News tagged with playstation 2

US video game sales drop 21 percent in December

(AP) -- U.S. retail sales of video game hardware, software and accessories fell 21 percent in December from a year ago to $3.99 billion as players bought fewer games for their aging consoles, according to market researcher ...

Technology / Business

created Jan 13, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

For Sega, future wasn't dreamy

Last week marked a momentous occasion in gaming for me and I am sure for many others as well. Sept. 9 was the 10th anniversary of the release of Sega Dreamcast. Yes, yes, I know. It got whupped in a very ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Sep 18, 2009 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Video game site lets players bet on their skills

(AP) -- Although you can win or lose real money, BringIt.com is not considered online gambling, and it's legal in 39 states.

Technology / Internet

created Jul 29, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 2

Sony cuts PlayStation 2 price to $100

Sony is cutting the price of its older generation PlayStation 2 (PS2) videogame consoles to 100 dollars (US) in a move prompted by tough economic times and a desire to lure fans to the platform.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Mar 31, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (2) | comments 3

Nintendo sells 100 million DS consoles

Nintendo said sales of its handheld DS have topped 100 million machines less than five years since its launch, reaching the milestone faster than any other game console.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Mar 12, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0