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Rune Factory 4 | Metacritic (78/8.0) | 3DS - $39.99 USD

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> Rune Factory 4 is a game I always wanted to try, but never got around to justifying the $40 price tag. Luckily after a few trades in at the local game store a fresh copy happened to be traded-in by someone else and I was able to snag it half off.

> A fun game, and true to its predecessor’s tagline, “A fantasy Harvest Moon”. The game focuses on farming, monster raising, and dungeon crawling. Though the curve is a little weird to get used too, I felt I very quickly pushed to level 50 in the first act, all within the first Spring. Then quickly became underpowered with less than 49 levels and two out of three acts to go. Perhaps it is because the RPG portion feels a little forced. For me, I think the game really shines in relationship building mechanics, and managing your status with the townspeople. The farming feels familiar, and is very similar to Harvest Moon, however, the monster raising portion is odd. You can essentially just grab the Cow, Sheep and Chicken monster and be set, the “item” monsters and plants which spawn weapons and armor are something I have yet to exploit in detail, but they did add their own flavor to the game. Additionally the crafting mechanics for cooking, forging and sewing are fun, and interesting, though the actually interaction that goes on during the doing of such action is not noticeably stimulating. Overall I think if you enjoy Harvest Moon you will enjoy this game. If you do not, this game probably will grab you with a 35:65 ratio.

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Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 Portable | Metacritic (89/9.0) | PSP - $19.99 USD

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> I recently decided the Persona franchise was one which I felt deeply remorseful in having missed. As such, due to my recent acquisition of a used PSP in great condition, I decided to start with Persona 3 Portable, as I have heard very little about Persona 1 or 2. Additionally, I have heard that the first two games in no way, other than elements and mechanics, relate to 3 and 4.

> So Persona 3 Portable, an interesting game, it plays very much so like a point and click style game on the PSP, with a strong resemblance to typical Visual Novel games. However, this true with the exception of the combat portion of the game, this part of the game is essentially dungeon crawling and is done in an isometric fashion. Though combat itself does not seem to be anything too shockingly different from standard ATB. Though, similar to the previous statement, there is an exception, more so involving some of the finer mechanics used.
> This includes Personas, which can be thought of as both a Summon and a piece of equipment, similar to FFX-2's garment system or Golden Sun's Djinn system, in which the Summon equipped defines your abilities. Additionally there is the fact that there is a huge focus on weakness and critical strikes, which not only do more damage but allow you to simply just do more. I spent roughly ten hours grinding the in this game, it was quite fun, though repetitive.

> Now you may be asking, why the grind? Well, suffice to say the game takes place in largely two different worlds, one is essentially a visual novel experience, balancing school and after school activities, basically playing the life of a Japanese High School student as depicted in most anime. In this world you build relationships, which can strengthen your Personas, and advance plot points. The other world is essentially a dungeon crawler, you are attempting to scale a dungeon of some XXX amount of floors, but can only do it so often, before tiring or getting sick. I would say the high school life simulator portion is far more interesting than the dungeon portion.

> However, after consulting some FAQs, all I can say is that to perfect this game, there is a very stringent order to how you perform certain tasks, things that you must do and not mess up. Additionally, as fun as this game is, I had to put it down. I'll describe this a bit more in the next section.

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Shin Megami Tensei:Persona 3 FES | Metacritic (89/9.0) | PS2 - $16.16 USD

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> Now, FES, is what I am currently playing. After consulting the aforementioned guides I found out that the FES release was a PS2 version which included a story expansion, and had all the cut scenes displayed in both the character cut-in visual novel style, and the 3D model style at the same time. Far more immersive than the Portable version in my opinion. Additionally FES has far more animated cut scenes, essentially anime. The tradeoff however is no female options for the protagonist, a purely portable feature, and far stricter requirements to perfecting the game such as tiring during trips to the aforementioned dungeon portion, rather than after.

> All in all, thus far I prefer this version leagues over the portable version.

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Insurgency | Metacritic (74/8.5) | Steam - $14.99 $7.49 USD

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> After reading the post this week by one dedicated submitter here on /r/games, I decided to download this game and give it a try. My experience thus far has been great. I absolutely love the game, and it definitely has filled in the gap I felt from a lot of the shooters in my library. The realistic approach and game types offered a very fresh and extremely fun. Quite honestly, I could do no justice in my description of the game itself, and suggest you look at the aforementioned thread for more detail, found here, but I can say I get the same feeling playing Insurgency now, as I did playing Call of Duty 4 in its prime.

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Strike Vector | Metacritic (73/8.1) | Steam - $11.99 $4.79 USD

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> Another free weekend game, I had been keeping my eye on this game earlier this year, but it eventually dropped off my radar. I probably would not have even given it a try if I was not looking for Insurgency’s installer for the free weekend.

> A fun flight combat game. Reminds me of a PS2 game I played when I was younger, I think it might have been Macross? Regardless, it’s a blast, fast combat, versatile weapon choices and cool ships. My only complaint though is lag was definitely an issue in my experience with people rubber banding, and teleporting around, something I haven’t suffered in my other games. This just may have been due to a lack of any nearby servers. However, in the end I felt it was worth the $5.00 USD price tag, and can see myself poking my head in every now and then.

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Nosgoth | Metacritic (?/5.8) | Steam - $4.99 $2.49 USD

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> Again, while looking for the installer for Insurgency I saw this game, and after playing Strike Vector I decided it might also be another fun game. Not so much. From the store page I was expecting something similar to the old Free-To-Play game Rakion. (Which if anyone knows where I can play that game now, let me know.) Instead it felt like a very poorly balanced arena fighter with a Dungeon Defender combat system. Quite honestly I thought it was poorly done, but looked fantastic. I would not highly recommend it to anyone in the future.

Wii has Megaman 9 and 10, which are fun, but the originals are so much better.

If you have a playstation 2, gamecube, or Xbox, I would definitely recommend getting Megaman anniversary collection it has Mega Man 1-8 and two arcade mega man games which are so much fun.

If you don't have a PS2 but have a PS3 you would be able to download some of the mega man games from PSN I know they have some of them as PSOne classics, though I believe they are in japanese.

If you enjoy that, and have a PS2 or Gamecube, then I would recommend getting Mega man X collection which is like Mega Man classic, but updated graphics, upgradeable weapons, wall climbing, dashing, and on X4 and up multiple characters, it includes megaman X1 - X6, and has a megaman racing arcade game.

