Thoughts on the Ps3

[BreakABone]

I'm just curious here, we get most of the Wii news filtered through here because I'm a huge advocate of Nintendo.

Generally decent coverage on the 360 because well, I believe it is the most played console here... if nothing else most played online.

But the PS3 just seems like a bastard child, I really only bring it up because wanted to post the new and awesome God of War 3 trailer only to find that there isn't a thread for God of War 3... nor Killzone 2... I don't think Resistance 2 has one either... and the list goes on and on.

I know people own them, I'm one of those people so is it just not talked about because people don't think it would get much attention or do people who own it.. not really following the games until they come out?

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And that trailer. :p

[Fox 6]

Does he have to kill everything? :p

[Typhoid]

I've never played a god of war game - I dont like the mindless hack and slashing aspect.

Who knows - if they ever come out with actual gameplay and it looks worth it, I might rent it.

[jeepnut]

Too expensive.

But I do want one. Mainly for Blu-Ray. I thought Sony was stupid for including Blu-Ray at first, but it's really the only reason right now that I have any interest in their console. That and Little Big Planet.

[Dyne]

It's probably because I'm too busy playing mine and hardly post on GT anymore.

Nobody listened to me and bought Valkyria Chronicles. I tried. That ship is sailing. I gave up after that. I'm still playing Valkyria Chronicles. I have it on right now, in fact. After that, I need to finish Eternal Sonata.

[Typhoid]

I told you, Phil - I'm trying!

[Dyne]

Hahah, they have a copy at EB in Coquitlam Center, but the price is up to $69 everywhere now that retailers know that it's good and hard to find.

[Jonbo298]

PS3 is the current gen's Gamecube. 360 is...the Xbox I guess but actually got farther off the ground. Wii is the new PS2. Tons of shovelware, with the occasional standout game.

PS3 has alot of promise, unfortunately the price was hard to swallow in the beginning, and still is. Getting better but it needs another price cut at least. I think the biggest thing that helped the 360 get ahead (not counting the year head start) was how much revolves around online play and achievements.

[Null]

Too expensive.

But I do want one. Mainly for Blu-Ray. I thought Sony was stupid for including Blu-Ray at first, but it's really the only reason right now that I have any interest in their console. That and Little Big Planet.

you know blu ray players are much cheaper than ps3 is... if you wanted it just for blu ray, you'd be wasting a lot.

personally theres a few games on it i'd like to play, nothing that im dying to have. i can wait for a MGS on 360. ( altho i never got into MGS3 anyway. loved 1 and 2.) other then a couple games... not worred bout the ps3 at all.

[Angrist]

I hate it when people think the GameCube did so much worse than the Xbox. It was actually a very close call, according to VGChartz the GCN sold 21.6 million, the XBx 24.7 million.
The GameCube did best in Japan, the XBox in the west.

The 360 has sold twice as much as the PS3. So when you consider the fight for the second place, the PS3 is doing worse than the GameCube. Oh and Nintendo always made money on their little cube.

[Jonbo298]

I only meant PS3 to Gamecube because GCN was the "underdog" last gen. PS2 and Xbox always got the more mass appealed games. PS3 still is, but it's not the main focus most of the time.

[Fyacin]

I hate it when people think the GameCube did so much worse than the Xbox. It was actually a very close call, according to VGChartz the GCN sold 21.6 million, the XBx 24.7 million.
The GameCube did best in Japan, the XBox in the west.

The 360 has sold twice as much as the PS3. So when you consider the fight for the second place, the PS3 is doing worse than the GameCube. Oh and Nintendo always made money on their little cube.

Gamecube also, IMHO, got the best games of that generation. It's really a shame, I want to love my little wii but there's nothing to do on it! Maybe I chould check out some of the new VC games...

I think 360 is just slaying the PS3 for three reasons
Came out earlier, larger installed base, picked up momentum faster
Cheaper
They have most of the same games, and Halo is bigger and more known then any of the PS3 exclusives. Not neccesarily better mind you.

