The PS2 Thread: Yes, there are still two more years in its lifecycle

[Septimus Prime]

Since the other members of the PlayStation family have their own threads (PSP having TWO threads), someone thought it would be a good idea to give Big Bro PS2 its own thread too.

So let's make it happen. There are still two years left in PS2's 10-year lifecycle, and though prime time has passed, there are still games being released.

So let's discuss them. No trolling.

[DeathReaper47]

Sony still harping that ten-year bullshit? LOL

But yeah, God of War II came out last year, and that was the best shit the PS2 ever had so...good job Sony :tup:

[-Beat-]

I hope P4 comes to NA.

[#reload]

i was just about to mention p4.

with the unlikely chance of fes being confirmed, i don't see how they can't release p4 next year.

[m121akuma]

OMG I just said that to troll the PS3 thread, LOL.

But seriously, P4 is gonna be hypeness. Although I still need my own copy of 3. Waiting for FES to come out for that.

Also, ARCANA HYPE NEXT MONTH, BITCHES.

[scentless]

Been playing accel 2, hope they release the next sequel for playstation 2... but i doubt :(

[ElderGOD]

I don't see a need for a PS4.

If PS3 can handle all the new games, why waste resources on a PS4?


Anyways, most of my friends stick with PS2.

God tier for fighting games, except DC for Marvel, although PS2 still has a version of Marvel.

[m121akuma]

Yeah, I'm thinking about getting Ultimate Ninja 3, since it's got dual language and fucking YONDAIME. Kinda glad I put off getting the JPN version.

Also, managed to get Lego Star Wars 2 for a buck fiddy yesterday. Enjoying it so far. I love the fact that they open up Empire and Jedi as soon as you beat the first mission in A New Hope, lol.

[2D is Forever]

Thinking about getting the new Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection. Yes, I know they are re-releases, but I lost my copy of MGS2:Substance, and it's almost cheaper to get the remake, with new art work more bonus. I already have 3:Snake Eater and Subsistence. I'm a pretty die hard fan, think it's worth getting again?

[m121akuma]

There are new bonuses in the collection version of Substance? I dunno if I'd say that's worth it though, especially if you already have Subsistence. I think 2 is underrated, but I don't know if it's 30 dollars worth of underrated...

[Superking]

OMG I just said that to troll the PS3 thread, LOL.


Troll eh?

[FurryCurry]

There are new bonuses in the collection version of Substance? I dunno if I'd say that's worth it though, especially if you already have Subsistence. I think 2 is underrated, but I don't know if it's 30 dollars worth of underrated...

How is 2 underrated? What? I mean because of 2 we got 3 but I mean... 2 is no. It's not like other part 2s in other franchises where you still enjoy them. I've never had the desire to even look at MGS2 after I finished it. Retarded ass game.

[Septimus Prime]

Sony still harping that ten-year bullshit? LOL
Well, they are living up to it so far, though the first Playstation only lasted like 7 or 8 years and fell short of that expectation.

But if you compare this to some of the other dead consoles of the past, you can see that there is a big difference in how Sony continues to support its old hardware in contrast to what others did.

First, let's look at Xbox. 4 years. As soon as 360 came out, it was dead. Unsurprisingly, in 360's fifth year, 2010, MS plans to bring out another console in the Xbox line. What do you think will happen to 360 then?

Then there are the Nintendo handhelds, starting from Gameboy Color. What were their shelf lives? Like a year? Two? Nice.

And, of course, my favorite: Sega. What a joke in terms of support. Sega would prematurely kill its own consoles by bringing out something new (and ultimately inferior to its competitors' offerings).

[m121akuma]

Well, they are living up to it so far, though the first Playstation only lasted like 7 or 8 years and fell short of that expectation.


PS1 was essentially dead at PS2's release. I can't think of anything worthwhile to be released after that. Essentially making it 5 years.

[EvilSamurai]

Nintendo and Sony systems have the longest lifespans by far with the notable exceptions of the Atari 2600 and Neo Geo.

nes was 1983-about 2005 in Japan and 1985-1994 in America.
snes was like 1990-1999 in Japan and the US
n64 was 1996-2001
gcube was 2001-2006
Wii is 2006-????

