I have to admit that no matter what goes on around I can always run to my PS2 and relax... I just started playing video games again and the only Consol I could think about is the PS2. For it's durability and availability of the games I like...

This is in my opinion the best game system. First of all it's made by sony. I have allways had good luck with sony products. From tvs to cameras, sony has allways made good stuff. Lets talk about the system first. I have the older version which came only in black. Now though you can get on in black, silver or ceramic white. I lay the system down flat when I store it, as well as when I play it. The system is pretty light at about 6 pounds.

The controller is in my opinion the best controller of the last gen game consoles. You have to buy a memory card to save your games which is good if you have friends that play the games you do. You can just bring your memory card with you when you travel. Also, if you insert the memory card before you put a game in you can look through your card to see what games you have saved on it. This is good if you want to delete a game or make a copy of another. It also shows you the date and time you made the save. I though it was neat to see when I saved the games I saved on it.

The system plays very quietly and lasts a long time. I have had mine since like 98 and it still plays great. If you looking for a big game list, your in luck. If you look playstation 2 games up on amazon you will see more than 1000! They have games that more than likely everyone will enjoy. Now you can go online with the system. However I'm not sure how many games actually have online portions in the ps2. It was to late for ps2 fans to care. Also, you could have a hard drive for the system for games like Final Fantasy 11. I only have one because I beta tested the game and got mine free. I don't know if more than 5 games even use the hard drive. You don't need to have games to use it though. You can store all your ps2 game saves from your memory card to the hard drive. I have SO many saves on it. So that is one cool thing you can do. I am pretty sure the new ps2s don't even have space for the hard drive. So if you did want one you would need to get the older version.

They are still putting out games for the system. Some would say the graphics do not meat up to the new systems but I say so what? I have a 360 as well as a Wii and I think the graphics look great. What it all comes down to is this, if your looking for a well know, long lasting video game system with a huge library that will keep you entertained for a long long time, then the ps2 is the system you should get.

I bought my PS2 probably about five years ago and I think it's a pretty good system.I know the PS2 has its problems like the graphics are worse than the first Xbox and Gamecube,but the system has a lot of great games.The Xbox quit early because a lot of companies went straight to Sony and Gamecube never really had that many games they did not want any violent games and focus on Gameboy advance and DS.

The best thing about the Playstation 2 is that it has very type of game that is popular like Final Fantasy 10,Time Crisis 2&3,Grand Theft Auto San Andreas,Devil May Cry 1,2,&3,Midnight Club 3, and many other games.I prefer a PS2 over PS3 any day because the point of PS2 is the huge library of games and PS3 doesn't have any games that I want to get. I own every brand console Dreamcast,N64,PS2,Snes,Psone,and Xbox 360 so I am not biased I just like great games that are made well,part of the problem is that the companies take longer to make because they could go out of business if they don't sell enough games so they only release something that will sell something like Halo 3 or Final Fantasy.

Well,I bought an extra Playstation 2 at a used store for $20,if it didn't work I could always use it for parts.The issue with the system is that it had "disc read error" this is so annoying,but my brother and I just took it apart and fixed it,now it reads most of the games.Another problem is that the graphics are dated and some games look bad. Besides the problems it's a nice system if you want awesome variety of great games than pick up a PS2.


Pros: huge variety of games, some of the games look good still,you can
you can still buy the games and controls at the store, DDr and
Guitar Hero gave it new life

Cons: "disc read error" is annoying,some games look bad,at the time not as
powerful as Xbox or Gamecube

Perfect addition to any kids room! I wasn't completely sold on the idea of my son having a game system until I saw the PS2. This game system gives him a lot of options: games, dvd, cds, etc.

