PS2 Cassette DVD Format, “Dynastic” Sony Console in Indonesia

If in the previous article we discussed the glory of era PS1 along with the game, so this time we move on to the next nostalgic topic, namely PS2 cassettes.

As an effort to continue the glory of the PS1 dynasty at the end of the 20th century, Sony, as the owner of the PlayStation trademark at that time, released their next console lineup, which was labeled '2'.

This effort has yielded very sweet results, seeing the market interest that is so enthusiastic about welcoming the console's arrival. This lineup also finally attributed the glory of the developer.

How come? To date, Playstation 2 succeeded in making history as the best-selling game console throughout human civilization.

The total sales they achieved reached 155 million units worldwide. It can also be said that it was Sony's achievement that became the point of rise of the world gaming industry.

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Of course this doesn't just happen all of a sudden. There are many elements that support the success of the "console king".

So, so that Vicigers can understand better, let's learn a little about the "history" of video games in this article! It's guaranteed that this discussion won't make Vicigers sleepy like he's studying history in class. So, keep on watching!

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PS 2 as the Forerunner of the World Gaming Industry

Actually, it's not grandiose to say that this console has had a significant impact on the world gaming industry. The reason is without their presence, we may not be able to experience the games that exist today.

Yes, his ability to revolutionize the use of technology in the gaming industry at that time completely overhauled the old format that had been used.

• Graphics are "nice"

Even though the PS 2 at that time was not the first console in its generation (the 6th generation 128-bit gaming console), the graphics that it offered were really capable of shifting existing competitors.

To show this breakthrough, Sony did a "flexing" on the startup screen (startup screen) of the iconic console. This is also the most memorable "spot" from PS2 in the minds of retro gamers.

With a mysterious and very high-tech background sound ambience, gamers are greeted by four glowing balls of light circling a transparent spatial structure in a bluish-black smoky room. Elegant!

• Multi-player feature

This graphic capability is certainly inseparable from the adoption of the built-in DVD player feature. With more storage space, game developers can present richer and more complex games.

This capability makes the PS2 not only present as a game console, but can also be a DVD cassette player media. By only buying one unit, consumers can get two things at once!

• Backwards compatibility

The last feature that makes the console so legendary is the ability to embed backward compatibility. This provides an opportunity for PS2 gamers to be able to access PS1 games.

Simply by inserting the PS1 cassette into the PS2 tray, the console can run the game smoothly. This feature is also still maintained on Sony's next gen consoles, as is the case PS5 to PS4.

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The Cassette Is What Makes The PS2 Superior

However, the secret to the success of the console itself lies in the format it carries. In that era, DVD really dominated the 'format war' that took place in the latter half of the 90's.

This adoption opens up more access, both to the opportunity to develop far more diverse game titles, as well as embrace a wider share of the consumer market.

Ironically, its success is partly due to the weakness of the easily pirated format. One of them is also happening in the Indonesian market.

On the one hand, piracy is something that is prohibited, because this will harm the parties whose work is pirated. Apart from this, the market price can drop, they also cannot feel the results of selling pirated works.

But on the other hand, this is a blessing in itself for consumers who can't afford original works. With the cheap price of pirated PS2 cassettes, people are becoming interested in buying this console.

This becomes a paradox that makes piracy difficult to eradicate. But with this momentum, PS2 managed to immortalize itself as the best-selling console of all time.

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