Here we review the PlayStation 2 Anthology: The Tetralogy book series from Geeks Line.
PlayStation 2 Anthology: The Tetralogy pays tribute to the most successful video game console in history. Spanning the full lifespan of the PlayStation 2, from its conception to the end of its commercial run, the series covers both collector and standard models released worldwide.
The collection explores the console’s revolutionary architecture, including the iconic Emotion Engine, its unique accessories, and offers in-depth coverage of the entire worldwide PS2 library, totalling more than 4,420 unique games.
PlayStation 2 Anthology: The Tetralogy stands as the most comprehensive and accomplished series of books ever published on this legendary system.
PlayStation 2 Anthology – Volume 1
The first volume focuses on the origins of the PlayStation 2: its architecture, the excitement surrounding its announcement, and the pre-launch trade shows in Japan and the United States. It presents all officially released collector consoles and games worldwide, listed alphabetically from #/A to G. The book also examines Sony’s strategic choices that transformed this 128-bit system into a technological powerhouse and a global phenomenon.
PlayStation 2 Anthology – Volume 2
The second volume covers the most critical period in the PS2’s life: its launch and the massive impact of the built-in DVD player. It explores the arrival of major competitors such as the Xbox and GameCube, as well as David Lynch’s striking and unsettling advertising campaigns. This volume also documents all memory cards (highly collectible), the various PS2 hardware models, and all officially released games in Japan, Europe, and North America, from H to P.
PlayStation 2 Anthology – Volume 3
Volume three focuses on one of the richest eras in PlayStation 2 history, marked by intense competition with Microsoft and Nintendo. It covers new hardware revisions, the rise of online gaming, and the confirmation of the brand’s dominance through landmark titles such as God of War, Grand Theft Auto, and Metal Gear Solid. The book also highlights unreleased games, development kits, iconic accessories, memorable cinematic moments, and all worldwide releases from Q to Z.
PlayStation 2 Anthology – Volume 4: Collector’s Guide
The final volume is a dedicated collector’s guide, allowing readers to:
- Easily identify the territories where each game was released (Japan, North America, Europe)
- Visualize and manage their collection at a glance thanks to a practical checkbox system
Final Thoughts
PlayStation 2 Anthology: The Tetralogy is a remarkable achievement — a near-definitive chronicle of the PS2 era. If you want every game, hardware variant, unreleased project, accessory, and regional nuance documented in one place, this set delivers like nothing else on the market.
This set isn’t cheap, you can buy it for around £141, however if you are a fan of the PS2 this is a must have for your collection.
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