I bit the bullet and I'm getting a JPS2 along with DDP DOJ and Mushi I can't wait for it all to get here.
I keep hearing how hard DOJ is, but I think I'm up for the challenge. I loved DDP but I feel that it's time to move on and up the ante. Also, I really like what I've seen of Mushi and I think it has a cool scoring mechanic, and I love how it has all the different game modes (maniac, ultra, arrange and original). These alone should keep me busy for awhile. AND THEN IT'LL BE TIME FOR IBARA
Ho ho, I did pretty much the same thing too, recently. Jap Ceramic White PS2, with ESPGaluda, Raiden3 & Mushi.
Sadly I'm a member of the 'Rubbish Players' club - about halfway through level 3 on most shmups is my limit; I must find the time to devote to a single title, and ignore the temptation of Pro Evo 5! lol
But though I'll be pretty crap at it, I really like the look of Ibara, too
Well, methinks the challenge in DOJ shouldn't disappoint you (just frustrate you beyond belief, heh heh); if you get the chance grab ESPGaluda sometime in the future as well! Not to mention all the other good non-Cave PS2 shmups, of course.