The arrival of the Dreamcast in 1999 ushered in the next-generation of gaming, and it's safe to say that it was a console war that had its up its down, memorable games, and not so memorable games. Also disasters, and shattered hopes-- and sadly the death of the Dreamcast. It's also safe to say, consoles themselves have come a long way, reaching new and bigger heights-- and media attention. Overall-- it's safe to say, it was one that was a bit disappointing compared to the previous generation-- but one that delivered some really memorable games. The six years came and went, and now we are just beginning to indulge our self in our next-generation systems, but without a further ado here are my Top 10 Games of the previous console generation. 10. Ninja Gaiden - Xbox Ninja Gaiden series has been around for awhile-- but demanded a next-generation installment, and let's just say it's easily one of the best and most challenging games of all time. It's flawless, quick-paced gameplay, gorgeous graphics, and difficulty level make it one of the Xbox's finest games. 9. Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec - PlayStation 2 Sony's flagship racer, Gran Turismo made it's debut on Sony's next-generation console in middle of 2001, and lets just say: racing games shouldn't be this good. With an assortment of endless tuning options, cars, tracks, and realistic driving physics, this was a game that every racing aficionado should have in their diverse PlayStation 2 collection. 8. Burnout 3: Takdown - Xbox I PlayStation 2 Racing games are always never over-the-top as Burnout 3 is, and ever since it hit the Xbox, and PlayStation 2, there hasn't been a better game that has set the bar for how fun an arcade racer should be-- and with online play, it's safe to say, it quite possibly the best arcade racer of all time. 7. Grand Theft Auto III - PlayStation 2 While some may argue, as its successors proved to get bigger and badder, GTA3 for the PlayStation 2 was the first game, that truly turned the gaming world upside down, as it implemented a free-roam gameplay, and for good measure, it paved the way for future installments, and wannabe titles. While the biggest attraction was it's free-roaming gameplay, it featured solid gameplay, mission variety, and an ever-expanding lifelike world. 6.Star Wars Knights Of The Old Republic - Xbox It's a shame the big man himself George Lucas couldn't put KOTOR on the big screen-- nor did he write it, but in all honesty KOTOR is a fine example of cutting-edge RPG heaven, as it tailored in open-ended gameplay, and different paths, and choosing your side between the dark and light side. It's hands-down tickled the fancy of many of those who played it, and will forever be remembered as one of the Xbox's greatest role-playing games of all time. 5. Soul Calibur - Dreamcast While Tekken, Dead or Alive, and Virtua Fighter series have thrown there kicks and jabs along the way-- there hasn't been a better fighting game, than the Dreamcast's own Soul Calibur. It's quite possibly the best fighting game of all time-- with it's unique characters, and weapon based combat, there's no doubt it left a sense of amazement on all of those who played it. 4. Metroid Prime - GameCube Samus has been gone for quite sometime, missing the Nintendo 64, but boy did her arrival on the GameCube make a splash. What made Metroid Prime simply one of the best games of this generation, was how it flawlessly and proficiently captured the classic Metroid 2D scrolling, and translating it to 3D. In all honesty-- if you haven't played it, you owe yourself. 3. Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker - GameCube The Wind Waker was looked down upon when it first appeared, but don't judge a book by its cover-- because when it all boils down to it, Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker is every bit of a must have as it's predecessors. The games unique setting, interesting characters, classic Zelda gameplay and Cel-shaded graphics make it one of the best games of all time in the franchise. 2. Resident Evil 4 - GameCube I PlayStation 2 Resident Evil 4, was a radical change in direction for Capcom's best known franchise, and as they say-- change is always good. Resident Evil 4's fantastic gameplay, and new elements set the standard for future survival horror games and ultimately created one of the finest games to ever be released, with it's fast and daunting gameplay, and spectacular visuals, make it a classic you'll want to play over and over again. 1. Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty - PlayStation 2 While many games have come and gone-- and many forgotten, it was a tough decision say which was my favorite game of the previous console generation, but what ultimately made my decision easier was choosing a game that I have not forgotten even though it has been out for six years-- and thats Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty. Hideo Kojima's epic, Metal Gear series has been a long-running franchise-- while MGS3 was just as good as any came before it in the series-- it's safe to say that MGS2 from my perspective is undoubtedly the best game from the whole franchise, since it was really a game that you made you intrigued by watching the cutscenes-- and its storyline is better than majority of those on the big-screen. It's gorgeous graphics set the stage for what a game should look like, and it's gameplay phenomenal. While most of the previous generations games will be forgotten-- Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty will be one remembered for the ages. Final Thoughts.... It's impossible to say which game truly stood out as the best-- but please note that this is my opinion. As for the games themselves-- not too bad, but I believe this generation could have been a lot better, but perhaps the bar was set too high for the next-generation systems(PS2,GC,XBOX,DC). Suffice to say, while not as memorable as the previous generation-- it rolled out some pretty damn good franchises(Splinter Cell, Burnout, God of War, Devil May Cry to name a few), and revival of some classic franchises that skipped a beat(Prince of Persia, Metroid, Ninja Gaiden), its been one generation that will forever be remembered like its predecessors for the spectacular games it has produced-- games have also reached a new height in terms of media attention, and overall recognition. It's been a fun ride, and the future looks bright. I am looking forward to what the previous generation has paved for the road ahead-- and I'll tell you, it looks rather bright..