PlayStation 2 Console
CPU 128 bit custom multi-media Emotion Engine chip:
| System Clock Frequency: |
294.912 MHz |
| Cache Memory: |
Instruction 16KB, Data 8KB + 16KB (ScrP) |
| Main Memory: |
32MB |
| Memory Bus Bandwidth: |
128bit DMA |
| Co-processor: |
2 Parallel Vector Operation Units |
| Floating Point Performance: |
6.2 GFLOPS |
| 3D CG Geometric Transformation: |
66 Million Polygons per second |
| Compressed Image Decoder: |
MPEG2 |
GRAPHICS
Whoever said games were all about graphics? Well, they were obviously looking at PlayStation®2's graphic performance. With the dedicated Graphics Synthesizer chip aboard, graphics just scream along, and valuable CPU processing power isn't diverted to make Lara strut her funky stuff.
Graphics Synthesizer:
| System Clock Frequency: |
147MHz |
| On chip Memory: |
4MB DRAM |
| Frame buffer Bandwidth: |
38.4Gbytes/sec |
| Pixel write speed: |
2.4Gpixels/s |
l/0
Standing simply for 'Input/Output', PlayStation®2's I/O systems make sure that everything runs smoothly through the console. Choose your metaphor - it's like having roads that run with no traffic jams or a hose pipe that never clogs. However you choose to see it, PlayStation®2's I/O systems do the business.
| CPU Core: |
Enhanced PlayStation CPU |
| Clock Frequency: |
37.5MHz |
| IOP Memory: |
2MB |
| Sub Bus: |
32-bit |
SOUND
Where would great graphics be without great sounds? In a silent game, we guess - but PlayStation®2 isn't about that. Blast your neighbours and immerse yourself in your game with a massive 48 channels of sound.
| Number of Voices: |
48 channels, with 3D surround sound |
| Sound Memory: |
2MB |
| Output Frequency: |
Up to 48 KHz (DAT quality) |
DVD
When you're too tired to lift your DUALSHOCK®-waggling fingers, just sit back, relax and let PlayStation®2 entertain you on DVD.
Maximum size:
|
Dual layer 9GB
|
Device Speed:
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DVD-ROM - approx. 4 times speed
CD-ROM - approx. 24 times speed |
INTERFACE
Want to expand your PlayStation®2 experience? Plug something into it, then. PlayStation®2 supports various expansion options via two USB connectors, two controller ports and of course there's the rear Expansion Bay - allowing you to add a Network Adaptor and get online.
Interface Types:
| Universal Serial Bus (USB) x 2 |
| Controller Port x 2 |
| MEMORY CARD slot x 2 |
| Optical Digital Output |
| Network adaptor |
