The PlayStation 2, developed by Sony and launched on March 4, 2000, in Japan and later in the same year globally, revolutionized gaming. As a part of the sixth console generation, the PS2 introduced gamers to a new era with its groundbreaking DVD playback feature and backward compatibility with PS1 titles. It quickly became a household favorite, selling over 155 million units worldwide. Iconic games like Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Final Fantasy X, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, Shadow of the Colossus, and God of War shaped the landscape, cementing the PS2’s impact and influencing game design for years to come.