Sony PS2 online
by Jolex Del Pilar

Thursday, August 29, 2002

It's official, one of the most successful consoles in history is now online as well.

Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) is officially taking its PlayStation 2 online today, with the release of the system’s Network Adapter.

Retailing for $39.99, the adapter will allow both dial-up and broadband Internet users to play certain games online. A bundle with the adapter includes start-up software, demos of Madden NFL 2003 and Frequency Online, as well as a rebate coupon good for a copy of Twisted Metal: Black Online. Various Internet service providers will be offered for those who currently lack an Internet connection. SCEA plans to ship a quarter million of the devices in its first couple weeks at retail and 400,000 by year-end.

Also, readily available today is SCEA’s first-party tactical team-based title, Socom: U.S. Navy Seals, which of course supports online play. With an MSRP of $59.99, Socom also comes with a voice recognition headset, which can be used to communicate in-game with other online players. Socom is rated “M” (Mature).

--- Jolex Del Pilar, Poor College Student