OUCH @ Australian PS3 situation........I though UK got ripped off the most
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Anyways for PS2 I would recommend (since you refuse to buy the FF's)
1. GOW 2 & GOW 1
2. Ratchet & Clan trilogy (you get a 3 disc full of all the games....dunno whether its there in Australia or not)
3. MGS3 -- its a prequel....if you like it ONLY THEN try MGS2 - but MGS3 has a great Bond Feel to it as well..its a must buy.
4. Shin Megami Tensei 3
5. KH & KH 2 (havn't played them but they seem to be go0d)
Finally WHEN you have time.....you have to buy:
Final Fantasy X, Final Fantasy XII & Dragon Quest 8
All hail the KING, Andrespetmonkey