On March 4th 2000, the gaming world was rocked by the arrival of Sony's next generation videogame console know as the Playstation 2.The Playstation 2 went on to sell over 980,000 units within the first 24 hours after release in Japan.Powered by the 128-bit Emotion Engine processor tested at 294 MHz and supporting Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound, the Playstation 2 delivered some of the most advanced graphics,gameplay and sound to ever grace the gaming market.Sony's Playstation 2 has continued to dominate it's rivals with an impressive library of games that include:Metal Gear Solid 3,Final Fantasy X,Killzone,Socom: U.S. Navy Seals,Grand Theft Auto:San Andreas,God of War, and Grand Turismo 3: A-spec, which has reportedly sold over 14 million copies as of April 2008. The Playstation 2 uses the "Dualshock 2" contoller which sports an analog interface and "force feedback" technology, commonly known as the "rumble" or "vibration" effect.The Playstation 2 also uses an 8MB memory card for saving game progress and information.Along with the improved design, the Playstation 2 also functions as a DVD player, allowing the player to watch movies using either the Playstation 2 controller as a remote or using the seperatley sold DVD Playback Kit which included a T.V. style remote control along with a signal receiver for the remote that plugs into the controller port on the front of the system.The Playstation 2 is also "Backwards Compatible", meaning that the system can recognize most Playstation 1 games as well.In later years, the arrival of the "Network Adapter" brought the Playstation community online for the first time, allowing gamers to verse each other in real time on such games as the critically acclaimed online frag-fest that is the "Socom Franchise".The Playstation 2 has gone on to sell over 130 million units, and has grown one of largest online gaming communities to date.Though the arrival of the Playstation 3 has drawn much attention, the Playstation 2 continues to sell.With one of the strongest line-ups of original games and one of the largest library of games to date, the Playstation 2 is here to stay.

The Playstation 2 Is really cool!First of all, it can play Playstation 1 games,has more bang for your buck,has really awesome graphics, and is almost as good as the playstation 3.But now the the playstation 3 is more popular than the playstation 2 so now it is one of the best times to get a playstation 2,because the prices on the playstation 2 are going down.In conclusion the playstation 2 is one of the best gane consoles EVER!!!!!!!

Unfortunately there isn't a zero star rating. Otherwise I'd have given this rating a zero!
Thinking that I'd finally tracked down an original PS2, I went ahead and purchased this. To my horror (and relief, now that I think about it) my money was returned along with a notification stating that the wrong product had been shipped. So...thanks for nothing is what I'm basically saying.

If anyone has an original big body PS2 for sale, please let me know!!!

Thanks!

this is a really awsome system great games and gameplay. Alot of people sold their ps2 for whatever reason and alot of great games are comeing out for it oh wellthats their problem, i still like it and gamecube and xbox360 but this system is great.

I've bought two PS2's. The first one when it came out, which i still use, and a Modded one, which broke shortly after. The modded one had a chip in it but i never really knew how to use it, lol. The PS2 has bad rumors about it being upright. If you hear so many, then why even waste 100$ to test it? I keep mine horizontal and its fine. The backwards feature and Blu-ray owned Xbox before it was even planned. Controllers? They have adapter ports.Internet? I'd rather pay a one time fee of 30$ instead of a yearly fee of 60$.PS2 Controllers just seem more durable and more flexible for games. With that I mean you can play ANY type of game easy. The Xbox is made for war games mainly. This is a sort of rant on Xbox because of the talk of how its so good, but if you think about it, The PS2 matches it, and somewhat...Surpasses it.

The Playstation 2 is the best thing ever made by Sony. It can play almost all Playstation 1 games, and there is an endless selection of Playstation 2 games. Also, it can play some DVDs (which is good because it seems that all my normal DVD players end up braking.). DON'T LISTEN TO ANYONE THAT SAYS THAT THE XBOX IS BETTER! I have played it before at a friend's house, and it just is not that good. I'm not saying that you shouldn't buy the Xbox,it's all up to you. Another note, I don't see why people are complaining that the Playstation 2 doen't read blue discs. It reads all mine fine. And if you want to know what games to buy for it, I'll give you 2 words, KINGDOM HEARTS.

I bought the PS2 for my daughter for Christmas and she loves it! She's been playing it for the last three days! I still see her occationally, when she comes out of her room to eat, get something to drink, or when her fingers are just tired!
The system was a great price, only took a few days to get here and was in excellent condition. I recommend Amazon to all my friends...

