

As much as the videogame industry is aligned with the continuous development of technology as of today, many gamers still love and enjoy the classics. It is a great source of learning because it allows the players to exercise their minds while having a great time. It is also proven in studies that video games have cognitive benefits such as enhancing memory, improving brain speed, attention and concentration, and social skills. Growing up in the modern era, video games have helped us develop our sense of coordination, intellectual capacities, and the desire to reach a certain goal. Recently, Sony released the fifth installment of the PlayStation PS5 and it is still one of the best and most trusted gaming consoles all over the world. It also became a competition of the still-existing, and thriving, consoles in the market today. Versions that are compatible with our common devices are developed to give us the nostalgic feeling of having to play the same games when we were younger. In modern days, with the help of the internet, it's much easier to download and play different games on a computer and mobile. It became so popular with kids up to young adults because it allows people of all ages to enjoy their games. Videogames were developed to bring the fun of the arcade to the comfort of our own homes.

The production was discontinued in 2013 to give way to the development of its successor. This proves how much people were into the unit back then and why it is still considered as one of the best nowadays. The production of this installment took 12 years compared to the average which is just 6 years, and continued manufacturing even after the release of the third installment. PS2, aside from being recognized as one of the best video game consoles, is also one of the longest life spans a console can ever have. Numerous game titles were released for the unit and marketed over 1.5 billion copies across different countries. Despite having a lot of competitions, PS2 managed to take the spot of the best-selling video game console of all time and sold up to 155 million units worldwide. On March 4, 2000, PlayStation 2 (Commonly referred to as PS2) was released in Japan as a second installment of the console line-up along with other brands like Nintendo's GameCube, Xbox, and Dreamcast. It allowed several nations and ethnicities to have a place to socialize with others of the same interest.

Tournaments were even created for competitive players that want to showcase their talents in certain games. Arcades with various games were introduced to the public and since then, the industry has been skyrocketing with continuous developments and expansion which many users enjoy nowadays. Video games have been a source of entertainment since the early 1970s. When you hear the word "console", PlayStation usually is the one that first comes to mind in a lot of people, whether gamers or not.
