Playstation 2 -WOW!

I decided that its about time that I put down these simple low-tech games I've been playing (widget games, go) and see what the big fuss is over the Sony Playstation 2. After Super Nintendo, I abandoned the inner gamer in me and I've been out of practice ever since. Games have advanced so much since that time that its been difficult to jump back in. However two evenings of sampling the PS2 has awakened me from my video game console slumber. I am now convinced that my life would be incomplete without that slim black console next to my TV.

It started off with a first person shooter - Bond. I didn't enjoy it too much at first because I was flummoxed by the vast number of buttons one had to use to be successful. Also serving as target practice for my friends wasn't too much fun either.

The games that really hooked me in were Tony Hawk and SSX snowboard. I think the reason why I liked these two games was that I could pick them up and instantly "do something" in the game without being blown to shreds in a matter of seconds. While the play control was simple, I noticed that there's an increasing level of complexity with all the various moves and combinations one can master. Even though I constantly scored lower than my skilled friend, I still had a lot of fun playing.

The SSX snowboard game sealed the deal for me. The game took my breath away with its graphics and effects. I've never gone snowboarding before, but the game created such a life-like effect that I was completely mesmerized.

I spent the rest of my weekend adjusting my budget for the purchase of the PS2.