Both accessories plugged into the back of the original PS2s, but this expansion bay was removed when the slimline PS2 launched. The company also launched a Broadband Adapter for online play as well as a hard drive too.This resulted in a lawsuit that was settled out of court.

Some of the first few waves of PlayStation 2 consoles suffered from a so-called DRE (disc read error) hardware flaw, which saw some games and DVDs failing to read at all.

One oft-cited but erroneous report claimed that former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein bought thousands of consoles for use in weapons development.

Sony reportedly had to apply for special permits from the Japanese government over fears that the PS2 could be used for military applications.

In fact, the machine is believed to have sold nearly 160 million units to date. The early launch relative to rivals, combined with massive third-party support, DVD playback, and backward compatibility all contributed to it being the most popular console ever made.

This was essentially a memory card with a screen, allowing you to play simple games on it. Sony later launched a Pocket Station accessory, similar to Sega’s VMUs for the Dreamcast.It was possible to remove some games (like Ridge Racer) from the disc drive and keep playing them, as the whole game was loaded into the console’s 2MB of RAM.The solution? Turn your PlayStation console upside down. Some PlayStation models suffered from a defect that would eventually affect the laser, leading to games failing to load and other technical issues.

These are among the most sought-after PlayStation consoles these days for collectors. Sony also released a special developer-focused console dubbed the Net Yaroze PlayStation, allowing users to develop their own games.This wouldn’t be the last time a PlayStation console underwent a controller change during its time on the market. The console originally launched with a controller that featured no analog sticks or vibration, but Sony launched a Dual Analog and then “DualShock” controller in 1997.Some of the more prominent games released for the PlayStation include the Wipeout series, Final Fantasy 7, Tekken franchise, Gran Turismo 1 and 2, Metal Gear Solid, Ape Escape, Spyro the Dragon series, and the Crash Bandicoot franchise.

Original ps1 controller