4 март 2000 г. - Sony launches the PlayStation 2

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On 4th March 2000, Sony made a significant leap in the gaming industry with the launch of its PlayStation 2 (PS2) in Japan, which eventually became one of the best-selling video game consoles of all time. The launch was met with much fanfare and anticipation, given that the PS2 was not just a gaming console but also a multimedia device with the ability to play DVDs, a feature that contributed to the spread of the DVD format. Boasting superior graphics, a vast library of games, and backward compatibility with PlayStation 1 games, it quickly gained popularity. Upon its release, customers queued for hours and even days to get their hands on the groundbreaking machine, and despite initial manufacturing delays leading to stock shortages, the PS2 dramatically reshaped the landscape of home entertainment and firmly established Sony at the forefront of the gaming industry.