[Bube]

The PS3 is a pretty hollow console. I never get the same satisfaction from playing my PS3 as I get from my 360.

I think the achievements, even if you wouldn't admit it, make a big difference. And the fact that Xbox Live is 15.6 times better than PSN.

I also think that the controller makes a console more enjoyable. I really hate the PlayStation controller, with it's wide-ranged analog sticks. The 360 analog sticks are more firm, which seems to give me more control.

And the marketplace is much much better.

Although having said all that, being Blu-Ray compatible and more reliable, and since it has quite a few good games, I still love my PS3, and I'm glad I bought it..

[jeepnut]

you know blu ray players are much cheaper than ps3 is... if you wanted it just for blu ray, you'd be wasting a lot.

personally theres a few games on it i'd like to play, nothing that im dying to have. i can wait for a MGS on 360. ( altho i never got into MGS3 anyway. loved 1 and 2.) other then a couple games... not worred bout the ps3 at all.

I know this, but if I'm going to spend that much money, I might as well go the extra distance and get the PS3. There are a couple of games on there that I want to play.

[Dyne]

you know blu ray players are much cheaper than ps3 is... if you wanted it just for blu ray, you'd be wasting a lot.

personally theres a few games on it i'd like to play, nothing that im dying to have. i can wait for a MGS on 360. ( altho i never got into MGS3 anyway. loved 1 and 2.) other then a couple games... not worred bout the ps3 at all.

The problem is that they have nothing, tech-wise, on the PS3. Who wants to wait 10 minutes for Cars to load up? PS3 doesn't have load times because its firmware is very frequently updated online. I would harshly consider PS3 for $200 more based on the future-compatibility alone.

[jeepnut]

The problem is that they have nothing, tech-wise, on the PS3. Who wants to wait 10 minutes for Cars to load up? PS3 doesn't have load times because its firmware is very frequently updated online. I would harshly consider PS3 for $200 more based on the future-compatibility alone.

Exactly.

[capablemachine]

There's not really a lot of games on PS3 but then again the games on 360 are generally generic pieces of shit. There's nothing really impressive on any console I've found. I've got all three and I play none.

[Krypton]

I still to this very day want a PS3. I chose my own path and decided to get a new PC instead of a PS3, but i was just in GameStop last week, and seeing Killzone 2 is coming out soon, nearly made me shed a tear. I honestly would buy a PS3 just because of the new Killzone, only because of the fact the first one on PS2 was my favorite game up until i traded in my playstation.

[BreakABone]

Figured, I fire the old thing up for some games today seeing how you know... I bought it for as much.

And came across Heavenly Sword before I found Ratchet and Clank. It is a fun game, but I have my issues with using the little sister as I'm just awful with the after touch arrows. Goo game though.

[jeepnut]

Well, I've decided. I'm definitely getting a PS3 within a month or so. I'm getting a sizable refund on my taxes and I can't come upon a decent amount of money without blowing some of it.

I'm hesitant though. I'm worried I'm going to get a PS3 and then Sony is finally going to come through with the long rumored price drop. Right now, Game Stop is giving a fifty dollar gift card with purchase and that's tempting, but I've seen better deals not too long in the past, so I'm hoping something a little better comes down the pipeline.

Looks like the first game I'm going to get will be Little Big Planet. Any others I should pick up?

[Dyne]

Well, I've decided. I'm definitely getting a PS3 within a month or so. I'm getting a sizable refund on my taxes and I can't come upon a decent amount of money without blowing some of it.

I'm hesitant though. I'm worried I'm going to get a PS3 and then Sony is finally going to come through with the long rumored price drop. Right now, Game Stop is giving a fifty dollar gift card with purchase and that's tempting, but I've seen better deals not too long in the past, so I'm hoping something a little better comes down the pipeline.

