Sony made a handful of announcements last week, including a new white PS2 and a price drop to $150, which makes it more affordable by far than a Wii, yet still the same color! Or something like that. Notice that Microsoft hasn't announced a new white XBox, nor is Nintendo still producing GameCubes, but Sony shows here that, even though the PS3 isn't doing so hot in the console wars, there's something to be said for the quality of the PS2 when it still holds fast as a still-selling console at this late date.

But more importantly for families, Sony has announced a list of games and bundles shipping this holiday season.

With the exception of Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga and some sports titles, the PS3 games look to target that magical 18-35 male gamer, but the PS2 continues to gain family-friendly games to its eclectic mix. Take a look at the game list for the PS2:

With three or four exceptions, this list entirely targets the family gamer. It seems Sony has learned to respect the little Wii and hopes to emulate it. This is great news for families, and here's hoping the platform that can play high definition Disney movies will soon coax the family gamer to the next generation.