The new PSTwo

[M.H.A.Q.S.]

Sony recently released information about its new machine known as "PSTwo". Some noteable features about this new machine are:

1. Built in Ethernet capability.
2. Flip Top casing.
3. Less price...




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But if you don't have an account there then you can view the complete news at Yahoo Biz. :P

Some info and Specs are:

Product Outline (for Japan Model)

* * Product Name* * * * PlayStation®2
* * Color* * * * * * * * * * Charcoal Black
* * Product Code* * * * *SCPH-70000 CB
* * Release Date* * * * *November 3rd, 2004 (Wednesday)
* * Recommended
* * Retail Price* * * * * * Open Price
* * Dimensions* * * * * * 230 mm (W) x28 mm (H) x152 mm (D)
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *internal volume about 23% of the current model
* * Weight* * * * * * * * * Approximately 900g
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *weight about 45% of the current model
* * Power requirements DC 8.5V
* * Electrical current
* * * consumption (power
* * * consumption)* * * *Approximately 5.3A(approximately 45W)


* * Product Outline (for Japan Model) (continued)

* * Compatible format* * * * PlayStation format CD-ROM
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * PlayStation 2 format CD-ROM
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * PlayStation 2 format DVD-ROM
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Audio CD
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * DVD-Video*
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * DVD-RW (VR mode)
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *the term "DVD-Video" is used to refer to DVD-R,
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R and DVD+RW discs.
* * Interfaces* * * * * Controller Port x 2
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * MEMORY CARD slot x 2
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * USB connector x 2
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * NETWORK connector x 1 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * DC IN 8.5V connector x 1
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * AV MULTI OUT connector x 1
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL* connector x 1
* * Included* * * * * * * * PlayStation 2 console x 1
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Analog Controller DUALSHOCK®2 x 1
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * AV Cable (integrated audio/video) x 1
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * AC Adaptor (AC power cord included) x 1


* Separately Sold Accessories (for Japan Model)

* * Product Name* * * * Vertical Stand (for PlayStation®2)
* * Product Code* * * * *SCPH-70110 CB
* * Color* * * * * * * * * * Charcoal Black
* * Release Date* * * * *November 3rd, 2004 (Wednesday)
* * Recommended
* * Retail Price* * * * * * 1,500 yen (1,575 yen tax inclusive)

Product Outline (for North America/United States Models)

* * Product Name* * * * PlayStation®2
* * Color* * * * * * * * * * Charcoal Black
* * Product Code* * * * *SCPH-70011 CB (for North America)
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * SCPH-70012 CB (for United States)
* * Release Date* * * * *November 1st, 2004 (Monday)
* * Suggested
* * Retail Price* * * * * * $149.99
* * Dimensions* * * * * * Approximately 230 mm (W) x28 mm (H) x152 mm (D)
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *internal volume about 23% of the current model
* * Weight* * * * * * * * * Approximately 900g
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *weight about 45% of the current model
* * Power requirements* * * DC 8.5V
* * Electrical current
* * * consumption
* * * (power consumption)* * Approximately 5.3A (approximately 45W)
* * Compatible format* * * * PlayStation format CD-ROM
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * PlayStation 2 format CD-ROM
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * PlayStation 2 format DVD-ROM
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Audio CD
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * DVD-Video*
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * DVD-RW (VR mode)
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The term "DVD-Video" is used to refer to DVD-
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * R, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R and DVD+RW discs.
* * Interfaces* * * * * Controller Port x 2
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * MEMORY CARD slot x 2
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * USB connector x 2
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * NETWORK connector x 1 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * LINE connector x 1 modem : RJ-11C
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * DC IN 8.5V connector x 1
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * AV MULTI OUT connector x 1
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL connector x 1
* * Included* * * * * * *PlayStation®2 console x 1
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Analog Controller DUALSHOCK®2* x 1
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * AV Cable (integrated audio/video) x 1
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * AC Adaptor (AC power cord included) x 1

Product Outline (for Oceania, UK and Europe Models)

* * Product Name* * *PlayStation®2
* * Color* * * * * * * * *Charcoal Black
* * Product Code* * * SCPH-70002 CB (for Oceania)
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * SCPH-70003 CB (for UK)
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * SCPH-70004 CB (for Europe)
* * Release Date* * * November 1st, 2004 (Monday)
* * Recommended
* * Retail Price* * * * *149 Euros
* * Dimensions* * * * *Approximately 230 mm (W) x28 mm (H) x152 mm (D)
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *internal volume about 23% of the current model
* * Weight* * * * * * * * approximately 900g
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *weight about 45% of the current model
* * Power requirements* * * DC 8.5V
* * Electrical current
* * * consumption
* * * (power consumption)* * Approximately 5.3A (approximately 45W)
* * Compatible format* * * * PlayStation format CD-ROM
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * PlayStation 2 format CD-ROM
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * PlayStation 2 format DVD-ROM
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Audio CD
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * DVD-Video*
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * DVD-RW (VR mode)
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The term "DVD-Video" is used to refer to
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * DVD-R, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R and DVD+RW
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * discs.


* * Product Outline (for Oceania, UK and Europe Models) (continued)

* * Interfaces* * * * * *Controller Port x 2
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * MEMORY CARD slot x 2
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * USB connector x 2
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * NETWORK connector x 1 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * DC IN 8.5V connector x 1
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * AV MULTI OUT connector x 1
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL connector x 1
* * Included* * * * * * *PlayStation 2 console x 1
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Analog Controller DUALSHOCK®2 x 1
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * AV Cable (integrated audio/video) x 1
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * AC Adaptor (AC power cord included) x 1
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Euro-AV Connector Plug x 1 *SCPH-70003 CB, 70004
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CB only


* * Separately Sold Accessories (for Oceania, UK and Europe Models)

* * Product Name* * * * Vertical Stand (for PlayStation®2)
* * Color* * * * * * * * * * Charcoal Black
* * Product Code* * * * *SCPH-70110 ECB
* * Release Date* * * * *November 1st, 2004 (Monday)

I think if my old PS2 dies out then I will buy this one for sure. It is cool too because of its slim design and it does not have that annoying tray.

[Lefteris_D]

I like this new version better.

[belmont]

Wow!!!This new PS2 model rules...
I guess I'll buy it too if my PS2 dies...and if I can use my modchips of course...
Since it has Flip Top casing it might be easier to load backups with swap tricks!

[WellWellWell]

WAIT! Flip top? I like the tray much better. I hate that I can't put anything on top of my PS1 or Dreamcast. But it would be nice to have a smaller version of the PS2. I think it's far too big. Just like XBOX.

[Corey4666]

WAIT A SECOND THE PS3 IS OUT!!?

[El Fugitivo]

No. The PSTwo is just a smaller version (second generation or further) of the PS2. Like the PSone was a smaller version of the original PlayStation.

[Corey4666]

Yea sorry bout that jus forget that i said that