What was the first PlayStation console to support DVD-Video playback?

The PlayStation 2 was the first PlayStation console to support DVD-Video playback. Its built-in DVD drive could play movies as well as software distributed on DVD-ROM discs.

DVD support helped distinguish the PlayStation 2 from its predecessor, which used CD-ROM game discs and did not include a DVD movie player. In 2000, standalone DVD players were still relatively expensive in many markets, so the console offered an attractive combination of gaming and home entertainment.

The feature also influenced the PlayStation 2's physical design and software capabilities. Some early systems required a separate infrared remote for convenient movie control, while later bundles and accessories made DVD playback easier. DVD compatibility was one factor behind the console's broad appeal beyond dedicated gamers.