User:Alphathon/PS2 accessories

Various accessories for the PlayStation 2 video game console have been produced by Sony, as well as third-parties. These include controllers, audio and video input devices like microphones and video cameras, and cables for better sound and picture quality.

DualShock 2


The DualShock 2 Analog Controller (SCPH-10010) is the standard controller for the PlayStation 2 and is almost identical to the original DualShock controller for the original PlayStation console with only minor changes. All the buttons other than L3, R3 and "Analog" feature analog pressure sensitivity; the connecting cable is slightly longer than the original DualShock and is black rather than grey; the connector is squarer; DualShock 2 is printed on the top of the controller and it features two more levels of vibration feedback.

Logitech Cordless Action controller
The Logitech Cordless Action™ controller is an officially licensed wireless PlayStation 2 controller made by Logitech. It features all of the buttons (including analog functionality) of the standard DualShock 2 controller and is compatible with games requiring a DualShock 2. It is powered by two AA batteries, and as a power-saving measure, the vibration function can be turned off. It communicates with the console via a wireless dongle which connects to the PS2's controller port and uses a proprietary 2.4 GHz RF technology.

Logitech Cordless Controller
Like the Logitech Cordless Action controller, the Logitech Cordless Controller is an officially licensed wireless PlayStation 2 controller made by Logitech. It features all of the buttons (including analog functionality) of the standard DualShock 2 controller and is compatible with games requiring a DualShock 2. It is powered by two AA batteries, and as a power-saving measure, the vibration function can be turned off. It communicates with the console via a wireless dongle which connects to the PS2's controller port and uses a proprietary 2.4 GHz RF technology.

Sega Saturn PS2 Controller
The Sega Saturn PS2 Controller is a controller for the PS2 based around the Sega Saturn type-2/Japanese style controller. The controller is officially licensed by both Sony and Sega, and the first version was released in black exclusively in Japan in 2005. A second version was produced in the color purple as part of a joint venture between Sega and Capcom to coincide with the launch of Vampire: Darkstalkers Collection in Japan. Other than the connector, it is almost identical to the original Saturn controller, with a few minor changes. In place of the original Saturn start button are indented PlayStation style start and select buttons. Additionally, the reset, stop, play/pause, rewind and fast-forward labels above the X, Y, Z, L and R buttons have been removed, and labels of the corresponding PlayStation buttons have been added as listed below.

Logitech Driving Force™ GT
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Microphones
Various microphones are available for use on the PlayStation with rhythm Games such as Sony's own Singstar karaoke games and Harmonix's Rock Band series. Singstar microphones are available in both wired and wireless verities; both connect to the console via USB.

Buzz! Buzzers
'''Buzz! Buzzers' are special controllers designed specifically for the Buzz!'' quiz game series. The controllers feature large red buzzer buttons and four smaller coloured buttons for answer selection. Both wired and wireless versions are available and come bundled with Buzz! games. A four-buzzer set acts as a single USB device and connects a USB port on the PlayStation 2. Wireless versions connect via a USB dongle, with each dongle able to support up to 4 wireless buzzers at a time. A second dongle is required for additional buzzers (for 8 player games). Both the wired and wireless versions of the buzzers are compatible with both PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3. The "big button controllers" available for the Xbox 360 heavily resemble buzzers in many respects, and fulfil the same function.

A/V Cables
Various A/V cables have been made available for the PlayStation 2, which offer varying levels of picture quality. Additionally, the PS2 features a TOSLINK port, which allows the use of digital S/PDIF audio in 2-channel LPCM, 5.1-channel Dolby Digital and 5.1-channel DTS (the latter two are only available during DVD playback when it is encoded on the disk). The PS2 is compatible with all PlayStation and PlayStation 3 cables which use the AV-multi port.

RFU adapter
The RFU Adapter is an RF Modulator and cable that carries mono audio and video at 576i/50Hz (PAL) or 480i/60Hz (NTSC) via an RF signal and connects using a TV aerial plug. It is similar to the RFU adapter cable available for the PlayStation.

AV (Composite) cable
The AV cable (SCPH-10500) is included with the PS2 and carries dual-channel (stereo) audio and composite video at 576i/50Hz (PAL) or 480i/60Hz (NTSC). It is identical to the composite cables available for the PlayStation and PlayStation 3. Consoles in PAL territories also come bundled with a composite/stereo SCART adapter block to facilitate connection to SCART enabled TVs. This is merely an adapter and provides no quality improvement over a direct composite connection.

S-Video Cable
The S-Video cable carries dual-channel (stereo) audio and s-video at 576i/50Hz (PAL) or 480i/60Hz (NTSC), which provides a clearer picture than the standard AV cable.

AV Adaptor
The AV Adaptor with S Video Out Connector is a break-out box which provides an additional AV-Multi out port, as well as composite, s-video and stereo audio connectors to allow connection to an AV receiver or similar device.

EURO AV (RGB SCART) cable
The EURO AV Cable is a SCART cable capable of carrying 576i/50Hz or 480i/60Hz using the RGB standard, as well as standard stereo audio and composite video. It provides a clearer picture than either s-video or composite signals. To use the EURO AV cable, the PS2 must be set to RGB mode in the options.

Component AV cable
The Component AV Cable (SCPH-10490) is a cable capable of carrying 576i/50Hz or 480i/60Hz using the YPBPR standard, as well as standard stereo audio, via RCA connectors. It provides a clearer picture than either s-video or composite signals. It is also required for games which support other video modes such as "progressive scan" (480p) or 1080i. To use the Component AV cable, the PS2 must be set to YPBPR mode in the options.

D-Terminal cable
The D-Terminal cable is identical to the component cable other than its connector. It was sold only in Japan and uses the Japanese D-Terminal standard.

VGA Cable
The PlayStation 2 VGA cable carries RGBHV video via a VGA connector. It is only compatible with progressive scan games and PS2 Linux.

Memory Card
The Memory Card (8 Mb) (SCPH-10020) is used to store settings, EyeToy video messages and savegames. Official Sony memory cards are only available at a size of 8 Mb, but third party memory cards are available up to 32 Mb.

Multitap
The Multitap for PlayStation 2 allows up to four controllers and four memory cards to be attached to a single controller port and memory card slot. Up to 8 controllers and memory cards may be attached to the console at any one time by using two multitaps simultaneously.

EyeToy
The EyeToy is a digital camera device, similar to a webcam, for the PlayStation 2. The camera is manufactured by Logitech (known as "Logicool" in Japan), although newer EyeToys are manufactured by Namtai. It is mainly used for playing EyeToy specific games, but can also be used to capture images and videos.

Vertical Stand
The vertical stand is attached to the PlayStation 2 console to allow it to stand vertically. Two different versions are available, one for original "fat" consoles and another (SCPH-70110) for slimline consoles.

Horizontal Stand
The horizontal stand is attached to the base of original "fat" PlayStation 2 consoles to add height.