PlayStation 2 Release Dates by Region: Japan Mar 4 2000, NA Oct 26 2000, EU Nov 24 2000, AU Nov 30 2000

The PlayStation 2 launched on different dates worldwide:

• Japan: March 4, 2000
• North America: October 26, 2000
• Europe: November 24, 2000
• Australia: November 30, 2000

It remained in production until January 4, 2013, making it the longest-selling home console (over 12 years).