final fucking fantasy
final fantasy 7 is the biggest reason so many people originally bought their psx way back in the day, and loyalty to the franchise has brought people foward to the ps2, with ffx, x2, and xi. As long as sony and square eidos remain in bed together for the big releases (i don't see crystal chronicles as a massive release, but i could be wrong), the playstation will continue to be a dominator.
i'd also suggest the tekken series and the grand turismo series as other sony-specific franchises that have driven the ps console market upward.
as far as your purchase desicion, just pay the extra cash and buy the ps2. buying a new (or even a used) ps1 at this point would be like going out and buying a '89 ford escort when you could get the '03 explorer for a thousand dollars more. sure, the escort will still get you around, and sure, you'll be paying more for gas with the explorer (metaphor: games for the ps2 are a bit more expensive), but in the long run, the explorer is just a nicer ride. The ps2 is a dvd player, a console, and if you treat it right, a spectacular lover. pay the extra money and get the current generation console.
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