Sony PlayStation 2 becomes more affordable

In a bid to streamline sales of casual video games, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. on Tuesday said that starting from the 1st of April, 2009, the PlayStation 2 video game console will cost $99 in the U.S. and €99 ($131.5). The company hopes that low price and very wide game portfolio for the PS2 will catalyze more people to acquire this very affordable console and will also help the firm to establish better position in the Latin American market.

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I'm surprised at how the PS2 is still being sold when other next-gen consoles have taken the spotlight. I would have thought that Sony would drop the PS2 and focus more on the PS3, but I guess there is still a market for a budget console.