20 Years Ago, the PS2 Launched With Terrible Games But Still Won the Generation

Though Sony teased footage of next-gen games like Metal Gear Solid 2 and Final Fantasy VIII, what we got on launch day 20 years ago might have been the year’s biggest bummer. Here's why that didn't matter in the long run.
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Though Sony teased footage of next-gen games like Metal Gear Solid 2 and Final Fantasy VIII, what we got on launch day 20 years ago might have been the year’s biggest bummer. Here's why that didn't matter in the long run.

20 Years Ago, the PS2 Launched With Terrible Games But Still Won the Generation, games playstation 2

20 Years Ago, the PS2 Launched With Terrible Games But Still Won the Generation, playstation 2

20 Years Ago, the PS2 Launched With Terrible Games But Still Won the Generation, games playstation 2

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