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There’s a very strong argument for the PlayStation 2 being the greatest games console of all time. I’m not going to get into all that now, as I don’t really have the energy to tackle questions like “but what about Mario and Zelda?” or “did Sony pay you to say this? Smells of secret sponsored content”. What I am going to reminisce about is that golden PS2 era, when the world felt bigger, the pace of change was startling, and the sense of discovery was closer to finding a message in a bottle than it was to watching the latest TikTok from an influencer. When Sony released the PlayStation 2 25 years ago the way we navigated our way through the console’s library of games felt like going on an adventure.
Happy 25th birthday, PlayStation 2! It’s amazing to think about how it shaped gaming and introduced so many memorable experiences. Here’s to all the hidden gems and unforgettable moments it provided!