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{{Short description|Central processing unit by Sony Computer Entertainment and Toshiba}}
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[[Image:Sony EmotionEngine CXD9615GB top.jpg|thumb|Sony Emotion Engine CPU]]

The '''Emotion Engine''' is a [[central processing unit]] developed and manufactured by [[Sony Computer Entertainment]] and [[Toshiba]] for use in the [[PlayStation 2]] [[video game console]]. It was also used in early [[PlayStation 3]] models sold in Japan and North America (Model Numbers CECHAxx & CECHBxx) to provide PlayStation 2 game support. Mass production of the Emotion Engine began in 1999 and ended in late 2012 with the discontinuation of the PlayStation 2.<ref name=End_of_PS2_production>{{cite web|last=Gilbert|first=Ben|title=Sony confirms production end for PlayStation 2 worldwide|date=7 January 2013 |url=https://www.engadget.com/2013/01/07/sony-confirms-production-end-for-playstation-2-worldwide/|publisher=Engadget|access-date=23 June 2013}}</ref>