{"id":238670,"date":"2026-07-11T02:12:04","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T02:12:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=238670"},"modified":"2026-07-11T02:12:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T02:12:04","slug":"what-year-was-ps2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-year-was-ps2\/","title":{"rendered":"What year was PS2?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-year-was-ps2\/#PS2_Release_Year\" title=\"PS2 Release Year\">PS2 Release Year<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-year-was-ps2\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-year-was-ps2\/#General_Information\" title=\"General Information\">General Information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-year-was-ps2\/#Pricing_and_Sales\" title=\"Pricing and Sales\">Pricing and Sales<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-year-was-ps2\/#Gaming_and_Technology\" title=\"Gaming and Technology\">Gaming and Technology<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-year-was-ps2\/#Legacy_and_Impact\" title=\"Legacy and Impact\">Legacy and Impact<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-year-was-ps2\/#Gaming_Experience\" title=\"Gaming Experience\">Gaming Experience<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PS2_Release_Year\"><\/span><strong>PS2 Release Year<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The <strong>PlayStation 2 (PS2)<\/strong> was first released in <strong>Japan<\/strong> on <strong>March 4, 2000<\/strong>, marking the beginning of a new era in the world of <strong>gaming consoles<\/strong>. This iconic console was later released in <strong>North America<\/strong> on <strong>October 26, 2000<\/strong>, in <strong>Europe<\/strong> on <strong>November 24, 2000<\/strong>, and in <strong>Australia<\/strong> on <strong>November 30, 2000<\/strong>, making it a global phenomenon in the <strong>gaming industry<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_Information\"><\/span>General Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>How much did a PS2 cost when it came out?<\/strong>: The <strong>PS2<\/strong> was initially priced at <strong>$299<\/strong> when it was released in <strong>2000<\/strong>, making it an affordable option for gamers around the world.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What year was the PS3 released?<\/strong>: The <strong>PlayStation 3 (PS3)<\/strong>, the successor to the <strong>PS2<\/strong>, was first released in <strong>Japan<\/strong> on <strong>November 11, 2006<\/strong>, and later in <strong>North America<\/strong> on <strong>November 17, 2006<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What year was the PS2 discontinued?<\/strong>: The <strong>PS2<\/strong> was discontinued in <strong>Japan<\/strong> on <strong>December 28, 2012<\/strong>, and worldwide on <strong>January 4, 2013<\/strong>, marking the end of an era for this beloved console.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pricing_and_Sales\"><\/span>Pricing and Sales<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>How much was a PS2 in 2001?<\/strong>: In <strong>2001<\/strong>, the price of the <strong>PS2<\/strong> was reduced to <strong>35,000 yen (US$280)<\/strong> in <strong>Japan<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How much did the PS2 cost in 2006?<\/strong>: The price of the <strong>PS2<\/strong> was cut from <strong>$150<\/strong> to <strong>$130<\/strong> in <strong>2006<\/strong>, making it an even more attractive option for gamers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is PS2 a vintage console?<\/strong>: With the first <strong>PlayStation<\/strong> debuting in <strong>1994<\/strong> and the <strong>PS2<\/strong> in <strong>2000<\/strong>, both consoles are now over <strong>20 years old<\/strong>, earning them <strong>vintage<\/strong> status.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gaming_and_Technology\"><\/span>Gaming and Technology<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><strong>What was the lifespan of the PS2?<\/strong>: The <strong>PS2<\/strong> had a remarkable lifespan of <strong>13 years<\/strong>, from <strong>2000<\/strong> to <strong>2013<\/strong>, during which it dominated the <strong>gaming market<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What was the last game made for PS2?<\/strong>: The last game released for the <strong>PS2<\/strong> was <strong>Pro Evolution Soccer 2014<\/strong> in <strong>2013<\/strong>, although it was also available on other platforms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is the PS2 still the best-selling console?<\/strong>: As of <strong>2023<\/strong>, the <strong>PS2<\/strong> remains the <strong>best-selling video game console of all time<\/strong>, with over <strong>158 million units sold<\/strong> worldwide.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legacy_and_Impact\"><\/span>Legacy and Impact<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li><strong>Will PS2 games be rare?<\/strong>: Many <strong>PS2 games<\/strong> are now hard to find due to limited releases or prints, making them highly sought after by collectors and gamers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Will PS2 become expensive?<\/strong>: The price of <strong>PS2 consoles<\/strong> has increased since <strong>2020<\/strong> and is likely to continue appreciating in value due to high demand and limited supply.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What is the most common PS2 game?<\/strong>: The <strong>best-selling game<\/strong> on the <strong>PS2<\/strong> is <strong>Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas<\/strong>, which has sold millions of copies worldwide.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gaming_Experience\"><\/span>Gaming Experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"13\">\n<li><strong>How many PS2 games exist?<\/strong>: There are currently over <strong>4,376 games<\/strong> available for the <strong>PS2<\/strong>, offering a vast gaming library for enthusiasts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What is the longest PS2 game?<\/strong>: Some of the <strong>longest PS2 games<\/strong> include <strong>Disgaea: Hour of Darkness<\/strong>, <strong>Final Fantasy XII<\/strong>, and <strong>Persona 3 FES<\/strong>, which offer hundreds of hours of gameplay.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is it worth keeping old PS2 games?<\/strong>: Yes, it is worth keeping old <strong>PS2 games<\/strong> as they can become highly valuable over time, especially rare or limited edition titles, making them a great investment for gamers and collectors.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PS2 Release Year The PlayStation 2 (PS2) was first released in Japan on March 4, 2000, marking the beginning of a new era in the world of gaming consoles. 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