Reach out and smoke someone
Written on January 22nd , 2026 by Tech Ads
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Introducing the Network Adaptor for PlayStation 2. &
Reach out and smoke someone.
LIVE IN YOUR WXRLD.
PLAY IN DURS.
Or cross-check, smash, tackle, leg-sweep or ollie over
them-—even if they’re in another time zone. With the
Network Adaptor (Ethernet/modem) (for PlayStation 2),
just about anything is possible. Like downloading new
rosters, stadiums and characters. Trash-talking opponents
you've never met. Or, better yet, starting your very own
East Coast-West Coast sports rivalry. All against live
competition, so no two games are ever alike. The Network
Adaptor for PlayStation 2 is here. Get your game online.
WHAT YOU GET:
* The Network Adaptor, offers both dial-up
and broadband connectivity
+ Mail-in offer for a FREE copy of
‘Twisted Metal:Black ONLINE
+ Start-Up Disc with playable demos of Madden NFL 2003
and Frequency
* Video demos of Tribes Aerial Assault, ATV Offroad
Fury 2 and Tony Hawk Pro Skater 4
* All this for just $39.99 (SRP)
WHAT YOU NEED TO CONNECT:
+ PlayStation 2 (duh)
* Network Adaptor (obviously)
* Memory card (8MB for PlayStation 2) with at least
137K of space (that ain't much)
* Dial-up or broadband Internet connection (in English: such
as cable modem, DSL, T1 or just a plain ol’ phone line)
* Network Adaptor Start-Up Disc to create ISP settings
(don't worry, it’s easy)
OTHER STUFF:
* The Network Adaptor works with just about any ISP
subscriber, including AOL, AT&T Worldnet Service,
EarthLink, SBC Yahoo! Dial and Sympatico. Check with
your ISP for details.
These are just a few of the games with online features available this year:
a
NFL GameDay 2003
Twisted Metal-lack ONLINE
Look for this icon
indicating PS2 games with
online capability
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trademarked and copyrighted properties of their respective publishers and/or licensors.
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‘Reach out and smoke someone’
The Network Adaptor for PlayStation 2 was a 2002 add-on for the Playstation 2 that allowed connection to the internet via either a dialup internet connection or an ethernet-based network. Unlike the more centralised Xbox Live network, online play was entirely the responsibility of the game developers.
A 2003 version of the ‘Network Adapter for Playstation 2’ provided only ethernet functionality.
A manual for the Network Adaptor for PlayStation 2 can be viewed at the Internet Archive.
Taken from: Official US Playstation Magazine - Issue 62 (November 2002)
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