How to Watch a Movie With a PS2 Console

Playing a Movie

1. Hook your PS2 up to your TV. If your PS2 isn't already hooked up, you'll need to connect it to your TV. The most common way to connect a PS2 to your TV is to use stereo A/V (RCA) cables.

   1. One of these RCA cables comes with every PS2.
   2. Match the colored plugs to the colored inputs on the back or side of your TV.

2. Use your TV remote to switch to the correct input. Use the INPUT or VIDEO button on your TV to select the input that the PS2 is connected to.

   1. The input you connected your PS2 to on the TV will usually be labeled. Use this label to quickly switch to the correct input.

3. Connect a PS2 controller to your PlayStation 2. You'll need a controller in order to control the DVD or enter parental control settings, but it is not required in order to start playing the movie. If the DVD has a menu, however, you won't be able to get past the menu without a controller.

   1. If you have a PS2 DVD remote, you can use it instead of the controller. Older PS2 models require an adapter for the PS2 DVD remote.

4. Open the tray for your PS2. Depending on your PS2 model, the tray may eject from the console, or the top may pop open.

   1. On original PS2 models, the Eject button can be found in the lower-right corner of the front panel, underneath the Reset button. If you're using a Slim model, the Eject button can be found to the left of the PlayStation logo, above the USB ports.

5. Insert your DVD and close the tray. Place your DVD in the tray and then press the Eject button again or close the top.

6. Press the Reset button on your PS2. This will restart the PS2 and load the DVD. The DVD will begin playing automatically after a moment.

7. Enter your parental control passcode if prompted. Depending on your console's parental control settings, you may be prompted to enter a 4-digit passcode to start the movie. If you've never entered a passcode before, you'll be prompted to create one.

   1. Try 0000, 1111, or 1234 if you can't remember your passcode.
   2. If you still can't get past the parental controls, see the next section for instructions.

8. Control playback and menus with your controller or remote. You can perform all of the standard playback controls with your PS2 controller:

   1. Press X on the controller or remote to select something, or O to cancel.
   2. Press the Start button to pause the movie, and the O button to stop.
   3. Press R1 to skip to the next chapter, and L1 to go back to the previous one.
   4. Holding R2 will fast-forward, and holding L2 will rewind.

9. Press Select to open the DVD playback menu. This will open a transparent menu that appears over the movie that is being played. There are various options you can select here, such as returning to the DVD menu and jumping to chapters.