[Tipsy]

PS2 is actually great for running long term. I used to play on PS2 for about 3 years ish and I'd leave it on for weeks at a time and it never got hot or showed any signs of anything (for 3 fulls years), never had a problem. It was actually quite amazing, the only problems I ever had were the graphics. They suck and, like you, I refused to play on the PC. So I got the Xbox 360 one. However, if it's taking that long, just be patient, let it do it's thing, there's ALOT to be downloaded. Maybe a few restarts might do the trick (to the router/modem/computer/ps2 everything)
And you've seem to have gone far out of your way for this game so, I will tell you it's worth it but, I will also tell you PS2 graphics are megalolz and if at all possible try to eventually upgrade to Xbox 360 one, or take that stuff back and save up for it, cause it being such a great game you definatly want to experience the highest quality you can.