When i order this product i was so excited that it was approved 6 hours later they email me back that it was out of stock, the refund is fast just like nothing happen. But at least do something about like stock status so that no more wasting time buying it.

I had my PS2 for about 3 years now and no problems, plays very well. I like the Graphics and much better then the PS1 as a matter of fact you are better off with the PS2 cause it can play DVD, CDs, PS1 games and PS2. So u getting a good deal.

Actually,I only have a gamecube, but I have played x box and ps2 a lot. Personally, I think the gamecube has the best games and controllers, but doesn't do very much. The games on it are appropriate for most younger kids. The playstation 2 also has great games and controllers, but not as many great games. The games I would recomend for playstation 2 are: Guitar hero |,||,and |||, anything in the crash bandicoot series, and the capcom series. The playstation 2 can also play cd's and DVD's. The x box has the best graphics, the worst controllers, the fewest great games, and is the most expensive. So it all comes down to your choice. But there all great consoles.

If you take the ps2s problems and turn them around they are really not that bad. For example the ps2 only has 2 controler slotes so you only have to buy 2 controlers.Sony Playstation 2 Dualshock Controller Black

I got a fabulas,teriffick playstation2. I realy like it because freinds and family can play it. I like it because all you haved to do is bye a game and play it. I like it cause you can play with people on it. My favorite part is you get to chalenge people on it. Its speacial to me because you get to do whatever you want to do on it. You can also play 4 player on it witch is realy cool. You would need to take care of the discs cause they can get scratched easaly. Its realy brakeable so i would take care of it. I would bye the product because is a exlant, outstanding,Incredable,game system in the world to me. Thats why i gave my playstation a 5 star review.

i got a playstation 2 when i was 8 years old. i'm 12 and 3 quarters and my playstation is still running but not well.i got 4 and a half years out of it and paid good money to. to all those moms and dads who think it will break when you buy it your wrong it lasts a long time.

Sony, made the PS2 in 2000. Now in the year 2007, you must buy it. The game selection is bigger then any other console (over 1400, maybe even 2400), and at 130 bucks, it's a nice price. Old PS2's had an expansion pack for online adapters and hardrives, altthough the new, slim as hell versions have a network slot built in, but no hardrive slot. PS2 plays PS2and PS1 games, and lets you watch most dvd's. The PS2, and it;s games, arent good for online play though. It came out a year earlier then the XbOX and Gamecube, so it wasnt made for online play. The graphics, depend on the game. If you care about minor graphic details, then get a XBOX or Gamecube. The PS2 uses DVD-ROm type disks for games. Gamecube uses a smaller, in size and capacity disk. Online play is ok. U can connect keyboards and headsets for some games, to talk with your oponents. Games on this console are staggering in numbers. Wanting every great game the PS2 has to offer is like wanting a different game every day for next few years. A few are the Need for Speed series, and the Burnout series, and, everyone's favorite, the GRAND THEFT AUTO series. My old PS2 is over 2.5 years old now, and it still runs great. The only bad part is the peripherals. I dont know why, but my PS2 controller doesnt work, and my TV cable is ripped on the video wire. Although i have a friend with a PS2 who never had these problems, im not sure where they're coming from. The PS2 controller is the same as PS1 (with analog sticks), except the analogs sticks are used with the directional pad for the games. There are available component and s-video cables for the PS2, so you can get better graphics on your games. It can stand horizontally, and vertically (with a stand sold seperatly). XBOX is to big and bulky. Gamecube has bad games. PS2 is the king. For game saves, you need a seperate memory card, but now that the PS3 is out, they're cheap as hell. The games are cheap. The games are fun. The console is reliable. Get it now.

And you can play your CD's on it, and hook it up to a 5.1 surround sound system witha seperate cable.

