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Sony PS2 Buying Guide + Great Games & Hidden Gems!

Radical Reggie is back w/ a brand new Sony PlayStation 2 (PS2) BUYING GUIDE for 2024: Main Consoles, HDMI video solutions, Accessories + Best Games & HIDDEN GEMS! Do you still play or collect for the mighty PS2?!

As of my last update in January 2022, the top 10 best-selling PlayStation 2 games were:

1. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – This open-world action-adventure game from Rockstar Games became a cultural phenomenon, offering players a vast sandbox to explore and causing a stir with its mature themes and gameplay mechanics.

2. Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec – Developed by Polyphony Digital, this racing simulator set a new standard for realism in console racing games, featuring a wide range of cars and tracks for players to master.

3. Gran Turismo 4 – The sequel to Gran Turismo 3, this installment further refined the series’ realistic racing experience, boasting even more cars, tracks, and improved graphics.

4. Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – Another entry in Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto series, Vice City took players to a fictionalized version of Miami in the 1980s, featuring a captivating storyline and memorable characters.

5. Grand Theft Auto III – Often credited with popularizing the open-world genre, GTA III allowed players unprecedented freedom in a sprawling, crime-ridden city, setting the stage for the series’ future success.

6. Final Fantasy X – This critically acclaimed RPG from Square Enix combined stunning visuals, a compelling story, and strategic turn-based combat, cementing its place as one of the most beloved entries in the Final Fantasy series.

7. Tekken 5 – The fifth installment in Namco’s long-running fighting game franchise, Tekken 5 introduced new characters, improved graphics, and refined gameplay mechanics, attracting both casual and competitive players.

8. Kingdom Hearts – A collaboration between Square Enix and Disney, Kingdom Hearts blended action RPG gameplay with beloved Disney characters and worlds, creating a unique and charming experience that resonated with players of all ages.

9. Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty – Hideo Kojima’s cinematic stealth-action masterpiece pushed the boundaries of storytelling in video games, offering complex narrative themes, innovative gameplay mechanics, and stunning graphics.

10. Final Fantasy XII – Another standout RPG from Square Enix, Final Fantasy XII featured a vast and immersive world, a complex political storyline, and a revamped real-time battle system that garnered praise from fans and critics alike.

Please note that sales figures may have changed, but these titles were among the best-selling games on the PlayStation 2 during its lifespan.

Playstation VR (PSVR) Buying Guide for 2019 – Hardware & Game Recommendations!

John Riggs shows the differences in PSVR hardware, if a PS4 Pro is worth it and what games you want to play on your Playstation VR!

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GAMES SHOWN:
Resident Evil 7
Astro Bot: Rescue Mission
Moss
Firewall: Zero Hour
Wipeout: Omega Collection
DriveClub VR
Batman: Arkham VR
Creed: Rise to Glory
Playstation VR Worlds
Tetris Effect
Farpoint
Until Dawn: Rush of Blood
Beat Saber

PS4 Buying Guide & 50+ Favorite Games!

The PlayStation 4 (PS4) is selling like hotcakes and now is the perfect time for Reggie & Metal Jesus to tell you all about the different models, accessories and games you should pick up day 1!

