On March 4, 2000, the PlayStation 2 launched in Japan, eventually making its way into living rooms worldwide later that year. It wasn’t just a console; it was a revolution. By including a built-in DVD player—a luxury at the time— the PS2 changed the game forever.
It laid the groundwork for online multiplayer and enjoyed a legendary 13-year lifespan. By the time it was discontinued on January 4, 2013, over 160 million units had been sold. Even today, the hardware lives on through third-party marketplaces like eBay and Whatnot.
The PS2 pushed boundaries with cinematic storytelling and complex 3D worlds, famously utilizing both silver and blue-bottomed discs. While many aging consoles now struggle to read one disc type or the other, a professional can usually restore them to their former glory.
It begs the question: how old do you feel knowing that this childhood icon is now 26 years old?
