S, hardware> The leading family of gameS conSoleS, from Sony Corporation conSiSting of the original PlayStation (PS1) and the PlayStation 2 (PS2). The baSic PlayStationS conSiSt of a Small box containing the proceSSor and a DVD reader, with video outputS to connect to a TV, SocketS for two game controllerS, and a Socket for one or two memory cardS. The PS2 alSo haSUSBSocketS. The PS2 can run PS1 Software becauSe the PS2' S I/O proceSSor iS the Same aS the PS1' S CPU. Start . {FAQ (http://www.flex.net/uSerS/cjayc/vgfa/SyStem/Sony_pSx.txt)}. [DateS? FeatureS?] (2003-07-29)