I was a Nintendo loyalist for years and years, and aside from Sega's colorized Game Gear, this was the first non-Nintendo system I ever purchased. I switched to Sony for one reason, and one reason only. Vice City. After playing it at a friend's house, I had to get it. I couldn't get enough of insane bike stunts and spectacular car crashes with 80's music playing in the background. After a long-standing combination of determined effort and shameless cheating, I completed 100% of the game.

So there was no more need for the Playstation 2 now that Vice City was over and done with, right? You'd think that, but sure enough, I found another game I had to get, even while restricting myself to a somewhat miserly budget. Dance Dance Revolution Max this time. I never imagined a video game could be used for ANY form of exercise until this game showed me better. Some of those goofy little arrows move pretty darn frustratingly fast.

I never quite mastered DDR Max, and to be honest, I haven't even come close. But I found a new game to play in the meantime - Smackdown: Here Comes The Pain - a rare Brock Lesnar wrestling video game. I'm definitely getting my 15 bucks worth of this disc.

I'm not too big of a gamer anymore. In fact, these are the only three Playstation 2 games I have. They're good ones though, and they've brought me enough joy for me to know that my Playstation 2 purchase was indeed a wise one. Add onto that the added bonus of DVD playing, and I'm a very happy man. Been watching quite a lot of Ren and Stimpy on my Playstation 2 lately I can tell you.

Now that PS3 is out, PS2 has become more affordable than ever. I have a PS1, and this system allows me to play all of those games. It also works as a DVD player as well, so I can keep it in my gameroom as the sole DVD player as well. The system does run warm, but not much warmer than any of my other DVD players. And Many new PS2 games are still coming out, so this system is not dead yet. Sony has a winner in the PS2, and if PS3 is half as good as PS2, it will be the monster of gaming systems for a long time coming.

This may not be the latest technology, but the DVD/Gaming unit is still very much a excellent unit to own. First off, the price today is very affordable, the game selection is excellent (new and used), and the controlers and such are very similar to PS I, so not much transition to start to play this. I prefer this unit over X-Box original, even though X box does have a slight edge on graphics. Very solid unit, and one to buy if you want to have great graphics without the price shock of the PS3 and X-box 360.

The Playstation2 is awesome. You can play Playstaion 1 games on it and watch DVDs too. It has better games on it. You can buy covers for it. I love it. All my cousins have a Playstation 2 now and now we borrow games from each other now.

well im going to give you an unbiased review of xbox gamecube and ps2 and ill tell you which is better. Well the graphics are pretty much the same for gamecube and xbox but the ps2 is a lost cause for graphics this day and age. the biggest problem with gamecube is it can't play dvd's, while for the xbox you have to buy a [...] periphial and ps2 comes with it. the best controller is hands down gamecube controller Ps2 controller dualshock will give you hand cramps and xbox takes the longest to get used to. Though the most important thing of all, which has the best game goes to Gamecube then second is pretty much tied between xbox and ps2. the reason is because gamecube has mario metroid and zelda my 3 favorite games of all time ps2 and xbox tied because xbox has halo one of my favorite games and ps2 has many many games to chose from. So i guess if i had to chose i would pick gamecube because of the graphics amazong games and the comfy controller.
p.s. also gamecube has fastest load time ps2 slowest just by a little. Gamecube and ps2 need memory cards and xbox has a hard drive for saves and music to listen to while you are playing your games which is really cool.

i cant tell you if nintendo is better then sony or vice versa. but i can tell you one thing i <3 my ps2. buy it. now.

The slimline Sony PS2 is a must have. Small, takes up very little space, easy to connect to any TV or monitor you have. Lots of games available now for ~$20, so you won't be bored easily. I give it 4 stars overall instead of
5 because the next gen systems with HD is out and available (if you can find one!), but overall, you won't be upset if you purchase this system. You can still get years of use out of this without breaking your wallet!

No video game system will ever be as profound as the Super Nintendo. Those of you who feel that the PS1 is the most important video game system of our time are probably the same people waiting in line for 48 hours for the new systems. Get a life. Seriously. Notice that Sony and Microsoft are companies that have experienced problems in other realms (e.g., Sony's PS3 and laptop batteries, everything Microsoft touches). Nintendo is the only real video game company left on Earth. And it is also the only company that is willing to accept the fact that video games are not, and should not be, a major part of human life - thus the reasonable prices for the Wii. Anyone who can pay $500 - $600 for a console should become philanthropists.

