Now may very well be the best time to own a PlayStation 2. Why do I say that, you ask? Because all of the best PS2 games are now being bundled together and released at the low, low price of $29.99. Metal Gear Solid and Hitman have already gotten the treatment, and Namco recently released their Classic Fighters Collection for the platform.

Now, you may add Mortal Kombat to that list.

Midway has announced that it has released Mortal Kombat Kollection for the PlayStation 2, featuring Mortal Kombat: Deception, Mortal Kombat: Armageddon, and Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks.

Press release after this awesome video of a man playing the full MK theme:

MORTAL KOMBAT®: KOLLECTION™ HITS RETAIL STORES EXCLUSIVELY FOR PLAYSTATION®2 SYSTEM

Special three-pack includes fan favorites: Mortal Kombat: Deception®, Mortal Kombat: Armageddon® and Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks®

CHICAGO – September 30, 2008 – Midway Games Inc. (NYSE: MWY), a leading interactive entertainment industry publisher and developer, has shipped Mortal Kombat®: Kollectionâ„¢ to retail stores. MKK is a special collector’s edition box set combining three recent Mortal Kombat titles from Midway’s award winning video game fighting franchise into one explosive package.

Mortal Kombat is one of the most prolific franchises in videogame history that has captured fans with a distinct vision of visceral combat since 1992. The series has become one of the best-selling videogame franchises of all time, with more than 26 million units sold worldwide. As a bridge between Mortal Kombat’s illustrious past and the series’ imminent leap to next-generation consoles – with Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe – the release of Mortal Kombat: Kollection offers a compelling anthology for fans and new players alike.

Packing more punch, fatalities and characters into one box than ever before, Mortal Kombat: Kollection features Mortal Kombat: Deception®, Mortal Kombat: Armageddon®, and Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks® and is expected to be available for a U.S. MSRP of $29.99 exclusively for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system.

“Mortal Kombat has become a household name thanks to the millions of dedicated fans across the world,” said Miguel Iribarren, senior vice president – publishing, Midway. “With the PlayStation®2 still holding the highest market share of any home console, this Kollection allows fans and collectors of the series to play three recent titles for one low price as we ramp up for the highly anticipated launch of Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe.”

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