Mega Man Legends, Mega man Legends 2 and Misadventures of Tron Bonne are by far my favorite, though they would be hard to find and very pricey, but you could get lucky and find the first MML on PC. I got lucky and got Megaman Legends, and Legends 2 as a kid, and still own them. I used to own Misadventure of Tron Bonne, but stupid childhood me traded it into funcoland..

You have made a great decision to get into mega man games, definitely my favorite series, I have beaten them all multiple times.

I was going to push Shadow of the Colossus and Ico, I was pleasantly surprised when I saw you already knew what you were doing. Also I highly recommend Katamari and God of War. Things that aren't on your list:

MGS Essential Collection. Three of the best games in one package.

Beyond Good & Evil is a really fun game

Okami is a great Zelda clone although a bit easy (and reaaaally long)

Odin Sphere. This game has a difficulty curve like a damn roller coaster but it's absolutely gorgeous, for the eyes and ears, and has a good plot and likable characters.

Sly Cooper is fantastic

Pyschonauts is one of the best games ever made, but I believe its better on other systems. Don't know for sure though because I played it on PS2

It's not a new game, but a game I recently picked up again that is addicting is Civilization Revolution on the PS3. :-) I love how what they say is gibberish like "flallom flallom". It makes me smile. Plus Sid Meier's games are awesome!

I would like this game because I've been told by SEVERAL people on here that I would love it!

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Take it from me, as I feel unbiased. There are always going to be asshats that will tell you that "You aren't a true fan" because you haven't done exactly what they've done.

It is true that the Persona games are easier than the Mainline-SMT+DDS+DS, but that doesn't mean it isn't a part of SMT as a whole, most people who enjoy SMT started at persona.

The easiest way of describing why persona is seen as easier can be summed up in 2 ideas

Expel/Death skills hit MUCH more often

Kaja/Kunda skills take 4 casts instead of 1 to get the same effect, are removed more often, and are pretty much essential to beating any given boss fight.

That being said, persona is a fantastic game, don't be ashamed for liking it

tl;dr Persona is easier, not inferior

also, if you liked persona, it's a better idea to jump in on other PS2 games, starting at Digital Devil Saga

I used to play this bad boy all the time when I was younger with my little brother. We made a rule that we couldn't progress to the next megaman until we beat the previous one and took turns by leveling and dying. Sure it made us want to throw the controller at the tv sometimes, but we felt sooooo good when we beat a game. If you are playing by yourself I just recommend having a lot of patience. Also if you have a Gameboy advance or ds I recommend Megaman Zero series, it's pretty hard as well but certainly rewarding and a lot of replayability.

I have a lot of favorites. But I think one of my more favorite ones has to be Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne. It was the first SMT title I played and I really enjoyed the story and mechanics. Imagine Pokemon with a mature storyline. It's also on of the few games I regret selling. However, when you need the money for food... You do want you got to.

Also, if I win... Here is the link to my wish list dedicated to vidya games. xD Video Games, Yay!

And I can't wait for The Last of Us to get here. xD I rented a copy from GameFly.

I really encourage you to buy the games Persona 3 or 4, they are cheap. If you don't have a PS2, an emulator on a decent computer or good laptop can do the job. You are not pirating an unforgiving giant like EA. Atlus is a great studio that does a great job both producing and localizing, so please do your best to support them. However, if you are low on cash, this is one of the few games with good pirate bay torrents.

I recommend you Persona 3, it’s a really great game with excellent combat, music, storyline, and some impeccable themes about selflessness and sacrifice. The ending particularly tugs at me as a Catholic, for reasons you will see when you finish the game. It’s around 80 hours long, so buckle down and get ready to play. It’s available on PS Vita and PSP through the online stores on each respective platform (its the portable version called Persona 3 Portable, so doesn’t have cutscenes, and the in game navigation is quite different), on PS2 physically (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014CN2H6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-YXpDb1C1H48A), or on PS3 through online download (these two options are Persona 3 FES, which was a rerelease with additional content, including an expanded 20 hour story line called “The Answer”). I personally loved the game, one of my favorite games of all time and heavily recommend it.

Here’s a synopsis of the game from Wikipedia:
In Persona 3, the player takes the role of a male high-school student who joins the Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad (SEES), a group of students investigating the Dark Hour, a time period between one day and the next that few people are aware of. During the Dark Hour, the player enters Tartarus, a large tower containing Shadows, creatures that feed on the minds of humans. To fight the Shadows, each member of SEES is able to summon a Persona, a manifestation of a person’s inner self. The game’s most iconic feature is the method by which the members of SEES release their Personas: by firing a gun-like object called an Evoker at their head. In addition to the standard elements of role-playing games, Persona 3 includes elements of simulation games, as the game’s protagonist progresses day by day through a school year, making friends and forming relationships that improve the strength of his Personas in battle.

Here are some links about the game:
The Main Battle Theme (the music is simply impeccable): https://youtu.be/6jFaoLrLzd4
Persona 3 FES gameplay video (first hour of the game; skip to 1:11:00 to see battle tutorial): https://youtu.be/iRbw6s9zcl0
Persona 3 Portable gameplay video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8lnXvnXTOPM

Wow, this is coincidental. Just 20 minutes ago I was playing USF4 with one of my PS2 fightpads.

This one: http://www.amazon.com/Street-Fighter-Anniversary-Controller-Playstation-2/dp/B00062W2GW

I have two versions of the MadCatz fightpads (full-sized and SD) as well as a Hori Fighting Commander 5. When I play with a pad, I still go back to the old PS2 version. The dpad is very good (better than the Hori and Madcatz). Plus it's got a mega super awesome futuristic hologram.

Cons: honestly the shape is not quite as good as the original madcatz for large hands. Almost as good though. And the select button is too close to the other buttons, so I just removed it.

http://www.amazon.com/Mega-Man-Anniversary-Collection-PlayStation-2/dp/B00019HNNC

Cheaper then I initially thought, not only that but you can also unlock two Megaman arcade games, and I think there's bonuses like concept art.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_PlayStation_3_backward_compatible_PlayStation_2_and_PlayStation_games

It's on the list, so if your PS3 isn't...

>The 40GB, 80GB re-release, 160GB, and the slim version of the PS3

Then you're good to go! I have the Gamecube version and it's great! Especially saying Megaman games are so...Challenging that it feels more like one larger game if you include them in a bundle.

Thanks for serving and thanks for the contest!

