Hi there.
Used to play suikoden series on my ex-bf's machine a lot few years ago and now am thinking to start playing again. i need help from the pros here:
i'm torn in between either buying a PS2 or a PS3. yes the main reason i'm thinking to buy a PS2 is that i wanna play suikoden 3 & 5 again. i don't see konami having plan releasing new suikodens so i'm not sure if i should get a PS3. i quite enjoyed front mission 4 too but didn't get to finish the game before all hell broke loose between me and the ex (shouldn't have return the ps2 to him ain't it!?).
so, my question is: does ps3 have games similar to suikoden series and front mission if i were to get one? which would you recommend me? thank you in advance guys!

UPDATE: I'VE DECIDED TO BUY A PS2. PS3 CAN WAIT AND GUYS, THANKS FOR THE INPUT!

This post has been edited by finefrenzy: Aug 3 2011, 03:01 PM

if u don't mind playing offline and just great with those games then by all means no need to go to the next gen

IMHO current gen rpg nowadays not so much 'epic factor' compared to the old ones except for their amped up graphics

that helps PB! i never thought of that! defo getting ps2 then. tried ps3 few times, always end up dizzy and vomit-y

Suikoden 5 helps cure a broken heart,hohoho

just stick with ps2, awesome tittles like Persona, dragon quest and FFX can't be missed

TS, have you considered the PSP? There are lots of great RPG titles on it.

Like for example;
Final Fantasy IV: Complete Collection
God Eater Burst
Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together
Valkyria Chronicles II
Ys I & II Chronicles
Persona PSP
.. and also the upcoming Persona 2 PSP

Give it a thought

PS3 is awesome

why bother buying ps2 when u can emulate them on ur pc? O.o
go get a ps3 ! =O

TS if ur pc is good enough just get emulator for ps2 it work great with most of the game just some is not emulate well enough and save that money for PSP lots of RPG games inside. IMO PS3 or Xbox360 games that is good is only Tales series and Eternal Sonata others just so so only.

QFT

As a conventional JRPG lover this gen has nothing much to offer besides those 2, the rests are just decent at best.

infact that is the 2 jrpg that I finished off others halfway and bored of it...... like resonance of fate quite fun playing and shooting but still bored of it because shooting the same enemy with the same style and same tactic

Oh yea and please don't forget about NDS there are lots of good RPG games in there way too good like you have in ps2

This post has been edited by mushashi87: Aug 2 2011, 10:24 AM

heartbreak was already cured 4-5 years ago. i just wanna play again, that's all


and your point is...?


i thought of that but my pc isn't that great plus i wanna play it on a big-ass tv.

Since my PS3 is dead, i'm relieving all previous RPGs of my PS2.

As much as I can for them. hoho.

oh yeah... if u get a ps2 and play with ur big-ass tv.. two likely consequences will happen (im assuming ur big-ass TV is a LED/LCD or plasma)
i. u'll throw away ur big-ass tv or
ii. u'll throw away ur newly purchased ps2...

to me, playing ps2 with a LED/LCD or plasma.. the experience is going to be nightmare.. the graphic 5u5ks big tim3

n if u hav a good pc.. u can always connect ur pc to ur big ass tv

anyway... for me, if u wanna play good old games, pc is a better option since pc emulator has better shader which make the games look a bit more better compared to their console release

oh yeah... to me personally n for my gaming experience, nowadays not many good games.. i still prefer to play older games.. what are the developers thinking

This post has been edited by azsace: Aug 2 2011, 11:58 AM

Old games on plasma isn't all that bad, it's still acceptable. LCD/LED on the other hand..

ah finally, some answers but too bad i'm not looking for a portable. but thanks. i heard valkyria is something worth playing too!

and what would you recommend?

nope the big-ass is my dad's old stupid CRT box if i were to get a ps2, if i did end up with a ps3 i probably won't have as much game time as i wanted to since i have to use the family room tv. i don't have a good pc too so i guess that option's out.

This post has been edited by finefrenzy: Aug 2 2011, 01:08 PM

ps2 is the best choice for rpg especially games that similar like suikoden and front mission.

i'm sure u like both turn based rpg and srpg. there are a lot of great rpg for ps2...
turn based rpg:
final fantasy x, x2, ....
persona 3 and 4
xenosaga series
rogue galaxy
star ocean till the end of time
grandia ii and iii
shadow hearts
arc the lad twilight of the spirit
atelier iris series
valkyria profile silmeria
ar tonelico series
romancins saga
unlimited saga



srpg:
suikoden tactics
disgaea series
phantom brave
la pucella tactic
sakura wars
makai kingdom
stella deus
growlanser series

and many moreee...

This post has been edited by figure8: Aug 2 2011, 01:55 PM

Hmm.. definitely a hard decision to make...
get an outdated ps2 with many good old games or
get a better ps3 system with not so many good games...

for me i'll suggest u to get the ps3, long term better, n start playing with the older ps3 games like Star Ocean: The Last Hope International, encharted arms, eternal sonata, Trinity: Souls of Zill O'll

PS2 of course. hehe.

for jrpg i think the ps2 still the better choice for its vast games library. buy a component cable to play on a lcd/led tv for a clearer picture. the standard rca cable will make the picture look really wash out. recently dusted off my ps2 and now playing yakuza 1 game

that would be a great help! the exact answer i've been looking for! you have two titles that i used to eye on; disgea & valkyria. that's a great help!

i'm more of a storyline person so i guess i'd rather play a good game on ps2 than playing a mediocre game on a great machine. but thanks for the suggestion! appreciate it.

i thought so too.

that'd actually help! thanks!

This post has been edited by finefrenzy: Aug 3 2011, 03:00 PM

PS 2 is the best console in the world and it will always be forever....
U better off buy some spares like me just to make sure u hv some backup consoles to last u for life time!
*Mines fats hehe...gonna get slims later

Most of the good rpg games is in PS2.I juz got my PS3 recently and i juz dont see much good rpgs.Played Star Ocean The Last Hope and Final Fantasy XII.Not bad but still lacking those elements found in PS2 rpgs.But well,the graphic is immense

So in the end i have to use my pc and emulator to play back those epic rpg games for PS2.Sadly,emulator is not all perfect

My greatest hope and dream would be they continue Breath of Fire series,Tales series (please in English) and Suikoden series.

This post has been edited by Duckies: Aug 4 2011, 05:44 PM

This.

I salute you if you can pass after level 25.

For hardcore gamers only =)

Btw it's a unique turn based.

get ps2 can play suikoden 1-5 : ) hehehehe my fav RPG series

wow u like suikoden . i love this game . ah the memories . i play this raw . meaning playing this in japanese language . those were the days

U can buy old game from PSN network..
I prefer PSone..

Can play back FF7,FF8,FF9,Suikoden 2

This post has been edited by The_Rock: Oct 4 2011, 11:09 AM

how much are they sold for?

and as for the pc emulator where can i get the software? do i just buy the ps2 dvd and insert it on the dvd rom drive as of i was playing a ps2 game?

I missed a lot of ps2 games when i sold my console 9 years ago , DMC 3 , mgs 3, GT4, RE4, the 1st GOW , ff 11 so many more.

Depends on the game title.. Miss the old school gaming like RE1, RE2 ,FF series and the best dating fighting RPG (THOUSAND ARMS) ... I still got the disc thought.

There is always kind and helpful Mr.Google... There is where i get all the information on how solved some gaming problem...

This!!!!!

Odin Sphere

also now on ps3

oh U already bought PS2 is it..

but why not consider PSP?