Silent Hill 2
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The Game
Japanese PlayStation 2 version (VW047-J1/SLPM 65051) was released on September 27, 2001, a “Saigo no Uta” edition (VW084-J1/SLPM 65098) that contains a new Mario Sub-scenario and a new ending was released on July 4, 2002, a Konami the best version of “Saigo no Uta” (VW084-J2/SLPM 65341) was released on August 7, 2003, and a “Konami Ultimate Selection” (VW084-J4) edition was released on July 15, 2004. Japanese X-BOX version of “Saigo no Uta” (VM005-J1/EK5 00001) was released on February 22, 2002 (which was released before the PS2 Saigo no Uta).
* I don’t have all versions, I only have these 4 above (SLPM 65051, SLPM 65098, SLPM 65341, EK5 00001)
* Back sleeve of the original PS2 version
US PlayStation 2 version (SLUS 20228) was released on September 26, 2001, a “Greatest Hits” edition (SLUS 20228GH) which is equivalent to Japanese “Saigo no Uta” edition was released on November 17, 2002. US X-BOX version is called ” Restless Dreams” (30003), it was released on December 21, 2001 and it is equivalent to Japanese “Saigo no Uta” edition. A US X-BOX Platinum Hits edition was released on February 19, 2003. A PC version (23429) was released on December 3, 2002, it is equivalent to the Japanese “Saigo no Uta” edition and additionally, you have the ability to save anywhere and playback some cut-scenes videos and trailers.
* I don’t have all versions, I only have these 3 above (SLUS 20228, SLUS 20228GH, 30003 and 23429)
PAL PlayStation 2 version (SLES 50382) was released on November 23, 2001 as a Special 2 Disc set (which contains the game and a Making of DVD), a “Platinum Hits edition which has a sub-title “Director’s Cut” (SLES 51156) which is equivalent to Japanese “Saigo no Uta” edition was released on February 28, 2003. PAL X-BOX version is called “Inner Fears”, it was released on October 4, 2002 and it is equivalent to Japanese “Saigo no Uta” edition. A PC “Director’s Cut” edition was released on February 28, 2003 which has all the extras in the US PC version plus officially supports 5 European languages (English, French, German, Italian and Spanish).
Stickers that come with the original PS2 version (I only have these 2, there are 4 variations)
Summary of all the editions
Many people are confused with the editions, here is a summary of the editions
In terms of content, the followings are the same and they do not have extra content
- US PS2 Silent Hill 2
- European PS2 Silent Hill 2 (2 disc special edition, one disc for Making of DVD)
- Japanese PS2 Silent Hill 2
- Silent Hill 2 in European PS2 Silent Hill Collection
In terms of content, the followings are the same and they have extra content
- US X-BOX Silent Hill 2 Restless Dreams
- US PC Silent Hill 2
- US PS2 Silent Hill 2 Greatest Hits
- European X-BOX Silent Hill 2 Inner Fears
- European PC Silent Hill 2 Director’s Cut
- European PS2 Silent Hill 2 Director’s Cut
- Japanese PS2 Silent Hill 2 Saigo no uta
- Japanese X-BOX Silent Hill 2 Saigo no uta
The extra content
- Maria Sub-scenario
- UFO Ending
Additional Extras On PC version
- Save anywhere
- FMV Cut-scenes and trailers playback
- Better lighting (also on X-BOX version, they use per pixel lighting than Vertex lighting on PS2)
The Soundtrack CD/Related DVD
Japanese version KMCA120 (October 3, 2001)
EU version KOE-CDS-100 (2001), Paper box on the left, Jewel case on the right
Tracks list
1. Theme of Laura
2. White Noiz
3. Forest
4. A World Of Madness
5. Ordinary Vanity
6. Promise (Reprise)
7. Ashes And Ghost
8. Null Moon
9. Heaven’s Night
10. Alone In The Town
11. The Darkness That Lurks In Our Mind
12. Angel’s Thanatos
13. The Day Of Night
14. Block Mind
15. Magdalene
16. Fermata in Mistic Air
17. Prisonic Fairytale
18. Love Psalm
19. Silent Heaven
20. Noone Love You
21. The Reverse Will
22. Laura Plays The Piano
23. Terror In The Depth Of The Fog
24. True
25. Betrayal
26. Black Fairy
27. Theme Of Laura (Reprise)
28. Overdose Delusion
29. Pianissimo Epilogue
30. Promise
ART OF SILENT HILL (Konami, New Age), ISBN4-7753-0010-5 C0876 (November/2001)
DVD Menu Screens
Menu Screens of the Silent Hill 2 Making of DVD (bundled with PAL PS2 Silent Hill 2 Special 2 Disc edition)
Official Guide Books
Silent Hill 2 Official Guide (Konami Official Guide, NTT Publications), ISBN4-7571-8102-7 (September/2001)
Silent Hill 2 Official Guidebook (Konami Official Guide, Futaba Publications), ISBN4-575-16286-8 (October/2001)
Silent Hill 2 Speed Run Guide (Dengeki, Mediaworks), ISBN4-8402-1911-7 (October/2001)
Silent Hill 2 Navigation File (Konami, New Age), ISBN4-7753-0009-1 (October/2001)
Silent Hill 2 Official Complete Guidebook (Konami, Futaba Publications), ISBN4-575-16291-4 (November/2001)
Silent Hill 2 Complete Guide & World Guide (Konami, NTT Publications), ISBN4-7571-8107-8 (October/2001)
Silent Hill 2 Saigo No Uta Official Guide (Konami, NTT Publications), ISBN4-7571-8119-1 (March/2002)
Some Game Videos
*** You must have bought the genuine licensed game to download and view the video files
*** They are for review and evaluation purpose and not intended for any commercial or money making purpose
*** The video files below will be removed without notice should Konami requests me to
E3 2001 Trailer (file size 57.88 MB)
TGS 2001 Spring Trailer (file size 79.33 MB)
Press Event Trailer (file size 67.07 MB)
Opening (file size 39.24 MB)
James and his beloved Chainsaw (file size 4.43 MB)
Dog ending (file size 28.66 MB)
UFO Ending (file size 14.21 MB)
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