PS2 becomes the first console to be selected as “Future Technology Heritage” in Japan
Japan’s National Museum of Nature and Science announced on September 3 that a total of 18 items, including Sony’s PlayStation 2, have been added to the “Future Technology Heritage” registry (as reported by GameSpark). This is a list of scientific and technological achievements deemed to have had an important influence on life and culture and should be passed on to future generations.
Released in 2000, the PlayStation 2 console left a huge mark on video game history, fostering a whole era of iconic titles such as God of War and Final Fantasy X. 24 years later, it has become the first dedicated console to be honored in the Japan’s “Future Technology Heritage” list.
The following reasons were given for the PS2’s inclusion:
The world’s first home video game console with DVD playback capability.
It had the most advanced basic specifications of game consoles at the time, and its beautiful graphics made it possible to create realistic expressions that added value to games.
It was released at a lower price than the typical DVD players of the time, contributing to the popularization of DVDs.
Its importance as a product that actualized the practical use of multimedia.
Furthermore, the PS2 fulfilled the selection criteria, such as “demonstrating important stages of the development of science and technology” and “playing an outstanding role in the betterment of people’s lives and the creation of new lifestyles.”
