Sony PlayStation 2 Guide

Sony PlayStation 2 (Original) and Sony PlayStation 2 Slim, two models of Sony PlayStation 2 console

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Definition

The Sony PlayStation 2 is a console released by Sony in 2000. Software was distributed on both CD-ROM and DVD-ROM media. CD-ROM media for the PS2 have a blue-dyed bottom.

Versions

When two different numbered versions of a given disc exist, both entries get the version number placed into the datname. This also applies to v1.00 discs.

Ringcodes

In general, the rule for adding a new line to the ringcodes field is that this should only be done when a new mastering code or mastering SID is present. For PS2, however, there are three exceptions to that rule:

Australia / Europe

Australian releases often share the same mastering code and SID as their European counterparts, but have a unique pattern for mould SID and toolstamp which differentiates them. Where an Australian disc has a toolstamp A00, B00, C00 etc. and/or a mould SID of the pattern IFPI 65xx (compared to the usual IFPI 94xx for EU releases), then this should be added as a separate line.

See https://redump.info/disc/9639/ for an example

USA

USA releases often share the same mastering code but have a unique mastering code, mould SID and (eventually) a toolstamp which differentiates them. IFPI 72xx (without toolstamp, usually), IFPI 50xx and IFPI QWxx ringcodes with their respective mastering SID code should be kept separated and added to a new line.

See https://redump.info/disc/627/ for an example

Disc with both data & label-side ringcode

There are some cases where specific editions of a PS2 release (Promo Only, Not For Resale / Platinum), have both data and label-side ringcodes. Where these match existing entries, even if the data-side ringcode is identical an entirely new line should be created with a separate entry for the release with both sets of ringcodes.

See https://redump.info/disc/5243/ for an example

Internal Serial

Internal Serials for all Sony systems are a standardized format in redump: [T:ISN] XXXX-##### (example: [T:ISN] SLUS-01234)

SuperLite 2000 / Simple 2000

For SuperLite 2000 edition discs, "SuperLite 2000 Vol. " the title should always begin with "SuperLite 2000 Vol. ", even in cases where there is an Original edition that matches.

https://redump.info/discs/quicksearch/superlite-2000-vol./

The same type of naming applies to Simple 2000 Series discs too.