OG Gameboy was 1989-1998
GBC was 1998-2001
GBA was 2001-2007
DS is probably going to go until at least 2012

PS1 was like 1994-2001
PS2 will be like 2000-2010.
PS3 will probably be like 2006-2012
PSP will again probably keep going until about 2010.

[Septimus Prime]

I believe Final Fantasy IX came out shortly after PS2's release. Also, let's not forget that PS2's launch library was less than stellar, which made PSX still a viable console for some time (much like how PS3's somewhat lackluster game line-up still makes PS2 viable right now).

[m121akuma]

I forgot that FF9 was post PS2. But it's more than just the lack of games on PS3 that's pushing the PS2. There are still actually great titles being released. You just don't get shit like Persona on next gen yet. Hell, in Japan, Gundam Musou was ported DOWN from PS3/360 to PS2 with new stuff added. I can't think of stuff like that happening before. The PS2 is still serious competition for the next gen, something the PS1 couldn't really say after a year of the PS2's cycle.

[EveryFlowerFlow]

what's p4?

[kindaichi]

Persona 4, which so far looks as wonderful as Persona 3 was/is

Which reminds me...gotta to P3 FES

[Geese Pants]

God of War 1 and 2 are a must have for PS2 owners................

[SiLLiEMutAfuKA]

Mm good thread, I've got the PS3 but realized I'm actually mostly playing PS2 games on there. I'm actually glad the PS3 doesn't have that many of those "must own" titles out yet, saves me some money.

I've recently been catching up on the great PS2 titles I've missed out throughout the year since some prices are dropping now. I've actually got a list written down in my wallet and I browse by the used sections every time I'm at the mall or so. Haha.

These collections of games they have released lately are extremely tempting, 3 games for $30, not bad at all in my opinion.

Here's a list for those who's not aware -

Atv 2/Need For Speed 2/Splashdown Triple Pack
http://www.amazon.com/Splashdown-Rides-Offroad-Pursuit-Triple/dp/B000BVIZFA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1206336762&sr=8-2
Call of Duty: Legacy (2 GAMES)
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8607643&st=call+of+duty&lp=15&type=product&cp=1&id=1192232801875
Crash Bandicoot: Action Pack
http://www.gameexpress.com/product_detail.cfm?UPC=020626727341&Section=&SearchCriteria=crash
Devil May Cry: Greatest Hits Set
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=281645
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8160018&st=grand+theft+auto+trilogy&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1161734368219
Harry Potter: Collection
http://www.gameexpress.com/product_detail.cfm?UPC=014633167351&Section=&SearchCriteria=harry%20potter
Hitman: Trilogy
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8412381&st=hitman&type=product&id=1181347958027
Medal Of Honor: Collection
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5516011
Metal Gear: Essential Collection
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=281885
Need For Speed: Collector's Series
http://www.gameexpress.com/product_detail.cfm?UPC=014633166897&Section=&SearchCriteria=need%20for%20speed
Resident Evil: The Essentials
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8478998&st=resident+evil&lp=4&type=product&cp=1&id=1185267959624
WWE Smackdown vs Raw SuperStar
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=281897

[Septimus Prime]

If you go to Playstation.com, you can log all of your Playstation 1, 2, 3, and P games, as well as your hardware. It actually makes things pretty easy to keep track of (and it also turns out that I have 125 Playstation games total bought over the years). Nintendo.com also has something similar, but it only lets you track Nintendo's own games, as well as a select few others. I probably have quite a few of those too.

[Debaser]

I'm making it my goal to find all the Shin Megami Tensei releases for the PS2. So far I've bought DDS 2, and I saw Nocturne for 70 bucks somewhere. I doubt I'll buy it for that much though.

[masher]

I just got KOF X1 and Fire Pro Returns for 20 clams at Best Buy! :china:

[Doc Holliday]

Nintendo and Sony systems have the longest lifespans by far with the notable exceptions of the Atari 2600 and Neo Geo.

nes was 1983-about 2005 in Japan and 1985-1994 in America.
snes was like 1990-1999 in Japan and the US
n64 was 1996-2001
gcube was 2001-2006
Wii is 2006-????

