RateItAll: The Opinion Network

One of the best consoles EVAR.

It's old now, but it's still good!

ps3 is better.

I bought one of these just to play Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas on. The design is nice but the graphics just weren't that sharp for me. Loved the backward compatibility -- that's really unique in the console gaming industry.

When it first came out, I thought it had near the impact of the NES. The anticipation for this system was unrivaled.

This is the only console that I have ever owned. It had the right game selections, and by the time I bought one it wasn't that expensive. It's unlikely that I'll ever buy another console, as the newer ones are just too expensive.

I play it a lot. Aircrafts dogfight with an intensive airstrike on the enemy navy ships. I'm a deadly pilot in this war game.

The best console for gaming ever released. It has lived a long plentiful life and is still alive. Companies continue to release better games for the PS2 pushing the limits of its aging processors. Games like FF12 which have graphics 100x better than games that came out when PS2 was brand new. Its amazing how they keep managing to push the PS2's capabilities. While the PS3 will eventually surpass it just as the PS2 like the PS1 the PS2 will forever have a special place for all gamers im sure.

i love the PS2, but spend more of my time on the computer. Kingdom Hearts II is one of the greater series of its time. along with FF and Zelda. i havent played FF or Zelda, but from what people say; im sure they are both great games. ^^

I don't own the PS2 (now that it's cheaper, I might buy it), but the games, I have played on it, were pretty good.

damn i love my ps2 it has so many great games and even now they r still coming out with games for it u cant beat it for the price WOW its great i had an xbox it was aweosme the graphics were great but the lack of games kinda sucked with the ps2 there r sooo many games to choose from....i highly recommend this to anyone who likes gaming...

I like the playstation 2. I have played the x-box and the gamecube and I prefer playstaion 2 to the x-box, but I like the gamecube better than the playstation 2. The problem with my playstation 2 right now is that it's getting old it won't play the playstation games anymore and some of the playstaion 2 games. I am going to have to replace this soon.

A load of crap, they have NO good releases, awkward conrtoller lay-out, the graphics are better than the X Box's, GTA kinda sucks, no offense to the people who enjoy pointless destruction, X Box has DVD's too. The worst system of 'em all.

I love this machine even though over the years I had to buy two of them. Some of the biggest games ever was on the ps2. The GTA series is what separated the ps2 from the XBOX. And this system allowed me to play my bootleg games. Its the first gaming system that allowed ya to watch DVDS. Even though its old theres still some good games on it too.

I always hated the controller...

PS2 slams the competition with great graffix great games and they are alot more fun then xbox could ever be. xboxes are peices of shit.

Pac-Man was the last good video game...video games of the last 20 years are pathetic...you people are wasting your time...just like I'm doing on RIA!

I resisted the whoke Playstation phenomena until recently. Then I went to stay with my sister-in-law and had a go on her husband Mike's Playstation 2 (playing Devil May Cry). I immediately underwent an instant and, dare I say it, biblical style conversion. Perhaps it was partly due to playing on huge widescreen TV with surround sound, or perhaps I was just trying to avoid talking to my sister-in-law. But whatever it was that did it, I played and played until my fingers began to cramp and my eyes began to water. Once I got home I found a way to justify the expenditure and so went out and bought one of the silver slim Playstations and have been getting stuck in ever since. A big fan of role playing games, I have made my way through Devil May Cry 1, 2 and am now advancing through the 3rd game in the series. I would love to hear suggestions from anyone here on good roleplaying games that I can check out next. I don't really like things like Grand Theft Auto, being more of a 'swords and sandals' fantasist kind of guy (if that makes any sense). Any suggestions? Thanks...

Five stars because it played all the old PS games as well. . .and it plays DVD's for god's sake! When I bought it in grad school my then girlfriend (now wife) got mad but I said, "Babe, it's to watch movies. . .it's for US!" She didn't buy it then or now. . .

