So I broke down....

[[AK]Bribo]

Sounds like I should pick up Baldur's Gate, thanks guys!

You and Kidd will have a good time with this one. There's not much role playing element in the PS2 version but it is a hack'n slashfest that is fun, fun, fun!

[[AK]Ozzred]

IMO - Consoles are hard to top for basic combat games. I'd strongly recommend one of Tekkans, probably the most recent you can get in the used section.

[[AK]Ozzred]

Oh ya.. and Grand Turismo.

[[AK]Palooka]

Last week, I finished my first ever play-through of Resident Evil 4 on the Wii. Despite its slightly aged graphics, I found the game stunningly good, and I had a blast playing (I could hardly stop). It is a must-buy for your PS2 if you don't have a Wii. http://www.metacritic.com/games/plat...ent%20evil%204

A few other superlative games for the PS2 that have not been mentioned are Ico, Shadow of the Colossus (from the makers of Ico), and Okami. I think you would find these three games very engaging, Swae; they are all highly original and artfully designed. But don't take my word for it:

http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps2/ico?q=ico
http://www.metacritic.com/games/plat...dow%20of%20the
http://www.metacritic.com/games/plat.../okami?q=okami

[[AK]Palooka]

Speaking of Okami, a new copy can be had for only $9.99 at the Capcom store: http://shop.capcom.com/store/capcomu...=1254515973264