Over the last two weeks all my game purchases have been about PS2 preservation.

What is PS2 preservation?, I hear you ask. Well it's a bit like a squirrel storing up acorns for the winter. Allow me to explain...

A recent visit to my local EB had me informed by a friend who works there that PS2 games a going to probably be phased out by the end of the year. A shock to be sure as Sony's gaming goliath has always had an auraof invincibility surrounding it, as if it would sell forever.As the gamecube was phased out I picked up a few AAA titles not to do myself the dishonor of missing some classics, but I had expected it's passing into console heaven for a while. But it will be a sad day when I look upon shelves in video game stores to see no PS2 games left.

Already it has reached the point where I no longer eagerly anticipate any upcoming titles on Sony's last gen console but I am thankful for the time I have left to collect the remaining gems gathering dust in EB. I have recently picked up quality titles for good prices such as Splitner Cell: Chaos Theory, Rogue Galaxy, Soul Caliber III and Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones. I am sure that these titles will bring much enjoyment in the months to come.

Sure I have a Wii in my TV cabinet as well as some top notch games to go with it (Mario Galaxy, MP3 and Twilight Princess to name a few) but this revolutionary console is still unproven despite it's uncharted potential, due largely to a limited library and a slew of sloppy 'Wii-makes'. It would appear that the Wii will not satisfy as my 'gaming security blanket'.

My goal for the moment is to keep collecting the best PS2 titles which are missing from my 'collection page' on Gamespot, with Shadow of the Colossus atop the list. Not only that though, I will delve into my existing games and replay the classics, conquer the unfinished and remember what a great console the PS2 has been over the years.I will do this with hope thatafter afew more quarters of good releasesthe PS3 will become a console of equal standing to it'sfather so as to convince me to purchase it. Thenpossibly I will find just as many hours of gaming goodness as my faithful PS2 provided.........and with Metal Gear Solid 4 and Final Fantasy XIII on the way there's hope yet!