OG Gameboy was 1989-1998
GBC was 1998-2001
GBA was 2001-2007
DS is probably going to go until at least 2012

PS1 was like 1994-2001
PS2 will be like 2000-2010.
PS3 will probably be like 2006-2012
PSP will again probably keep going until about 2010.

Oh I'd give the PS3 a bit longer than 2012. I'd be willing to bet around 2016 to 2018 if not longer.

[pherai]

nes was 1983-about 2005 in Japan

Seriously?!

[#reload]

How is 2 underrated? What? I mean because of 2 we got 3 but I mean... 2 is no. It's not like other part 2s in other franchises where you still enjoy them. I've never had the desire to even look at MGS2 after I finished it. Retarded ass game.

you kinda answered your own question? 2 is underrated by fans like yourself (er, rather, casual gamers probably) who don't care to look past "omg raiden"

[Hatred Edge]

The Raiden hate is strong. :rofl:
Kojima played people well. The whole point of Raiden was to make Snake look more badass. To make Snake grow as a character. As such thanks to the hate towards Raiden, Kojima's plan was successful. People like Snake even more.

A title I have to get hands on is Shinobi. I liked that game entirely too much to not have it in my collection. And just for the hell of it I'll get Nightshade too. I have to pick the RE collection as well as the MGS one... Persona 3 is a must buy too. So many PS2 games to still buy. Curse you Sony for making my favorite console. Which I'm buying yet another PS2 when I get the cash.

I need a few RPGs here and there. I wonder what else is there?

[Luciano Leone]

Ever since I traded in my baby towards a 360.. I've been having metal gear withdrawls.

They come out with a goddamn compilation and then all the sudden I see some fuckin Silent Hill Origins on shelves. I was like what the fuck??

[Septimus Prime]

:u: If you trade up again, you can play your PS2 games again.

Just sayin'. :wgrin:

[#reload]

I need a few RPGs here and there. I wonder what else is there?

persona 3 :tup:

[Luciano Leone]

:u: If you trade up again, you can play your PS2 games again.

Just sayin'. :wgrin:

I'm thinking of just waiting until the MGS4 bundle comes out, its all got backward compatibility right?

But.. I have tattoos I need to get.

Money is so dicked up. :sad:

[jae hoon]

The Raiden hate is strong. :rofl:
Kojima played people well. The whole point of Raiden was to make Snake look more badass. To make Snake grow as a character. As such thanks to the hate towards Raiden, Kojima's plan was successful. People like Snake even more.

A title I have to get hands on is Shinobi. I liked that game entirely too much to not have it in my collection. And just for the hell of it I'll get Nightshade too. I have to pick the RE collection as well as the MGS one... Persona 3 is a must buy too. So many PS2 games to still buy. Curse you Sony for making my favorite console. Which I'm buying yet another PS2 when I get the cash.

I need a few RPGs here and there. I wonder what else is there?

No it wasnt, the whole point of Raiden was to try to get more female players. He even admits to this in an interview he did with female focus groups. That was the only reason Raiden was in the game.

[Rioting Soul]

I bought Hot Shots Tennis yesterday. It was on display in the PS2 at my Gamestop and I played it every once in a while. It's really fun.

[CarpeNoctumXIII]

I'll have to echo thoughts about P4, if it comes out over here I'll shit bricks. At least we're getting FES, which is a surprise all it's own.

[rcaido]

I just got Rogue Galaxy from my bro, he owed me $20...I dont know is this any good? im thinking of giving this back to him for his Birthday next month...

[amuse]

PS2 still has all the RPG's like crazy. No other system can top the RPG selection Sony Playstation puts out, now Playstation 3 needs to pick up where PS2 left off to make it hold up to RPG expectations, in the meantime I still enjoy the RPG's found on PS2 ^-^

[Biggzy]

I'm gonna pick up Chaos Wars and P3:FES next month. Chaos wars looks sick.

[Hatred Edge]

What is Chaos Wars?

[Serpent]

There are really games still being released? I thought Rogue Galaxy and Grimgrimoire were pretty much the last ones released.

EDIT- Just checked, and Heavenly Guardian and Sega Superstars Tennis both look good to me. What's the general concensus on games released within the last year or so, what games look good? The most recent games I've gotten I think are Star Wars: RoTS, Marvel Ultimate Load times, Rogue Galaxy and FFXII.