My first video game console was a Sega Genesis, so it was so strange to try even a Nintendo or Sony product as I got older. I was glued and attached to my Sony Playstation 2 when I got it in late 2003. To this present day, I still have it amazingly. The bulky model that "sits" instead of "stands" still plays on. I read about gamers that have to do that or can't get DVDs to play or some dilemma that lessens their experiences. I have been very lucky to not encounter any of these situations. My regular, bulky PS1 was not so lucky and had to be replaced as disk read errors reoccurred way too much. After 3 years, the only issue I have is waiting a couple extra seconds for the browser window to show up and read the PS2 disk. However, this has been happening for several months and it stills reads PS1 disks and DVDs perfectly.

Playstation 2 may not have universal games (e.g. Mario, Halo), but it has an exclusive video game lineup that goes on and on. The graphics never cease to amaze me even when I switch to the newer video game systems. The controllers are very user-friendly. I don't find myself wanting to get wireless controllers, and the analog sticks so beat D-Pads. The advancements made with the Sony Playstation 2 are ground-breaking compared to when I first started playing video games. I am not much into PC/computer games, but the online capabilities via the PS2 would make me want to try!

I was always a computer devotee when it came to gaming, I never got into the whole console debacle, until now.
I got a PS2 for a birthday present a couple of months ago, and I'm so glad I did. There's some games I've wanted to play that are only available on PS2 (Broken Sword 3 for instance). So I was happy with my present. And what do I think of it?

The PS2 is brilliant, but it has it's flaws.
For an example, when I got it, my Dad and I bought one and brought it home to set it up. We turned it on and 5 minutes later, it turned itself off and wouldn't turn back on. We'd only bought it 20 minutes earlier and it was already broken. We took it back and they gave us a new one. This one worked perfectly, so I was satisfied. But it's pretty shoddy work to have it break 5 minutes after turning it on for the first time.
And I the only person who has dust galore all over it after letting the console sit for a couple of days? I have nowhere to put it, so I have to put it on the floor - I leave it there for two days and come to use it and it's coated in dust.
I also don't like how you have to buy memory cards for it - the memory card is expensive on it's own, not including the PS2 itself AND games.

But the good things are it's a nifty little piece of technology - very sturdy and small. It doesn't take up that much room and it plugs into any TV. I have a small TV in my room and it plugs and works on it fine, which makes me happy. The controls aren't that hard to use, it really depends on what game you buy, but it didn't take me long to figure out how to work the controller. The graphics are pretty amazing too, especially since it's being played on a TV versus a computer. And I LOVE the fact you can play DVDS on it - I have a DVD player, but it's always being used by somebody else. And I can't play normal movies on my computer, so the PS2 is perfect. Fabulous.

So the PS2 is an amazing piece of technology, but it definitely has it's flaws. I'm still pretty annoyed the first one we bought broke immediately.

I got this as a graduation gift and its the best since the Genesis.I love all the games I have but here's a list of my favorite games
Spider-Man:The Movie
Spider-Man 2:The Movie
Ultimite Spider-Man
Battlefront
Battlefront 2
Lego Star Wars 2
Overall this is the best 128-bit system out there.

At this moment in time,Quarter 3 2006,nobody no longer cares about PS2,XBOX or GameCube but all the hype is being poured into next-gen consoles like the PS3,XBOX 360 and Nintendo Wii.
All that will be on the PS2 for the rest of its lifespan will be rather cheap knock-offs of next-gen games(think GRAW) and multiplatform sports games.
But I nontheless have things to do on my PS2 before upgrading to a next-gen console,I`ve got to buy some games I want.Mercenaries,COD2:BRO and MGS3:Subsistence,I also want to buy a cheap/used Network Adapter so I can go online with Subsistence and maybe try COD2:BRO.

