Playstation Two Online?

[The Ill One]

So, uh, I'm not a huge gamer and overall I'm quite clueless about the systems. So playstation can play games that come with the option online apparently, I guess you'd need an adapter? I've actually googled and couldn't really find that much information that helped. My questions are-

 

Is there a monthly charge and how much is the adapter?

 

Is it worth the investment for a person who isn't a hardcore gamer?

 

How does it work? (You don't have to get all technical, just the basics).

 

What games, if any, are worth playing online?

 

Thanks for anything you can pitch out but two last questions-

 

Is the Playstation Two -slimmer- worth spending the extra money on?

 

What are some games that are a must-have (cross all the genres, I don't mind).

 

 

Again, thanks a ton.

[Golgo 13]

There's only a monthly charge for certain games. Everquest and Final Fantasy come to mind here. Adapters run from $30-40.

 

Not that I actually have an adapter yet, but from what I understand, it's easy to set up. You plug the network adapter into one of the rear PS2 ports, attach your modem/ethernet line, go through registration, and you're good.

[Skywarp!]

I think the new, slimmer PS2 comes with the network adapter built in.

 

Anyway, if you're looking for a free experience, most PS2 games are free to play online, except a few like the ones mentioned above. The only ones I have are SOCOM II (which I'm addicted to) and Resident Evil: Outbreak. I'm going to get the new Call of Duty for Christmas, I believe.

 

I think it's fun. Enemy A.I. is predictable, but people can always find new ways to surprise you. No two games online are the same.

 

Some games allow the use of the USB headset. If you get into SOCOM, you'll find it's better to have it. Most games also allow the USB keyboard. That's not very necessary.