[m121akuma]

Odin Sphere, Persona 3 (although the upcoming FES edition will be better), GG Accent Core, and KoF12 are all gold. There are also the PSP ports. Supposedly, R&C Size Matters is a poor port, but Twisted Metal got good reviews.

[Serpent]

PS2 still has all the RPG's like crazy. No other system can top the RPG selection Sony Playstation puts out, now Playstation 3 needs to pick up where PS2 left off to make it hold up to RPG expectations, in the meantime I still enjoy the RPG's found on PS2 ^-^

What RPGs are on it? I'll list the ones I have, let me know if I missed anything:

Star Ocean 3
FFX-FFXII
DQ VIII
Rogue Galaxy
Radiata Stories
Suiko III-V
Tales of Legendia
Tales of the Abyss
Grandia III

Not interested in/did play:
Shin Megami Tensei series (I think you guys call it Persona)
Arc the Lad?
Atelier Iris
XenoSaga

I think that's pretty much it. I wonder if I'm forgetting anything.

EDIT- Oh yeah, Disgaea. I thought it sucked so Disgaea 2 sits there unplayed. I also have Phantom Brave and those other ones but I do not play them. I heard Shadow Hearts is good, but I wasn't interested in playing it. I had Legend of Legaia 2 and liked it, but I overplayed it. I thought Wild Arms 3+4 were okay, but I don't want to replay them either.

[Kane Blueriver]

No it wasnt, the whole point of Raiden was to try to get more female players. He even admits to this in an interview he did with female focus groups. That was the only reason Raiden was in the game.


Very strange, considering that at least in my personal case, my gf likes Snake a lot, even the current Old Snake, and hates Raiden.

[Serpent]

Very strange, considering that at least in my personal case, my gf likes Snake a lot, even the current Old Snake, and hates Raiden.

Clearly that means your gf is in fact a trannie.

[m121akuma]

Shin Megami Tensei series (I think you guys call it Persona)

Persona is a Megaten spinoff series, like the Digital Devil Saga and Devil Summoner series. The appeal of Persona 3 is that it manages to mix high-school life sim with a dark plot and good dungeon crawling, along with fantastic characters. It's definately a far cry from, say, Nocturne, which is a bit more traditional in gameplay, although it's plot is completely unconventional (and awesome). Megaten in general has a wide variety of gameplay styles in its various games, essentially giving something for everyone.

[4Play]

Nice, a PS2 thread. Not long ago I bought the Twisted Metal: Head On port. Well worth the 20 bucks. Kick-ass.

[Akutabi Gamma]

persona 4 :tup:

...and I got the site to prove it :D

[nGuman]

This year I bought
Street Fighter: Anniversary Collection
Guilty Gear Accent Core
King of Fighters XI
Fire Pro Wrestling Returns
for PS2. Why? Because they are better than most/all of the games that came out for the next-gen consoles, and I'm still gonna buy more like:
Arcana Heart
Neo Geo Battle Coliseum.
King of Fighters 98 UM!
For me at least I think the PS2 will last for another 2 years of my life if not I hope 3.

[#reload]

anyone picking up baroque next month?

[Deathsythe]

For you SNK heads Fatal Fury Battle Archives Vol 2 and SNK Arcade Classics Vol 1 are coming fairly soonish:

FFBA V2-
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0012RCNVO/ref=ord_cart_shr?%5Fencoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance

SAC V1-

http://www.amazon.com/SNK-Arcade-Classics-Vol-1/dp/B0012RCNUA/ref=pd_sim_vg_img_1

All for the sweet sweet price of 14.99 each.

[SiLLiEMutAfuKA]

Hey guys Gamestop's running this coupon this week -

http://i26.tinypic.com/14w50tz.jpg

It's 25% off all used PS2/XB/GCN games, and if you have an EDGE card too, they usually makes it 35% off total (weird I know). I scored almost 10 games today knocking down from $17.99 to $11.69. Extremely good to catch up on your PS2 library. Have fun guys.

[4Play]

Nice find.

I've been wondering about the Metal of Honor games. What do people think? Are they goo? Bad? Mediocre?

[Hatred Edge]

I played a Medal of Honor game on PS2....