PS2 has had its moments,3 seasons that PS2 most enjoyed were:

Quater 4 2001:GTA3,MGS2:Sons of Liberty,Tony Hawks Pro Skater 3 and others.

Quater 4 2002:TimeSplitters 2 and GTA:Vice City.

Ouater 4 2004:GTA:San Andreas,MGS3:Snake Eater.


Now I will sum out the whole console and rate it:

The console:

Design:The design is great,its portable and you can place it either horizontal or vertical.But the SlimLine is the best design.
8/10

Variety:The PS2 is not the most varied console ever,you can have either a black or silver "big block" PS2(the original model) or black or silver "Slimline" model of PS2.
8/10

Controller:The PS2 has a very comfortable controller that is not as bulky as XBOX`s or not as many buttons as the GC or XB.The PS2 controller is not very good for shooter games though.Its the DuelShock 2,with two anolog sticks which can be pushed down as R3/L3 and has the "Rumble" feature.
9/10

GAMES:

Library:
The PS2 has the biggest game library of this generation from the Metal Gear Solid series,Devil May Cry series,Resident Evil,Silent Hill,Gran Turismo,Jak and Daxter,Ratchet and Clank as its exclusives.And LOADS of multiplatform/ported games.
10/10

game variety:
The PS2 game variety is very balanced,you get loads of RPG`s,shooters,fighters,stealth,driving,racing,crime and squad-based strategies.
9/10

Other:

Graphics:
The PS2 does actually have the worst this-gen graphics,XBOX and GameCube ones are much smoother,but the PS2 still has bloody great ones!,the best looking games on PS2 are MGS2,MGS3 and any sports game,but many other games do seem to look like polygon pixel hell.The best graphics on PS2 are impressive,on par with some XBox games even,but that is limited I`m afraid.
8/10

Loading times:
Meh,the loading times on pretty much most of PS2 games suck but much better than PS1`s DREADFUL loading times which you could be half making a cup of coffee and the game will load up.
5/10.


Well thats all I gotta say about the PlayStation 2,Great console with flaws,overall I rate PS2~~~8.5/10~~~

But now onto next-gen games!

So I just bought a ps2. I borrowed a game from my friend, (he doesn't take care of his games), and it was a little scrathed. It could barrely load the game!!! It said disk read error 5 times, then I got it to work! I have a gamecube and one of my games is almost totally scrathed up and it could play the game just fine. Once in a while I had to clean it, but it still ran 85% of the time the game ran. I would say get a Gamecube, or an Xbox, or Xbox 360. One more thing I don't like is how you can only have 2 player! Gamecube has 4 player, Xbox has 4 player! Second is IT PRETTY MUCH SUCKS! THE END.

Thanks for listening. Dakky

PS2
Pros
- Most games
- DVD playable out of the box
- layed flat or standing
- online gaming

Cons
- Graphics
- controller {I don't like the quality or comfort.}

Gamecube
Pros
- Nintendo exclusives
- family system

Cons
- No online
- No DVD
- Few mature games

Xbox
Pros
- Graphics are the best
- Controller {two main contrllers the duke is my fav.}
- Xbox Live is the best online service
- Halo and other exclusives

Cons
- No DVD out of box
- Price is high

This is the first gaming system we have purchased for our children, and it is a big hit. After shopping and comparing, we decided to get the PS2 for 2 reasons: 1) The price was good compared to the Xbox and, 2) Huge game selection for all ages and interests. A month after purchasing the PS2 we have got our entertainment value from it already. We hit the local video store and took many PS2 games for "test drives." I like The Shadow of the Colossus, and the many fantasy and RPG games available. My wife loves good old Sonic, Pac-Man, and all the arcade games. My daughter loves Curious George, and Chronicles of Narnia. If you are looking for a family gamily system, the PS2 is flexible, and a great value.

