Gamers from the 90s must be familiar with an object called Memory Card. The object that was first released for an additional accessory for PlayStation 1 is created to save all game logs. The black Memory Card is the last product from PlayStation since after PlayStation 2, every gaming console uses hard drive and cloud. Similar to the PSX version, you need to plug the Memory Card on a specific port in the PS2. The Memory Card’s capacity is 8MB, but some have bigger capacity.

1. The Reason for Its Color

Sony first created gray memory cards, but after the release of PlayStation2, Sony changes its color into black with blue letters. It’s designed this way to separate it from the past generation, something that not many people know.

The color combination is inspired by earth and outer space. The blue letters symbolize the earth, and the black background symbolizes outer space. The designer, Teiyu Goto, explained that he wants both the console and memory card to be the most popular objects in the world.  

2. Tons of Variants

Just like PS1 memory cards, PS2 memory cards come in several variants. The best-selling variant is the black version. Besides that version, Sony also releases the translucent version that’s also produced by third-party companies. Besides the color, PS2 memory cards also come with different memory capacities, such as 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, and 128MB. The price increases as the memory capacity raise.

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3. Memory Capacity Can Be Enlarged

What makes PS2 memory card interesting is the fact that the memory capacity can be enlarged. Thanks to today’s technology, users can enlarge its storage capacity. With a bit of trick, you can change the memory capacity from 8MB to 64MB or 128 MB. Tons of tutorial for this trick is available right now.

4. Can Be Used on PS3

During its early release, PlayStation 3 has a Backward Compatibility to play PS1 and PS2 games. But since the sale of the third-gen console was not good, Sony erases the feature. Initially, Sony only erases a part of the feature, but then Sony completely erased the Backward Compatibility feature in 2008. Since then, PS3 can only play PS3 games.

But the Backward Compatibility feature is still available in several PS3 versions such as CECH A01 and CECH E01. However, the number of games is limited. The feature was once supported by the memory card adapter that allows the user to access their PS1 PS2 game logs.

5. Best-Selling Memory Card

Released in 2000, PlayStation 2 is Sony’s best-selling product that many people still play, even today. The PlayStation 2 sale reaches 155 million units. This number also has an effect on its accessory, and that includes the PS2 memory card. Unfortunately, there’s no definite sale number for the log-storage object.

Those are the facts about PS2 memory cards. Who still keeps them at their house? Keep up with Dunia Games for more information about games.

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