And why it will still be the hot item this Christmas. Don't get me wrong. A 128-bit CPU 300 MHz system clock speed 32 MB DRAM Click for more . With all of this raw power, the PS2 is able to generate 66 million polygons, more than enough to create lifelike images and movement on screen. Characters look real.
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And the PS2 doubles as a DVD player. Sony wants the PS2 to become the entertainment hub of your living room and is using games as a way to get in there. Once entrenched in your home, the PS2 becomes a wonderful device to hook up any number of Sony-branded products. Your opponent's head explodes more realistically, but at its core, the game is the same. The next revolution in games will come from the software, not just the introduction of a new platform.