Sony Playstation 2 Game Console

The PlayStation 2 is one of the best video gaming consoles on the market. It has been around for a while, but don't let that distract you. The Sony Playstation 2 has good audio-visual effects, and a lot of games to choose from.

It is available in Jet Black (most common) and Silver (which is rarer). You can play DVD movies on it. This makes it a good option for parents who maybe want to give their child a way to watch DVD movies, but without having to invest in a new DVD player. Parents can get both gaming and DVD movie viewing out of this one console, which can save both money and space.

The graphics are good, though serious gamers say that the Playstation graphics aren't as good as the Xbox (Sony's newest offering.) But, for most casual players, the graphics on the Playstation 2 will be more than enough.

Parents will also like the vast game library (no more "Mom, I'm bored….") as well as the variety of games available (ranging from action/adventure to intelligence building games.)

Since the PS2 has been around for a while, you can also feel comfortable with its long term reliabilty and dependability. This can be a concern when you are spending for a system and want to make sure it provides your child with lots of play in the years to come.

The other benefit of this system is that the games are less expensive than those of the newer systems- so if your child likes many kinds of games, you can purchase them without guilt.

Sony PlayStation 2 Slim - Game console