Wow. 13 years is an incredible innings for any games console, let alone one in my lifetime. Really is something.
But I've been waiting for this day to come for a long time. It's time, sadly. No announcement of discontinuation from Europe and the US yet, but this is obviously the start of the lead-in to that announcement. And, stating the obvious as it maybe, three home systems by the end of next year (assuming Orbis is out next holiday) is a bit much, let alone five systems when including PSP and Vita.
That said, lots of happy memories with my PS2. Grand Theft Auto, MGS (being scared shitless thanks to MGS2 Colonel and MGS3 becoming my favorite game ever), Gran Turismo 3 and Zone of the Enders 2. That's just to name a few. When the discontinued announcement comes for Europe and US, I'll be shedding many tears. It defined me in so many ways.
Goodbye, sweet prince. :'(