[Dudebro]

I'm not saying you shouldn't be grateful for a gift count. I actually just feel bad you're going to be playing a system that's getting less and less attention. New games aren't really being made for ps2, just stuff like sports games and a select few other games.
Also the new systems have great online multiplayer. Even if you get a ps3 you'll still have fun. I say it that way because if you got a 360 you'd be playing with people you know(well sort of).

If you decide to trade up you can return the ps2(as long as the store allows it) or sell it used(good condition should still get a decent amount). Any games you've opened are screwed though. I don't know any stores that will take them back that way, selling them used is a rip off even more if the system is older.

But, if you don't really care then at least ps2 has tons of games and a lot of them are awesome. It's not totally dead either. Anyone looked for Gamecube games recently?

@MJ, have you saved any big games like fallout or oblivion?
My 360 is 60gb I think it's @40gb free atm. I don't have many demos and I don't use it for music. I didn't want to end up erasing game data if I run out of room. I start a lot of games and take long breaks from them.