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PlayStation 2 Fan Showcases Incredibly Rare Version of The Console That Looks Like a Car
03.03.2024 - 08:03 / gamerant.com / Charming Holiday / Sony
Gaming fans frequently find and showcase rare collector's pieces, including one player who shared a look at an incredible PlayStation 2 console designed to look like a car from the game Need for Speed: Most Wanted. The Need for Speed game franchise was a staple of the PS2, and this incredible console is one of the rarest collector's pieces for racing and gaming fans alike.
First launched on October 26, 2000, the PlayStation 2 was the second console to be released by Sony and was a direct competitor to Microsoft's Xbox and Nintendo's GameCube. The PS2 would go on to become one of the best-selling video game consoles of all time and would boast one of the most impressive and beloved gaming libraries of any platform. Still receiving praise from fans to this day, unique collectibles for the PS2 remain a hot commodity, including one unbelievably unique iteration of the console.
PlayStation fan LTRace shared a series of photos showcasing a one-of-a-kind PlayStation 2 shaped like a car that was used for a convention promotion of Need for Speed: Most Wanted. The car-shaped PS2, manufactured by Spiritplayers, was used as a showcase piece at the Leipzig Games Convention in Germany. It features a small car key that is used to turn the console on, with the disc reader located under the hood where the car's engine would be. Only one of these aesthetic consoles was made, making it an incredibly rare item sought after by many collectors. Retro PlayStation 2 merchandise finds are frequently shared with the community, though the current status and whereabouts of this Need for Speed PS2 remain a mystery.
While console developers continue to look to the future, many fans enjoy returning to the past and experiencing the fun of retro gaming. The massive library of games originally released for the PlayStation 2 makes it a worthwhile console for many gaming fans, with players often finding refurbished models to play their favorite old-school games on. Iconic franchises born on the console maintain fan interest among modern audiences, with some classic series even earning remakes and remasters. With PlayStation fans often finding and sharing unique pieces of gaming history, such as the Need for Speed PS2, the popularity and lore of the PlayStation 2 continues to fascinate gamers.
The PlayStation 2 achieved incredible critical and commercial success and is still considered by many to be one of the greatest video game consoles of all time. Games from up-and-coming developers expanded the PS2 game library year after year, which in turn helped to grow and establish a number of current AAA studios. From legendary games to one-of-a-kind console promotions, the era of the PlayStation 2 remains beloved by fans across the generations.
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