Playstation 2
Developed by Sony and released on 24 November 2001, the Playstation 2 has sold around 70 million units so far and currently retails at around £104.99.
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Is Sony's PSX the true home entertainment machine?
A lot of people expected Sony would announce the Playstation 3 at E3 2003, but they did no such thing. Instead, a few weeks after announcing the PSP, Sony announced the PSX. While this has been a nickname for the original Playstation by fans, now it is an all new system from Sony.So what exactly is the PSX? It's Sony's set top box that will become your complete entertainment center. Not only does the system function as a PS2, but it also functions as a DVD recorder, analog TV, digital photo album, and even a music player. This is Sony's attempt to create the future of home digital entertainment.  
And how will you store all this under one box? There will be two models of the PSX available. The first one will have a 160 GB hard drive, and will be able to record around 200 hours of DVD. The second model will contain a 250 GB hard drive and will be able to record around 325 hours of DVD. Sony is obviously making digital recording one of its main focuses.The PSX works almost like a toaster, in the sense that you put discs into the top of the system. There will also be ports for USB to enable data transfer. Based on the screenshots above, it looks like the PSX will come with one controller and a remote. Also, it seems Sony is making different coloured PSXs from the beginning, so if you don't like the regular colour (silver), you can try to find another colour that will suit you best.
All these features come at a hefty price tag. The first model of the PSX retails for 79,800 yen in Japan (around $720 USD, or around £431). The second model of the PSX retails for 99,800 yen in Japan ($900 USD, or around £539). This hefty price tag makes it seem as though the system will not sell that well. But Sony's chief executive refuses to give projected sales figures. "We want to sell as much as possible," he said. "We want to create a new genre."Only time will tell if the PSX will see success, or ultimately fail internationally. The system is due out 4th quarter in the US and Europe, and is already released in Japan. CD
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