Play Games

Playing a game is easy with the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system.

To start a game:

  1. Press the Reset button on the front of the system and make sure the indicator light turns green, indicating that the system is on.
  2. Press the open button on the front of the system.
  3. Set the disc in the disc holder with the label side facing up.
  4. Press down gently on the disc until all three tabs on the disc holder are above the surface of the disc.
    Open Cover
  5. Press the PUSH label in the disc cover to close it.
    Close Cover
  6. After the disc cover is closed, the game will start.

To end a game

Warning: Do not touch a disc that is still spinning when the disc tray is opened.

  1. Press the open button on the front of the system.
  2. Hold down the black center part of the disc holder, and then lift the disc by the edges.
    Remove Disc
  3. Close the disc cover.
  4. Press the Reset button to display the main menu.


If you’re having trouble with the disc tray or a starting a game, see Disc Troubleshooting.