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PlayStation 2 vs Xbox Series S
Full specification face-off between the PlayStation 2 and the Xbox Series S — photos, scored categories, verdict and every spec side by side.
PlayStation 2
Sony · Game Console · 2000-03
The best-selling video game console of all time (over 155 million units), powered by the Emotion Engine CPU.
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Overall edgeXbox Series S
Microsoft · Game Console · 2020-11
Microsoft's compact, disc-less current-gen console — the most affordable entry into Game Pass and next-gen gaming.
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Xbox Series S edges this matchup on balanced specs, with strongest showings in performance. The newest device in the set is the Xbox Series S (2020-11).
- ▸Performance: Xbox Series S leads (AMD RDNA 2, 4 TFLOPS).
Scores are derived only from the structured specs shown below (not paid reviews or scraped third-party sites). Use them as a guide, not a purchase guarantee.
Performance
- 1. Xbox Series SAMD RDNA 2, 4 TFLOPS102
- 2. PlayStation 2Graphics Synthesizer @ 147 MHz72
Display
- 1. PlayStation 2—15
- 2. Xbox Series S—15
| Specification | PlayStation 2 | Xbox Series S |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| CPU | Emotion Engine @ 294 MHz (later 299 MHz) | 8-core AMD Zen 2 @ 3.6 GHz |
| GPU | Graphics Synthesizer @ 147 MHz | AMD RDNA 2, 4 TFLOPS |
| Floating point | 6.2 GFLOPS | — |
| Ray tracing | — | Hardware-accelerated |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 MB RDRAM | 10 GB GDDR6 |
| Storage | 8 MB memory cards | 512 GB / 1 TB NVMe SSD |
| Expandable | Internal HDD bay (early models) | Proprietary expansion cards |
| Video Output | ||
| Max resolution | 480p (1080i in select titles) | 1440p @ 120 Hz (4K upscale) |
| HDR | No | HDR10 |
| Port | AV Multi Out, component | HDMI 2.1 |
| Media | ||
| Disc drive | DVD-ROM / CD-ROM | None (digital only) |
| Backwards compatibility | PlayStation 1 library | Xbox One, 360, original Xbox (curated) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | No (network adapter add-on) | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Ethernet | Via network adapter | Gigabit |
| USB | 2× USB 1.1 | 3× USB-A 3.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 2.2 kg (original), 0.9 kg (slim) | 1.93 kg |
| Power draw | ~50 W | ~90 W max |
| Controller | ||
| Included | DualShock 2 — analog sticks, pressure-sensitive buttons | Xbox Wireless Controller |
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PlayStation 2 vs Xbox Series S — quick answers
Q.Which is newer, the PlayStation 2 or the Xbox Series S?
The Xbox Series S is the newer device (released 2020-11), while the PlayStation 2 launched 2000-03.
Q.Who wins PlayStation 2 vs Xbox Series S?
Xbox Series S edges this matchup on balanced specs, with strongest showings in performance. The newest device in the set is the Xbox Series S (2020-11).
Q.What are the biggest differences between the PlayStation 2 and the Xbox Series S?
Performance: Xbox Series S leads (AMD RDNA 2, 4 TFLOPS).