Group 24 - Playstation 2
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| − | [[image:20080212182533!PlayStation 2.png|right|thumb|The PlayStation 2|450px]] | + | |title = PlayStation 2 |
| + | |image = [[image:20080212182533!PlayStation 2.png|right|thumb|The PlayStation 2|450px]] | ||
| + | |manufacturer = [[Sony Computer Entertainment]] | ||
| + | |family = [[PlayStation (series)|PlayStation]] | ||
| + | |type = [[Video game console]] | ||
| + | |generation = [[History of video game consoles (sixth generation)|Sixth generation era]] ([[128-bit]] era) | ||
| + | |lifespan = {{vgrelease|JP=March 4, 2000}}{{vgrelease|NA=October 26, 2000<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/news/6181828.html Sony: 120 million PS2s sold - News at GameSpot<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>}}{{vgrelease|EU=November 24, 2000}}{{vgrelease|AUS=November 30, 2000}} | ||
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| + | |CPU = 64-bit<ref name="CAAQA"/><ref name="MPR"/> "[[Emotion Engine]]" clocked at 294.912 MHz | ||
| + | |GPU = "[[PlayStation 2#Technical specifications|Graphics Synthesizer]]" clocked at 147 MHz | ||
| + | |media = [[DVD]], [[Compact Disc|CD]] | ||
| + | |storage = [[Memory card]] | ||
| + | |connectivity=[[Ethernet]]/[[modem]] adapter | ||
| + | |controllers = [[DualShock#DualShock 2|DualShock 2]] | ||
| + | |onlineservice = [[DNAS|Dynamic Network Authentication System]] | ||
| + | |units sold = 140 million <small>(as of July 20, 2008)</small><ref name="Financial Times"/> | ||
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| + | |topgame = ''[[Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec]]'': 14.89 million shipped <small>(as of April 30, 2008)</small><ref>{{cite press release |url=http://asia.playstation.com/eng_hk/index.php?q=node/1517 |title=Gran Turismo Series Shipment Exceeds 50 Million Units Worldwide |date=2008-05-09 |accessdate=2008-06-03 |publisher=[[Sony Computer Entertainment]]}}</ref> | ||
| + | |compatibility = [[PlayStation]] | ||
| + | |predecessor = PlayStation<!--STOP LINKING THIS. It is already linked above. See [[WP:MOS]] for more info.--> | ||
| + | |successor = [[PlayStation 3]] | ||
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| + | ==Executive Summary== | ||
| + | The objective of this guided investigation was for our group, Group 24, to look into the assembly, function, manufacturing, and materials of the [[Sony PlayStation 2]] gaming console via analytical dissection. This particular device is intended to fit in the 5.25" drive bay of modern desktop computer towers. The procedure was to incorporate a complete product dissection including careful disassembly, component study, and reassembly. The initial phase consisted of a complete tear-down of the product and photo-documentation. Subassemblies were numbered and placed in separate containers for later identification and ease of reassembly. Each component and subassembly was studied in order to better understand its function within the unit, and how it interacted with other components in order to perform the same overall function. Once inside, the intricacies and capabilities of modern electronics can be fully realized. The product itself is able to load a DVD disc into the tray, read it through the use of a [[laser]], convert the data into a signal readable by the computer in a package not much larger than the disc itself. After documenting a few crucial components in a 3-D CAD program the components were assembled back together. The process was straightforward and easy using only a small screwdriver and basic disassembly skills can completely remove almost all necessary components to study the product. As this was a base-model widely available device, and most certainly not intended for infinite life use, some of the components were not designed to withstand the forces necessary to disassemble it. These include many small plastic pieces and a small rubber belt that was missing upon delivery of the item. | ||
Revision as of 02:53, 5 December 2008
|title = PlayStation 2
|image =
|manufacturer = Sony Computer Entertainment |family = PlayStation |type = Video game console |generation = Sixth generation era (128-bit era) |lifespan = Template:VgreleaseTemplate:VgreleaseTemplate:VgreleaseTemplate:Vgrelease |CPU = 64-bit<ref name="CAAQA"/><ref name="MPR"/> "Emotion Engine" clocked at 294.912 MHz |GPU = "Graphics Synthesizer" clocked at 147 MHz |media = DVD, CD |storage = Memory card |connectivity=Ethernet/modem adapter |controllers = DualShock 2 |onlineservice = Dynamic Network Authentication System |units sold = 140 million (as of July 20, 2008)<ref name="Financial Times"/> |topgame = Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec: 14.89 million shipped (as of April 30, 2008)<ref>Template:Cite press release</ref> |compatibility = PlayStation |predecessor = PlayStation |successor = PlayStation 3
Executive Summary
The objective of this guided investigation was for our group, Group 24, to look into the assembly, function, manufacturing, and materials of the Sony PlayStation 2 gaming console via analytical dissection. This particular device is intended to fit in the 5.25" drive bay of modern desktop computer towers. The procedure was to incorporate a complete product dissection including careful disassembly, component study, and reassembly. The initial phase consisted of a complete tear-down of the product and photo-documentation. Subassemblies were numbered and placed in separate containers for later identification and ease of reassembly. Each component and subassembly was studied in order to better understand its function within the unit, and how it interacted with other components in order to perform the same overall function. Once inside, the intricacies and capabilities of modern electronics can be fully realized. The product itself is able to load a DVD disc into the tray, read it through the use of a laser, convert the data into a signal readable by the computer in a package not much larger than the disc itself. After documenting a few crucial components in a 3-D CAD program the components were assembled back together. The process was straightforward and easy using only a small screwdriver and basic disassembly skills can completely remove almost all necessary components to study the product. As this was a base-model widely available device, and most certainly not intended for infinite life use, some of the components were not designed to withstand the forces necessary to disassemble it. These include many small plastic pieces and a small rubber belt that was missing upon delivery of the item.
