Thoughts on the Ps3 - Page 2

jeepnut · 02-22-2009, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dyne

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 · 02-23-2009, 01:03 AM

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 · 02-23-2009, 01:05 AM

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 · 03-10-2009, 07:13 PM

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 · 03-10-2009, 10:56 PM

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 · 03-10-2009, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 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?

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 · 03-11-2009, 12:18 PM

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 · 03-13-2009, 05:43 PM

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 · 03-14-2009, 02:16 AM

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 · 03-14-2009, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by jeepnut

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 · 03-14-2009, 07:45 AM

http://vgchartz.com/hwcomps.php?cons...9516&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.

BreakABone · 03-14-2009, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 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?

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 · 03-15-2009, 11:13 PM

Just saying hello from my new ps3.

Dyne · 03-16-2009, 03:04 AM

Hurrah!

Angrist · 03-16-2009, 09:24 AM

Congrats.

What made you make up your mind?