Get the Most Out of PS2 with a Fast Broadband Connection |
When Sony’s PlayStation 2 (PS2) was first launched in 2003, the online play left a lot to be desired. But the next year, when Sony added a built-in network adaptor and took a broadband-only stance, everything changed.PlayStation 2 Offers Great Online Games with a Broadband ConnectionThe faster, more reliable broadband connection allowed PS2 players to enhance the quality of their online multiplayer games. And even though PS2 is not the newest model in the PlayStation lineup, it’s still going strong. Those who own it (an estimated 140 million worldwide) are fiercely loyal.There are more than 450 PS2 titles to play online including the popular “Madden NFL 09,” “SOCOM 3,” “Star Wars Battlefront 2,” “TimeSplitters: Future Perfect,” “FIFA 08,” and “Mortal Kombat Armageddon.” And the high numbers of PS2 gamers who are online at any given time makes multi-player match-ups easy. How to Connect PS2 to Your Broadband Internet ConnectionWith a high-speed broadband Internet connection on your PC you can access all the PS2 online features. You’ll need the PS2 computer entertainment system; network adaptor (Ethernet/modem) for PlayStation if you’re using the SCPH 30000 - 50000 series model; 8 MB memory card for PlayStation2 with 137 KB of free space; networking equipment (cable modem or DSL modem) provided by the ISP; and the online start-up disc or online capable PlayStation2 software title with the online utility tool built in (included with the network adaptor or with the PlayStation 2 system).If you already own PS2 and no longer have the online start-up disc, no worries. Just go to the Sony PS2 website for information on how to get online without the original disc. Fast, Reliable Broadband Enhances PS2 GameplayPS2 is still a heavyweight in the online gaming community. The new consoles include DVD and CD playback, digital surround sound, two memory card slots, integrated Ethernet port for network gaming, DualShock analog controller, AV cable (integrated audio/video), AC adaptor and power cord.Whether you already own PS2 and never took it online, or if you’re purchasing a new system, with the help of a good, fast broadband connection you’ll get the most out of your gaming experience. |
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