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"What is "Playstation 2"?"

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Definition: The Sony Playstation 2 is a home game console released in 2000, and is an advanced entertainment system that allows you to play video games on your home TV. The successor to the Playstation, the Playstation 2 is one of three primary home console systems competing in the 2005 game market, along with the Nintendo GameCube and Microsoft's Xbox.

Also Known As: PS2

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