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The Best Games for PS2

PlayStation 2 is one of the most popular systems of all time, and even with the release of PlayStation 3, players are still enjoying PS2 games. PS2 games are compatible with the PS3 as well, and the large library of games available makes the selection process hard for many players. Regardless of the genre, excellent games are available that you can play for hours. Use these researched recommendations to find the best PS2 games.

Action Games
- Action games are some of the top sellers, and the PS2 does not fall short. The Grant Theft Auto (GTA) series provides some of the most in-depth and replayable gaming for the PS2. "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City" is the best of the three GTA releases. The game pits players in a mock-up of Miami where they work in underground crime and explore a city full of cars, cops and guns. The game features excellent graphics, music, storylines and secrets for players to enjoy. Other notable action games include "Metal Gear Solid 3" and "Metal Gear Solid 4."
Sports
- Sports games are constantly among the top selling and PS2 has had multiple releases. The "Madden NFL" series provides realistic football at its best and online compatibility for multiplayer action. "WWE Smackdown vs. Raw" series of games features dozens of WWE superstars and multiple modes, but the best game in the series was in 2006 when the game featured legends, elimination chamber matches, general manager mode, and a challenge mode that re-created some of WWE's greatest feuds.
RPG
- Role-playing games have a core fan base and if you are part of it, then there is one game you should purchase for the PS2: "Kingdom Hearts." "Kingdom Hearts" is the ultimate RPG game as it mixes the worlds of Disney and "Final Fantasy." The game takes hours to complete and features worlds from Disney classics like "Little Mermaid," "Aladdin," "Alice in Wonderland," "Peter Pan" and "Sleeping Beauty." Players go on a quest to save Mickey Mouse and have Donald and Goofy to help along the way.
Racing
- Racing games are available on the PS2 for the serious driver and the players who just want to race for fun. "Grand Turismo 3: A-Spec" features one of the most realistic and largest databases of cars available. Players can build up their ride by winning races, purchasing multiple cars and customizing using realistic parts. "Need for Speed: Underground" adds a little more entertainment to the racing genre by providing players with open mapped levels, decked out cars and a soundtrack to race to.
Classics
- Some of the best PS2 games were never originally made for the system. According to "The Magic Box Video Game Sales Chart," one of the top selling PS2 games was "The Sonic Plus Mega Collection." The game features almost every Sonic the Hedgehog game including "Sonic Spinball," "Sonic and Knuckles" and "Sonic 3D." Another classic PS2 compilation is the "Arcade Classics" including games like "Paper Boy 2" and "King of the Monsters."

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