The PlayStation 2 (also known as the PS2) is a video game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment. It was first released in Japan on March 4, 2000, and in North America on October 26 of the same year. The PS2 was a huge success, becoming the best-selling video game console of all time, with over 155 million units sold worldwide. The PlayStation 2 is a legendary console that changed the face of console gaming, offering an exhilarating and engaging gaming experience that continues to this day.