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- Images: The top-10 best-selling PS2 games
- Nine years ago today, Sony's PlayStation 2 was released. Over the years, nearly 10,000 titles have been released on the platform. These are the top-ten best-sellers. by CNET News.com
- Tags: Sony PlayStation 2, Game Players, Games, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, CNET News.com
- Image galleries 2009-10-28
- PS2 franchises we want to see on the PS3
- God of War may have started a trend, and if so, here are the other PS2 games we want to see repackaged and upgraded. by CNET News.com
- Tags: Sony PlayStation 3, Sony PlayStation 2, Games, Personal Technology, CNET News.com
- Image galleries 2009-09-03
- Xbox 360 price cut
- Pointless.Red rigns for $200? Now that the one complaint about the PS3 is done too expensive the XBOX can't compete.No thanks, happy with my new PS3!No thanks, already quite happy with my brand new PS3! Much better value for the price, in my opinion.Would have been interesting if MS didn't...
- Tags: Game players, Games, Microsoft Xbox, Sony PlayStation 3, Sony Corp., game, console, Sony PlayStation 2, Microsoft Xbox 360
- Discussion threads 2009-08-27
- Playstation 2 to sell for $99.99 starting tomorrow, April 1
- Playstation 2 to sell for $99.99 starting tomorrow, April 1Where have you been?I got a Playstation 2 for $99.00 in Christmas 2007!I swear, the model number changed !This must be an early ZDnet April Fool's joke.I swear that the model of the Playstation changed from PS3 to PS2 as I...
- Tags: Game players, Sony PlayStation 2, Sony Playstation
- Discussion threads 2009-03-31
- Playstation 2 to sell for $99.99 starting tomorrow, April 1
- For the first time ever, popular gaming console PlayStation 2 will be offered at $99.99 MSRP starting April 1, Sony announced today. The new price comes at a good time -- with a global recession raging and Sony's gaming marketshare dropping, the company...
- Tags: Sony Corp., Console, Sony PlayStation 2, Sony Playstation, Game Players, Games, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Andrew Nusca
- Blog posts 2009-03-31
- Bus Hound 6 (Windows)
- Bus Hound is a software bus analyzer for capturing I/O, protocol, and performance measurements from a wide variety of devices and buses. You can also submit your own custom commands to devices including bus resets. Bus Hound is a 100% software product. Supports any device attached to IDE, SCSI, USB,...
- Tags: Sony PlayStation 2, Perisoft, Microsoft Windows, Tools & Techniques, FireWire, Keyboards, Operating Systems, Software, Management, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, Peripherals
- Software downloads 2008-08-11
- Photos: Cracking open the PlayStation 2
- The Sony PlayStation 2 was the definitive game console-DVD player combo when it came out. What exactly went into it? by CNET News.com
- Tags: Sony PlayStation 2, Sony Playstation, Photograph, Game Players, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, CNET News.com
- Image galleries 2008-01-29
- Activision CEO sees $199 game consoles
- Activision CEO sees $199 game consolesActivision CEO sees $199 game consolesHe makes a very good point. As much as I'd like to get an Xbox 360 I'm going to stick with my original Xbox until the price comes down. I'm still undecided on a Wii.A low price point...
- Tags: Games, Game players, console, game, game console, Nintendo Wii, Activision Inc., Sony PlayStation 2, Microsoft Xbox
- Discussion threads 2007-11-28
- Build an 8 PS3 supercomputer
- Build an 8 PS3 supercomputerConsumerisation=toys not computing"On StorageMojo I've often addressed the consumerization of IT. The PS3 represents the consumerization of supercomputing. That will benefit us all."I'd change the last sentance to "That COULD benefit us all."But will it? Reading through a few channel 9 blogs a couple of days...
- Tags: supercomputer, Sony PlayStation 3, Sony PlayStation 2
- Discussion threads 2007-10-30
- Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles 2 (PS2) : Prima Official eGuide 1 (Windows)
- All secrets and unlockables revealed. Every single skill chip detailed. Sample skill plates for bonuses. All character moves. Strategy for every mission and survival challenge. Trivia for Naruto fans. Note: The Download Now link will download a small installer file to your desktop. Remain online and double-click the installer to...
- Tags: Sony PlayStation 2, Prima Games, Microsoft Windows, Semiconductors, Network Technology, Desktops, Strategy, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Networking, Management
- Software downloads 2007-10-04
- Wild ARMs 5 (PS2): Prima Official eGuide 1 (Windows)
- Comprehensive story walkthrough. Detailed maps for all continents. Sidequests and mini-games fully revealed. Locations of hidden bosses, dungeons, and treasure uncovered. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com. Note: The Download Now link will download a small installer file to your desktop. Remain online and double-click the installer...
