Does the PS2 play original PlayStation games?

Yes. It is backward compatible with most original PlayStation discs, so one console covers two libraries.

Can I connect it to a modern TV?

It outputs composite video, which most modern TVs still accept through an adapter. For a sharper image you need a component cable or an HDMI converter, sold separately.

Does it still work online?

Official online services for the PS2 have shut down, so online play is not available. Local multiplayer with extra controllers still works.

What comes in the box?

A standard retail unit includes the console, one controller, a power supply and composite AV cables. Games and memory cards are usually sold separately.

Do I need a memory card?

Yes for saving game progress. PS2 games save to a PS2 memory card, and PS1 games need a PS1 card.

Is it worth buying over a PS3?

If you want to play original PS2 discs, the PS2 is the straightforward choice. Early PS3 models played PS2 games, but most later ones do not.

Where is the Sony PlayStation 2 Game console cheapest?

At Clarkade, for $7.99, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Sony PlayStation 2 Game console?

Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 139 ratings.

Where can I buy the Sony PlayStation 2 Game console?

7 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Clarkade, Amazon, GameWizard, Stateline Video Games.

Sony PlayStation 2 Game console

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Sony PlayStation 2 Game console

Best price now

$7.99at ClarkadeChecked 6 h ago

Compared across 7 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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Lowest price today: $7.99 at Clarkade (checked Nov 15, 2026).
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Our take on the Sony PlayStation 2 Game console

The Sony PlayStation 2 is a home game console that plays PS2 discs and, through built-in backward compatibility, most original PlayStation games. It connects to a TV over composite cables and runs DVDs as well as games, which made it a dual-purpose box in living rooms. Its library is one of the largest of any console, spanning action, RPGs, racing and party games. Compared with the original Xbox and GameCube, it has the widest catalog and the deepest third-party support, though its graphics are weaker than the Xbox's and its online play is largely gone.

Best forPlaying the PS2 back catalogRetro and collector setupsHouseholds wanting a DVD player and console in oneFans of JRPGs and third-party exclusives

Pros

Huge library covering most genres
Plays original PlayStation games
Doubles as a DVD player
Simple setup with composite cables
Widely available and easy to find games for

Cons

Graphics dated next to the original Xbox
Online services and most multiplayer servers shut down
Composite output looks soft on modern TVs
Disc drive and laser wear out on old units
No HDMI output without an adapter

Sony PlayStation 2 Game console prices at every store

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Sony PlayStation 2 Game console price history

Lowest price we've seen: $7.99 on Nov 15 at Clarkade. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 15.

What reviewers say

4.5 / 5139 ratings

Owners rate it highly, mostly for its library and reliability as a long-running console. Common complaints center on aging hardware, especially disc drives, and on picture quality on modern TVs.

What people mention

Game libraryPraisedOwners point to the breadth of PS2 titles as the main reason to keep one.
Backward compatibilityPraisedReviewers value that it plays original PlayStation discs as well.
Disc driveCriticisedOlder consoles often develop disc read errors and need laser or drive repairs.
Picture qualityMixedComposite output looks soft on modern TVs; some owners use component or HDMI adapters.
NoiseMixedSome models run audibly loud, especially the fan on early units.
DVD playbackPraisedOwners liked having a DVD player and console in one box.

About the Sony PlayStation 2 Game console

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Specifications

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Questions and answers

Does the PS2 play original PlayStation games?: Yes. It is backward compatible with most original PlayStation discs, so one console covers two libraries.
Can I connect it to a modern TV?: It outputs composite video, which most modern TVs still accept through an adapter. For a sharper image you need a component cable or an HDMI converter, sold separately.
Does it still work online?: Official online services for the PS2 have shut down, so online play is not available. Local multiplayer with extra controllers still works.
What comes in the box?: A standard retail unit includes the console, one controller, a power supply and composite AV cables. Games and memory cards are usually sold separately.
Do I need a memory card?: Yes for saving game progress. PS2 games save to a PS2 memory card, and PS1 games need a PS1 card.
Is it worth buying over a PS3?: If you want to play original PS2 discs, the PS2 is the straightforward choice. Early PS3 models played PS2 games, but most later ones do not.
Where is the Sony PlayStation 2 Game console cheapest?: At Clarkade, for $7.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Sony PlayStation 2 Game console?: Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 139 ratings.
Where can I buy the Sony PlayStation 2 Game console?: 7 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Clarkade, Amazon, GameWizard, Stateline Video Games.