Neowin News Feed for: Ps2

Here are some of the launch titles for the new PlayStation Plus plans

Usama Jawad — Mon, 16 May 2022 14:40:40 +0000

Today, Sony has finally revealed the launch titles for its new PlayStation Plus offerings. The catalog contains a collection of relatively recent heavy-hitters and a handful of classics. Read more...

Sony confirms PlayStation 5 will not support PS1, PS2, or PS3 titles

Garg Ankit — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 12:28:01 +0000

In an interview to Famitsu, Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan has confirmed that PlayStation 5 will not be backward compatible with the games released for PS1, PS2, or PS3. Read more...

Ubisoft support site states PS5 lacks backward compatibility for PS3, PS2 and PS1

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 19:34:01 +0000

Recently, a Ubisoft support page has come to light, revealing more information about backward compatibility on the PS5. Apparently, Sony's next-gen console won't be support games beyond the PS4 era. Read more...

Bask in nostalgia with this meticulously crafted PS2 theme for the PS4

Timi Cantisano — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 04:38:01 +0000

Many people may recall the intense boot sequence from the original PlayStation. The PS2 also delivered something similar and now a new theme is recreating that same experience on the PS4. Read more...

@NeowinGaming: Revisiting Max Payne - the game that revolutionized gunplay

Usama Jawad — Sun, 30 Jul 2017 15:48:01 +0000

Max Payne is a cult-classic game that introduced some great gunplay mechanics, such as "bullet time", an intriguing story of revenge, and neo-noir art style, which have all stood the test of time. Read more...

Sony confirms PS2 backward compatibility for the PS4

Steven Parker — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 08:56:19 +0000

After news surfaced of a Star Wars PS4 bundle including titles made for the PS2, and therefore made backwards compatible with the former; Sony has now confirmed it is working on it. Read more...

Rumor: PS4 to run PS1 and PS2 games via local software emulation

John Callaham — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 20:42:53 +0000

A new report claims that Sony will allow the PlayStation 4 console to run PS1 and PS2 games via local software emulation, while PS3 games will be accessed via the cloud-based PlayStation Now service. Read more...

Ouch! PS2 beats PS3 in sales in April

Garrett Dodd — Wed, 20 May 2009 00:53:41 +0000

According to the latest NPD Numbers, the Playstation 2 has beaten the Playstation 3 in number of console sales. That is not good news for Sony as the 9 year old console is kicking its... Read more...

Playstation 2 now at $99.99

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:56:12 +0000

Rumoured for nearly a week, now Sony has revealed that the Playstation 2 system will have a lower price of $99.99 down from $129.99 for America starting on the 1st of April. Entering its ninth... Read more...

New PS3 Firmware Adds PS1, PS2, DVD Upscaling to 1080p

Wed, 23 May 2007 19:57:09 +0000

Word from Sony Computer Entertainment Europe indicates that on May 24, 2007 the PlayStation 3 will be receiving firmware version 1.80: upscaling of original PlayStation and PlayStation 2 games to 1080p when viewed on a... Read more...

Sony reveals redesigned PS2, plans November 1st launch

Wed, 22 Sep 2004 03:24:14 +0000

The wraps have been taken off Sony's redesigned PlayStation 2 hardware, previously referred to as PStwo, with SCEE this morning revealing that the significantly smaller console will launch in the USA and Europe on November... Read more...

Would PS2, Xbox Price Cuts Jump-start Gaming?

Tue, 17 Aug 2004 21:37:29 +0000

A new report from International Data Group (IDG) Entertainment surveys top game industry CEOs for a preview of where the industry is headed as 2004 reaches a close and we prepare for 2005 and beyond.... Read more...

BitDemon brings online play to PC, PS2, Xbox

Fri, 25 Jun 2004 14:10:27 +0000

Network middleware has announced the launch of the first BitDemon 1.0. This software is designed to make the stage of adding networked multiplayer to PC, PS2 and Xbox games easier. BitDemon's network multiplayer software also... Read more...

Sony confirms PS2, PSP, PSX connectivity

Tue, 02 Mar 2004 22:57:44 +0000

SCE president Fumiya Takeno tells Japanese newspaper all his company's game machines will "communicate." Today, Sony Computer Entertainment Japan president Fumiya Takeno ended weeks of speculation when he confirmed the PSP will... Read more...

Microsoft: Xbox Price to Shadow PS2, Not GameCube

Marcel Klum — Fri, 26 Sep 2003 05:54:47 +0000

The head of Microsoft Corp's Xbox game console business said on Thursday the company's main benchmark when it comes to pricing would remain Sony Corp and not Nintendo Co Ltd. The comments from... Read more...

PS3 will play PS2, PSone games. Official

Daniel Fleshbourne — Tue, 02 Sep 2003 19:27:01 +0000

Sony Computer Entertainment boss Ken Kutaragi has confirmed that the PlayStation 3 will feature backwards compatibility with the PS2 and PSone, ensuring continued support for older software formats in the new hardware. Speaking to Japanese... Read more...

PS2, XBOX, Gamecube Price drop

Wed, 14 May 2003 19:42:40 +0000

It seems that Miscrosoft, Sony, and Nintendo have a planned price drop coming for their consoles. XBOX is planned to drop down to $149 Playstation is also planned to drop down to $149... Read more...

Chinese firm to compete with PS2, Gamecube, Xbox

Tue, 28 May 2002 18:53:25 +0000

A report in the Taiwanese press claims a Chinese company will attack Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft by introducing its own video game consoles. The Economic News quoted the chairman of Sichuan Changhong Electric... Read more...