A used copy of this game would be great. It's probably in my top 3 favorite games, and my copy got scratched up so it doesn't want to play anymore. I let one of my sisters play it and well, I think the disc was used as a frisbee. I'd like to play it again one day and get the alternate ending haha.

I'm not a pad player but I recently have been trying to play Sonic 3 on steam and no xbox/PS controller had the D-pad response I wanted. I found one of these in my closet. The D-pad on this (personally) outshines any of the other pads i've played on. They're comfortable, the pad is amazing and its got a 6 button layout. They come in a variety of colors/characters. Part 2 of this--its a PS2 pad. Not really helpful on current console without an adapter. I picked up a few different ones from amazon and, since I'm a tad OCD about the lag, did a quick in game test. This one from may flash was leaps and bounds better than anything else and worked flawlessly for Sonic and my side scrollers, and i went into the lab to test some combos in USF4 to make sure it was the real deal. Not bad for about $30 total spent.

Runner up to me, would be the Mad Catz SFxT pads. They're pretty solid, but the d-pad itself feels a little too squishy to me. It just doesn't return to neutral fast enough, but a solid choice.

On a side note: sanwa is apparently making a pad that will be coming out with the bundle of Guilty Gear later this year. Maybe someone will want to sell just the controller? Thats a stretch though.

You can either play them chronologically in the order in which the games were released (I recommend this), or play them chronologically in the order in which the story occurs. Either is fine but definitely do not skip the original Metal Gear Solid.

My recommendation is to buy either:

• Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection for PS2, which contains MGS1, MGS2, and MGS3, then buy MGS4 for the PS3, or
  
  
• The original PS1 Metal Gear Solid + Metal Gear Solid: HD Collection for PS3 which contains MGS2, MGS3, and MGS:PW, then buy MGS4 for the PS3.
  
  I don't know about you, but I find it difficult to start from newer games going into older games because you get "spoiled" by the updated combat mechanics of the newer games, which could make playing the older games more tedious. If you play the older ones first, you'll appreciate the better combat mechanics of the newer games. Having said that, I think that Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes for Gamecube isn't as clunky as the original since it's a remake. TBQH with you, though, it's probably not as bad as you might think.

I'm not sure if you'll find the original/official controllers for a cheaper price, but they're pretty good to use (if you do the coin mod, which is super easy with either version). The USA "Beatmania" game (it's IIDX, with much easier difficulty) has a controller in the box - but it will also be tricky to find one on sale, at least at a reasonable price

If you like anime:

FLCL: The complete series [Blue-Ray]

Paprika [Blue-Ray]

If you like amazing video games:

Persona 4 [PS2]


Shadow of the colossus [PS2]

If you like movies/TV:

V for Vendetta [Blu-Ray]

Battlestar Galactica: Season One [DVD]

 
 

Just a few suggestions based on nothing but some stuff I like myself. Hope you find something cool! :)

Galileo Figaro Magnifico Sirius Snape Land-Hugger LaDue

Wow.. what a name! I feel bad for any veterinarian who tries to say the whole thing.

This game would be great! There are multiple new copies that fall in the price range, but if you can't find any used is completely fine.

Congratulations and thanks for the contest! :)

So it's apparently not popular to make this comparison, but can we actually think about this?

Steam works this way, as I understand it. I think they have a level between "banned from online play" and "banned from everything", but it is still entirely possible and legal for Valve to remove your access to an offline game you own. But Reddit loves Steam, for good reason.

Here's my prediction: For the moment, Microsoft can do nothing right. And they've been doing an absolutely shitty PR job throughout -- including this bit, which it turns out is either not official or they're backpedaling furiously already.

But in a couple years, no one will remember this, any more than you remember the PS3 banning OtherOS. For most of us, it'll be a minor point of annoyance, less important to anyone than what exclusives each console has.

Remember the interview where the Microsoft guy said, basically, "If you want offline, stick with the 360"? In that interview, the interviewer actually made a solid point. When the original Xbox came out, its competitor, the PS2, had this thing. Notice how it's got a modem in it? At that point, there were enough people still on dialup that this was actually an important feature, if you wanted to play online. Not that many people did -- after all, the network adapter was optional, not that many games used it, etc. You also needed this to plug in an approved hard drive, which the system didn't come with.

The original Xbox came with an Ethernet port. Built in, not optional, and no dialup support. Built-in, non-optional hard drive. Probably more expensive with all that extra, high-end hardware that nobody wanted or needed, especially when they were leaving dialup users out in the cold. So the Xbone, with its required Kinect and leaving people with unreliable Internet out in the cold, sounds very familiar.

By the time the 360 came out, it was pretty clear the Xbox had the right idea. I predict history will repeat itself there.

I'm not saying to get an Xbone. Microsoft seems incredibly disorganized here, and I can't imagine that will translate into a good experience down the line, especially if you have trouble with your account and end up losing your games. Plus, it's not like you're getting anything over the PS4, unless you really want a Kinect -- the PS4 is $100 cheaper, and Sony has said that every PS4 game that's available on a disc will also be available for download. So when you later realize I'm right and Xbone is almost as tolerable as Steam, your PS4 won't be left out. And the PC Master Race is getting better all the time, anyway. Plenty of MS bashing to go around.

All I'm saying is, let's be a little fair. The Xbone being able to revoke your discs may be a little shocking, as they're physically discs, but it's really nothing new. Remember when Amazon flushed 1984 down the memory hole? Yeah.

>I am currently having difficulty getting in to trails in the sky. I think it is mainly due to me being spoiled by most games working out of the box with the PS4 controller and I am stuck with point and click mouse controls (which aren't actually that bad).

Didn't know there are problems with controller compatibility. If you are OK with spending a bit of additional money, there are adapters for all sorts of controllers by the Taiwanese company Brook that (even though designed to connect a DS4 to a PS2 for instance) also work on PC. That's the one I'm using on my PC (though primarily bought for my PS2). I've tested SC and 3rd with it and it works like a charm. Since they have internal Bluetooth they instantly connect to your controller wirelessly. I can also recommend the PS3 to PS4 adapter by the same company. Here a link to their hompage. All adapter models seem to work on PC as well. I'd just recommend buying the adapter for the specific console you would like to use a DS4 (or DS3) on and use the PC compatibility as a bonus.

