The PlayStation 2 is bowing out. Sony has just made an irrevocable decision for the second-generation console: the end of after-sales service.
It has been five years since the production of PS 2 stopped. It is of course still possible to find opportunities, and until then, Sony offered repair services for extreme fans who had kept their machine or opted for used models.
However, according to the Kotatku website, it's now over. In Japan, owners of a PlayStation 2 had until August 31 to fill out a form requesting a repair of their console." The PS2 who arrive at the PlayStation Clinic in Iwate Prefecture after September 7th cannot be supported." A news that should sadden the fans. The advice, questions or the after-sales service have not been available for a few days.
In short, for the PlayStation 2, after a huge commercial success, it is indeed the end of the road. As a reminder, this console has sold six times more than the first generation Xbox! Problem annex, some games will gradually disappear since the consoles will not be able to use it, one can think of Kingdom Hearts, Need for Speed or Final Fantasy X. Fortunately, with the store PlayStation, some of the classics will be able to survive. For others, it will again rely on the return of retro-gaming. But a few years of patience should be necessary.
Sony Playstation 2 (PS2)
End of the after-sales service for the PlayStation 2
This is an era that ends for fans of video games and especially the Sony brand. The second model of the PlayStation has been sold to 157.68 million copies worldwide, but that will not prevent him from finally bowing out.It has been five years since the production of PS 2 stopped. It is of course still possible to find opportunities, and until then, Sony offered repair services for extreme fans who had kept their machine or opted for used models.
However, according to the Kotatku website, it's now over. In Japan, owners of a PlayStation 2 had until August 31 to fill out a form requesting a repair of their console." The PS2 who arrive at the PlayStation Clinic in Iwate Prefecture after September 7th cannot be supported." A news that should sadden the fans. The advice, questions or the after-sales service have not been available for a few days.
Consequences for gamers
To make matters worse, if other channels still exist to try to repair a PlayStation 2, the options should be particularly reduced with the time ahead. The reason for this situation? Some repairs will now be impossible because the stocks of several parts become lower and lower.In short, for the PlayStation 2, after a huge commercial success, it is indeed the end of the road. As a reminder, this console has sold six times more than the first generation Xbox! Problem annex, some games will gradually disappear since the consoles will not be able to use it, one can think of Kingdom Hearts, Need for Speed or Final Fantasy X. Fortunately, with the store PlayStation, some of the classics will be able to survive. For others, it will again rely on the return of retro-gaming. But a few years of patience should be necessary.
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