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CNET Nov 20, 2001

The PS2 has a great and ever widening stable of games available, including such PS2-exclusive titles as Grand Theft Auto Vice City. That, along with a competitive $199 price tag (the same as the Xbox and only $50 more than the GameCube) and a robust-looking online option, makes this a compelling...

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9.0
jlarex

The PS2 still offers a fun gaming experience. It probably won't be getting any big game releases (God of War 2 was likely the last blockbuster exclusive title to be released), but it has arguably the strongest back catalog out of the currently available consoles. I definitely recommend the...

8.0
hockymn264

Now I'll admit, my PS2 acts as the ugly young stepchild in my family of gaming consoles behind my PS3, PSP, and PC, but it was once the top dog. At a (sort of) new price point of $100 I'd say its a bargain for non-hardcore gamers. The console's game library is immense including...

8.0
hockymn264

Now I'll admit, my PS2 acts as the ugly young stepchild in my family of gaming consoles behind my PS3, PSP, and PC, but it was once the top dog. At a (sort of) new price point of $100 I'd say its a bargain for non-hardcore gamers. The console's game library is immense including...

9.0
thecreative

The PS2 slim is still very useful even if it's old and outdated. There are classic games that you can only play on the PS2. I love God of War 1 and 2 and until 3 comes out I won't be getting a PS3 anytime soon. I also use it as my main DVD player. Still can't figure out how to...

7.0
kstagg

My son is 5 and he had been playing the Vtech portable system which also allows you to hook up to your TV. My wife and I didn't think he was ready or mature enough to take care of an expensive unit like an XBOX 360, Wii or PS3 so we decided to go with the PS2 (slim). I used to have a PS2...

8.0
snosurfer2468

This system most likely has the most games available and most diverse game selection. The only system that comes close to being as thin as this would be the Nintendo Wii but even that is larger and its a much newer product. Also the graphics are comparable to the Wii and I know this because I own...

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