The PlayStation 2 (PS2) is a home video game console developed by Sony Computer Entertainment and released in 2000. It is renowned for its extensive library of games, including classics like Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and Final Fantasy X, making it one of the best-selling consoles of all time. With its ability to play DVDs and a wide range of multimedia features, the PS2 revolutionized gaming and entertainment. Its backward compatibility with original PlayStation games further enhanced its appeal, allowing gamers to enjoy a vast collection of titles from the previous generation.