Top PS2 Sport Games of All Time

Welcome to VideoGamer.com's top PS2 Sport games of All Time, a list of the best videogames, created from editorial reviews on the site. It's the perfect tool to find that great game you haven't played yet, or even to find a gem for a friend or loved one as a gift.

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Brian Lara International Cricket 2005

Those wanting a real cricket simulation won't be disappointed. Pump up the difficulty and prepare for hard fought, tactical contests that will prove challenging to the end. Every now and then a game is released that seems to pitch a tent and take up... more

Reviewed on: 20 July 2005 Platforms: PlayStation 2
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NHL 06

Those looking for a completely revamped entry into the series might want to look elsewhere, but for everyone else, NHL 06 offers plenty of solid entertainment. The 2005 season is going to go down in history as one of the worst years for... more

Reviewed on: 03 October 2005 Platforms: PlayStation 2
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SSX On Tour

SSX on Tour is a very enjoyable game. It's been a while since the last SSX game, and it's nice to see that EA has made an effort to try and give the game its own identity. SSX on Tour is the fourth game in the series, and the first since 2003's SSX... more

Reviewed on: 31 October 2005 Platforms: PlayStation 2
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NBA 2K6

NBA 2K6, like its predecessors, delivers a solid simulation basketball game that's worth picking up if you've got a hankering for the sport. It's hard to imagine that there are still other sports developers out there... more

Reviewed on: 29 May 2006 Platforms: PlayStation 2
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NHL 07

NHL 07 has its glaring flaws, particularly with its lousy AI and shoddy online play, but the skill stick breathes new life into a sport that hasn't seen much innovation in over a decade. Ah, the skill stick, the most innovative addition to video game hockey since... more

Reviewed on: 05 October 2006 Platforms: PlayStation 2
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NBA 2K7

When all is said and done, NBA 2k7 is as well-rounded a basketball game as you can get. You really can't help but be impressed with what Visual Concepts has done... more

Reviewed on: 16 November 2006 Platforms: PlayStation 2
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Pro Evolution Soccer 6

PES fans disappointed by last year's PSP game should be a lot happier with PES 6. It's not perfect, but it's a solid representation of the console versions. The PSP might not be winning the handheld war at the moment - or even... more

Reviewed on: 12 December 2006 Platforms: PlayStation 2,PlayStation 2
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Madden NFL 07

Having been playing the series since its early heydays in the 90s, I can honestly say I haven't had this much fun with a football game in decades. Criticizing EA for releasing what is seemingly the same Madden... more

Reviewed on: 11 January 2007 Platforms: PlayStation 2,PlayStation 2
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World Snooker Championship 2007

Alone, online or on the same console with a friend, there's months of entertainment to be found here, even if it isn't really a next-gen experience. Deep screw. Skin on baize. Hard shafts of wood. Kissing the pink. OK, so... more

Reviewed on: 20 March 2007 Platforms: PlayStation 2,PlayStation 2
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Fight Night Round 3

If you already own the 360 version there's no need to pick this up, but exclusive PS3 players should seriously consider adding it to their collection. As one of the first Xbox 360 games to truly demonstrate the power of the... more

Reviewed on: 26 April 2007 Platforms: PlayStation 2,PlayStation 2
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Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 would have been without doubt the best game in the series for years had it not been for the high number of bugs and uneven graphical presentation. Golf is often seen as one of the "dull" sports, but still manages to pull in... more

Reviewed on: 10 September 2007 Platforms: PlayStation 2
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FIFA 08

If you haven't already got FIFA 07 for your DS, or you are desperate for a more topical edition, FIFA 08 is near essential for handheld owning football fans. The FIFA versus Pro Evo debate is almost as passionate as old football... more

Reviewed on: 07 October 2007 Platforms: PlayStation 2,PlayStation 2
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Pro Evolution Soccer 2008

The way PES was meant to play? By now you've probably read our PS3 PES 2008 review, in which we slammed the... more

Reviewed on: 26 October 2007 Platforms: PlayStation 2,PlayStation 2,PlayStation 2,PlayStation 2,PlayStation 2
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UEFA Euro 2008

The core gameplay has been tweaked enough to make FIFA 08 feel slightly dated, but chances are FIFA 09 will improve on this even further. We had great plans for this summer in the VideoGamer.com office. We'd... more

Reviewed on: 24 April 2008 Platforms: PlayStation 2
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Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09

Existing Tiger owners will have to weigh up if the additions this year are worth another purchase, but if you've been out of the game for a while there's no better time to return to the links. It's about that time of the year when EA rolls out its big sporting guns.... more

