Well, the next-generation of Playstation is fast approaching. In just 5 and a half hours, there will be a new Playstation arriving in homes around the United States.

Times such as this remind me of the time waiting before I got my Playstation 2, a great piece of hardware which has given me thousands of hours of fun over the past few years.

So, now that PS2's throne is about to be usurped by another Playstation, I will write my review of the Playstation 2.

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The Playstation 2 was introduced to the world back in 2000, and, over the past six years, the system's library has grown from a mere 15 games, to a couple thousand. Some games were decent, some were good, some were horrible, and some were among the greatest experiences I've ever had in regards to entertainment.

When I look back upon the time I've had my PS2, I get memories of such great game series as Final Fantasy, Jak & Daxter, Ratchet & Clank, Shadow of The Colossus, Killzone, God of War, Metal Gear Solid, Grand Theft Auto, Star Wars: Battlefront, Devil May Cry, Guitar Hero, Gran Turismo, etc.

I look back on how amazed I was at the realistic graphics in many of the games early on in the PS2's lifespan, and how big of an improvement there has been since then.

I look back on my first experience with online console gaming (had played online PC games earlier) and all the fun hours spent just having fun with others.

I look back on how great it was to finally be able to play new and old games on the same console, and how it helped me enjoy some of my favorite PS1 games, while being able to pop out the disc, and then insert a brand-new PS2 game.

I look back on all the hours spent eagerly anticipating the release of games that I was looking forward to.

I also recall the first time that I joined an internet forum, with the intent on discussing PS2 games.

And last, but certainly not least, I look back on the fun times, and great experiences that I've had with the system. Multiplayer, single-player, co-op, etc. All great times, and the fun-factor is the whole reason why I enjoy gaming.

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So, while we still have about 5 hours with PS2 as the most advanced Playstation home-console on the market, I will enjoy the time that is to be had, and look forward to the remaining exciting PS2 games through the rest of this year, and next-year, while paying extra attention to the PS3, which I am certain will have as great of an effect on me, as its predecessor does.

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Final Grade for the Playstation 2:

9.5/10