USB port on a ps2?

Hi all.. i just got a ps2 yesterday and im gonna buy vf4 when i get the cash (7 days left) and i was wondering.. why does the ps2 have usb ports? i never really took an interest to the ps2 as i only bought it for one thing.... vf4! /versus/images/icons/smile.gif

 

You can use a keyboard and mouse with the ps2~ i know they have a linux kit or something for PS2 now~ also you can play games like half-life with keyboard/mouse

furthermore, i know my friend used a usb linksys network card to play some tony hawk online a while back ~

 

coolness. thx. didnt know ps2 had a keybord...

 

Also used for Guncon 2 and TranceVibrator.

 

any kind of usb keyboard/mouse should work with the ps2 im pretty sure~ but i think sony sells their own -- not that its really worth it.

 

USB Keyboards can be used to chat online (as opposed to typing with a controller).

Socom comes with a USB mic, taht can also be used on a PC with USBs.

Time Crisis and other Guncon games come with A USB Guncon2.

Some cameras can be used on games like Monster Rancher.

B4 the Network adapter, u could use a USB modem to play THPS3 online.

God knows what else Sony will use it for... /versus/images/icons/laugh.gif /versus/images/icons/laugh.gif /versus/images/icons/laugh.gif

 

It's also used for the PS2 Development Kit. I think that's what Proof was refering to. We have one here at the college, its great fun makin' your own PS2 games /versus/images/icons/tongue.gif

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