I took it out so fast. I dunno why but I thought it was crap. Visuals,sounds, everything. The most fun I had with a shooter(PS2) was Red Faction 2. Ahh.. the memories. It was good, GOOD times. I would post these awesome memories but I don't feel like it.

[MaxVandalism315]

anybody like killzone?

[jae hoon]

anybody like killzone?

I do, if Sony would have had a better multiplayer scene I would have played it quite a bit. I thought it was leaps and bounds better then Sucklo 2 but getting punched in the nuts might be better then playing that game.

[JubeiNinja69]

i finally tried the prince of persia games. they were fun and the jumping, climbing, grabbing makes it fun along with the combat action. graphics were ok not on par like god of war. and man ps2 graphics look like shit when all i'm playing is ps3 games mostly. lol.

[SNAAAAKE]

so whats the deal with god of war 2..can I still use all the powerups/weapons from the first run(like re4) ??

[Septimus Prime]

:u: You mean carry them over after you beat the game? I don't think you can, but there are treasures that let you use them infinitely and stuff.

[SNAAAAKE]

:u: You mean carry them over after you beat the game? I don't think you can, but there are treasures that let you use them infinitely and stuff.

yes and why the fuck not ! that shit is whack...

[MaxVandalism315]

i finally tried the prince of persia games. they were fun and the jumping, climbing, grabbing makes it fun along with the combat action. graphics were ok not on par like god of war.

lol this reminded me of the more beastly thread

[Seijuro-HIko]

Way of the Samurai 1 and 2 are must haves. Also I don't care what anyone says, I love Samurai Western. Fighting off guns with swords is awsome. It's a great mindless hack n slash game that has a good deal of replay value to it. Mastering the bullet dodges, bullet delfects, different swords, and fighting styles gives you a great reason to play it. And I didn't even tell you about how much you can customize your guy. The items you customize with also give you certain power ups.

If you don't have this game then either get it or go lynch yourself. Get Tenchu Wrath of Heaven. That game is the perfect ninja simulator. Listening to its soundtrack right now..

[KnightWarrior]

I'm getting Fatal Fury Battle Archives Vol 2 later this month

[Biggzy]

i finally tried the prince of persia games. they were fun and the jumping, climbing, grabbing makes it fun along with the combat action. graphics were ok not on par like god of war. and man ps2 graphics look like shit when all i'm playing is ps3 games mostly. lol.

The Prince of Persia games were so bad I almost threw up. If God of War had no combat system and was just Kratos walking around, that would be PoP.

And yeah, Medal of Honor games are not too great. Stick with Call of Duty.

[m121akuma]

I'm getting Fatal Fury Battle Archives Vol 2 later this month

Hell yes. I've been waiting for RB2. I wonder if they'll release MOTW someday as well.

[Darkstalker]

The Prince of Persia games were so bad I almost threw up. If God of War had no combat system and was just Kratos walking around, that would be PoP.

I don't particularly like God of War's combat. I might just be spoiled by Devil May Cry 3 though.

And most PoP battles were pretty lackluster.

In other news, I was just playing VICTORIOUS BOXERS 2. Sendo! Smashes and slow-mo? Fuck yeah!

[Hatred Edge]

You are spoiled by Devil May Cry. It does that. So much slaying freedom. PoP sucks ass. ALL OF THEM. In every way.

[Geese Pants]

If you beat GoW2 on a given difficulty, you can carry all the powerups, orbs, and most of the items and secrets when you do another run on an easier or same difficulty.

Ex., If you beat the game on Hard, you can play again on Hard, normal, or easy with almost everything you earned on the first run............including whatever you unlocked after beating the game.

I never completed Titan Mode........so I don't know if the Urns can be used on that mode.

[Kusanagi02]

I really wanted to like playing the Prince of Persia games but it seemed too bland to me combat wise. Like the puzzles were cool and that was it.

Anyways that gamestop coupon will definitely help cause i'm still trying to build up my ps2 library. I need to get Odin's Sphere and Fatal Fury Battle Archives.

[Infested Jester]

So I just bough tthis game for $10.00 new. I don't know anything about it, what to make of it, but it looked like it had some "it's so bad it might be good" potential.