Edit: For some reason the Switch one doesn't have Bluetooth though. For that I recommend the Mayflash which should also work on PC like the Brook adapters (haven't tested PC functionality, I may test it when I get back from work today if you want, since I use one of these on my Switch). That one has Bluetooth.

One of the recommended brands I saw in the past were Katana controllers. I'm not sure if there's a wired version, but Logitech made pretty good wireless PS2 controllers. You could also invest in a Brooks adapter and use with a PS3 controller since that's still pretty close the older DualShock controller designs and you can still find brand new ones fairly easily.

Best D-Pad is still the Street Fighter 15th Anniversary Controller, which is best used with an EMS Dual Shooter, or PS1 to PS3 Adapter, as it's a Playstation 1 Controller. It's essentially a replica of a Japanese Saturn controller, which was renowned for having the best D-Pad on a controler, well, ever.

Final Fantasy X! I'd like to own it again because it was a great game and was absolutely gutted when my brother traded in our shared copy cos he got rid of his own PS2. The butt.

I've been blogging for over twelve years, it's a great hobby. :)

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I have been playing Gunman Clive on the 3DS. It has an excellent art style, the platforming is very reminiscent of Mega Man, and the game play is very simple and easy. it's just good old fashioned, ridiculous fun. It is only for the 3DS Nintendo eshop. I would like this or any of the 3DS games I have on my list.

PS2 version. It's really good and has high replayability. If you end up liking it on PS2, then you will probably end up buying the Vita re-release and appreciate the graphics and added content more. If you don't have any other games on your plate, I definitely recommend buying it and playing it now. I'ts $20 on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Shin-Megami-Tensei-Persona-Playstation-2/dp/B001C6GVI6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1348463871&sr=8-1&keywords=persona+4

That price is well below the going rate but do you have a particularly strong reason for wanting it on the SNES? You could always buy the Mega Man X Collection on the PS2 and it would save you some money if you just wanted to play the game.

Its a pretty common PS2 game.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B001C6GVI6/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new

It sales for like $17 US new.

Not to mention that it is on the PS3 as a PS2 classic for $9.99 US & tends to go on sale rather frequently.

Also, if you have a Vita it has an expanded version on their which is also super common. Often selling for $20 new.

It its worth purchasing for any of those prices. Its a very good story driven experience.

I love Metal Gear... and I already have two collections:

Metal Gear: The Essential Collection released in 2008 (this one was criticized by some for not including the Gamecube remake, but rather including a PS1 disk)

Metal Gear Solid: HD Collection released 2011 (again avoids any remake of MGS1 or GCN port, also leaves out Portable Ops: is basically MSG2, 3, and Peace Walker)

Is this a new thing? Release a random collection of MG games every 3 years? If there's an HD remake of the original Metal Gear (a la, the project they shut down) and MG2.. along with a port/remake of the GCN version - that would be worthwhile I guess.

If it's HD-collection redux with slightly "more HD" versions of the previous games....? I can't see them having done proper remakes in this time frame. Previous HD collection + Ground Zeroes? Same issue.

Best turn-based JRPGs for the PS2 - Shadow Hearts and Shadow Hearts: Covenant

Its been years since I first played either of them... but the story was excellent enough to stay with me. While both are pretty scary games, both of them are pretty funny at the same time. Seriously, I can't praise this series enough. Its a shame they had to live in the shadow of FFX.

I´d honestly say, there is no "cheap" way to play P4G.

But there is a cheap way to play Persona 4 with a legitimate copy of the game.

If you got a decent PC with a good cpu, gpu an a good amount of ram plus a disk drive, then buy a cheap copy of P4 for $19.78 . Stick it in your PC using an emulator - plus you can use your Dualshock 4 to play the game.

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https://www.amazon.com/Shin-Megami-Tensei-Persona-PlayStation-2/dp/B001C6GVI6

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Setup - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1q9BFKJKjqQ

The controller is pretty fucking big, but my hand doesn't wrap around the whole thing.

I absolutely loved the controller, and always opted into using it until I got this fantastic controller, which I actually converted into a USB controller.

Thanks to how popular other SMT games have been, Atlus started to reprint it a bunch in the last 5-6 years. It went from being super rare to ... not rare at all. $18 on Amazon. If you have a way to play PS2 games, it's worth it.

I use one of these and a Playstation DualShock. It's pretty dang comfortable.

edit: that new Dreamcast pad does look pretty sweet though

This is what I have.Honestly bought it at a GameStop for like $20 not having a real clue what it was, played the shit out of it. Never got anywhere near as good as the dudes in the videos.

You can get both games from Amazon for $15-$20 each new.

Persona 3 FES

Persona 4

If you have a Playstation 3, you can also buy digital versions from the store and they run great. I played both (well, all 3 - Persona 3, Persona 3 FES, and Persona 4) on a PS2 but after getting an LCD TV it was a lot easier just to play them on my PS3.

If having specialized gaming hardware is cheating, then gaming headsets (stereo or surround), gaming monitors (low input / fast response), and expensive networking equipment are also "cheating."

I don't, and wouldn't, fault someone for wanting to have the very best unless it was brazen game hacks. I'd also like to say that Call of Duty in the past sold specialized controllers that included some of the same features as a SCUF. FPS oriented controllers also existed for consoles before the Xbox 360. My first run in with one was the original Xbox. I thought it was super cool.

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Katamari. Best. High. Game. Ever. I can say that with quite a bit of certainty. Anyone who has played it will agree with me.

Here is some of the gameplay

Obviously not exactly the same, but Metal Gear Solid is pretty good about this (especially in re-releases, such as...).

Most Dreamcast games are comprable to the PS2 counterparts. Some say the DC's graphics capabilities are better than the PS2's due to their graphics engine being more efficient.

The biggest problem with Street Fighter games on Dreamcast is lack of good controllers, IMO. At least with PS2 you can get good ones like these: http://www.amazon.com/Official-Fighter-Anniversary-Controller-Playstation-2/dp/B00062W2GW

This thread might interest you! https://www.reddit.com/r/ps2/comments/796fpd/use_any_ps3_ps4_wiiu_or_xbox_style_wireless/

There's also adapters to use controllers from other systems with the PS2 https://www.amazon.com/Gam3Gear-Adapter-Controller-Converter-Keychain/dp/B07543W7XS/ref=pd_cp_63_2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=ef4dc990-a9ca-4945-ae0b-f8d549198ed6&pf_rd_r=V3B93MQWJ6ZEFXQFNBNC&pd_rd_wg=vLIWz&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&pd_rd_w=A3cl9&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pd_rd_r=796756ef-e06e-11e8-adc8-9775f9affe9d&pd_rd_i=B07543W7XS&psc=1&refRID=V3B93MQWJ6ZEFXQFNBNC

I use a Brooks PS2 to Xbox One convertor all the time, heard really good things about their adapters.

