PlayStation 2 Guide & FAQs

GENERAL INFORMATION
MORE DETAILED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DVD AND AUDIO SYSTEM
ONLINE GAMING
- An introduction.
- Which were the prices of the PS2 in the world at its release?
- What's the current price of the PlayStation 2? (October 2006)
- What's inside the package?
- Which are the differences between the original PlayStation 2 and the "slim" PlayStation 2?
- Can I play my old games for PsOne with the PlayStation 2?
And what about PsOne controllers and peripherals? Can I use them? - Which PsOne games will not work with the new console?
- What about the ability of the PS2 of reading DVDs?
Can it still play normal audio CDs?
MORE DETAILED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Table of detailed system specifications.
- What is the Emotion Engine?
- The Graphics Synthesizer.
- Special Effects.
- Slots and ports on the PS2.
DVD AND AUDIO SYSTEM
- DVD: what is it?
- PS2 DVD player and compatibility.
- Remote Controls.
- Audio Technologies: Dolby 5.1 and DTS.
- Cables and connections.
ONLINE GAMING
1. General Questions and Network Adaptor
(Updated: October 25th, 2006)
- What do I need to play online games with my PS2?
- What is exactly the Network Adapter? When will it be released and how much will it cost?
- Is it difficult to install the Network Adapter? Will I need to open my console?
- I have a broadband connection. Where do I connect the Adapter?
- I have a normal narrowband 56k connection. Where do I connect the Adapter?
- Can I use my USB (narrowband/broadband) modem to play online with my PS2?
- Can I use my Internet Service Provider in order to go online with my PS2?
- I've heard that online gaming is expensive. Is it true?
- When was the HDD released?
- What's into the HDD box?
- Is it necessary?
- Is the HDD available in Japan?
- Which kind of keyboards and mice can I use with the PlayStation 2?
- Which are the available PlayStation 2 compatible headsets?
- Which are the available online games in North America?
- Is it true that I can get a copy of Twisted Metal: Black Online for free?
- Which games do require a fee to be played?
- What are the fees to play EverQuest Online Adventures?
- When was Final Fantasy XI released?
- Will Final Fantasy XI be sold separately from the HDD?
- What are the fees to play Final Fantasy XI?