PS2 does not have as good hardware as XBOX and GameCube,both of its competitors have better graphics,less loading times etc.
But PS2 beat them,just because it has more games.I own all three,but i`ve packed my XBOX and GCN away because i`ve finished all the games i wanted from them,if any more games I want come out for XBOX/GCN i will obviously connect them back up again,the reason I have to packi away a console when i`m not using it is because on my little TV screen in my parents room I can only fit one console at a time as I do not have enough room on my desk as its also got our PC is also on our desk.

Anyways on with the topic,the PS2 not only has a feastful of games but as you know,you can play DVDs,CDs and play Online multiplayer games.You can also play all your old PS1 games.
I will reccomend as many games as I can(prepare for along list):

BADGUY GAMES:
Grand Theft Auto III
Grand Theft Auto Vice City
GTA:San Andreas
DRIV3R
Driver Parallel Lines
The Getaway & The Getaway:Black Monday

RACING:

Need For Speed:Underground 2
Need For Speed:Most Wanted
Burnout 2:Point of Impact
Burnout:Takedown
Midnight Club 2
Midnight Club 3:DUB Edition
Gran Turismo 3:A-Spec
Gran Turismo 4

ACTION:FIRST PERSON SHOOTERS:

Half-Life
Unreal
Ouake III
Medal Of Honor:Frontline and Medal of Honor:European Assault
Call of Duty:Finest Hour and Call Of Duty 2:Big Red One
Brothers in Arms:Road To Hill 30
Brother in Arms:Earned In Blood
BLACK
Urban Chaos:Riot Responce(finsihed yesterday,great game)
KillZone
Rainbow Six 3 and RS:LockDown

ACTION:THIRD PERSON SHOOTER:
Mercenaries:Playground of Destruction
Ghost Recon 2
SOCOM U.S. Navy Seals 1,2 and 3(Only good on ONLINE mode)
Freedom Fighters
Conflict:Dessert Storm II,Vietnam and Global Terror.
Full Spectrum Warriors

ACTION:STEALTH/ESPIONAGE:

Metal Gear Solid 2:Sons of Liberty
Metal Gear Solid 3:Snake Eater OR Subsistence
Splinter Cell:Chaos Theory
Hitman 2
Hitman:Contracts
Hitman:Blood Money

FIGHTING/WRESTLING:
Tekken:Tag Tournament
Tekken 4
Tekken 5
WWF SmackDown! Just Bring It
WWE SmackDown! Shut Your Mouth
WWE SmackDown! Here Comes the Pain
WWE SmackDown! vs RAW 2006
WWE SmackDown! vs RAW 2007(not out yet)
TNA iMPACT!(not out yet).

So if you are just someone who would like a variety of games to choose from,get a PS2-don`t worry i didn`t list all the genres-there is still games i missed and other genres suchas sports and RPGs.

The PS2 was a kick azz console-now that its nearly up,i want to put down the top 20 games that i`ve played on it(Not In Order):

1)Metal Gear Solid 3
2)Metal Gear Solid 2
3)Mercenaries:Playground Of Destruction
4)TimeSplitters
5)TimeSplitters 2
6)TimeSplitters:Future Perfect
7)KillZone
8)Hitman 2:Silent Assasin
9)GTA III
10)GTA:Vice City(Best selling game this generation!)
11)GTA:San Andreas
12)SOCOM:U.S. Navy SEALs
13)WWE SmackDown! Here Comes The Pain.
14)Medal Of Honor:Frontline
15)Call Of Duty 2:Big Red One
16)BLACK
17)The Getaway
18)Driver:Parallel Lines
19)Splinter Cell:Chaos Theory
20)Rainbow Six 3

believe me,those are the most addictive games i`ve played on PS2,Of coarse alot of them are Military-based thats because i like army stuff.
I know this is meant to be a review on the PS2 console,but i just felt like writing this:)
So plz don`t waste time filling in my review as helpful/not-helpful,Those are 20 of my faverite games,If i decided to write in 40/50 Top games,id have no trouble filling in them-the PS2 has over 1,000 games for goodness sakes.
Anyhow I hope PS3 will have the same,if not better generation of games.
:)