Looks like the first game I'm going to get will be Little Big Planet. Any others I should pick up?

Personally, I say Valkyria Chronicles, if you've ever played a Fire Emblem-type game or shooting game. But you could also do great with Uncharted, GT5: Prologue, or Virtua Fighter 5.

[Bube]

I haven't played a lot of games on the PS3, but Uncharted was great. Talking about it makes we want to play it again..

[jeepnut]

I'm going to re-ask a question since I didn't get a satisfactory answer.

Is now a good time to buy a PS3 or should I wait for the long-rumored price-drop?

[Thespis721]

I think the issue for me is I can't justify spending the money. I have a Wii and a 360 and that suits me more then fine. My roommate bought a PS3 and neither of us play it. We play our Wii more then we play our PS3 and that's saying something.

I think the 360 is the best console of this generation so far. Regardless of the sales figures.

[Typhoid]

Is now a good time to buy a PS3 or should I wait for the long-rumored price-drop?

Don't quote me on this, but it's been "long rumored" for a reason. It wont happen.

I remember when I bought my second PS3 2 years ago, I was worried they'd drop the price the week after. They didn't.

If you want something, get it.

[Angrist]

http://vgchartz.com/hwcomps.php?cons1=Wii&reg1=America&cons2=PS3&reg2=America&cons3=X360&reg3=America&start=39516&end=39880

That shows the sales of the 3 consoles for the last year (Americas). Judge for yourself if you think it would be wise for Sony to lower the price now.

For the last 6 months, the PS3 has sold less than the 360, before that it was about even. Are Sony happy enough with this? Do they think a price drop could boost sales enough to make a bigger profit?
I don't think they have enough hardware selling software to be sure of that. I don't know what kind of games are coming up, but maybe they'll lower the price when there's some kind of blockbuster game (I don't know, maybe God of War 3?). And maybe they'll wait till Christmas, which is more than half a year away.

But judge for yourself, I'd feel pretty guilty if you bought one and the next week there'd be a price drop. :D

[BreakABone]

I'm going to re-ask a question since I didn't get a satisfactory answer.

Is now a good time to buy a PS3 or should I wait for the long-rumored price-drop?

I don't know if this counts as a price drop, but goes towards helping you out.

This week at Best Buy if you buy an 8 gig PS3 you get, LittleBigPlanet, Killzone 2 or MLB 09 for free.

Hey, its 60 bucks and one game you wanted anyhow.

[jeepnut]

Just saying hello from my new ps3.

[Dyne]

Hurrah!

[Angrist]

Congrats. :) What made you make up your mind?

[jeepnut]

Same thing as usual. I got tired of waiting. The Best Buy deal was all I needed to push me over the edge.

So I picked up an 80gb and chose LittleBigPlanet as my free game. Also, just picked up MLB 09 The Show from gamestop after I traded in a few games.

PSN ID: jeepnut1

[Angrist]

Let's hope this isn't true:
http://kotaku.com/5173213/uk-retailer-ps3-psp-price-cuts-coming-soon

[Dylflon]

Why would we not hope for a price cut?

[Bube]

Why would we not hope for a price cut?
Because jeepnut just bought a PS3! Show some sympathy Dyl! :)

[Dyne]

Because jeepnut just bought a PS3! Show some sympathy Dyl! :)

What? He should have 30-day price protection.

[jeepnut]

What? He should have 30-day price protection.

Exactly. As long as it happens before April 15th, I'm fine with it.

[Dyne]

Exactly. As long as it happens before April 15th, I'm fine with it.

Heck yeah.

I bought some open-box Klipsch speakers for $225 a pop. 25 days later, there was a clearance sale, and the normal $250 price went down to $199. I waltzed in, showed them my receipt, and got $100 back - because they reduced the open box versions to $175 each. Plus, they're really awesome speakers. :D

[Bube]

Damn you and your consumer rights!

This is the first that I've heard of something like this :)