PS2 Sports Games - the best
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PS2 Sports Games - the best
I got nostalgic and picked up a PS2 on ebay for like $50. It was the glory days of sports videogaming during the PS2 era. I'd like to pick some up - what are your recommendations. Here is what I have so far :
1.NFL 2K5
2.NCAA FB 2004
3.NCAA FB 2006
4.MVP BASEBALL 2005
5.HIGH HEAT 2003
That covers baseball and football I think. I probably want to pickup a Madden game from the ps2 days but what was the best one that gen?
Golf - Golf wise Tiger Woods games were pretty fun then too.
Racers - any tips?
Soccer - wasn't really into soccer back then so no clue what's good.
Basketball - NCAA Hoops 2K and EA 's March Madness series - what are the classic games here?
Hockey - thinking I'll pass.
1.NFL 2K5
2.NCAA FB 2004
3.NCAA FB 2006
4.MVP BASEBALL 2005
5.HIGH HEAT 2003
That covers baseball and football I think. I probably want to pickup a Madden game from the ps2 days but what was the best one that gen?
Golf - Golf wise Tiger Woods games were pretty fun then too.
Racers - any tips?
Soccer - wasn't really into soccer back then so no clue what's good.
Basketball - NCAA Hoops 2K and EA 's March Madness series - what are the classic games here?
Hockey - thinking I'll pass.
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NHL 2k3 /2k5 (2k3 my all time fave).
Soccer id go with the earlier pro evo series for that gen .
Soccer id go with the earlier pro evo series for that gen .
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World of Outlaws Sprint Car Racing for PS2 is one of the finest racing games ever pressed to a disc. Amazing in every possible way.
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Don't forget the ToCA Race Driver series, had a blast with it back in the day!
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Madden 2004 - 08 are all really good.
I think 2005 was probably the best one. If you're a franchise guy all of those are far and beyond what anything on the current gen offers in terms of depth and features.
If you're into arcade/extreme sports don't forget about SSX Tricky, SSX 3, and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3. All really good games! I've been going down memory lane lately as well. I've been playing THPS 2 on the Dreamcast more than anything else of late. IMO, the Dreamcast, PS2, and original XBOX era of gaming is tough to beat.
I think 2005 was probably the best one. If you're a franchise guy all of those are far and beyond what anything on the current gen offers in terms of depth and features.
If you're into arcade/extreme sports don't forget about SSX Tricky, SSX 3, and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3. All really good games! I've been going down memory lane lately as well. I've been playing THPS 2 on the Dreamcast more than anything else of late. IMO, the Dreamcast, PS2, and original XBOX era of gaming is tough to beat.
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I second Madden 2005 as it was competing against NFL2K5 and EA went with Tony Bruno and his call in show. It was really well done and IIRC their entire 2005 lineup was quite solid.
I also second Winning Eleven Soccer, whether it's WE 2006, 2007, 2008. It was and still is amazing for it's ball physics and opponent AI.
I also second Winning Eleven Soccer, whether it's WE 2006, 2007, 2008. It was and still is amazing for it's ball physics and opponent AI.
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i forgot all about 2K Hockey. they had some good games. was only thinking of EA.
For college hoops were EA's March Madness games better or 2Ks?
For college hoops were EA's March Madness games better or 2Ks?
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Well actually i never played it on Playstation but i did on pc and xbox but NHL 2004 was a very good hockey game also.
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Hot damn, I'm a fool for forgetting TOCA. Get that and WoO Sprint Cars, and you're set for racing.
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The two best hoops games on the PS2 were NBA Inside Drive 2004 and NBA Live 2003 (I believe). Both were outstanding.
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Wasn't Inside Drive published by Microsoft Studios and therefore an Xbox exclusive?dbdynsty25 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 16, 2020 11:16 amThe two best hoops games on the PS2 were NBA Inside Drive 2004 and NBA Live 2003 (I believe). Both were outstanding.
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Sh*t, you are right. Just was thinking back to that era and what I was playing.pk500 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 16, 2020 11:42 amWasn't Inside Drive published by Microsoft Studios and therefore an Xbox exclusive?dbdynsty25 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 16, 2020 11:16 amThe two best hoops games on the PS2 were NBA Inside Drive 2004 and NBA Live 2003 (I believe). Both were outstanding.
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Inside Drive was a great franchise.dbdynsty25 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 16, 2020 2:05 pmSh*t, you are right. Just was thinking back to that era and what I was playing.pk500 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 16, 2020 11:42 amWasn't Inside Drive published by Microsoft Studios and therefore an Xbox exclusive?dbdynsty25 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 16, 2020 11:16 amThe two best hoops games on the PS2 were NBA Inside Drive 2004 and NBA Live 2003 (I believe). Both were outstanding.
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got my ps2 in the mail and started playing.
first of all the games look terrible on hdtv. i've read up though and ordered some competent cables as it seems that's the only way to improve the picture quality on a hdtv.
I can see now why people use emulators as that resolution is clear and crisp. but i dont want to spend $300 on a new rig + monitor so I'll live with the $50 ps2.
although the games don't look visually great right now, the gameplay is unmatched. Played NCAA 06 and the responsiveness of the controls is unmatched this gen. nothing get stuck in animations and runs so smooth. It feels like how a videogame should.
first of all the games look terrible on hdtv. i've read up though and ordered some competent cables as it seems that's the only way to improve the picture quality on a hdtv.
I can see now why people use emulators as that resolution is clear and crisp. but i dont want to spend $300 on a new rig + monitor so I'll live with the $50 ps2.
although the games don't look visually great right now, the gameplay is unmatched. Played NCAA 06 and the responsiveness of the controls is unmatched this gen. nothing get stuck in animations and runs so smooth. It feels like how a videogame should.
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Try NHL HITZ and NFL BLITZ just for a bit of fun.
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Those and IndyCar Series 2005. If you fancied an arcade racer then maybe Burnout 2, or Shox for something a little different...
Soccer-wise, I'd recommend Pro Evolution Soccer 5 (Winning Eleven 9, I think?) if you want something a bit slower and more considered. For a faster pace, Pro Evo 4.
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Late PS2 era for me I basically only played the PES/Winning Eleven Soccer games. Maybe Winning Eleven 7 or 8? I don't remember the numbers.
I also like Outrun 2006: Coast to Coast for a chilled out arcade racer.
I also like Outrun 2006: Coast to Coast for a chilled out arcade racer.
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Burnout 3 Takedown is the king if you're into arcade racers. One of the best arcade games of the generation.
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