PS2 is an overhyped piece.
Even now, in Q1 2001, when all the "Good" hyped games are supposed to come out - i.e. Bouncer - they are major disappointments. PS2 wasn't worth my $299 last year and it's still not worth half that even now. I swallowed my pride as a Sony loyalist and moved to the Sega camp.. and I am still in awe over how many people are being suckered into buying the INFERIOR PS2 over the Dreamcast ($99 now, remember...??)
Why pay MORE than retail for this system when you can get a dreamcast, tons of peripherals, and games for the same? Durh!