Not only is it be supported by numerous high quality software titles with hundreds more in development, it is the first machine of it's kind to offer backwards compatibility. So, you can use your existing PlayStation software on the new system. 

  

 As well as games, PlayStation2 also offers both [CD] and [DVD] formats. The fusion of interactive entertainment with music and video will open the doors to new entertainment experiences in the home. 

  

  

 The inclusion of DolbyDigital, AC-3 and DTS capabilities allow you to experience staggeringly real sound effects and mood defining music that will deliver a truly emotional experience. 

  

 It is the "EmotionEngine" at the heart of PlayStation2 that enables you to cross the line into a new universe of digital interactivity. The "EmotionEngine" is a 128 Bit [CPU] that takes [3D] graphics into another sphere - gravity, friction and emotive materials from fire to snow are stunningly and realistically recreated on-screen. This "Emotion Synthesis" produces completely accurate physical simulations, elevating gameplay to a higher level. The "Emotion Engine" simultaneously processes high-resolution [3D] graphics at the same time as high quality [DVD] images, resulting in superior real-time graphics and sound quality.