Should I skip current gen systems and stick to my PS2?

My brother gave me his PS2 that he didn't want anymore several years ago. Starting about 3 years ago I completely stopped using it myself, and during the time that I did play it, I never got into any of the many great RPG's for it. Lately I've been wanting to get back into console gaming, but I'm not really interested in any of the current gen systems. The PS3 seems overpriced. The 360 has been out for 4 years now, so it doesn't really seem worth buying this late in its life. I've only heard good things about the wii, but there doesn't seem to be a single major RPG on it that I would want to play.

Right now I'm planning on just buying a new power cable, controller, and some new games (Final Fantasy X and XII, and Dragon Quest VIII for starters) for my PS2. Do you think it would be wise for me to do this, and just wait for the next gen consoles to come out?

That's about what I'm doing.

Figure I won't blow all my money on current consoles, and just try to mooch as much as possible off my friends. Then come next gen I'll just have all the money I saved + more for those consoles.

Seems worth it to me since I'm not overly interested in many of the console games as of now. My PC, and DS are holding up really nice in the gaming department 8)

My brother gave me his PS2 that he didn't want anymore several years ago. Starting about 3 years ago I completely stopped using it myself, and during the time that I did play it, I never got into any of the many great RPG's for it. Lately I've been wanting to get back into console gaming, but I'm not really interested in any of the current gen systems. The PS3 seems overpriced. The 360 has been out for 4 years now, so it doesn't really seem worth buying this late in its life. I've only heard good things about the wii, but there doesn't seem to be a single major RPG on it that I would want to play.

Right now I'm planning on just buying a new power cable, controller, and some new games (Final Fantasy X and XII, and Dragon Quest VIII for starters) for my PS2. Do you think it would be wise for me to do this, and just wait for the next gen consoles to come out?

Do what your heart tells you.

I think you shoud play all the fabulously great games on the PS2 before you need to buy a next gen console, definately.

*cough*Bully*cough*

Absolutely not. For the dozens of average games that this gen has, there are dozens more that are top notch and will be remembered. Your choice though

keep the ps2 skip current gen

get metal gear solid 1 2 and 3. god of war 1 and 2. final fantsay x and xii. dragon quest viii. okami. shadow of the collosus. there are tons more that are so awesome you really wont miss out at all. i dont own any current gen systems currently. i just play them all at my friends houses, and i get more than my fill.

I say sure....wait till the ps3 drops in price and games are cheaper, and the good games will be just as good as they are now. The ps2 has a massive library of awesome games, and most are nice and cheap now, so you could game for years catching up on the last 3!!

Ive got a ps3, and a Wii, and an XBOX, and PSP, and some console games, and still I find good games for the ps2 and play it regularly. It is, imo, the best system ever.

Im pretty much doing the same thing with sticking to the ps2 and such, but heck I still play PS1 games. And I as well don't own any new gen systems unless you count the DS Lite one. Heh

The PS2 is a good system. I played that for a long time until I got my Wii. The PS2 has alot of good games and retailers like Gamestop are full of used PS2 games.

If you're looking for a next-gen system (or current-gen, I guess you could say) without overpricing, I think the Wii is probably the way to go. Also, if you're looking for something new, Nintendo just released the Wii Motion Plus accessory, which opens up a whole new world of gaming control. Grab a Wii and the game Wii Sports Resort-- the game comes packaged with the Wii Motion Plus.

As for RPGs, the Wii has a game called Rune Factory: Frontier...I'm not sure how deep it is though.

you have a PS2? lucky. I didn't have one till i got my 360. Stay with the PS2. lots of good games came out for PS1 and PS2 worth playing. plus, that generation was a lot better than this one.

I would say yes. The PS2 had many great games and amazing JRPGs. I would stick with it until you feel right to move on.