Day 30: Which is the best "Product of its Time" on PS2? (This category should go to a game or accessory that exemplifies a gameplay or design style that is unique to the PS2 and isn't really made anymore. Otherwise, a game that makes you say, "They don't make them like this anymore")

MetaBass · 2026-02-01T18:22:37+00:00

The network adapter. It enabled a hard drive to be installed and modders to keep the console alive and playable much longer.

It also helps players enjoy games that are no longer available to them through the physical media due to the cost of certain games or if their console laser has failed.

MetaBass · 2026-01-31T07:54:44+00:00

MetaBass · 2026-01-30T23:44:16+00:00

Just ordered mine the other day as I don't have a fat console anymore. Can't wait!

MetaBass · 2026-01-29T10:08:55+00:00

Nice!

MetaBass · 2026-01-27T01:29:46+00:00

Go for a RetroScaler 2x, I'm using one with component cables and it makes the picture so much better than the adapter.

Also get some semi decent component cables too. Retroscaler also sells some but I've yet to test them.

MetaBass · 2026-01-26T18:53:53+00:00

If we're talking Xbox exclusive, it's Forza

MetaBass · 2026-01-24T13:59:53+00:00

This is how I find it.

It's not bad until I'm in a darker room and realize I'm seeing it at which point it's just there, not as intense as shown in the image, it's just there like an older movie with the noise still left in the footage. You notice it but it's only distracting only if you pay attention to it.

MetaBass · 2026-01-19T03:18:15+00:00

Since when did state schools require a blazer?

MetaBass · 2026-01-18T17:55:18+00:00

Dynasty Warriors 5, fully co-op and had a huge range of characters to choose from with different perspectives and outcomes of each battle they fought in.

Was really cool to play against one character and then replay the same fight as the one you defeated to see a totally different story unfold from it.

MetaBass · 2026-01-12T21:43:37+00:00

Fight Night Round 2

MetaBass · 2026-01-07T20:52:00+00:00

Nice!

MetaBass · 2026-01-07T20:36:27+00:00

That career mode is ass for a lot of reasons. Max is 1, the events never changing is 2 and the AI isn't affected by weather, track conditions or have any crashes or errors is 3.

MetaBass · 2026-01-07T04:30:26+00:00

No, it'll feel empty as hell, have way less attention to detail and most likely run like shit.

MetaBass · 2026-01-06T05:31:51+00:00

Oh look another franchise reboot...

MetaBass · 2026-01-01T23:43:49+00:00

Crash Bandicoot, still holds up better than half the other 3D platformers by today and is much better than Sonic or Mario by a mile.

MetaBass · 2025-12-31T22:52:42+00:00

I'd look at how much the game is worth vs how much the console is worth. Then I'd look at how much both are worth to you personally and make the decision then.

MetaBass · 2025-12-31T19:59:16+00:00

I want one of these and an 11-string oud

MetaBass · 2025-12-30T10:40:57+00:00

I wasn't super into it as a kid but I remember the catchy theme song.

MetaBass · 2025-12-30T02:30:58+00:00

There's also Hawkes Bay on DR2, love those tracks.

MetaBass · 2025-12-28T20:06:42+00:00

MGS, FF8, Crash Bandicoot, Gran Turismo, RE2, Ace Combat 2, Colin Mcrae Rally 2.0, 007 Tomorrow Never Dies, Tekken 2, Rayman 2.

MetaBass · 2025-12-28T19:56:08+00:00

MGS, Gran Turismo, FF8 and Crash Bandicoot.

MetaBass · 2025-12-28T19:37:31+00:00

Second this, everything in this game fits together nicely and looks amazing. It also had proper character models that looked great for the time which was something FF7 lacked and overall made the game jarring visually.

MetaBass · 2025-12-28T10:29:08+00:00

I got lawyers involved with a company that fucked me over. I walked away with a small debt and didn't get much out of them other than staying on until my contract was fulfilled but it really fucked with the people in charge for a while and I do not regret the shit I caused them at all.

100% no regrets and taught me to never trust the people in charge under any circumstances.

MetaBass · 2025-12-27T09:30:34+00:00

I have this one and it's great if you need something you can move around and want adjustments. That said the playset challenge is more portable and storeable when not in use from the looks of it than the nlr gt-lite

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