Hope you figure things out!

My entry is done.

I say this at the end, but I am so terribly sorry for subjecting you to my absolutely terrible singing voice. It sound good to me when I'm actually singing (you know how we all hear our voices different than they sound to other people/recorded), but when I hear the recording, I honestly sound absolutely terrible.

There are definitely entries here that deserve to win far more than my lame attempt, but you'll have my attempt as soon as it finishes uploading.


Also, my favourite video game is a tie between Kingdom Hearts 2 and Final Fantasy X, though Ni No Kuni is up there too.

The best version of the game.

If you can find it, get the FPS Master Controller. I had one - it was the best.

Gamester FPS Master Controller https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000CO2UR

brooks super converter

https://www.amazon.com/Gam3Gear-Adapter-Controller-Converter-Keychain/dp/B07543W7XS

plug in the conveter to the ps2 then you connect the controller via usb first to the conveter to register its bluetooth address, then you power the conveters wireless receiver with usb power from the ps2.

press the ps button and synced, works perfectly.

As u/amirzaim said, if you have a fat PS2, you can get a network adapter from Amazon or sometimes local used/retro gaming stores. You need an IDE HDD too (or you have to use adapters) I got mine here. Lastly, you need a cable to connect it to your PC and transfer game images IDE drive docks work but you can also use a cable like this one. Format with Winhiip and then install the ISOs. You can RIP ISOs off of your retail discs legally by using Imgburn on your PC. For all of this to work you need a freemcboot card, which a nice person in the sidebar sells.

1. $25
   
2. $10
   
3. $05
   
   I think that gifting 2 people $10 gifts would be the best!
   don't go talking too loud you'll cause a landslide, Mr. Jones.
   
   Thank you for the contest!

Do you care about the graphics that much? A couple of things about the graphics annoyed me a bit on the PS2, but nothing killer. If you don't care, go for the original.

That said, $30 for FFX for the PS2 is grossly overpriced. It was released as a Greatest Hits release. Amazon has for $16.69 new. Used it hangs around in the $10 range.

1. I'd love to have The Evil Within for X-Box. The used copies run for about $16.00. I'm playing one called The Town of Light right now and I realized I loved scary, unnerving things. I'm going to be depressed when I'm finished with the game, but I want something that will ease this post-game depression. I've heard from other people that The Evil Within is scarier than the Town of Light and way more suspenseful. The Town of Light is a kiddie game in comparison and I am ready for some real thrills.
   
   
2. My all time favorite game is Grand Theft Auto San Andreas. It's the first "real" game I got into growing up and my mom would never let me personally own it, so I'd play it at my cousin's house. There was always something stress relieving about gunning down people and picking up prostitutes.

you could always buy it off Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Konami-Metal-Subsistence-Collectors-Playstation-2/dp/B000F8XNHE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420855081&sr=8-1&keywords=Metal+Gear+Saga

The used prices are pretty good and normally come with everything

So this is pretty awesome. Lets you use dual shock 3s on ps2.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07543W7XS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have it, works great

Kingdom Hearts please oh please. I played my roommate's copy when I lived with her, but I don't own it myself.

I have one of just my puppy that I'll leave here while I look for one with me in it too

that was easy

HDD - Hard Drive - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001KH4IDW
PS2 Network Adapter - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000051QDD
HD Loader - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HD_Loader
Freemcboot - http://bootleg.sksapps.com/tutorials/fmcb/

Keep in mind, the links to the first 2 are for the sake of example. If you spend time looking around, you might be able to find a better price for those. The idea is that you're basically installing the game on the PS2 like you would on a PC, so that way you don't need the game disc to play.

Yep. Here's a link to what it looks like: http://www.amazon.com/Metal-Gear-Solid-Collection-Playstation-2/dp/B001383L36/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1342742559&sr=8-1&keywords=metal+gear+essential
It's got a nasty mark up at Amazon, but most walmarts I go to have a copy stashed in some random corner of the video game section. It's a really great set. The PSone game comes in a PS2 box, but it's really a repressing of the original PSone discs.

It's amazing people don't know they can still buy new copies off Amazon for like 15$

I'm pretty sure amazon has Raidou new.

(Yeah Raidou is around $30, and you completely overpaid for DDS https://www.amazon.com/Shin-Megami-Tensei-Digital-Devil-PlayStation/dp/B00008KTRS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473518397&sr=8-1&keywords=Shin+Megami+Tensei+Digital+Devil+Saga)

What you need to know is that you can purchase the Metal Gear Solid Essentials Collection on Amazon for $20.

Don't even try to play this series out of order. There are so many impactful moments in the game you simply aren't going to care about. Read up on the Metal Gear backstory, and the MGS: Portable Ops game backstory, but play the MGS console games. That's the damned minimum you need to really enjoy MGS4.

I recently had some experience dealing with the same adapter you're talking about. I didn't need to install xpadder or any drivers to get it to work, but mine had the axis problem where you couldn't press opposite directions simultaneously (later models could fix this by pressing start+select+up for 3 seconds).

My recommendation is to uninstall xpadder and see if you can get it to work without it. If the adapter came with drivers maybe try those but I wouldn't have too much faith in them. If that fails, get a better adapter. Currently using this, works great with one pad, haven't tried with two, you may need a different adapter for two as this one is designed to use a light gun on the second port. You will need to install the drivers from the website, they're old, but they still work. Also, a whole list of recommended adapters is here

Haha, I guess that's true. I was thinking of the PS2 version, which is officially Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4.

http://www.amazon.com/Shin-Megami-Tensei-Persona-PlayStation-2/dp/B001C6GVI6

The top seeded San Andreas torrents on both TPB and Demonoid are NTSC.

If you can't figure it out yourself you can buy a copy for $7 with free Amazon Prime shipping.

Pretty much re-routes the ps1 controller to fit in the port of dreamcast and work.

http://www.amazon.com/Total-Control-Plus-Dreamcast-adapter-PC/dp/B008ELD23O

Amazon's got both games through 3rd party sellers:

P3FES: Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 FES - PlayStation 2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014CN2H6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_iW1yCbVM0ATF2

P4: Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 - PlayStation 2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001C6GVI6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_RW1yCbQSB9984

I ordered P3FES from DealsTavern through Amazon and the game came on time and in good condition. I haven't ordered P4 yet, but if it's backed by Prime and you have it, you should be okay.

Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 FES - PlayStation 2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014CN2H6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_1VawDb8ACQFX1

Also sorry, didn't know you were from Europe, don't the big stores where you're from. Regardless good luck in getting the game.

I picked up a copy for my girlfriend [from Amazon for like $10.](http://www.amazon.com/Katamari-Damacy-Playstation-2/dp/B0002Y2XXQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1251320478&sr=8-1 "nah nah nah nah nah nah")

With that and We Love Katamari for $25, you need part with nothing, sir.

There's a ps4 to ps2 adapter you can get. In my opinion it's the best wireless controller option you can get. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07543W7XS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3.3PDbYGWDXT6

I had a first person shooter controller for the XBox that did this. It also had a little HUD so you could reprogram button positions and invert the axis on either stick on the fly. Best controller I've ever used.

http://www.amazon.com/Gamester-FPS-Master-Controller-Xbox/dp/B0000CO2UR

it was the packaging. I was on a Metal Gear Solid collecting quest in the run-up to MGS4. The seller made no mention of the water stained packaging and it was not visible on the picture. I got refunded, but the guy never gave me a way to send it back, so I ended up with an opened copy for free and bought a sealed copy way cheaper. win-win
http://www.amazon.com/Konami-Metal-Subsistence-Collectors-Playstation-2/dp/B000F8XNHE

Brooks has a ps4/ps3 to ps2 adaptor allows you to play wirelessly using the controllers from the ps3/ps4 once you pair it with the adaptor so not only regular dualshock 4/3 but even arcade sticks and steering wheels with rumble supported i believe https://www.amazon.com/Gam3Gear-Adapter-Controller-Converter-Keychain/dp/B07543W7XS/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_4?keywords=brooks+ps4%2Fps3+to+ps2&qid=1555216692&s=gateway&sr=8-4-fkmrnull

http://www.amazon.com/Shin-Megami-Tensei-Nocturne-Playstation-2/dp/B00024W1U6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376512883&sr=8-1&keywords=shin+megami+tensei+nocturne

http://www.amazon.com/Shin-Megami-Tensei-Digital-Playstation-2/dp/B00008KTRS/ref=pd_sim_vg_1

http://www.amazon.com/Megami-Tensei-Digital-Devil-Playstation-2/dp/B000784XG2/ref=pd_sim_vg_2

Got $20 (or $60 for all three?)

If you can't purchase stuff online, try checking out a store for Amazon cards.

Now is the best time to purchase SMT games, as Atlus has been reprint crazy with them.

The MGS Essentials Collection. MGS 1-3 with cool box art like this.

http://www.amazon.com/Metal-Gear-Solid-Collection-Playstation-2/dp/B001383L36

If you have $20 to spare, you NEED to include Nocturne in your collection. It's cheaper on Amazon than it honestly should be: http://www.amazon.com/Shin-Megami-Tensei-Nocturne-Playstation-2/dp/B00024W1U6

I got both of the Saga DVDs used at a videogame/movie store for about $8 each.

Saga Vol. 1 is listed on Amazon for $30

Saga Vol. 2 on the other hand is is currently listed for about $5

If your PS3 can play PS2 games I highly suggest you buy the Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection. It used to be cheaper, but it's still worth the money.

Yeah, it's part of the Metal Gear Solid: Essential Collection. If you feel compelled to use the cover art yourself, you can download it here!

your lucky day!

I always had good results with this.
https://www.amazon.com/EMS-USB2-Sharp-Shooter-Compatible-PS3/dp/B008FG72X4

I would recommend picking these up
Mega Man Anniversary Collection
Mega Man X Anniversary Collection

When you roll up a cobra in Katamari Damacy, the King of all Cosmos states: "It's rumored that there are even larger ones hidden in trousers."

http://www.amazon.com/Katamari-Damacy-PlayStation-2/dp/B0002Y2XXQ

Those games are crazy. I love them.

Let me help you out:

$18.82 sealed, shipped by Amazon

You need a fat PS2, and network adapter to put a hard drive in your PS2. The official one only supports IDE drives, so you need either a third-party network adapter, or a network adapter mod kit if you want to use SATA hard drives.

PS2 game backups can be played off the hard drive with a program called OPL (Open PS2 Loader). See my comment in this thread for more information about using OPL with hard drives.

All this assumes of course that you're already running FreeMcboot. More info on that can be found here

http://www.amazon.com/Metal-Gear-Solid-Collection-Playstation-2/dp/B001383L36

I would get that if I were you, lots of stores like Kmart and Walmart could have them lying around in their clearance sections depending on your area. It has the PS1 copy of MGS1, as well as Substance and Subsistence, which are the "complete" versions of 2 and 3 respectively.

This one will work for ps1/ps2 controllers: https://www.amazon.com/Total-Control-Plus-Dreamcast-PSX-PS/dp/B008ELD23O

That adapter exists because of the bleemcast emulator that allowed a few ps1 games to be played on the Dreamcast.

As far as I know you would need to mod your dreamcast or cobble together some kind of adapter for anything else.

I looked up stuff for alternatives to the original Dreamcast Controller and found a PS2 to DC adapter https://www.amazon.com/Total-Control-Plus-Dreamcast-adapter-PC/dp/B008ELD23O

My buddy had one of THESE. It's not really a bad controller, but damn did it take some getting used to.

I had an N64 controller once that had a "slow mo" button which, when activated, basically just pressed the pause button really rapidly. It was really entertaining to activate it in the middle of Smash Bros games. Also resulted in more than a few bruises.

/r/Megaten always suggests starting with Persona 3 FES since it gives you a taste of what mainline and the Persona series have to offer simultaneously.

You can get a brand new copy from Amazon still, or you can get it on PSN for the PS3 for cheap as well.

You can still buy them new on Amazon: 1 2

$14.99 each.

Uhhh.... you can get it new on amazon for $18

https://www.amazon.com/Shin-Megami-Tensei-Persona-PlayStation-2/dp/B001C6GVI6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1537301139&sr=8-1&keywords=persona+4+ps2

> Was this even a thing ten years ago?

It totally was! HDLoader (the software used to run games from a hard drive) has been around for quite a while. PS2 homebrew in general has some neat stuff.