- Tags: Sony PlayStation 2, Prima Games, Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware
- Software downloads 2007-10-04
- Full Spectrum Warrior (PS2): Prima Official eGuide 1 (Windows)
- Full Spectrum Strategy. Maps with enemy locations and team routes revealed. Tactics for moving, taking cover, and firing grenades. Complete walkthrough for all 11 missions and Multiplayer Co-op mode. Info on soldiers of Alpha and Bravo companies, and the enemy forces. Cheat codes to unlock hidden features. Interview with Pandemic....
- Tags: Team, Sony PlayStation 2, Spectrum, Prima Games, Team Management, Microsoft Windows, Management, Operating Systems, Software
- Software downloads 2007-07-02
- The PS3 price-drop dilemma
- The PS3 price-drop dilemmaU know nothing!Another american article, another bunch of crap! You look like spoiled little brats, Sony isn't selling that bad, actually it is selling better than PS1 or PS2, and it costs just more $100 then PS2 costed at launch, so price is not the problem. They...
- Tags: Blu-ray, TV & Home Theater, TVs, Sony PlayStation 3, Sony PlayStation 2, console
- Discussion threads 2007-06-21
- The race for low-cost HD players
- The race for low-cost HD players$119 for the three box set, LMAOThey really are dreaming. If I had an HD player (which I don't, they do not represent a value proposition, BD enabled devices never will, even when free), I look at the prices they want to sell HD...
- Tags: Sales strategy, Blu-ray, Sales force management, Consumer electronics, Nintendo Wii, Sony PlayStation 2, sales, DVD, Blu-ray disc, HD-DVD
- Discussion threads 2007-06-07
- Wii outsells PS3 5-fold in Japan
- Wii outsells PS3 5-fold in JapanHave you seen this?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1hwb5yGZZQBased on that advert, I'd buy the Wii! The key line is were the blonde says [i]"I'm cheap *and* fun"[/i]. It is a good ad. The PS3 is staid, boring and ...dull. The Wii is fun.Where's my credit card?????XBOX360You forgot to include...
- Tags: Games, Sony PlayStation 2, Sony PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, game
- Discussion threads 2007-06-06
- Blu-Ray's boat anchor
- Blu-Ray's boat anchorConsumers are reluctantOnly the wealthy are going to early adopt Blu-Ray or HD DVD standalone devices. They are far to expensive.I don't think it is a concern of the consumer if one format or the other will fail. It is just to expensive to bother with...
- Tags: Game players, HD DVD, DVD, Games, Consumer electronics, Nintendo Wii, HD-DVD Drive, Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox, Sony Corp., Sony PlayStation 2, Blueray
- Discussion threads 2007-03-22
- "Emotion Engine-free" PS3s to be sold in the US
- According to a report in a Nikkei, Sony will be selling PlayStation 3 consoles that lack the PlayStation 2 Emotion Engine chip in the US by the end of the year.This is an interesting move. Sony is already going to start shipping PS3s that arent equipped with the Emotion...
- Tags: Semiconductors, Games, Network technology, Sony PlayStation 3, chip, Sony PlayStation 2
- Blog posts 2007-03-09
- Sony reportedly to cut PS3 cost with cheaper chips
- Sony reportedly to cut PS3 cost with cheaper chipsSupercomputer-On-A-ChipOnly if programmed correctly. Besides, I've yet to see anything on the PS3 that looks as good as the 360, in terms of framerate and graphics quality overall. The only reason to get a PS3 would have been backward compatibility with PS2...
- Tags: Sony PlayStation 3, Sony PlayStation 2, Sony Corp., graphics, chip
- Discussion threads 2007-03-09
- Sony PS3 issue
- A look at how the PS3 is flipping 4x4 groups of pixels when displaying 480i PS2 games.Images courtesy of Kazriko, RUSirius and Flumshid.
- Tags: Sony PlayStation 2, Sony PlayStation 3, pixel, game, Sony Corp.
- Image galleries 2006-12-14
- PSone and PS2 games look awful on the PS3
- PSone and PS2 games look awful on the PS3Sony Sony Sony... Sony released PS3 too earlydespite long development of PS3... Oh crap...I don't think this is accurateI don't think this story is accurate. I have a PS3 and have tried several of my PS2 games on it, and all...
- Tags: Games, Game players, Electronic Arts Inc., Sony PlayStation 3, Sony PlayStation 2, PS2 Games, game
- Discussion threads 2006-12-13
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