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25 Years of PlayStation 2—What's Your Best PS2 Game? Fans Respond with "Abyss," ".hack," "Dragon Quest VIII," and More

March 4 marks the 25th anniversary of the legendary gaming console PlayStation 2 (PS2), which was first released on March 4, 2000. To commemorate this milestone, the official PlayStation X (formerly Twitter) account shared nostalgic images, celebrating the beloved console’s legacy.


PlayStation 2 celebrates its 25th anniversary since its release on March 4, 2000.

PlayStation 2 celebrates its 25th anniversary since its release on March 4, 2000.


Fans Share Their Favorite PS2 Games

On X, PlayStation expressed gratitude to fans, stating, "PlayStation 2 was released on March 4, 2000, and today marks its 25th anniversary! Thank you for all the years of gaming!" The post also encouraged fans to share their favorite PS2 titles using the hashtag #MyBestPS2Game.

Fans enthusiastically responded with their top picks:
"Narutimate Hero 2—an experience exclusive to PS2, my all-time best!"
"Persona 4 and Tales of the Abyss for me!"
"Dark Chronicle, without a doubt!"
"I played .hack so many times—it’s my favorite!"
"Dekotora Densetsu, Ape Escape 2, and Dragon Quest VIII!"


PlayStation 2 celebrates its 25th anniversary since its release on March 4, 2000.

PlayStation 2 celebrates its 25th anniversary since its release on March 4, 2000.


PlayStation 2 celebrates its 25th anniversary since its release on March 4, 2000.

PlayStation 2 celebrates its 25th anniversary since its release on March 4, 2000.


PlayStation 2 celebrates its 25th anniversary since its release on March 4, 2000.

PlayStation 2 celebrates its 25th anniversary since its release on March 4, 2000.


The Legacy of PlayStation 2

As the successor to the original PlayStation, the PS2 was designed not only as a gaming console but also as a futuristic entertainment machine. The deep black body symbolized infinite possibilities, while the blue gradient on the stand represented the Earth, embodying the console’s forward-thinking vision.



Source : ORICON NEWS

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