Impact: At the time of its launch in early 2000 Sony talked about a ten-year lifecycle for the PlayStation 2. Thirteen years later it looks like things are finally winding down for what will probably be the most successful video game console ever. The PS2 conquered all major markets it entered and DFC does not expect a future dedicated game console to ever match that success. In its tail years the PS2 was penetrating emerging game markets and helping Sony establish the PlayStation brand in the far corners of the world.Â