Summary
- A new video shows mountains of classic PlayStation 2 games in a DVD store in Iraq.
- The titles don’t have cases, and while they look to be abandoned, the original poster noted that they are still for sale.
- For over a decade, the PS2 was the best-selling video game console ever in the US, though it recently lost this distinction to the Nintendo Switch.
A PlayStation 2 fan shared a video showing a ton of nostalgic video games from the early 2000s piled up in a DVD shop in Iraq. The PlayStation 2 has remained one of Sony’s most successful consoles to date, and many games released during its era helped to shape the gaming industry.
Released by Sony in October 2000, the PS2 marked a major milestone in the history of video games. The console greatly surpassed its predecessor, not only because of its improved graphics but also because of its useful hardware upgrades. The PS2 had a larger disc capacity and even doubled as a DVD player, which proved to be an invaluable asset to many consumers at the time. It did so well in sales that its successor consoles, the PS3 and PS4, haven’t been able to outdo it. Most titles from the PS2’s game library are now considered collector’s items, with some PlayStation 2 games worth hundreds of dollars. These games are sometimes extremely hard to find, but one PlayStation fan recently revealed their access to a plethora of PS2 games, though they’re not exactly in mint condition.
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Reddit user KarqUwU shared a video of a DVD store in Iraq with a “graveyard” of PlayStation 2 games. The clip shows numerous piles of PS2 discs with no case stored on the shop’s second floor. The discs aren’t original, though, but bootleg copies, as confirmed by the original poster. One fellow Iraqi commenter shared that modded PS2 consoles and counterfeit discs were a common practice decades ago, as this let audiences buy video games at cheaper prices. Regardless of the originality of the discs, other fans were impressed by the large collection of PS2 titles. The video shows some of the most iconic PS2 games ever made, including GTA: San Andreas, Winning Eleven, and the first LEGO Batman.
PlayStation 2 Game “Graveyard” Found in Iraq
While the discs may seem abandoned, KarqUwU revealed that the stacks are actually for sale. Each has around 100 games and ranges between three and ten dollars. Veteran gamers often remember the PS2 era with nostalgia. For over a decade, the PS2 was the best-selling video game console ever in the US, though it recently lost this spot to the Nintendo Switch. Of course, the PS2 remains the top-seller globally, which is an incredible feat over 20 years following its release.
2024 marked PlayStation’s 30th anniversary and the company celebrated by releasing limited-edition PS5 Pro consoles with a classic PS1 design, though the release sparked controversy because of scalpers. The classic PS1 startup screen has also been made available for a limited time on PS5 consoles, but fans hope that PlayStation will make this feature permanent.
PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2 was Sony’s direct “sequel” to their original PlayStation and stands as one of the best-selling and most beloved consoles of all time. With a catalog of amazing games, it stood strong against the GameCube and Xbox in the sixth-generation of the console wars.
- Brand
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Sony
- Original Release Date
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October 26, 2000
- Original MSRP (USD)
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$299, £299
- Weight
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4.85 lb