The reason why i am giving the Playstation 2 5 stars is because of the awesome RPG games on it like Kingdom Hearts 1 and 2. The Playstation 2 can do pretty much everything that the Xbox can do. With Xbox you have to buy a special controller to play DVD's. With Playstation 2 the only controller you need to play DVD's is the Playstation 2 controllers! (I love that). Playstation 2 runs great and has good graphics. The Playstation 2 isn't to big and it isn't to small either! Xbox is HUGE which can be a drag to carry around. Playstation 2 all the way!

all u nerdy xbox fanboys can go suck microsofts dick, ps2 is the best system ever period, thats why it outsold the xbox 91 million to 22 million. now as for the xbox 360 i admit this is a much better system then the originial xbox but when the ps3 comes out itll blow the 360 out of the water. comon even all u 360 fanboys can admit that when the ps3 comes out itll be the most awesome moment for videogame history.

To all people that say Xbox is oversized: it's not size that matters, period. Xbox has many appealing games like Halo, Ninja Gaiden, Far Cry Instincts, and the upcoming Black. The Xbox also gets many games that the PS2 does and as a matter of fact most of them look better/run smoother because the Xbox is more technically advanced. Also the original Xbox controllers were a bit big but the new ones are fine. As for the PS2... the graphics are choppy (on 90% of the games) and very outdated. The only decent games it has that you won't find on other systems are Tekken 5 and God of War. 'Nuff said.

its way way better than the over sized crappy x-box.The only reason people by x-box is to play halo.Its a good game but the system is over sized and is too big!!!And the controller is over sized and lumpy!!!DONT waste ur money on this system!!!Get PS 2!!A real system!!!!

THis system sucks. Now the only good game series that was on the ps2 was gta,Now Thats on xbox. This sucks dont waste your money, get a Xbox. !Halo/Halo2!

Although it still can't compare with the Nintendo GameCube as far as the game selection and overall design goes, the Sony Playstation 2 is a remarkable console. For one, the graphics are almost at par with the GameCube at times--only a few games have the somewhat-overblown anti-aliasing problems. The game selection is very good. I could care less about the violent first person shooters and soon-to-be-rated-AO Grand Theft Auto series. Games like Kingdom Hearts (an awesome Square/Disney crossover RPG), ESPN Sports (with the best presentation values of any sports games), Burnout 3: Takedown (with it's challenging and puzzle-game-like Crash mode) and more were the reason I purchased Sony's emotion-engine-powered console. The amount of platformers is surprising. Ignore the JAK sequels and you have Rayman, Sonic, and many more. The controller, while a bit ankward at times, is very good. The outward appearance of the slimmed-down PSTwo model is pretty sleek, but could be a bit more colorful. The 8 MB memory cards hold quite a bit of data. The sheer amount of games covering almost every genre are a sight to behold. And, backwards compatibilty with the vast breath of the PSOne library is an extremely good bonus. While Nintendo is still the best in my eyes, Sony is no longer an enemy--besides, they're just games--why not enjoy all the ones you like! ^_^

i don't see what makes ps2 so good. i mean, it needs a memory card, takes a while to load for a lot of games. why have thaat happening to your system when you can just get an xbox because it doesn't do that stuff? I mean there are some games that do take a little while to load. And the graphics are ok. the tv seems to be d im when i'm playing my ps2. that doesn't happen to my xbox. Though ps2 isn't a horrible system. I like xbox better.

I've been a PS2 fan since it came out. My recent purchase of an XBOX has tempered my opinion on the system a bit, but it's still great. Lots of good titles (and bad ones too) and definitely worth the price. Gamers will be pleased with it.

this system sucks

It has more games than the competitor's and making PS one games playable was a great idea. So I don't have to dust off the original playstation in order to play an older game. And if I want to watch a movie I can just pop a DVD into my PS2. Too bad I can't do that with my Gamecube.

One of the best of the trio. Affordable, sexy and a good choice of games. Good all around system.

