Typical price: £105
What is it: Sony's slimline update to the original PS2 console
What we think: Sony's revamped PS2 is slimmed down and online friendly, but the price is still too fat
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 8 December 2004
Tags: sony computer entertainment europe, gaming, title, console
We like:
Huge library of games; svelte design; built-in networking/modem ports and remote sensor; doubles as a CD/DVD player; free online gaming with select titles
We don't like:
Top-loading disc tray; only two controller ports; no hard disk expansion option; Xbox's graphics capabilities are superior
You might also need:
TV; Memory Card; second controller; games
CNET.co.uk judgement:
Sony's slimmed-down, network-ready PS2 is a welcome update to the world's most popular video game console
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