New Red Sony PS2 SCPH-90000 CR

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The Sony PS2 is not dead yet. Sony is even releasing it in new color. The new Cinnabar Red (SCPH-90000 CR) PS2 will go on sale in Japan on July 3rd for 16,000 Yen (~$152).

Sony launched the PlayStation 2 (SCPH-90000) series) in November of 2007. The SCPH-90000 is adopting a built-in AC adapter making this PS2 console version very compact. Read more

Posted on Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:47:17 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Amazon Cyber Monday Deal: Sony PS2 Singstar Bundle $129.99

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Amazon offers the recently announced special Sony PS2 Singstar bundle for $129.99 ($149.99).

Amazon is not listing any offers as Cyber Monday deals as they did for Black Friday. I'm not sure why they do not embrace this marketing born Cyber Monday sales day like Wal-mart does. The Amazon site still has Black Friday banners all over the place, not sure why they did not work the weekend to clean up the site for today. Read more

Posted on Mon, 26 Nov 2007 11:01:28 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

I4U weekly Top 10: iPhone Europe, PS3 firmware 2.0, New Sony PS2

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The iPhone launched today in Europe and a new iPhone firmware locks down the iPhone yet again. Sony released the firmware 2.0 for the PS3 with remote on/off from the PSP. We tested the new features. Sony also introduced this week redesigned PS2 consoles in Japan.

For some Sunday fun watch the video of Super Mario and Buzz Aldrin in Zero G we published last week. Read more

Posted on Sun, 11 Nov 2007 04:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Sony PS2 SCPH-90000 announced

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Sony announces a redesigned Sony PS2 console with integrated power adapter in Japan.

We just reported about a rumor on the weekend that Sony would release a new stream lined Playstation 2 design. The rumor targeted a 2008 release date. This date might be true for other regions. Japanese PS2 fans will get the new Sony PS2 SCPH-90000 already on November 22nd for 16,000 Yen (~$140). Read more

Posted on Tue, 6 Nov 2007 00:24:37 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

$99 Sony PS2 Console to come 2008?

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UK's MCV reports that Sony is going to release a redesigned Sony PS2 with integrated power supply for under $100.

Update:
New Sony PS2 console official

Currently the Sony PS2 sells for $129.99 and the new white SingStar PS2 bundle sells for $149.99.
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Posted on Sat, 3 Nov 2007 10:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony PS2 turns Seven

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The Sony PlayStation 2 turns seven today with more than 120 million consoles sold worldwide. The PS2 was released in North America on October 26, 2000 and has not only moved 120 million systems, but has sold over 1 billion pieces of software to date.

"While today's anniversary celebrates PlayStation 2's past, we're very excited for its future," said Jack Tretton, President and Chief Executive Officer for SCEA. "We look forward to the platform's continued growth and expect to sell approximately 12 million units worldwide by the end of March, leading us to anticipate that PlayStation 2's lifecycle will exceed that of the original PlayStation(R). Never before has an in-home game system experienced this type of worldwide success on such a long-lasting scale." Read more

Posted on Fri, 26 Oct 2007 12:52:46 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Sony PS2 still a Contender in Gaming Market

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By Niclas Mika

LEIPZIG, Germany (Reuters) - While Sony battles with Microsoft over which of their next-generation video game consoles will dominate, its seven-year-old PlayStation 2 still has a lot of life in it. Read more

Posted on Thu, 23 Aug 2007 13:21:50 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Splitfish motionFX Adapter for Sony PS2 Video Review

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Today I spent some time playing with the SplitFish motionFX Adapter for PS2 and shot some video of the SplitFish motionFX in use. With the motionFX on your PS2 you can get over your Sony PS3 SIXAXIS or Wii envy, at least if your envy encompasses the motion sensing capabilities of the new generation of consoles.

Connect the motionFX to your standard PS2 controller and you can turn it into a motion-sensing device that is ideal for driving games, but can be used for any game you desire. There is a bit of a learning curve with the SplitFish motionFX adapter when it comes to sensitivity and control, though the sensitivity is adjustable.
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Posted on Tue, 27 Feb 2007 15:37:56 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Split Fish GameFX - Rumble Mouse and Controller for Sony PS2

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Splitfish introduces another Sony PS2 controller dubbed EdgeFX or GameFX.

