The PS2 is a graphics powerhouse. That being said it does not matter how it will rank next to NGC or X-Box. I come here for that part of me that loves the PS2 and to hear about the great games that are coming. Onimusha, GT3, Drakan 2 and many others. Yes it is true the X-box will not be all that much superior to the PS2 however it will have its advantages over any next gen console. For example the 64 megs of unified ram which will allow developers to place ram where they need it(textures ect>)they will also be able to use the hard drive to write levels so load times are faster. It disturbs me to see bashing or putting down somthing because we dont understand it and the hype is no greater for the X-Box than it was for the PS2. Every console will have its great games and I want to play them all. There are games coming out for consoles that I will want to get for PC because of the save anywhere feature not because its better besides I could not make it though most of these games if no for that. Its all about the games and I dont want to miss out on any yes I am multi-platform and I realize everyone cant afford all of them(most of my gaming is done on my 1.2ghz PC but as more games come out on the PS2 and others I know that will change) I want to see all good gaming platfoms succeed so try not to flame me too hard besides the more competitors the better the games.