PlayStation 2 models

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The Slimline PS2 is considerably smaller than the "Fat" PS2.

PlayStation 2 models were produced from 2000 to 2013. Some

region code with no bearing on the hardware; many games and DVDs
are restricted to certain regions, and the system software displays in different languages. A total of 5 different models of the PS2 were produced.

The PS2 is primarily differentiated between models with the original "fat" case design and "slimline" models introduced at the end of 2004. In 2010, a television incorporating a PS2 was introduced.[1]

Original case design

DualShock 2

Three of the original PS2 launch models (SCPH-10000, SCPH-15000, and SCPH-18000) were only sold in Japan and lacked the expansion bay of later PS2 models. These models instead included a

PS2 Independence Exploit). V3 had a substantially different internal structure from the subsequent revisions, featuring several interconnected printed circuit boards. In V4, everything except the power supply was unified onto one board. V5 introduced minor internal changes, and the only difference between V6 (sometimes called V5.1) and V5 is the orientation of the Power/Reset switch board connector, which was reversed to prevent the use of no-solder modchips. V5 also introduced a more reliable laser
than the ones used in previous models. V7 and V8 included only minor revisions to V6.

There was also the SCPH-3000x, 3500x, 3900x, and 500xx models.

SCPH-500xx model

Beginning with model SCPH-500xx (v9 & 10), the

i.LINK port was removed. An infrared receiver was added for use with a remote to control DVD playback
, leaving both controller ports free from the external receiver.

The PS2 standard color is matte black. Several different variations in color were produced in different quantities and regions, including ceramic white, light yellow, metallic blue (aqua), metallic silver, navy (star blue), opaque blue (astral blue), opaque black (midnight black), pearl white,

Sakura purple, satin gold, satin silver, snow white, super red, transparent blue (ocean blue), and also Limited Edition color Pink, which was distributed in regions including Oceania and parts of Asia.[2][3][4]

Slimline case designs

PlayStation 2 slimline
IrDA
, 2 × controller ports.
SCPH-700xx model
Back of SCPH-700xx model

In September 2004, Sony unveiled its third major hardware revision (V12, model number SCPH-700xx). Available in late October 2004, it is smaller, thinner, and quieter than the older versions and includes a built-in Ethernet port (in some markets it also has an integrated modem). Due to its thinner profile, it does not contain the 3.5" expansion bay and therefore does not support the internal hard disk drive. It also lacks an internal power supply, similar to the GameCube, and has a modified Multitap expansion. The removal of the expansion bay results in incompatibility with games that require the HDD expansion, such as Final Fantasy XI.

There are two sub-versions of the SCPH-700xx,[

Graphics Synthesizer (GS) chips, and the other with the newer unified EE+GS chip, but otherwise are identical. The sub-versions are variously referred to as V12 for both models, V11.5 for the older and V12 for the newer model, and V12 for the older and V13 for the newer model.[citation needed] The V12 model was first released in black, but a silver edition was available in the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, United Arab Emirates and other GCC
countries, France, Italy, South Africa, and North America. A limited edition pink console also became available after March 2007.

V12 (or V13) was succeeded by V14 (SCPH-7500x), which contains different

ASICs than previous revisions, with some chips having a copyright date of 2005, compared to 2000 or 2001 for earlier models. It also has a different lens and some compatibility issues with a different number of PlayStation games and even some PS2 games.[5]
An addon to add HDD support to newer 7500x and onward models called the HDPro was created but had limited success.

In early 2005, it was found that some slimline power transformers manufactured between August and December 2004 were defective and could overheat. The units were recalled by Sony and replaced by a 2005/2006/2007 model.[6]

Later hardware revisions had better compatibility with PlayStation games (Metal Gear Solid: VR Missions operates on most silver models); however, the new Japanese slim models have more issues with playing PlayStation games than the first PS2 revisions.[citation needed]

In 2006, Sony released new hardware revisions (V15, model numbers SCPH-7700xa and SCPH-7700xb). V15 was first released in Japan on September 15, 2006, including the Silver edition. After its release in Japan, it was then released in North America, Europe and other parts of the world. The new revision uses an integrated, unified EE+GS chip, a redesigned ASIC, a different laser lens, an updated BIOS, and updated drivers.[citation needed]

On July 19, 2007, Sony started shipping a revision of the slimline PlayStation 2 (SCPH-7900x) featuring a reduced weight of 600 grams compared to 900 g of the SCPH-7700x, achieved through a reduction in parts. The unit also uses a smaller motherboard as well as a custom ASIC which houses the EE, GS, and the RDRAM. The AC adaptor's weight was reduced to 250 g from the previous 350 g.[7]

SCPH-9000x model
Back of SCPH-9000x model

Another refinement of the slimline PlayStation 2 (SCPH-9000x) was released in Japan on November 22, 2007.

homebrew applications to be launched from a memory card.[citation needed
]

PSX

Main article:
PSX (DVR)
The PSX

Sony also manufactured a consumer device called the

PSX that can be used as a digital video recorder and DVD burner in addition to playing PS2 games. The device was released in Japan on December 13, 2003, and was the first Sony product to include the XrossMediaBar
interface. It did not sell well in Japan, and was not released anywhere else.

The PSX featured one USB port, a Memory Stick card reader, and two PlayStation 2 Memory Card slots.[9]

Audiovox VOD10PS2

Released in 2009, The Audiovox VOD10PS2 was an aftermarket overhead DVD player for consumer vehicles that included a built in PlayStation 2. The 10.2 inch display provided an adequate resolution of 800x480. The device came with two games, two wireless DualShock 2 controllers, and two wireless headphones. The unit retailed for $849.99 new. Not only is this unit quite rare, it was also not an official collaboration with Sony.

Sony BRAVIA KDL22PX300

Sony BRAVIA TV PX300 (22inch)
Sony BRAVIA KDL22PX300

Released in Europe in 2010, the Sony BRAVIA KDL22PX300 is a 22-inch (56 cm)

on-demand television.[1] Although the maximum resolution of the screen is 720p, 1080p
input sources can be used and displayed.

As this TV was only released in Europe, it is a PAL-region system that could only play PAL games and software.

Popularity and sales of the TV were low due to the introduction of the PlayStation 3 to the PAL region in 2007, and the small screen size.

See also

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