What can I say about this system? Sure, it doesn't have the graphics of an XBOX, but hey, it's better than a Gamecube. I reckon this is better than XBOB because it is compatible with PS1 games. The only flaw is that PS2 games are really too expensive and SONY may think about bringing out PS3 soon. It can also play DVD's, though you should get a real DVD player if you can afford one.

This is for smackdowner. It is so obvious that you have never even played a Playstation 2. You probably got Xbox as a gift and have played that and only that every since. I have played both systems and in my opinion...hence rateitall.com Playstation 2 is by far the greater system.

absolutely the greatest system ever to be invented it is so much better than xbox my number one pick of the trio great games a variety at least 800 games dvd player cd player easy to set up great service if it breaks and very affordable i love it

This is the best system better than that xsomething it sucks. It sucks so much that people doesn't even no what the h** its name is.ps2 is the 1st rated system yet so watch out for ps3 its comming out in januarry 2005.Watch out u lovers x....who the hell cares about the name just no it sucks and watch out u smackdowner guy ull change ur dirty mind

Where to start crap,crap,crap,crap,crap and oh yea all hype.People buy a real system xbox.

This is the best system ever i cant what for the next system.

it's obselete compared to the xbox

The fact that I rated the playstion2 console a 5 doesn't cut it, it should be rated a 1,000,000,000,000,000!!!!

Even though PS2 doesn't have the incredible graphics as Gamecube & Xbox, Sony still has the market cornered. The wide selection of games, and PSOne compatiblity will keep the Playstation nameplate around for a long time. I rather have a blast playing fun and awesome games on a PS2 then be bored but play a game with awesome graphics on Xbox or GameCube. The addition of playing DVD's sweeten the deal. There's so many classics on Playstation like GTA vice City, Grand Turismo, and the list goes on. If your into Sport Games however, maybe PS2 isnt for you. Gamecube has awesome graphics and well for sports EA makes em for almost everyone. Forget XBox all together, Microsoft has enough money and makes enough junk that Xbox may have been it's first and last entry to the video game market. Sony is the definate winner, with the technology they put into video games, can go through their whole product line-Computers, Tv's, ect.

the best selection when it comes to teen-young adults-adults. they have the best games but not the best consoles. the compaibilty is great allowing you to play PSone games as well as PS2/DVD movies. the graphics arent as good as x-box but are pretty good.

The people that complain about the graphics on PS2 are probably the same people who say Linux is better than windows - they just want something to bitch about. The graphics are great for me, as are all the games I can rent or buy. I also use the DVD all the time.

PS2 is a fine system. It certainly has a vast number of games available. the most popular of their games appear to be sports games. However, I feel as if there are not many exceptional multiplayer shooters available. PS2 has many fine titles, among them Medal of Honor Frontline which is one it's best games. I'm looking forward to the release of Firewarrior soon. This game is shaping up to be a fine game and it will finally bring the world of Warhammer 40,000 more publicity. Warhammer 40,000 is a table top wargame which itself is excellent, coupled with PS2 it sure should be a fine title. All in all PS2 is a system that is money well spent and you can find a game to suit any interest. If they make more multiplayer shooters or cooperative type games it'd be even better.

Why don't they (and all game console makers) somehow make WIRELESS game consoles so one doesn't have to hook them up to one's TV; it's too much of a hassle, difficult to figure out, and gets in the way. Also they do not make enough of a variety of games. There are people out there, like me, who are klutzoids and get "killed" right away when they try to play these games. Why not have a whole series of EASY, "baby" games for people who are not very coordinated. The prices for these games are way too steep besides.

Good system. had to replace it though. But I got two words for the reson I bought another one. VICE CITY!

I've got one.I play it all the time.I enjoy most of the games on it.I also enjoy the fact that I can play DVDs on it.Two thumbs up!

i've had one since 2000. I love video games and this system is no exception. I play this along with xbox. Ps2 really holds its own when it comes to video games. It still comes out with games that i love to play. This system will forever be one of the greatest systems ever.