Reviewed on: 10 September 2008 Platforms: PlayStation 2
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PES 2009

It's not better than FIFA 09 next-gen, and it'll take a bit of getting used to, but with time and effort you'll find it the most rewarding virtual game of football around. The 360 and PS3 versions of PES 2009 are disappointing. There's no two ways... more

Reviewed on: 04 December 2008 Platforms: PlayStation 2,PlayStation 2,PlayStation 2,PlayStation 2
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Shaun White Snowboarding

Road Trip is the best snowboarding game we've played in a long while. Duuuuuuuuuuuude! Yeah, Shaun White is soooooo awesome! It's, like, full of... more

Reviewed on: 10 December 2008 Platforms: PlayStation 2,PlayStation 2
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Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10

Tiger Woods is a game that has been tuned extensively down the years, and with the new precision putting there really isn't a better time to finally jump in. I feel like I've written this review numerous times already. Such is the way... more

Reviewed on: 01 July 2009 Platforms: PlayStation 2,PlayStation 2
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Madden NFL 10

Madden NFL 10 is a great but complex virtual version of America's Game. It's no longer okay to simply dismiss EA's humongous Madden franchise... more

Reviewed on: 14 August 2009 Platforms: PlayStation 2
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WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010

WWE Smackdown vs RAW 2010 is, we're surprised to say, easily the best game in the series to date, and a must-buy for WWE fans - especially if you've been giving it a wide-berth for a few years. WWE Smackdown vs RAW is a series that's been small on updates. Each year we... more

Reviewed on: 21 October 2009 Platforms: PlayStation 2
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FIFA 12

This is the best handheld football game ever, but it'll undoubtedly be convincingly beaten once EA has got to grips with the hardware - hopefully in time for FIFA 13 later this year. Forget what you know about FIFA. While EA has been keen to highlight how... more

Reviewed on: 23 September 2011 Platforms: PlayStation 2,PlayStation 2
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PES 2012

This year Konami's cultured approach offers a genuinely worthwhile and distinct alternative – enough, perhaps, to cause some to switch allegiances. The sun is beating down, and the wind is shooting through the stadium. We're... more

Reviewed on: 29 September 2011 Platforms: PlayStation 2
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SSX

A combination of innovations make SSX one of the most forward thinking games in recent times, although the snowboarding itself is lacking some of the skill required in previous titles. It can feel like hours, those precious seconds between launching off the lip... more

Reviewed on: 28 February 2012 Platforms: PlayStation 2
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PES 2013

PES 2013 manages to do something only the best arcade experiences achieve. It offers playability to those who want to dip their toes in and hardcore techniques for the serious gamer. Pro Evolution Soccer has steadily defined itself as an arcade experience... more

Reviewed on: 17 September 2012 Platforms: PlayStation 2
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Pro Evolution Soccer 4

A few people are bound to prefer how things were in an older game, but PES4 offers enough changes to make it a very worthwhile purchase.It is hard to express what makes it so good. It just feels right Anyone not familiar with the Pro Evolution Soccer series has either been... more

Reviewed on: 21 October 2004 Platforms: PlayStation 2
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Pro Evolution Soccer 5

Joyous controls and little nuances make Pro Evolution Soccer 5 the best game in the series and the best football game of this generation. Reviewing Pro Evolution Soccer games feels very, very familiar to me - it's... more

Reviewed on: 18 October 2005 Platforms: PlayStation 2
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FIFA 09

FIFA has been given what it needed to draw in the first timers and the old hands, snatching the title of best football game on the Wii with a last minute flick of the remote. It's another year and as expected another FIFA is taking pride of place at... more

Reviewed on: 01 October 2008 Platforms: PlayStation 2,PlayStation 2,PlayStation 2,PlayStation 2
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FIFA 10

FIFA 10 is a simulation in the truest sense, and is sure to solidify FIFA's leading position in the two-horse race with PES. Last year I said FIFA 09 was the best FIFA ever created. Now, 12 months on,... more

Reviewed on: 25 September 2009 Platforms: PlayStation 2
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FIFA 11

FIFA 11 feels far more realistic than its predecessor, and packs in new features. You could get by with last year's game, but you will be missing out on one of the best sports games of 2010. FIFA 11. It's FIFA 10, but better. After playing this year's version of EA's... more

Reviewed on: 30 September 2010 Platforms: PlayStation 2
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FIFA 13

FIFA 13 is definitely an improvement on its predecessor. Despite producing an outstanding game last year, FIFA 12 unravelled after a... more

Reviewed on: 20 September 2012 Platforms: PlayStation 2

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