The PS2 has been recognized in Japan for its impact on people's lives and culture by becoming the first console to be added to the 'Future Technology Heritage' registry
It's definitely deserved
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Japan’s National Museum of Nature and Science has added the PlayStation 2 to its Future Technology Heritage registry, honoring it as a piece of technology that has impacted people’s lives. It’s notably the first console in a list of 381 iconic items to be selected.
More and more pieces of technology – from the TYK Radio Telephone to the 3.5-inch Floppy disk – have been gradually added tothe registrysince 2008, and the PS2 is number 365 in the list, being one of 18 new additions this year. It seems rather surprising that a console hasn’t made the list sooner, but out of all the ones that could be picked, there’s no doubt that this was a solid choice.
Although this isn’t listed as an official reason for its selection, it’s definitely worth noting the cultural impact of the PS2 as a result of its sheer popularity, too. More …
