After 12 years and 150 million sales, Sony has announced that they're ceasing production of the PlayStation 2 - the most successful gaming console in history - in Japan.
Article here: http://games.ninemsn.com.au/news/aft...life-meter-run
Hardawre for the console will still be made. It also says that Sony's decision to cease PS2 production has sparked rumours that a PS4 announcement/plans etc. is along the way.
Fingers crossed!