Sony's PlayStation 2 (PS2) celebrates its 25th anniversary, having launched in Japan on March 4, 2000. A Redditor, YomReddit, recounted waiting 26 hours in Akihabara to purchase the console at launch, reminiscent of their previous celebration for its 20-year mark. During its initial unveiling at the Tokyo Game Show in 1999, two of the first games were showcased. The PS2 holds a record with over 160 million units sold globally, surpassing previous competitors, while Sony continues to commemorate its gaming legacy with themes for the PS5 during the broader 30th PlayStation anniversary.
Today marks the 25th anniversary of PS2, the best-selling video game console of all time. Sony released the home system in Japan on March 4, 2000.
YomReddit shared a post with pictures from their adventure to Akihabara in 2000 to pick up a PS2 at launch, waiting 26 hours in line.
Originally unveiled at the Tokyo Game Show in September 1999, the PS2 launched worldwide, selling over 160 million units, a record that still stands.
Sony has also been celebrating PlayStation's 30th anniversary, providing PS5 users a nostalgic PS2 theme and additional PlayStation menu looks.
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