The PlayStation 2 GPU: Graphics Synthesizer (Retro Breakdown)

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Published on March 9, 2025 1:45:10 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM4r_w1nTbY

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The PlayStation 2 GPU Graphics Synthesizer was the primary component for the graphics and performance the PlayStation 2 shocked us with when it released way back in 2000. Lets do a quick deep dive into the PlayStation 2's GPU and see how the Graphics Synthesizer and the Emotion Engine worked together with Sony's clever integration of eDRAM!

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:44 - What exactly is the GS?
0:59 - Specs breakdown
2:05 - 4MB EDRAM
3:15 - The Emotion Engine
4:20 - Main RDRAM
6:00 - Final thoughts
7:30 - Outro

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