You don't have to go for the XBOX 360 or Playstation 3 games this holiday season to get the most bang for your buck. There are games for the Playstation 2 that still pack an incredible punch for your hard earned money. The following classics should be in every Playstation 2 owners game library. Most of these games can still be found at some big retailers such as Walmart, Target, and Toys R us. They can also easily be found at Amazon if you want to avoid the long lines this holiday season
1.Final Fantasy XII
A playstation 2 greatest hit. If you haven't taken your first step into the final fantasy role playing game series, this is as good a time as any. These games are renowned for their deep stories and unique worlds. Almost every game in this series creates a whole new world, characters, and monsters to deal with. This particular game drops you into a futuristic society with a twist, magic is commonplace.
$20, Amazon
2.Half-Life
The game that changed first-person shooters forever when it was released. This game proved that you could tell a good story while allowing players to play within the First Person Shooter genre. Prior to Half-Life fps games were generally mindless spray and prays. In Fact, the first time I played through the game, I was afraid to play it in the dark!
$50, Amazon
3.Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
A third-person shooter which emphasizes the use of stealth rather then brawn. You could challenge yourself to not kill a single bad-guy the whole game, or run through the game on a wild rampage. The story-line is also to die for in this series.
$30, Target
4.Grand Theft Auto 3
The game that re-invented a franchise and started a phenomenon. Rockstar games created an entire realistic city which bows to your every whim. You could go on a wild rampage or become a vigilante police officer, its all up to you.
10.99, Amazon
5.Gran Turismo 4
Gran Turismo 4 is one of only two titles for the PlayStation 2 that is capable of 1080i output. The game features over 700 cars from 80 manufacturer. If you ever dreamed of being a racecar driver, or would like to take your dream car out for a drive and time its 0-60 and quarter mile times, this game is for you.
$20 Amazon
Some other Notables: Katamari, Guitar Hero II, Final Fantasy X, Jak 3
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