Accessing the Menu on PlayStation 2: Browser, System Config & Memory Cards

The PS2 has no system-level "home menu" like modern consoles. The interface depends on state:

1. No Disc / Disc Error: Boots to Browser (Memory Card Manager) / System Configuration (Date/Time, Language, Driver Settings, Component Video Out).
2. Valid PS2/PS1 Disc: Boots directly to game. Press START on controller at title screen → Game's Pause/Menu.
3. DVD Movie: Boots to DVD Player app. Press SELECT or START for on-screen controls.

System Configuration (Settings)

From Browser (no disc or eject disc): Navigate to System Configuration → Press X. Adjust: Clock, Language, Parental Control, DVD Region, Component Video (Y Pb Pr), Screen Size (4:3/16:9).

Memory Card Management

Browser → Memory Card (8MB) → Copy/Delete/Format saves.

There is no "Dashboard" to return to while a game runs; you must Reset (hold Power 2s) or Eject.