PS2, GameCube, Wii Era.

Gaming had much less bullshit attached to it. I can easily put in hours into old games. They feel more focused, more fun, more complete, more passionate and creative.

Naruto, Dragon Ball Z, Sonic Riders, Sly, Ratchet and Clank, SSX Tricky, SSX, SSX3, Freakstyle, 1080 Avalanche, Downhill Domination, IGPX, Crazy Taxi, Smash Brothers, And many others.

Racing games had way more variety back then. Not just copy and paste generic car racing games these days.

Fighting games did way more to set themselves apart.

Even shooters had more creativity.

Everything was just better creatively and more entertaining.