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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.

Dreamcast vs. PS2 vs. GameCube vs. Xbox – Retro Bird

We’ve got ourselves a battle of what many refer to as the “6th generation” game consoles. Sega’s Dreamcast, Sony’s PlayStation 2, Nintendo’s GameCube and Microsoft’s Xbox duke it out. Dreamcast vs. PS2 vs. GameCube vs. Xbox – Retro Bird / Best 6th Generation Video Game Console / System / Sega / Sony / Nintendo / Microsoft

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Was Generation 6 The APEX Of Video Games? | PlayStation 5 VS Dreamcast…?

On today’s episode of Gaming Off The Grid, we discuss generation 6 of video games and compare them to the newest generation. The PlayStation 5 is now officially older then the Sega Dreamcast and it really got us thinking… Do you agree Generation 6 was the APEX of video games? Gaming Off The Grid

PS2 GAMES We Never Got! (The GOOD 😍 & the TERRIBLE 🤮)

Here are some PS2 games we never got in North America. Some are good games…and some are TERRIBLE. 🤮

Games Shown:
Demolition Girl
The Sword of Etheria
Zombie Zone
Runabout 3 Neo Age
S.L.A.I.: Steel Lancer Arena International
Xyanide Resurrection
Everblue
Dragon Sisters
Street Golfer

** Thanks to Pink Gorilla Games for letting me borrow some of these games for this video **

WE’RE BACK! (Yes, really!) – Game Pickups: 30 Titles including PS1, PS4, PS5, NES, Switch & MORE!)

It’s about damn time I did a pickups video with my buddy Reggie! Can you believe it’s been over a year?!
Games Shown:
XenoCrisis (Vita)
Demon Tier+ (Vita)
Monstrum (PS4)
Demon’s Souls (PS5)
Midnight Run (PS1)
Returnal (PS5)
Resident Evil 3 (PS4)
Resident Evil 8 Village (PS5)
Rainbow Islands / Bubble Bobble 2 (NES)
Sega Astro City Mini
Super Blood Hockey (Switch)
No Straight Roads (Switch)
Remothered Broken Porcelain (Switch/PS4)
Sisters Royale (PS4)
Kandagawa Jet Girls (PS4)
Abzu (Switch)
Dungeons & Dragons: Mystara Eiyuu Senki (PS3)
Inmost (Switch)
Dolphin Blue (Dreamcast)
Dreams (PS4)
Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World (Switch/PS4)
Hades (Switch)
The Coma: Double Cut (Switch)
Shakedown Hawaii (Wii / WiiU)
La-Mulana 1&2 (PS4)
Vasara Collection (Switch)
Fate/unlimited codes (PS2)
Carpet Shark (NES)
The King of Fighters EX: Neoblood (GBA)
GBAConsolizer (Metal Jesus edition)
F.E.A.R. 3: Collector’s Edition (PS3)

SSX Tricky Rocks on Rhyme The Entire Time

The Completionist – When it comes to sports games I wasn’t a huge fan of the realistic ones. The games created by EA Sports Big were flashy and a lot more interesting, and the first game from them to really stand out was SSX Tricky. Released on the PS2 and other consoles it is considered one of the best snowboarding games out there. Not only did it have wild character designs but focused on precision to master moves and get the most out of your run. It’s time to dive into Tony Hawk on Ice!

Grab your board and take on the slopes of SSX as you’ve never seen them before. Two brand-new runs, six never-before-seen riders, and tons of original tricks, shortcuts, and jumps make SSX Tricky the ultimate snowboarding experience. With voices supplied by celebrities such as Oliver Platt and Macy Gray, the SSX Tricky riders come to life on the snow-covered icy mountain courses. Establish friendships, create rivalries, and show off your high-flying skills in three different types of races. And when you’re ready to catch real air, reach into your bag and bust out one of the crazy new über-tricks that take airborne flight to the next level, with flips, twirls, and more. New Garibaldi and Alaska courses let you get more vertical and catch more air, while all the original courses have some new surprises. Six new riders join most of the original SSX crew to provide a wide range of abilities and competition.