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SCEA announce firm details and pricing for the PS2 online strategy.
Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) have official announced details regarding the PS2’ online strategy in the US. The network adaptor will be released in August for $39.99, and will enable users to access the internet using broadband connection either through the 10/100Mb Ethernet connection, or the narrowband connection using the built-in 56K V.90 modem. <br /> <br /> Originally you needed to plug the adaptor into the PS2’ HDD, however knowing that the gaming audience doesn’t take too kindly to upgrades, this has been redesigned to connect straight to the PS2 through the rear port. <br /> <br /> The PS2 Network Adaptor will be bundled with a disc allowing you to connect to a variety of ISP’s, playable demo’s of online titles, a set-up disc, user manual and product registration forms. SCEA have partnered with a number of ISP’s including Earthlink, AT&T WorldNet, SBC-Prodigy, and Sympatico. Users can also connect using their own ISP connections, including Cable Modem, ADSL or 56K connection. <br /> <br /> SCEA are planning to release 12 online games simultaneously with the launch on the Network Adaptor in August, these include; Twisted Metal Online, SOCOM: Navy Seals, Frequency, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3, Tribes: Aerial Assault. All the game titles will only require the PS2 Network Adaptor, the PS2 HDD is not required. <br /> <br /> Sony also mentioned that most of the first party PS2 online games will be free of charge. “We believe that this approach is truly extending the PlayStation 2 gaming experience into the world of online content versus forcing a strategy on the market that it is not ready to embrace. ” <br /> <br /> Sony have stated that web-browsing is no longer one of their goals, and would prefer to concentrate on games and other forms of online entertainment. SCEA are planning to introduce the second part of their online strategy – the HDD and the Sony Online Network – by the end of the year. <br />
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Added:Tue 22nd Feb 2011 21:30, Post No: 10
nope but apparently sony have made a HD tv with a built-in ps2 so you can play ps2 games @ HD 720p.
Added:Tue 22nd Feb 2011 19:27, Post No: 9
so are they gonna be selling a new ps2 console
Added:Mon 14th Feb 2011 16:45, Post No: 8
it's time when people stop buying it imo.
they'd be stupid to automatically presume if they stopped selling ps2s they'd get more people buying ps3s.
nobody who wants a ps3 will go into a shop and buy a ps2 instead just cuz it's cheaper or something.
Added:Mon 14th Feb 2011 16:03, Post No: 7
Time to pull the plug and focus on the PS3 more. More people would buy PS3s if a PS2 was not available.
It is time, Sony.
Added:Sat 13th Feb 2010 01:01, Post No: 6
ps3' world wide sales arnt 38 million its more close to 33 million the 360 is at 37 million not 39 but who gives a crap the 360 has reached its peak this time next year microsoft will pull the plug on the 360 when they release details of there next console only no one will buy it apart from fanboys and mirosoft's failed IT students
and in the comment below yours i dont see any thing about the 360 over taking the ps3 or how long it will last besides thats its nearly 2 years ago since that was posted, you seriously need to loose that fanboy image as its all over you. no one who actually plays games gives a crap weather it sells more than 360, sonys not going to pull the plug on ps3 so why you so obsesed about sales or adding stupid comments like inferiour pc conversions as there on ps3 aswell (is far cry in inferiour pc game or crysis ect) no thought not.
go back to gaming and let sony worry about console sales well actually its shareholders unless your gonna be a crybaby and post a stupid reply that only a fanboy would care about.
Added:Thu 11th Feb 2010 22:54, Post No: 5
lol anon. ps3 worldwide sales = 38million. 360 worldwide sales = 39 million. the 360 is a year older. and after 2 years of paying for live is more expensive than ps3. the ps3 2010 exclusive list is absolutely killer and blu-rays have really taken off! you're in a dreamworld if you think the 360 will last over the next 2 years, let alone trounce the ps3 like you're suggesting! but enjoy your smaller more inferior pc ports this year, wont you?! xx
Added:Tue 29th Jul 2008 15:20, Post No: 4
This is their peak because of MGS4, Halo 3 did the same thing but in much larger numbers. 360 has a sick holiday lineup and they will cut the price by a hundred bucks. Then theres the new Xbox Live with Netflix and possibly a FREE Xbox Live by then. Resistance isn't enough to stop it.
Added:Tue 06th Nov 2007 16:19, Post No: 3
simply a waste of tym! why do i get the feeling that sony is feeling a bit left out ths x-mas and ths is one of their tricks to get attention. (yawn)
Added:Tue 06th Nov 2007 16:03, Post No: 2
well u cant have:) its comin out later this/next year:)
Added:Mon 05th Mar 2007 21:49, Post No: 1
FREAKIN DUMBASSES ITS ALREADY OUT AND ITS CALLED DEFIANCE I HAVE IT YOU DUMB love S