The adapter you need is this one. Shop around a bit, you might be able to find one a few bucks cheaper on other places (ebay or the like).

You need this adapter because it also contains the IDE connector. You plug your IDE HDD into the network adapter, and then the entire thing goes into the expansion bay at the lower left on the back of your PS2.

If you still want to use Amazon, I suggest looking under the used section (FFX) for some games. They tend to be much cheaper, and you have a lot of different choices to choose from.

> Okay, is there a card or something I could buy for our Playstation that will give it internet?

https://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-2X-Network-Adaptor-2/dp/B000051QDD

This is the recommended adapter that a lot of people in this sub use

https://www.amazon.com/Shin-Megami-Tensei-Persona-FES-PlayStation/dp/B0014CN2H6

I actually bought a few SMT games from Amazon. I think these are still in print, in some very small volume.

There's the collection, 12 bucks on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Mega-Man-X-Collection-Playstation-2/dp/B0009XBWY6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1367471603&sr=8-1&keywords=megaman+x+collection

Currently $16 new on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001C6GVI6/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1491966088&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=persona+4

I HIGHLY recommend playing the first 3 first if you can. You can score the Essential Collection for $20 on Amazon, which is the first 3 games in one package. (You need a way to play PS1 and PS2 games.) You can also buy MGS 1 on the PSN Store and download it.

MGS4 is largely a fan service to running fans. Ut's great, but there are tons of references to the first games


NOTE: MGS3 is a prequel to the entire series.


>>MAJOR SPOILERS


-Metal Gear Solid 3-

You play as Naked Snake (aka Big Boss) who is the original Snake in the series. During a rescue mission that fails, your mentor 'The Boss' defects to the Russians and turns and you. The scientist you were trying to save is being forced to work on a new mobile weapon that can launch nukes. "The Boss" takes him back and throws you over a bridge, and delivers a nuke to the games protagonist, who sets it off in Russia. America is blamed and threatened with war if they can't prove it wasn't them. You are sent back in.


Your next mission is to attempt the rescue again, stop the nuke launching tank, and kill 'The Boss.' You get help from Eva, a over sexy woman who acts as a spy, and gain a rival named Ocelot. At the end of the game, it's revealed that 'The Boss' never defected, but was under orders from America the entire time. She was sent on a suicide mission by the President, to be killed by your hand, so America would look good. She was a true Patriot to the end. Learning this causes Naked Snake to leave America and form his own Army.


-Metal Gear 1 & 2- (Old 8bit)

All you need to know is Big Boss tried to create Outer Haven, a private army with no country. Solid Snake is sent in to stop him both times.

-Metal Gear Solid-

Solid Snake is brought back into action. Terrorists have taken over a base, and demand money, and the remains of Big Boss. The leader of the group is Liquid Snake, a clone of Big Boss, and your "Brother". Solid Snake learns he is a clone with the goal to make the ultimate soldier.

(I'll type the rest tomorrow if you want me to keep going... You're WAY better off playing the others first though. )

Person 4 - $17.85

You won't regret it.

Shipping is the problem. Lots of US companies in Amazon don't ship outside the country, or if they do there's a noticeable extra cost.

Nocturne

https://www.amazon.com/Shin-Megami-Tensei-Nocturne/dp/B00024W1U6/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1502290331&sr=1-1&keywords=shin+nocturne

Amusing fact. The guide to Nocturne (which has an incorrect answer for how to solve a puzzle to boot) costs about three times as much as the game.

Sadly I'm not sure if a PS2 can be found on Amazon to ship, when I checked Amazon Global I couldn't find one, but that could be because I'm checking from inside the US. I suggest you check when you have a moment to see what options it gives an Australian.

I use a Wireless Ps3 Controller(can be Ps4) [using this adapter] (https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07543W7XS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_L3TSDbB59ZDW2)

It's a little pricey, but much better than dealing with that crappy Logitech Controller. I think it's worth it considering it's a one time purchase.

Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 - PlayStation 2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001C6GVI6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_StdxxbJQXYW39

Here it is

If you're averse to emulation, there's always Mega Man X collection for PS2.

Katamari Damacy

you can buy it new for 25......

http://www.amazon.com/Shin-Megami-Tensei-Nocturne-Playstation-2/dp/B00024W1U6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1324773710&sr=8-2

Since they are for the PS2, I would say that's a bit pricey. Should be $10 or less.

And they are

Gluttony as the Katamari eats everything in sight!

If you're looking for a ps2 copy on the cheap I ran into this last night:
https://www.amazon.com/Shin-Megami-Tensei-Persona-FES-PlayStation/dp/B0014CN2H6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1523836953&sr=8-1&keywords=persona+3
I ordered it myself,but it doesn't come until Tuesday.

Do you remember this controller? https://www.amazon.com/Gamester-FPS-Master-Controller-Xbox/dp/B0000CO2UR

Either buy a used copy of MMX on SNES or buy this: http://www.amazon.com/Mega-Man-X-Collection-PlayStation-2/dp/B0009XBWY6#

There's also a Megaman Zero collection for DS, which is a collection of the GBA games. They also made 2 MMZ games for the DS itself.

This is what I use.

Brook PS3/PS4 to PS2 adapter and a DualShock 4.

I don't know what country you live in, but in the US, it's just $16.60 on Amazon for a PS2 copy.

Amazon

Literally the first result when googling "Gamester Controller"

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000CO2UR/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_rD.LDbAGCZC47

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F133060593105

Gamster FPS

Brand new with the audio soundtrack

You should get the MGS bundle for ps2 if your ps3 allows backwards compatibility. used for 23 bucks

http://www.amazon.com/Grand-Theft-Auto-San-Andreas-PlayStation/dp/B0001VGFK2

https://www.amazon.com/Mega-Man-X-Collection-PlayStation-2/dp/B0009XBWY6

As an alternative to getting the PSN digital copy if you have a PS3, you can get this:

http://www.amazon.com/Metal-Gear-Solid-Collection-Playstation-2/dp/B001383L36/ref=sr_1_4?m=A2L77EE7U53NWQ&s=merchant&ie=UTF8&qid=1383105548&sr=1-4&keywords=metal+gear+solid

I bought this several years ago, before the HD Collection came out. It comes with the MGS1 (PS1 disc), MGS2 Substance (for PS2, of course), and MGS3 Subsistence (also PS2, of course). It's 3 normal PS2-style boxes (with different box art, you can see them in the photos) and they are bundled in a cardboard sleeve as a sort of "box set", which you can also see in the photos.