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GAMES SHOWN:
Bioshock The Collection
Dishonored The Definitive Edition
Dishonored 2
Dishonored: Death of the Outsider
Doom
Titanfall 2
Earthlock Festival of Magic
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Ys VIII
Tales of Berseria
Odin Sphere
Persona 5
Guilty Gear Xrd Rev 2
Nitro+ Blasterz
Silence
King’s Quest The Complete Collection
Heavy Rain
Beyond Two Souls
Until Dawn
Republique
Hidden Agenda
Life is Strange
Gianna Sisters Twisted Dreams
Crash Bandicoot N Sane Trilogy
Wild Guns Reloaded
Assault Suit Leynos
Horizon Zero Dawn Complete
Uncharted Nathan Drake Collection
Uncharted 4
Uncharted the Lost Legacy
White Day
Resident Evil 7
Resident Evil Revelations 1 & 2
Resident Evil 5
Resident Evil 6
Resident Evil 4
Resident Evil Origins Collection
Outlast Trinity
The Evil Within 1 & 2
Sine Mora EX
Caladrius Blaze
Ghost Blade HD
Raiden V: Director’s Cut
Ratchet & Clank
Wipeout Omega Collection
Infamous Second Son
Infamous First Light
Fallout 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Brothers A Tale of Two Sons
Hitman Complete First Season
Wolfenstein The New Order
Rise of the Tomb Raider
Bloodborne
Trials Fusion
Nier Automata
Shadow Complex Remastered
Call of Duty Black Ops III
Matterfall

Nintendo Wii U Buying Guide + 16 Best Games!

Is the Nintendo Wii U console a failed console? Or HIDDEN GEM? So many great games that Kelsey & Metal Jesus want to show you! This guide will help new buyers with the hardware, accessories and 16 most recommended games.

GAMES SHOWN:
Super Mario 3D World
Bayonetta 2
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
Nintendo Land
Yoshi’s Woolly World
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Captain Toad Treasure Tracker
Xenoblade Chronicles X
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE
Wonderful 101
Super Mario Maker
Splatoon
Mario Kart 8
Pikmin 3
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Sega DREAMCAST Buying Guide & Recommended Games

The Sega Dreamcast may have sold poorly, but it had many great games still worth playing today. Plus those VMUs were so cool! This Dreamcast buying guide is perfect for new collectors wanting to know about the hardware, accessories and games you should buy day 1!

Buy Dreamcast here: http://goo.gl/7OnBhY

Games Shown:
Soul Calibur
Star Wars Episode 1 Racer
Hydro Thunder
The Typing of The Dead
Skies of Arcadia
Gunbird 2
Zombie Revenge
Bangai-O
Marvel vs Capcom 2
Power Stone

Should You BUY a Nintendo VIRTUAL BOY? A Buying Guide

The Virtual Boy was a commercial failure, but game collectors find the portable system intriguing and fun to collect for. In this video learn about the hardware and games for this weird and quirky system!

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Games Shown:
Jack Bros.
Mario Tennis
Red Alarm
Teleroboxer
Vertical Force
Wario Land
Galactic Pinball
Mario Clash

N64 Buying Guide & Top 10 Great Games

Kinsey & Metal Jesus help first time N64 collectors know what consoles, controllers, accessories & top 10 games they need for their collection!

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Games Shown:
Super Mario 64
Banjo-Kazooie
Beetle Adventure Racing
Star Wars Episode 1 Racer
Diddy Kong Racing
Super Smash Bros.
Mario Party 2
Zelda: Ocarina of Time / Majora’s Mask
Mischief Makers
Pokemon Snap

Code named Project Reality, the N64’s design was mostly finalized by mid-1995, though Nintendo 64’s launch was delayed until 1996 As part of the fifth generation of gaming, the system competed primarily with the PlayStation and the Sega Saturn. The Nintendo 64 was launched with three games: Super Mario 64 and Pilotwings 64, released worldwide; and Saikyō Habu Shōgi, released only in Japan.

Nintendo 3DS BUYING GUIDE & Top 10 Games!

The Nintendo 3DS is a smash hit with amazing hardware, great games and killer apps! This guide will help you decide what model of 3DS is right for you, help you get started with the best games and accessories and much more!

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GAMES SHOWN:
Kid Icarus Uprising
Kirby Planet Robobot
Animal Crossing New Leaf
Tomodachi Life
Super Mario 3D Land
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate / Generations
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
Fire Emblem Fates (Birthright / Conquest)
Bravely Default
Star Fox 64 3D
Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time / Majora’s Mask

“All my hinges are a little bit loose” – Metal Jesus, 2016

Kelsey Lewin