It is one of the most outstanding game systems out there on the market. The graphics have blown me away. The best of the best resides in PS2

This console dinosaur is not worth rating. People that continue to use and buy games for this system are the same people that bought beta over vhs ten years ago.

The PS2 is a fairly good system, featuring an insane amount of games (it can play PS One games as well), decent graphics (depending on the game, typically), fair loading times, simply-designed controllers, and a slim console design. They also feature the ability to play DVDs (it's not perfect--the few that I've used tend to have the voices out of sync with the movements in the movies when played on the PS2, but hey, it'll get the job done). Its downfalls include having only 2 controller ports (good for most games, but there are a lot of great 4 player games out there), a slower loading time than most of its competitors, and a decrease in the number of games designed for the PS2 console (I haven't seen a lot of new PS2 games lately). Not my absolute favorite, but definately worth considering when choosing a console system.

It is starting to fall behind in the graphics department, but I'll give you one reason why it's above the rest...GTA: Vice City!

I have a PS2 and I love it. It has online capiblities.(the gamecube has none). So while I'm playing against my friends with Final fantasy x-2 and FFXI on my PS2, GameCube fans will most likly be playing with a fat plumber or remade character with too much coloring.

If you play vice city fair enough, that is brilliant, otherwise if you considering a new console buy an xbox, i don't like fleecing the pockets of microsoft, but hats of where it's due. Just hope they never try to draft windows onto an xbox, nooooo the pain nooooo the agony nooooo the ps2 is an old system now, if you want an truely old system buy a MEGADRIVE, don't take half measures

PS2 sucks. Period. compared to the Gamecube, it may as well be a pile of dirt on the ground. Trust me, do NOT waste your time and money on this non-system.

Horrible Horrible Graphics it is very outdated and not very many good games except a few. Xbox on the otherhand is becoming the top and superb

The best video game system. Ever. EVER! Nintendo 64 is a close second for playing host to Goldeneye 007 and Perfect Dark. Even though the PS2 was released a good two years before X-Box, it still blew X-Box away with it's already established line up of old generation Playstation games. And I was taken aback to see the X-Box when it came out only to realize that even though it had two years to improve upon the PS2 it still wasn't anything special - same graphics, online play, yet far fewer games. And the Playstation 2 is THE system of choice for anyone who's had their fill of Nintendo's tireless post-N64 efforts to make nothing but games for Kindergarten birthday parties. Since the PS2 accepts old Playstation games, users have access to all old and new games like Grand Theft Auto, Driver, Gran Turismo, and several others that aren't afraid to reach out to older audiences, ones that can handle violence and [GASP!] profanity without soiling themselves. The Gamecube, unfortunately has fallen way short of this. My plans of buying a Gamecube went down the pisser after I realized that Microsoft (micro and soft?, needs Viagra!) purchased Rare (Developer of Goldeneye and Perfect Dark), which means that Gamecube gets shafted so X-Box can have Perfect Dark Zero.

I love the Playstation 2. It just goes to show how far the original Playstation has come. Yeah I'll admit that the XBOX has good things about it.. but Playstation is the original console in the new gaming generation. It crushed SEGA and Nintendo.. and will continue to do so for eons. Heh... BURN IN HELL GAMECUBE!!!

The PS2 may not be as powerful as its competitors, but I assure you that it's difficult to tell the difference in graphics or speed. What makes the PS2 so great is its selection of games. The PS2 has the most games available for it, and is the only system on which you can play some really great games (Final Fantasy X, Kingdom Hearts, and Grand Theft Auto 3 just to name a few). Its backwards compatibility allows you to double your game selection because you can play all the old games for the PS1 as well, which are very inexpensive these days. Also, the system plays DVDs nicely and has a lot of additional accessories for it. I've had my system for about a year now, and I don't regret buying it over another system one bit.