How much was a PS2 back in the day?

Sony cut the price of the console in May 2002 from US$299 to $199 in North America, making it the same price as the GameCube and $100 less than the Xbox.

How much did the PS2 cost in 2000?

The PlayStation2 will ship in North America on October 26, 2000 at a price of US$299.

When did PS2 hit $100 million?

In 2004, although the console took a hit in holiday 2003 sales from the previous year, lifetime sales reached 70 million. On November 29, 2005, the PlayStation 2 became the fastest game console to reach 100 million units shipped, accomplishing the feat within 5 years and 9 months from its launch.

How much was a PS2 in 2004?

Sony Computer Entertainment today announced what many in the industry have long expected: starting immediately, the PlayStation 2 console will retail for a suggested price of $149.

How much was a PS2 in 2003?

Although Sony Computer Entertainment America did not announce a price cut at the Electronic Entertainment Exposition, the company has nonetheless officially slashed the price of the PlayStation 2 from $199 to $179 for a brief period of time before the Network Bundle arrives this June.

Here's Why The PS2 Is Even Better In 2022

What was the PS2 retail price?

Releasing at $299 in 2000, the PlayStation 2 took Sony's expanding collection of home gaming consoles into the 21st century with a real spark. Providing a robust software design, the PS2 is the best-selling video game console to date, having captured the imagination of gamers of all ages.

How much was the PS2 when it dropped?

The PlayStation 2's U.S. launch price of $299 was reasonable enough at the time ($100 more than the Dreamcast and the GameCube and the same launch price as the Xbox), but what pretty much guaranteed the PS2's victory was Sony's decision to drop the price of the PS2 to $199 in May 2002.

How many PS2 were sold in 2001?

Sales data tidbits

Early market domination by the PS2 *Worldwide: September 2001: 19.57 million shipped [4] May 2002: 30 million shipped[5]

How many PS2 were sold in 2006?

2006 marked the sixth year of the PS2 out on the market, and while a large amount of its thunder was stolen with the impending launch of its successor, the PS3, it still held its own. More than 110 million PS2s had been sold by the end of the year, with no signs of sales significantly dropping off.

Which PS2 is rare?

The “rare” PS2 was the Ceramic White model, with only a few thousand made.

Why is PS2 the most sold?

One major factor for the PS2's success was its built-in DVD player. At the time, DVD players were very expensive, and in many places a PS2 was a cheaper and effective alternative. It was also one of the first devices to be “backward compatible,” meaning users could play most of their PS1 games on the PS2.

How much is a PS2 worth second hand?

The PS2 as of today sells for $35 – $120 depending on the condition of the console itself and if you have all of the accessories, including the original box, cables and controllers. The PS2 first arrived back in 2000, making it 20 years old!

What year did PS2 stop making games?

Production for the console ended in 2013, but a handful of games were still released on the console until the end of that year.

What is the highest selling console?

PlayStation 2 – 159 million*

*PlayStation 2 remains the best-selling video game console of all time. Sony's beloved system tops Nintendo DS by roughly 5 million units sold, while handily outselling every other console in existence.

Is PS2 still popular?

In the more than 20 years since its release, the PS2 has become the best selling video game console of all time. As of July 2022, it had sold almost 158 million units across the world, including over 55 million units in Europe.

What was the last PS2 game?

Technically it was the 2014 Platinum release in Germany for FIFA 13 (2012). The last one to be released as a new title was PES 2014: Pro Evolution Soccer - November, 2013.

Did the PS2 sell more than Xbox?

Xbox vs. Sega Dreamcast. Above: The PlayStation 2 is the most successful game system ever. The PlayStation 2 not only won its console race, but it's also the best-selling gaming system of all time with around 150 million.

Is the PS2 still the best selling console?

The total number of video game consoles sold worldwide across the products entire lifetime on the shelves are shown here as of September 2021. At this time the PlayStation 2 is the top games console having sold a total of around 157.68 million units worldwide.

Was there a PS2 shortage?

The Historic PlayStation 2 Shortages (And Inflated Prices)

The PlayStation 2 wasn't the first console that failed to meet demand at launch, but there are a few reasons why it is infamously associated with the very idea of console shortages. The first has to do with the rumors surrounding the PS2 shortage.

Will PS2 ever be valuable?

Unlikely. PlayStation 2 was the best most selling console of all time. They aren't rare at all. Unless you own some sort of limited edition, or there are some quirks in certain batches that collectors look out for, a PlayStation 2 is not likely to be considered for it's investment potential.

Will PS4 sell more than PS2?

Following a good current fiscal year, with 122.6 million units shipped through March 2021, sales would need to decline at a steady rate of just 20 percent for the PS4 to catch up to the PS2, assuming a matching lifespan.