And, as others have said, there's always ebay.

It's disc 1 of Subsistence. it came in a box set http://www.amazon.com/Metal-Gear-Solid-Collection-Playstation-2/dp/B001383L36

http://www.amazon.com/Shin-Megami-Tensei-Persona-Playstation-2/dp/B0014CN2H6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1347067657&sr=8-1&keywords=persona+3+fes

Is this what you are looking for?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0000CO2UR?pc_redir=1397201403&robot_redir=1

I'm in Canada, and I actually just found both of them for $35 each on Amazon.ca, I'm putting in my order right away!

• Persona 3
  
  
• Persona 4

Controller Adapter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07543W7XS?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

HDMI Adapter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07MYVF61Y?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000051QDD/ref=dp_olp_all_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=all

You can actually buy the MegaTen PS2 games for $20 on Amazon.

Not really sure this is what you're asking, but you can buy a PS3/PS4 wireless adapter for the PS2.

Can you elaborate on what a rotating D-Pad is? I can fuck with stick and the dualshock isn't ideal. This is what worked the best for me, but is was back in the PS2 days. Is this rotating?

You would need the network thing that plugs into the back of the ps2 it has ports for a hard drive and the hard drive will sit in the empty slot back there, it only fits a certain brand of hard drive unless you do a little modding and take some of the frame off the network thing. As for the install of mcboot im not sure, my little brother did it for me. The only part i did was plug the hard drive into it. Im sure there is a walk through some place, probably at the site. PlayStation 2 Network Adaptor

I dunno how I missed that, or MGS 2 for that matter. I think you're right.

Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection

I was aware of the trilogy being released on ps3, didn't know about this.

It was part of the Essentials Collection. I found that lone copy of MGS in the wild for $1. It is actually the PSX game but packaged in a PS2 box.

Digital Devil Saga and Strange Journey are the best for character driven story. Digital Devil Sage more so than any of the other ones. There are some really amazing set pieces. Amazon has it for 18 bucks I believe.

http://www.amazon.com/Shin-Megami-Tensei-Digital-Playstation-2/dp/B00008KTRS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1372163887&sr=8-1&keywords=digital+devil+saga

Probably a reprint? I'm not sure but is was only $20, so it's probably not an original run. Also I don't see anything on the product page about a soundtrack.

Say what you want about off brands but I was unstoppable at Halo when I was using this

If the netcode is solid ill have to grab an adapter.

http://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-2X-Network-Adaptor-2/dp/B000051QDD

Difficult to find? Not at all!

I realized this is actually a problem with the specific PS1 to USB adapter that I have. It's incapable of delivering both arrows (right & left) at once, and the method I had of mapping 126, 128 to push both arrows won't work since joy2key can't map raw data.

The solution, in case anyone else has this problem, is to just buy a different adapter. I found a list here, and this is the one I bought.

would you get a ps2? i should be ashamed how many times ive bought the megaman series. I rebought x4 and x5 yesterday just to play on my vita, since they were on sale. I've got a problem.

"I will live with my sorrow, I will live my own life! I will defeat sorrow, in his place. I will stand my ground and be strong. I don't know when it will be, but someday... I will conquer it. And I will do it without... false hope."

Yuna, FFX

http://www.amazon.com/Final-Fantasy-X-Playstation-2/dp/B00005TNI6/ref=sr_1_3?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1397792441&sr=1-3&keywords=final+fantasy+x

I wouldn't hold my breath, but it's also pretty damn cheap.

$18 as of 2017-11-16, and that's a bit of a steal imo: https://www.amazon.com/Shin-Megami-Tensei-Nocturne-playstation-2/dp/B00024W1U6

Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix is a remake very fun RPG from Disney and Square Enix. (not dumb like the title sounds)

The PS2 Ver.

Kingdom Hearts II is even better and there is no remake a the moment.

Kingdom Hearts III is coming soon for PS4 and Xbox One.

(oops you said only PC sorry)

LEGO: Marvel is coming to PC.

Look here for more Lego Games.

Scribblenauts Unlimited and Scribblenauts Unmasked - A DC Comics Adventure is also coming out, but for only Wii U and 3DS.

STEAM GAMES

DuckTales: Remastered for a other good Disney game. (plz watch all three videos)

Elsword

Guacamelee! Gold Edition

Mabinogi

Football Superstars

PlanetSide 2

Gotham City Impostors

Mark of the Ninja

The Swapper

LIMBO

Shelter

Contraption Maker

SpeedRunners

Super Hexagon

VVVVVV

Gone Home

Dream

BIT.TRIP RUNNER (also check Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm)

Cave Story+

Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians

Dust: An Elysian Tail

Castle Crashers

Deus Ex: Human Revolution (plz get the d. cut on amazon)

Bastion

Thief Collection

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

STAR WARS®: Knights of the Old Republic II

Portal 2

Super Meat Boy

MMOHUNTER

The Crew

SeaCraft

HARDWARE: Shipbreakers

Origins of Malu

DDTank

Avatar Star

Eternal Saga

Mission: MATH

Grim Fandango

I just got the MegaMan Anniversary Collection for like $13 and it has all of the main games for NES, 7 from Snes, 8 from PSX, and the Power Battle arcade games. I can't imagine playing them with a touch screen, but the Anniversary Collection has sooooo much content for so cheap it's ridiculous!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000066TS5/ref=olp_f_new?ie=UTF8&f_new=true

Look at the seller information. None of those are from Square Enix. There, I literally did the work for you.

And, once again: emulation is 100% legal. you had no excuse to call op a "poor fuck" for asking for help.

I skipped over your traditional turn-based part of your post, sorry about that. That would eliminate these two as they are action based combat:(Play the first one first though if you want to give it a try.)

• Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army
  
• Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon
  
  If you are into a really Pokemon in Hell with demons play this one:(This is the hardest of all the ones I have posted.)
  
  
• Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne
  
  These two have a really good story but a little harder than the Persona Series: (Play the first one first though if you want to give it a try.)
  
  
• Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga
  
• Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga 2
  
  I honestly cant really think of another game that is really hard on the PS2 other than the SMT games.
  
  Edit: I provided you with the Amazon link for all of the games. Most of these have been reprinted that is why their cost is pretty low, before the reprint these games were rather expensive.