PlayStation 2 Combo Pack (2003)
Release Dates and Regional Names:
North America: August 21, 2003 - PlayStation 2 Combo Pack
Europe: Not released in 2003
Australia: Not released in 2003
Japan: Not released in 2003
Manufacturer: Sony Computer Entertainment
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America
Developer: Sony Computer Entertainment
Type: Gaming Console Bundle
Media: DVD-ROM Console (~4 GB capacity), Network Adapter, Game Disc
Controller: DualShock 2 Controller
Gameplay and Plot:
PlayStation 2 Combo Pack, announced August 21, 2003, in North America, is a bundle including the PS2 console, Network Adapter for online play, and ATV Offroad Fury 2 game, priced at $199.99. The PS2 plays DVD-ROM games with backward compatibility for PS1 titles. No narrative; focus is on gaming and online multiplayer via the adapter. Users connect the adapter for broadband play in supported games. Includes console, adapter, game, AV cables, and controller. Single-player or multiplayer; saves via memory card.
Key Features:
Modes: Gaming, Online Multiplayer
Mechanics: DVD playback, PS1 compatibility
Included: PS2 Console, Network Adapter, ATV Offroad Fury 2
Accessories: Controller, AV cables
Unique: Online bundle at launch price
Controls: Analog sticks, buttons
Game Length:
Varies by game (e.g., ATV Offroad Fury 2: 10-20 hours)
Battery Life: N/A (AC powered)
Sales Numbers:
Over 20 million PS2 units sold in USA by 2003.
Technical Specifications:
Media: DVD-ROM Console, 4 GB capacity
Resolution: Up to 480i
Save System: Memory card
Audio: Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1
System: PlayStation 2
Back of the Box Description (North America):
Get online with PlayStation 2 Combo Pack! Console, Network Adapter, and ATV Offroad Fury 2 for $199.99. Race online and play 2000+ games!
Additional Details:
Mechanics: Broadband online, game compatibility
Multiplayer: Online via adapter
Difficulty: Varies by game
Development: ~1 year, Sony
Localization: English
ESRB Rating: Varies by game
Technical Notes:
Load Times: Moderate (disc-based)
Issues: Adapter Ethernet-only
Features: PS1 backward compatibility
Requirements: TV, broadband modem
Historical Context:
Announced August 21, 2003, the Combo Pack promoted PS2 online play amid 20 million USA sales. Priced at $199.99, it bundled the $179 console, $39.99 adapter, and $49.99 game for value. Praised for affordability, it boosted online adoption. By 2025, it's a nostalgic entry-level PS2 bundle.
Did You Know?
First official PS2 online bundle.
ATV Offroad Fury 2 supports 8-player online.
Adapter requires Ethernet connection.
Launched as PS2 sales hit 20 million in USA.
Bundle saved $89.98 over separate purchases.
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