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Selling your PS2 games with Zapper
At Zapper, we offer a quick and easy service for you to sell your old PS2 games. Think of it as a win win – clear some space about the house and get some cash. If you make the decision to sell PS2 games to us we'll also throw in FREE shipping or home collection.
Is PS2 worth collecting? ›
PS2 collecting is HOT right now. Or are you saying is it too expensive to collect for? It is and it isn't. There are plenty of affordable PS2 games to collect but the really good collectable games have really skyrocketed in price.
What was the PS2 used for? ›
history of PlayStation
The PS2 offered an ability to play over the Internet, which, combined with the most extensive line of games ever marketed for a console, led to its sales dominance over its 64-bit rivals Sega Dreamcast and Nintendo…
How many years did the PS2 last? ›
The PlayStation 2 continued to be produced until 2013 when Sony finally announced that it had been discontinued after over twelve years of production—one of the longest lifespans of any video game console.
What should I do with my old PlayStation? ›
Instead, do one of the following:
- Reuse your console by gifting it to someone you love (or even kind of like). You could also donate your console to a local organization, like a community centre or library. ...
- Resell your device after completing the steps above. ...
- Recycle your console instead of throwing it into the trash.
What can you do with old game consoles? ›
Alternative Ways to Recycle
- Best Buy's Buy Back Program. Best Buy will take back video game consoles and many other home electronics for free through their recycling program. ...
- Nintendo Product Recycling. ...
- Microsoft Trade-In and Recycling Program. ...
- Electronics Recovery and Recycling Program.
Are PS2 servers still up? ›
The last official online server, which was for Final Fantasy XI, was ultimately shut down on March 31, 2016, with the DNAS following it a couple of days later on April 4, indirectly shutting down several remaining unofficial servers, with the exception of ones that support non-DNAS PS2 titles such as Tribes: Aerial ...
Can PS2 access internet? ›
The Sony PlayStation 2 (PS2) console has the capability to access the Internet, allowing gamers to play certain multiplayer games (such as SOCOM, Final Fantasy XI, and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater) online with people all over the world.
How much was the PS2 when it dropped? ›
It may also mean more efficient manufacturing processes. Most price cuts vary from $20 to $50, though $100 reductions have occurred. When the PlayStation 2 price dropped in June 2002 to $199, sales skyrocketed to a then-record -696,969 units.
How much did a PS2 cost in 2000? ›
Sony Computer Entertainment America announced the launch date and price for the US PlayStation2 during a pre-E3 press conference in Los Angeles today. The PlayStation2 will ship in North America on October 26, 2000 at a price of US$299.
Discontinuation. Sony announced that they had discontinued the PlayStation 2 in Japan on December 28, 2012 and worldwide on January 4, 2013.
What is the most sold game on PS2? ›
The best-selling game on the PlayStation 2 is Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. An action-adventure game developed by Rockstar North, San Andreas was originally released in North America on October 26, 2004, and went on to sell 17.33 million units worldwide.
How to get rid of PlayStation 2 games? ›
WeBuyGames – A Simple Way To Sell PS2 Games
Simply enter the barcode of each PS2 game and within seconds you'll receive an offer for the games you no longer play! Here's why We Buy Games is the best place to sell PS2 games…
How can I play old PS2 games on my PC for free? ›
PCSX2 is a free and open-source PlayStation 2 (PS2) emulator. Its purpose is to emulate the PS2's hardware, using a combination of MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers and a Virtual Machine which manages hardware states and PS2 system memory. The project has been running for almost 20 years.
What happens if you put a PS2 game in a PS4? ›
The PlayStation 4 disc drive and hardware can't read PS2 or PS3 discs, so the easiest way to access your favorite old games is to use a PlayStation Plus Extra or Deluxe membership. The Extra tier provides access to the Game Catalog, which includes some PS4 titles.
What can a chipped PS2 do? ›
The unit has a modchip. It can play both burned CD and DVD PS2 games (so the laser is good). Burned games only boot when the disc is inserted and then the console rebooted.