The PlayStation 2 is one of the most popular video game consoles in history and is currently the best-selling. However, there is a reason for this. The PS2 had an unprecedented level of support, more than any console before it and more than most since.
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This of course leads to the question: How much support did it get? The lifespan between the first and last games was pretty long for a console, but there were also rarely if ever dry spells. So let’s dive in and find out how many games there are in total.
When was the last PS2 game released?
The PS2 came onto the market in March 2000 and was officially replaced by the PS3 in November 2006. However, it lasted much longer in terms of actual support, with Konami taking the credit for being the last game ever released on the platform.
That game was Pro Evolution Soccer 2014. While the general release of PES 14 was known for being the first game to use the newly developed Fox Engine, the game on the PS2 used a separate engine. Fox Engine was intended to be a next-generation engine to take advantage of the upcoming PS4 and Xbox One. A console two generations ago wasn't necessarily planned.
What year were the most PS2 games released?
Every year the PS2 came out, the number of games for the console has increased, until the release of the PS3. This means that starting in 2000, the PS2's library grew exponentially, allowing you to play countless games.
So what year did the most games come out for the PS2? That would be 2005, with over 700 games were released for the console in a single year. Many of the most iconic games of all time were released this year, from character action legends like God of War and Devil May Cry 3 to action-packed titles like Killer7 and Tekken 5. It was a gaming year that wasn't just a huge number of games, but in retrospect an absurd number of AAA games that were truly amazing.
To put this number in perspective: The
PS5 currently has around 700 games
four years after publication.
How many PS2 games are there in total?
It's just a staggering number. With over 700 games were released in a single yearand the previous and subsequent years are not far behind, you can guarantee a fairly large number of games. While it's hard to narrow down the exact number due to the sheer number released on the console, we can come up with a pretty accurate number.
Over 4000 games. More specifically, somewhere nearby 4,300-4,400 However, this number can vary depending on whether certain games such as compilations or remasters are counted. Still, it gives it a significant number of games compared to any other Sony console and most consoles in general. It's a breathtaking achievement.
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