Manufacturer: Sony Part number: 97060
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CNET editors' rating:
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How we rate-
Design: 8.0
Features: 7.0
Performance: 8.0
Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars) - Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 153 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Sony PlayStation 2 (slim form factor)
price range: $99.99
Sony's slimmed-down, network-ready PS2 is a welcome update to the world's most popular video game console.
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- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 153 reviews
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12 out of 21 people found this review helpful
"What was the reviewer talking about?"
by neocarrillo on April 2, 2005
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
"Extensive Game Selection; Overall: Great Entertainment Machine"
by LiQuiD_FuSioN on March 30, 2005
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
"Nice Option To PSP or Upcoming PS3"
by akr249 on June 26, 2005
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
"A perfect platform for any gamer"
by Maxwell De Long on November 5, 2006
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
by Soraheart on July 5, 2006
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part Number: 97060
General
- Name Sony PlayStation 2
- Type Game console
- Width 9.1 in
- Depth 6 in
- Height 1.1 in
- Weight 2 lbs
- Enclosure Color Charcoal black
Game Console
- Color Support Color
- Media Type CD-ROM, DVD-ROM
Processor
- Type Toshiba & Sony Emotion Engine 294.9 MHz
- Instruction Set RISC
- Data Width 128 bit
- Floating Point Performance 6.2 GFLOPS
I/O Processor
- Clock Speed 36.8 MHz
- Data Width 32 bit
- Installed Memory Size 2 MB
- Supported Compression Standards JPEG, H.261, H.263, MPEG2, H.263+
Memory / Storage
- RAM Installed ( Max ) 32 MB RDRAM (RAMBUS) - Integrated
- Cache Memory 40 KB
- Storage DVD-ROM - Top-load
Video
- Video Output - 128-bit - 2D/3D graphics acceleration
- Fill Rate 150 million pixels/sec
- Video Memory Installed ( Max ) Video adapter memory - 4 MB - Integrated
- Graphic Effects Fog effects, Texture lighting
- Max Resolution (external) 32-bit color / 1280 x 1024
- Supported Video NTSC
Audio
- Sound Output Mode 32-bit / Stereo
- Sound Memory 2 MB
- Max Sample Rate 48 KHz
- MIDI Channels Qty 48
Communications
- Modem None
Input Device
- Type Game pad - External
- Connectivity Technology Wired
- Pointing Device / Manipulator Game pad
- Features Vibration, Pressure sensitivity
Connections
- Connector Type 2 x Game controller, 2 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ), 1 x Network ( RJ-45 ), 1 x Phone line ( RJ-11 ), 1 x PlayStation 2 AV output, 1 x SPDIF output ( TOSLINK ), 1 x DC power input
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) ( 2 ), 2 Memory
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1, A/V cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Power Consumption Operational 45 Watt
- Battery None
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
Product series
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Sony PlayStation 2 (slim form factor)
Price: $99.99
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Sony PlayStation 2 - Game console, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Toshiba & Sony Emotion Engine 294.9 MHz, 32 MB RDRAM (RAMBUS) - Integrated, 32-bit color / 1280 x 1024
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Sony PlayStation 2 SingStar Pack Limited Edition - game console
Price: $119.99
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Sony PlayStation 2 SingStar Pack Limited Edition - Game console, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Toshiba & Sony Emotion Engine 294.9 MHz, 32 MB RDRAM (RAMBUS) - Integrated, 32-bit color / 1280 x 1024
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Sony PlayStation 2 Limited Edition (Silver)
Price: $99.99 - $109.99
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Sony PlayStation 2 Silver Edition - Game console, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Toshiba & Sony Emotion Engine 294.9 MHz, 32 MB RDRAM (RAMBUS) - Integrated, 32-bit color / 1280 x 1024
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Sony PlayStation 2 LEGO Batman Limited Edition Bundle
Price: $119.99
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Sony PlayStation 2 LEGO Batman Bundle - Game console, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Toshiba & Sony Emotion Engine 294.9 MHz, 32 MB RDRAM (RAMBUS) - Integrated, 32-bit color / 1280 x 1024
Manufacturer info
- Sony
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.sonystyle.com
- Address: 16765 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA. 92127
- Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
- Email: contact@sel.sony.com
- Fax: 941-768-7790
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