Playing A Game; Switching Modes - Sony Playstation 2 PS2 Quick Reference Manual

Playing a game

You can play PlayStation 2 and PlayStation
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console.
Starting a game
Insert the disc to start playback.
Resetting a game
Press the ?/1/RESET button. Be careful not to accidentally press the ?/1/RESET
button while playing a game, as doing so will cause the game to reset.
Ending a game
After saving game data, turn the console off, and then remove the disc.
Using the analog controller (DUALSHOCK
The analog controller (DUALSHOCK
buttons and sticks. This enables you to control game action with enhanced precision
based on the force with which buttons are pressed or the angle at which the analog
stick is tilted. It is also a force feedback controller with a vibration function.

Switching modes

Depending on the game, you may need to set the controller to either digital or analog
mode. Press the ANALOG mode button of the controller to switch to the analog
mode (indicator: red). To return to digital mode, press the ANALOG mode button
again. Some games make this adjustment automatically.
format software on the PlayStation
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2)
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2) is equipped with pressure-sensitive
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Using memory cards
You can save and load game data using a memory card (sold separately). You can
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also delete game data or copy game data from one memory card to another.
Memory card types
There are two types of memory cards. Select a memory card suitable for the software
in use.
Memory card type
Memory card (8MB)
(for PlayStation 2)
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(SCPH-10020 E)
Memory card
(SCPH-1020 E)*
* This product is no
longer manufactured.
MagicGate™ is a term of copyright-protection technology developed by Sony
Corporation.
Inserting a memory card
Insert the memory card into a memory card slot. Some games designate a specific
memory card slot to use.
MEMORY CARD
Compatible software Amount of memory
PlayStation 2 format software Approx. 8 MB
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15 memory blocks
PlayStation format software
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(approx. 120 KB)
Memory card slots
MEMORY CARD
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