Since I did not see any other posts in regards to the WWE Smackdown Vs Raw game for the PS2 I thought I would throw my 2 cents in...
It seems they have changed the controls around this time around, it is tough to actually perform any special moves, it seems I spend most of the time tying up the other wrestler. The story mode seems pretty standard, alot like last year. Alot of wrestlers to choose from and alot of legends to be unlocked. From looking at the Strategy Guide it seems alot of different stories to choose from, depending on who you select. It seems fairly easy (on normal mode) to beat the computer. As a person who buys every wrestling game that comes out I have to say this is NOT the best one ever released. I also only noticed ONE new special match and that was Money In The Bank match. Maybe playing this game for more than one day will change my opinion but right now I am not too thrilled with this game....

Yeah, I'm not impressed with the 360 version either. I'm pretty sure it will grow on me though (especially after I tweak some settings).

I love it. First time in three months I actually made time to play a game.

how is the roaster compared to last years. I have SD vs Raw 06 already, it is worth upgrading?

I have the 360 version.

I love the new controls in the game, and to me it feels way different. I know that the basics are pretty much the same, but the "total control" moves are great, as are the hot spots and that sort of thing. The ladder match seems to be way improved, with a kickass new animation where you set up one ladder and run up it. It's also a lot easier to do top rope moves, including top rope finishers. It's also the first time I've been online with a wrestling game, since I have Xbox Live.

I didn't like the new controls at first either, but after playing the crap out of the demo, and now the retail version, I like the new controls far better than the previous controls of the Smackdown games. Give the new setup a chance, stick with it, and I think you'll eventually start to really enjoy it also.

After reading some reviews, doesn't appear to be much of an upgrade on the ps2 (apart from the control system). Guess I'll stick to s vs r 2006

Okay broke down and bought it. Not too bad, control system is okay, takes a bit to get use to. I find the sound terrible, overlapping doesn't quite work

Ok, I am at a impossible to beat point in the game..I am trying to do the challenges and I can't beat the Mexicools vs Kane/Undertaker. The 2 small Mexicools are no match those those 2 big baboons! How do you beat them? I have completed 14/15 challenges and cannot get this last one! Help!

Speaking of help. I'm using controler type D (PS2). When in a tag match, how do you call you tag partner for help?