The GameFX is features a right hand opticalmouse controller and gaming pad with a detachable left hand controller.
During game play, the left hand controller is used to move while the right rumblemouse is used to shoot, look left, right, up and down.

Gamestop sells the GameFX for $59.99.
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Posted on Tue, 19 Dec 2006 15:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

PS3 SIXAXIS Feeling on the Sony PS2

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SplitFish GameWare Inc. introduces the MotionFX adapter for Sony PSOne and PS2 that adds tilting control similar to the Sony PS3 SIXAXIS controller.

The MotionFX clips onto a Sony PSOne and PS2 controllers. 5,000 games are supposed to work with the add-on.

Major game retailer Gamestop sells the MotionFX TiltSense Adapter for $39.99.
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Posted on Wed, 13 Dec 2006 08:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Xploder HDTV Player for Sony PS2 Ships Stateside

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The Xploder HDTV player lets you view Sony PS2 games in higher resolutions. The software is now shipping in the United States for about $39.99.

The Xploder HDTV player switches the Sony PS2 to progressive video output and thus has more lines available as output. You need to load the Xploder HDTV Player software disc, select your resolution settings from 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i or select on from various VGA modes, and then put in the game disc to play. It is supposed to work with most Playstation 2 games.

That there are still hidden gems inside the PS2 I already learned while testing the 3D shutter glasses from Splitfish for the Sony PS2. Read more

Posted on Thu, 26 Oct 2006 10:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony PS2 Price Cut to $129.99

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Sony officially announces a new lower price for the Sony Playstation 2 today.

We covered Sony PS2 price-cut rumors just a week ago. Sony did not cut the price to the hoped $99 and only shaved off $20 from the PS2 price-tag.

Amazon.com already offers the Sony PS2 with the new lower $129.99 price. Read more

Posted on Thu, 20 Apr 2006 10:08:19 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony PS2 Price-Cut Imminent?

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CNN reports that an analyst (Colin Sebastian, Senior Research Analyst, Internet and Interactive Entertainment, at Lazard Capital Markets) predicts that Sony will cut PlayStation 2 prices from $149 to $129 by the end of April.

Sony declined to comment on this topic.
It is very likely Sony will squeeze the last drop out of their hyper successful Sony PS2 console by dropping its price before the Sony PS3 will hit the market.
A $20 price-drop is not really a lot. Early rumors actually suggested a price-drop of the PS2 to $99. Going under $100 would definitely show some reaction with consumers. Read more

Posted on Thu, 13 Apr 2006 03:36:57 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony PS2 Controller T-Shirt

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Gamer T-Shirt Shop Split Reason has the perfect T-Shirt for drunk Sony PS2 gaming.

The Controller T-Shirt features the explanation of all the PS2 controller buttons, so you can always check what that square button means in case you have forgotten.
The Controller T-Shirt comes in black only of course. See a detail view of diagram below.

Split Reason sells this gamer T-Shirt for $17.95.
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Posted on Thu, 30 Mar 2006 12:37:52 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Can This Sony PS2 Action Bundle Tempt You?

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The Xbox 360 goes on sale tomorrow. We wanted to see if a fully packed Sony Playstation 2 Bundle can be tempting under the eminent Xbox 360 launch.

The PS2 Action bundle we offer today in our I4U Shop features: A slim-line network ready PS2 console (PS2 70012, sells for $149.99 on Amazon), one extra controller, Steer'N Play PSX Steering Wheel with matching pedals, PS2 Gun and 6 PS2 games.
This complete PS2 bundle sells for $235.93 with free shipping. Get Yours Now!
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Posted on Mon, 21 Nov 2005 07:55:35 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Can a Low Cost Sony PS2 Battle Microsoft Xbox 360?

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SPOnG reports that UK retail sources indicate that Sony is slashing the Sony PS2 prices for this Christmas season to try to give the Microsoft XBox 360 a harder time.

The prices for the slim PS2 should be at £60 or about $100. Additionally Sony plans major PS2 game releases to grab attention.
Will this work? It maybe can distract some consumers from jumping to the next generation system. At least it means for Microsoft to turn on the really big marketing wheel, which they anyway are going to do.

