The PS5's biggest weakness is exposed by the PS2

The PS5's biggest weakness is exposed by the PS2 | PS5 restock — here’s why it's so hard to get one | The PS5 is actually a steal at $499 — here's why Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( February 5, 2021 [Tom's Guide Gaming]( [Tom's Guide Gaming]( Top gaming news of the week [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( [] Buzzworthy [] [The PS5's biggest weakness is exposed by the PS2]( The PS5's biggest weakness is exposed by the PS2 (Tom's Guide) Last year we saw the long-awaited launch of the PS5, the latest in a long line of Sony consoles. 2020 was also notable in that it was the 20th anniversary of the PS2, which remains the best-selling games console of all time. Over 155 million units sold is no small feat. Success aside, you'd think that the PS2 would be obsolete by now, but it isn't. Why? Full Story: [Tom's Guide]( (2/3) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Top Clicks of the Week [] - [PS5 restock — here’s why it's so hard to get one]( [] - [The PS5 is actually a steal at $499 — here's why]( [] - [Xbox Series X restock — Microsoft says when shortage will end]( [] - [PS5 and Xbox Series X restock disaster: Just stop, really]( [] - [Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 tested: How well does it run games?]( [] What You May Have Missed [] [How to build a gaming PC for beginners: What to do if it all goes wrong]( How to build a gaming PC for beginners: What to do if it all goes wrong (Future) We've come to the final part of our "how to build a gaming PC for beginners" series on Tom's Guide. In the past two articles, we discussed [how to select the right parts](, and [how to put everything together](. If you're lucky, that's all you'll need to do, and your PC will boot up perfectly the very first time, then go on to serve you well for many years. Of course, we live in the real world, and Murphy's Law is just as relevant as Moore's Law. Full Story: [Tom's Guide]( (1/30) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Google Stadia just hit a wall as game studio shuts down]( Google Stadia is shifting focus. The company announced that it will be shutting down its studios in Los Angeles and Montreal. Jade Raymond, creator of Assassin's Creed, is leaving the company as well. According to sources close to Kotaku, pretty much any game that was slated to release after 2021 has been cancelled. Full Story: [Tom's Guide]( (2/1) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Poll [] POLL QUESTION: Do you still play your PS2? [Vote]( [Yes, I play some classic PlayStation titles]( [Vote]( [Yes, until Sony solves backwards compatibility]( [Vote]( [No, I got rid of that]( Read more from Tom's Guide: [How To]( | [Reviews]( | [News]( | [Best Picks]( SmartBrief publishes more than 200 free industry newsletters - [Browse our portfolio]( [Sign Up]( | [Update Profile]( | [Advertise with SmartBrief]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy policy]( CONTACT US: [FEEDBACK](mailto:tomsguidegaming@smartbrief.com) | [ADVERTISE](mailto:) SmartBrief, Inc.®, 555 11th ST NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20004