Hey, what about the SNES? The greatest system ever? (My opinion) it has really outdated graphics, but some of the most fun games I've ever played (All the games on my top 3 ever are SNES.)
Just because the PS2 is "outdated" doesn't mean it can't be successful. It currently has the most variety in games now (Yes, a lot of mediocre ones, but several good ones as well!) and it will thrive.
At least it isn't the XBox... XBox really only caters to FPS plaers and Sports game fans. Those happen to be my 2 least favorite genres in all of gaming. Unforunatly, those are the only 2 my class cares about...
Remember: 80% of my class knows no Mario games after SMW. The other 20% knows no Mario after MK64.
To conclude, despite the PS2's "antiquated" graphics, it can still be a solid system with a large variety and an even larger fanbase.
PS: What exactly does this have to do with MARIO?
I don`t suffer from insanity. I enjoy every minute of it.