Don't Throw Out Your Old PlayStation 2 - Use It For This
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Key Points:
- The PlayStation 2 (PS2), released in 2000, remains the best-selling video game console and is still playable today with the help of the modding community.
- To mod a PS2, users can install FreeMCBoot (FMCB) via a specialized memory card, enabling custom firmware and expanded functionality on most PS2 models except the 9000 series Slim, which requires a specific FMCB card and an extra boot step.
- Modern display compatibility is achieved using PS2 to HDMI adapters that provide better image quality with no input lag, replacing outdated AV or component connections.
- Controller options have expanded to include adapters supporting PS4, PS5, and even Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers via Bluetooth,
