The new PlayStation®2 console series, SCPH-50001 (US) and SCPH-50010 (Canada), is scheduled for release in Fall 2003.

This console will include the following new features:

Progressive Scan DVD Player (with DVD-R support)

Built-in Infrared (IR) Receiver—The old DVD Remote Control (SCPH-10150) will work with this console, but this remote has no (Standby)/Reset button or Eject button. The consumer will not need the IR Receiver Unit (SCPH-10160).

No I-Link port

Time Display feature on DVD Playback function—A new setting displays the Chapter Number and 4 different running times.

Progressive Scan

Although current PlayStation 2 consoles do not support progressive scan as it pertains to DVD movies, they do support it in regards to video games (where those games also support that capability). For example, ATV Offroad Fury 2 (a 1st party title) utilizes progressive scan. However, in addition to the game, the consumer’s television would have to:

Support progressive scan video input (HDTV)

Use the Component AV Cable (for PlayStation 2) (SCPH-10100) to connect the console to the television.


Playback of DVD-RW discs recorded in VR (Video Recording) Mode

The new SCPH-50001N console series has a DVD-RW compliant DVD player, which can play DVD-RW discs that were recorded in VR mode. However, this console can only playback these DVDs, not record them.

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