It was in September of 2004 when the Sony Corporation unveiled the PS2 Slim. This was the third hardware revision of the Sony PlayStation 2, which was smaller, quieter as well as thinner than the original PlayStation 2. This unit included a built-in Ethernet, and in some areas, it also came with a modem. Because of its thin profile, the PS2 Slim did not come with a 3 ½ inch expansion. It also did not come with a built-in power supply, but instead an external switching power supply. Due to the lack of the expansion bay, the PS2 Slim was not capable of handling a hard drive. And without the hard drive, you are unable to play games like Final Fantasy XI. This also created an issue for those who prefer the Linux-based operating system on the PlayStation 2.
By 2006 the Sony Corporation was ready to release its next version of the Sony PlayStation 2. This version will be version 15 and was first released in Japan only. This release also included the PlayStation 2's Silver Limited edition. Although every attempt was made to ensure that this next version of the Sony PlayStation 2 Slim was compatible, there are still some major issues in game compatibility. These issues had to do with several overheating problems, as well as a multitude of disc read errors.
In 2005, there is also an issue which came up about the console's power units. These transformers that were found in some of the PS2 Slim consoles had been recalled due to an overheating issue. To counter this another revision of the Sony PlayStation 2 was made. This revision had to do with loss of weight in the Sony PlayStation 2 Slim. This drop in weight also meant a lowering in the production costs, which would eventually lead to an increased profit by the Sony Corporation.
Original Authors: Gobel Team (Nick)
Edit Update Authors: M.A.Harris
Updated On: 23/05/2008
