The PS2 has a catalog of rare and increasingly expensive games, including icons like Silent Hill 2 and FromSoftware's obscure ...

And one of the best-known games from the PS2 era was 2001's survival horror: Silent Hill 2. According to video game collectibles tracker PriceCharting, a sealed copy of the game could go for as ...

For one, the Gamecube had the best versions of both games, as the Xbox ports had their hiccups (albeit less so than the PS2 versions). The Duo Pack is also rare, being exclusive to NA regions.

So, in recognition of the PS2's compelling history, let's look back to the origins when it was released on October 26, 2000 in North America and see what the launch games were and if they hold up ...

Prices for rare GameCube games fluctuate, with some reaching four ... Metal Gear fans can still find the PS2 version of MGS2 for cheap if they're not picky on condition or extras.