fostering iconic franchises and unique titles, and representing a peak of innovation and daring in mainstream gaming before the rise of online and monetized gaming models.
The Nintendo Switch has sold 153.10 million units, nearing the lifetime sales of the Nintendo DS, and is on track to become Nintendo's best-selling console, though it still has a way to go to surpass the PlayStation 2's 160+ million units.
A tech enthusiast successfully runs Windows 95 on a PlayStation 2 using emulation with Bochs, demonstrating the console's versatility despite hardware limitations, though with some functionality issues like mouse support and game compatibility.
PlayStation has announced that PlayStation 2 games will be available on PlayStation Plus Premium starting June 11, with titles like Tomb Raider Legend, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus. This addition comes as part of the annual Days Of Play event, which also includes discounts on memberships and other games.
Former PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan revealed that the PS2 has sold 160 million units, moving the goalposts for the Nintendo Switch to surpass it. With the Switch currently at over 140 million units sold, it needs to sell another 20 million to claim the title of best-selling console. Despite the PS2's lengthy lifespan and potential additional sales after 2012, the Switch still has a chance to reach the milestone, but the outcome holds little significance for Nintendo.
PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers can look forward to the potential addition of PlayStation 2 titles, as Implicit Conversations is reportedly working on bringing PS1, PS2, and PSP games to the PS4 and PS5. This news has sparked excitement among subscribers, with many expressing their hopes for specific titles to be included. The Premium tier already offers cloud streaming, limited-time trials of new releases, and access to retro titles from the PS1 and PS3 eras, making the addition of more PS2 games a highly anticipated prospect.
Anbernic teases its latest handheld gaming device, the RG556, featuring a chunky grip design, capable of running Android and PlayStation 2 titles smoothly with a larger screen, making it more ergonomic and comfortable to hold. The device is expected to compete with the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro and may feature a 5.5-inch OLED display with 1080p resolution. Pricing and release details are yet to be officially revealed.
The Nintendo Switch has surpassed the lifetime US unit sales of the Xbox 360, making it the third best-selling system since NPD began tracking data. It now trails only behind Nintendo's DS and Sony's PlayStation 2. This achievement follows Nintendo's Q2 FY2024 financial report, which revealed that sales in the first half of the current fiscal year were the largest since the launch of the Switch. As of September 2023, the Switch has sold over 132 million units worldwide, surpassing the lifetime sales of the Wii.
After 21 years, the cult-classic game Boku no Natsuyasumi 2 has finally received an English translation thanks to Canadian YouTuber Hilltop. The game, originally released in 2002 on the PlayStation 2, follows the protagonist Boku on a summer vacation in the countryside. Hilltop's English patch translates 5,000 lines of text, including the user interface and menus. This is not the first Japanese game Hilltop has translated, having previously worked on Aconcagua, Racing Lagoon, and Dr. Slump.
Sony's PlayStation 2, launched 23 years ago, remains the best-selling console of all time, with 155 million units sold. The PS2 revolutionized gaming by introducing advancements like backward compatibility, a DVD player, and internet connectivity. It transformed popular franchises and showcased unique games, making it a dream machine for RPG fans. The console's powerful hardware allowed for impressive graphics and smoother gameplay. The PS2's outstanding game library, including titles like Devil May Cry, Grand Theft Auto, and Final Fantasy, defined a generation of gamers and solidified its place as the king of consoles.
The PlayStation 2 (PS2) is still remembered and beloved for its impressive game library. One standout title is Shadow of the Colossus, which pushed the boundaries of graphics and gameplay on the PS2. The game's large-scale bosses and immersive world made it a landmark in the conversation of "video games as art." Shadow of the Colossus took risks and set a high standard for storytelling and gameplay that many games have since followed.
Cheat codes for Gran Turismo 4, a racing game released in 2005 for PlayStation 2, have been discovered almost 20 years after its release. These codes were found by a Twitter user and provide benefits to players when corresponding buttons are inputted into the game. The codes can only be used once 365 in-game days have passed. The prizes that come with earning a gold rating in events are also unlocked, and 24-hour races can be skipped over. The codes even work in the 2006 motorcycle game Tourist Trophy, which uses the same game engine as Gran Turismo 4.
A player has discovered cheat codes in Gran Turismo 4, a racing game that was released for PlayStation 2 in 2004. The cheat codes, which include earning 10 million credits and passing a license test automatically, can only be entered after 365 in-game days have passed. The player, known as Nenkaai on Twitter, shared the cheat codes and noted that there may be more hidden within the game. The latest entry in the series, Gran Turismo 7, was released in 2022 and recently received an update to include PS VR2 support.