So, got a PS2...

[OldRover]

If you're a fan of fighting games, Soul Calibur II and III are certainly worth picking up (SCIII for the custom character creation system alone), and if you're into the whole MK series (which I am), then MK: Deception and MK: Armageddon are solid fighters (the latter has better models though and a custom character creation system, some of the character models in Deception look like they have sticks shoved up their asses). Also, if you like platformers, MK: Shaolin Monks is pretty decent, but a bit easy for a hardcore platform gamer. If you're looking for some retro action, there's a Genesis collection for the PS2 that includes a lot of different games, such as Altered Beast, Sonic, Comix Zone, and a whole bunch of other ones.

The PS2 seems to be largely devoid of decent traditional RPGs, at least over here. Such a shame.

[TR0N]

Picked up Taito Legends 1 & 2 for $20.

Congrats 

[SNKNostalgia]

Funny thing is how Rogue Galaxy is Sony's version of Final Fantasy 12, so try that game out as well. I enjoyed playing it a lot.

Some good PS2 games I enjoyed

Ring of Red
Front Mission 4
Shadow of Destiny  - very different game but enjoyable as hell to play, great time travel story.
Silent Hill 2 and 3
Metal Gear Solid 2 and 3
Contra Shattered Soldier
Dragon Quest 8
Onimusha 1 and 2
Devil May Cry 1  - but I haven't played 3 yet
Ace Combat 5  - which I like better than 6 for the Xbox 360 for some reason
Rygar  - really good game, just could have been a little longer
Any of the SNK collections and also get Street Fighter Alpha Anthology, very nice arcade transfers.

[Kitsunexus]

Funny thing is how Rogue Galaxy is Sony's version of Final Fantasy 12, so try that game out as well. I enjoyed playing it a lot.

This was the third game I bought, and I DO love it (even if the 3 main character designs are ripped off from ZOIDS.) !

[nectarsis]

Ring of Red...talk about underated..and needs a sequel
Persona 3
Dragon Quest 8
Tales of the Abyss
Rogue Galaxy

[Kitsunexus]

Rogue Galaxy

Have it and love it.

[OldRover]

If you want rings of red, just buy yourself an Xbox 360.

[Turbo D]

 

[Hobo Xiphas]

Just obtained Shining Force EXA! 

[Kitsunexus]

Just obtained Shining Force EXA! 

Yes, really. It is horrible. I retract the previous "" icon.

[GUTS]

Its not bad if you like Champions of Norrath style games, but the constant going back to defend your stupid base does get super annoying.  The first one was way better, although Record of Lodoss War was still 20 times better.