Right now the slim Sony Playstation 2 sells for $149.00 in the US.

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Posted on Sun, 31 Jul 2005 07:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

White Slim Sony PS2 on Sale in Japan

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Sony started to sell a ceramic white slim Sony Playstation 2 in Japan.

Udate 10/27/07:
Ceramic White Playstation 2 SingStar Bundle on Sale in U.S.

The white really looks nice on the PS2, at least from the photos.
The SCPH-70000 CW console ships from Play-Asia and on Lik-Sang for $219.00 internationally. Those PS2 are Japanese NTSC models.

Besides the black slim PS2 that is available globally there is also a silver PS2 on the market in Europe.

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Posted on Mon, 6 Jun 2005 12:51:36 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Cool Hack: Portable Sony PS2 with LCD Display

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Benjamin J. Heckendorn built a PS2 portable with LCD display - Really an amazing Hack.

When the new Sony PS2 came out some people thought it would be like the PSOne featuring a integrated Display for portable use. Well the PS2 just got slim and features a integrated network adapter.
So Mr. Heckendorn created the PS2p with integrated battery and LCD Screen. The screen comes from a PSOne. Check out the step by step build report.

Not sure if this portable PS2 is cheaper than the new Sony PSP - Pre-order Japanese Sony PSP now for $219.90.

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Posted on Tue, 23 Nov 2004 02:29:40 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Why the new small Sony PS2 is useful

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Yesterday when we reported about the new PS2 I asked I4U readers why the world needs a thinner and smaller Playstation 2. Granted there is the built-in network adapter but what else?

Apparently there are great benefits to people who put game consoles in cars. Not only the MTV mechanics in the Pimp my Ride show are installing Sony Playstations in cars, there seem to be many more people out there doing this. Here is for instance a how-to guide on Car Audio Mag. See also photo below. A smaller PS2 is definitly easier to install in a car. (thanks to The Voung and Sajid F.)

Another topic I received was about issues around heat dissipation and fan problems the current PS2 supposedly has. The new PS2 might be cured of that issue (thanks Andrew H.)

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Posted on Wed, 22 Sep 2004 14:18:38 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Sony PS2 (PStwo) revealed!

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Sony revealed a new Playstation 2 (SCPH-70000 CB) today. We reported last week about the PStwo rumor, back then it was believed the PStwo will be similar to the PSone, but that is wrong.

The new PS2 is not even called PStwo, it is also called Playstation 2. The difference is the new PS2 is super slim with 2.8 cm. (old PS2 measures 7.8cm). Besides being slimmer the new Playstation is also smaller (230 mm (W) x28 mm (H) x152 mm (D) ) . Which means Sony has completely reengineered the playstation 2. One of the differences is the integrated Ethernet port for network gaming.
The new PS2 goes on sale November 1st in Europe and United States and Japan. The price will be $149.
Several hi-res photos are available on WorthPlaying. More info on Yahoo.

I am not quite sure what the benefits are to own a ultra-slim PS2 (email me if you know any good reason).
Update 09/22/04: Read what I4U think about the new PS2.
They rather should have focused on releasing the Sony PSP for this Christmas season.

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Posted on Tue, 21 Sep 2004 05:53:33 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony PS2 3D Game Controller GameTrak by In2Games

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UK's Gaming hardware company In2Games wins award at German Gaming Trade-show with its innovative new 3D input device for the Playstation 2.

The GameTrak is an interesting atempt on capturing human motion for 3D interactions in virtual environments such as games. Gamers have to wear gloves that are connected via strings to a base unit that stands on the floor. The unit captures the amount of string pulled out and the angle to determine the 3D location of the users hands - pretty cool idea. The GameTrak comes with special games that support the 3D controller. Upcoming titles include Dark Wind and Real World Golf. It is best to watch a video to understand how the GameTrak works.
Effective 3D interaction is still the biggest issue to solve for virtual reality applications. Most gamers still prefere the keyboard and mouse combination.

The GameTrak will be distributed in Germany, Austria and Switzerland by Atari. No word yet on availability of the GameTrak in the US.

See also Sony's EyeToy for another approach on capturing human motion.

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Posted on Mon, 23 Aug 2004 02:28:42 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr