Network Adaptor

Overview

The original fat PS2 models did not come with any network hardware or hard disk interfaces on board. Instead, Sony sold separate Network Adaptors, which connect to the back of the console. The Network Adaptors also provide an ATA/IDE interface for hard disk attachment.

Models

• SCPH-10190
  • Only sold in japan
  • Released in July 19, 2001
  • Compatible with the early japan-only PS2 models, SCPH-1X000 (A/A+/AB-chassis)
  • PCMCIA form factor
  • Connector to attach the official japan-only external hard disk SCPH-20400 (power to the hard disk is provided using an additional external power supply)

• SCPH-10250
  • Only sold in japan until it got replaced with the international SCPH-10350 in 2003
  • Released in July 19, 2001
  • Compatible with later fat PS2s
  • Provides an ATA/IDE connector, including power (power is provided by the console; no additional power supply required)

• SCPH-10281
  • Only sold in the US
  • Released August 27, 2002
  • Compatible with later fat PS2s (thus every fat PS2 that was sold outside of japan)
  • Provides an ATA/IDE connector, including power (power is provided by the console; no additional power supply required)
  • Additionaly includes a 56k dial-up modem

• SCPH-10350
  • Sold worldwide
  • Released June 12, 2003
  • Compatible with later fat PS2s (thus every fat PS2 that was sold outside of japan)
  • Provides an ATA/IDE connector, including power (power is provided by the console; no additional power supply required)