Sony PS2 selected as Japan's future technology heritage, the world's first DVD game console

New members of Japan's future technology heritage are announced, led by Sony PS2

In order to protect and preserve Japan's valuable scientific and technological achievements, Japan has established a "Future Technology Heritage" selection system to recognize things that have had a significant impact on national life, economy, society and culture. Recently, a new batch of future technology heritage has been selected, including Sony PS2, Seiko Quartz series and Japan's first private aviation aircraft engine V2500.

Sony PS2: A milestone in the game console

Introduced in March 2000, the Sony PS2 was the most advanced gaming console of its time. It featured cutting-edge hardware specifications, supported Internet connectivity, and had an arcade-like graphics and performance. More importantly, as the world's first DVD-playable game console, it made a huge contribution to popularizing the DVD.

Seiko Quartz Series: A Revolution in Precision Timepieces

The Seiko quartz series was born in the 1970s. It pioneered the use of quartz oscillators as timekeeping devices, replacing traditional mechanical clocks. Quartz oscillators are highly stable, making watches more accurate. The launch of the Seiko quartz series marked a revolution in watchmaking and brought precision timepieces into public life.

The V2500 engine is a symbol of aviation innovation

The V2500 engine is Japan's first private aviation aircraft engine. Its development and production filled a gap in the Japanese aviation industry. With high reliability and low fuel consumption, the V2500 engine is widely used in various aircraft and has become a symbol of innovation in Japanese aviation.

Other selected heritage

In addition to the Sony PS2, Seiko Quartz series, and V2500 engine, several other technologies were selected as future technological legacies, including:

These selected future technological legacies not only represent Japan's achievements in science and technology, but also carry Japan's emphasis on inheriting and developing the spirit of science and technology. They will continue to inspire future generations and contribute to the continuous progress of Japan's science and technology.