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PlayStation 2 DualShock 2 controller
The PlayStation 2 DualShock 2 is a wired controller for the original PS2. Two analogue sticks, a directional pad, four action buttons and four shoulder buttons divide the controls between your thumbs and index fingers. The sticks also click as L3 and R3. Start and Select operate game-specific menus and additional functions. The fixed cable plugs straight into a controller port on the console; batteries, charging and wireless pairing are not required.
In games that support it, various buttons respond to how firmly you press them. The game can distinguish a gentle input from a firm one, alongside the direction and movement range of the sticks. Not every game uses this feature in the same way. Two built-in motors provide vibration when instructed by the software. Use the Analog button and the game's instructions to select the appropriate controls where necessary.
This controller contains no games or memory card: you need a PS2 console, a compatible game and, for many games, a separate memory card. Local two-player matches also require a game that supports multiplayer. The PS2 plug is not USB and does not connect directly to a modern PlayStation or PC. The product title and photos determine this unit's colour. A console, games and other accessories are included only when expressly mentioned.
History
The DualShock 2 arrived alongside the PlayStation 2 in 2000. Sony chose to build on an established shape: the two grips, twin analogue sticks and four familiar PlayStation symbols remained. The first PlayStation initially had a controller without sticks, before Dual Analog and DualShock expanded the design. Players could therefore carry over many familiar hand movements when switching to PS2, while developers gained additional input options for designing new games.
The main innovation concerned how button presses were registered. Supported action and shoulder buttons could report more than simply on or off. Together with the analogue sticks, that gave creators room to link a gradual action to the input, for example. Vibration remained available. How much you notice depends on the game; a fighting game uses the controller differently from a racing game or platform adventure.
Even after the PS2 Slim arrived in 2004, the DualShock 2 remained the standard controller for this console family. Special devices such as EyeToy cameras, SingStar microphones and Buzz! buzzers also appeared for other kinds of games. They do not automatically replace the ordinary controller and are separately required by certain games. Later PlayStation generations moved to other connections and wireless links. The DualShock 2 consequently remains closely tied to physical PS2 hardware, original discs and local multiplayer from that period.
Five popular PlayStation 2 games
Gran Turismo 4 lets you earn driving licences, collect cars and enter a range of races. Weight, tyres and tuning affect how a vehicle responds. The DualShock 2 provides measured control; a racing wheel is not mandatory. In local two-player play, a second controller lets you compete on a split screen. Career progress is saved on a PS2 memory card.
Tekken 5 focuses on fights where distance, timing and recognising attacks matter. The four action buttons correspond to your fighter's arms and legs, giving combinations a clear structure. Practise techniques alone or use two controllers for a local duel. The original PS2 release is not the later Dark Resurrection version; no extra characters or online features from that edition are promised here.
Ratchet & Clank combines jumping and exploration with battles across different planets. Ratchet uses his wrench and purchased weapons, while Clank helps reach new routes. Collected bolts pay for gadgets and equipment. This first PS2 adventure is played alone with a regular controller. It is the original 2002 game, not the later PS4 version that reimagines the story.
Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy takes you through connected areas filled with platforms, enemies and collectibles. You find Power Cells to travel further and use temporary Eco powers to overcome obstacles. The controller brings movement, jumping and camera control together in a single-player adventure. This is the colourful first game, without the guns and city structure added by the later sequel Jak II.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas follows CJ through Los Santos, San Fierro and Las Venturas, with country roads and desert between them. You drive vehicles, complete missions and develop his fitness and other skills. The DualShock 2 controls both walking and driving; no special accessory is needed for those actions. This example concerns the original PS2 game and its story, not the later Definitive Edition.
