[One, Two, Middlesboogie]

Jak & Daxter rules. It's very short, though, so don't get it if you think you've finished with a game when you've completed it. Same goes for Rez and Zone Of The Enders, which has a very cool-looking sequel coming soon.

Monkey Island's good, but it freezes often (but that might just be because I have a duff disc), and it's on PC anyway. SSX Tricky, Crazy Taxi and Crash 4 are available on other platforms also, but they are very good. The PS2 version of SSX T also has more tricks, because PS2 controllers have more shoulder buttons than XBox or GC controllers.

WipEout Fusion is well worth getting; it'll take you ages to complete and it's great fun. It's also a great first title if you're new to the WipEout series.

The forthcoming Ratchet & Clank, Sly Raccoon, Vexx, Spyro 4, Dr. Muto, Freaky Flyers and Kingdom Hearts are looking good, and well worth saving your money for. There is also going to be a PS2 version of The Sims which will supposedly have features that the PC version didn't.

And of course there's the PS2 equivalent of Halo (desirability-wise, not gameplay-wise); Metal Gear Solid 2.

Don't forget that the PS2 is also DVD compatible staight out of thebox, and its hard drive and internet connection are coming soon.

A console is a big purchase, and you may find yourself with either a wonderful new toy or an expensive paperweight. Find out some more about the games I mentioned and try and borrow a PS2 or play one in the shops if you can, before you make up your mind.