Top Five Playstation 2 Games of Spring 2008

The Playstation 2 will be going at it for eight strong years despite rampant competition and it shows no signs of stopping anytime soon. 2008 is looking like another strong year starting with the games releasing this spring. To make Playstation 2 gamers even giddier, most of these games are sold below the standard $49.99. Here are the top five Playstation 2 games of the spring.

5. Singstar 90's
^{Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment, Developer: Sony Computer Entertainment, Release Date: March 18, ESRB Rating: T}
You can't beat the classic songs from the 90's, especially considering that some of them have aged quite well. This karaoke title will include songs from all genres from R&B to Grunge to Rock. Singstar 90's will also feature some of the greatest artist from the decade: Boyz II Men, New Kids on the Block, Nirvana and MC Hammer. Best of all, this spring title will be so at a budgeted price of $29.99 for the game only or $49.99 bundle with two microphones.

4. Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters
^{Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment, Developer: High Impact Games, Release Date: March 11, ESRB Rating: E10+}
Like so many PSP games, Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters is being ported to the Playstation 2. Despite being created by a different development team, the portable game turned out to on par with the other games of the franchise with numerous multiplayer modes in addition an action-packed single player adventure. Not to mention that Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters will retail for only $29.99.

3. Silent Hill Origins
^{Publisher: Konami, Developer: Monolith Productions, Release Date: March 4, ESRB Rating: M}
Speaking of PSP to Playstation 2 ports, a graphically enhanced Silent Hill Origins will be arriving this spring on the Playstation 2. Set before the events of the original game, this survival-horror title remains true to the series roots with its trademarked horrific atmosphere. Silent Hill Origins also refines some the weaknesses from the series, including the combat. The price tag of $29.99 rounds up this nice package.

2. Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 FES
^{Publisher: Atlus, Developer: Atlus, Release Date: April 22, ESRB Rating: M}
Released last summer, Persona 3 was one of the best Role-Playing games on the Playstation 2. Unfortunately, it was also one of the rarest. This spring, gamers get a second chance thanks to a new re-release with hours of extra content in Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 FES. Just make sure to buy it early since the game will be in rare quantities in due time. It's a lot better buying it for $29.99 than coughing up $60 or more on eBay.

1. Metal Gear Solid: Essential Collection
^{Publisher: Konami, Developer: Kojima Productions, Release Date: March 18, ESRB Rating: M}
Speaking of values, no other games hold a candle to Metal Gear Solid: Essential Collection. This package comes with three of the greatest video games of all time: Metal Gear Solid for Playstation and Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance and Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence for Playstation 2. That is three modern day classics for just $29.99. What better way to prepare for Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots than by reliving the series from the very beginning? Without a doubt, Metal Gear Solid: Essential Collection is the best Playstation 2 games released in the spring.