Are you making a Console Switch?

[Klumpfot]

For this generation, I am stuck with the PS3 that I have. But I am not getting a Sony console in the next generation, if they do release one. The way they handled the initial release (yes, I regrettably own a day one PS3) and moreso the way they handled the recent data leak has left a very bad taste in my wallet's mouth. I am no good with metaphors, and because of this, Sony have lost a customer.

 

[The Lawn]

This generation I have had 4 360s die on me, 3 PS3s die on me and a Wii that I hardly ever touch.
None of the exclusives really seem to warrant the ownership of a console, that and there's a vastly higher quantity of complete tools online.

I'm sticking with PC mainly because I have well over 200 games for it, and I never need to worry about finding the right disk.

 

[Helscreama]

I own a Xbox 360, had a PS1 and PS2 and I bought my girlfriend a PS3 but I'm a PC gamer at heart and really only play my Xbox for games like Red Dead Redemption, GTA games and a small collection of racers(Because racing is just better on a console)



Captcha:ityFrag totally

 

[Veldel]

Since I own PS3 and 360 and do PC gaming along with handhelds il say this.



I cant switch or think of stuff like that I enjoy gaming fully but I am not afraid to say faults in systems and bash on em some since lets face it all game consoles have some shit we can ***** about. The main reason I dont have or want a wii is I hate motion controls.


I still play all my older game consoles.

 

[jbchillin]

im a pc gamer who is restricted to a console. all my friends have xbox so i bought one. i love the xbox and have no problems but some day i wish to return to my pc roots.

 

[chromewarriorXIII]

I started with a Wii this generation (upgraded from my GCN) then got a PS3 (to follow up on the PS2).

However, now I consider myself primarily a PC gamer. I still play my consoles but no where near as much as I used to.

 

[the_hoffs_ego]

I went from PS1, to PS2, and then to Xbox. Most of this was because of games that I had at the time (Crash Bandicoot/Spyro on PS1, then ATV Offroad Fury/Ratchet & Clank on PS2, Kotor/Madden on Xbox). I went with a PS3 for this generation because I like Sony (I wouldn't go so far as to say I'm a fanboy, but in my experience Sony has made great products.). The whole PSN debacle didn't deter me, in fact my PS3 recently crapped out on me after 4 years and I ordered a new one.

 

[Goofguy]

I was always a Nintendo console nerd, myself. I owned the NES, SNES, N64, Gameboy and played quite a bit of my brother's Gamecube. Now, however, I own both a 360 and a PS3 and have never spent a considerable amount of time on the Wii except for playing the stock Wii Sports, Mario Soccer (I don't remember the real name of the game so that'll have to do), Super Smash Bros and Mario Kart at my buddy's place. Go figure.

 

[loc978]

I still haven't completely switched from the PS2 to the PS3. Most of the console games I play are still PS2 titles (albeit on my first-generation PS3).

That said, I'm a geek who grew up in the 90s. As such, I have a deep-seated mistrust (borderline hatred, really) for Microsoft. I could never bring myself to buy hardware designed by any part of that corporation. If it was given to me, I'd make sure it boots up and then sell it on craigslist.

 

[Xixikal]

From PS3 to Xbox and back again... I just swap depending on the game I want to play...

 

[martianman]

I had been a Sony user for two generations until they decided to price their console at 600$, and I was given an old 360 as a gift. While I have a lot of problems with it, it has given me some good times.

 

[eelel]

Between me and my brother we own all three major systems and I collect old systems as well. So to answer your question no I am not have not or will not "chaing" systems.

 

[Waaghpowa]

My only console, my Xbox 360 came down with a rather nasty case of 'Red rings of death' from which it was unable to recover from. All the consoles are tailored to a specific market, Wii targets the casual market, PS3 targets the 'Graphics' market while the xbox 360 is more for hardcore gamers.

Good try but no.

Wii = Casual
PS3 = RPG/Fighting/
360 = Shooters

PS3 and 360 split the action category

Evidence? Look at each system's top games:

PS3: Uncharted, God of War, Disgaea 3
360: Mass Effect, Halo, Gears of War

Honestly, the consoles this time around are pretty casual by comparison. A lot of people who buy consoles mainly want something they can kill a few hours on. Though there are people who you could characterize as "Hard core", but the main target of these companies is similar to what Nintendo is doing, except Nintendo is more "Family Friendly" casual.

Also, I hate to do this, but you can't use Mass Effect as Microsoft's top game, since it's on all platforms. The PS3 titles you listed are fine since they are exclusive.

As far as making the switch, I made the switch from the 360 to the PS3 after my second RROD. I refused to spend any more money in something so unreliable for the price tag. Though I will always get the PC version of any game first, if I have to get a console game, it's usually for the PS3.

 

[Saelune]

Personally, its dumb as a gamer to hate another system simply because it is competition to your prefered system. I hate the PS3 not because I love the 360, but because it, and Sony since it released the PS3 are seriously losing it. The PS2 was the King of last gen. But since then Sony went mad and said lots of stupid things and thought stupid ways.
Optimally, its best to have all the systems.

 

[ZeZZZZevy]

I had the same problem, I loved Sony (had a ps2 and loved it, I even still play it occasionally) and then Sony decided to price their console at $800. So I got suckered into buying a Wii. When that didn't pan out I bought a 360, and have been happy with my purchase.

Still wish I had a ps3 sometimes though. Some of those exclusives are pretty sick.

At the beginning of the console race, my friend and I compared the starting price of a PS3 with the starting price of a 360 (starting price meant the total cost of having everything for HD gaming, including appropriate cables, internet adapter, and the first games) and we found that the 360 was nearly $150 more expensive than the PS3.

I've owned all three consoles and I have two gaming PC rigs. The 360 was the most disappointing of all 4 gaming choices. I'll say it once, and I'll say it again. The only advantage I can see that the 360 has over the PS3 is marketing.

I know there's the hack thing, but to me, as a consumer, it hardly matters. And to be honest, I thought Sony's handling of the situation was commendable.

Another point: a couple months ago, the same friend and I compared 360 exclusives to PS3 exclusives. we found that the PS3 has overall a more diverse pool of exclusives (meaning a variety of genres), while also overall better quality (when you look at metacritic and/or game of the year awards received).

Frankly, I've become more and more of a PC gamer, but I just don't understand why people like the 360 so much.

Accept for marketing. Goddamm marketing!

I bought a Wii first (cheapest of the consoles), then got a 360 some time later, after there was a price drop. Not sure what you considered "necessary" but I got my 360 and all the stuff I needed for well under $800.

And what was so disappointing about it? I never really saw much of a problem.

Also, diversity of exclusives mean nothing at all, and metacritic is never an end all tool for comparing scores. There are different games for each console, and they all have their target audience. Marketing has nothing to do with it.

 

[Waaghpowa]

At the beginning of the console race, my friend and I compared the starting price of a PS3 with the starting price of a 360 (starting price meant the total cost of having everything for HD gaming, including appropriate cables, internet adapter, and the first games) and we found that the 360 was nearly $150 more expensive than the PS3.

I've owned all three consoles and I have two gaming PC rigs. The 360 was the most disappointing of all 4 gaming choices. I'll say it once, and I'll say it again. The only advantage I can see that the 360 has over the PS3 is marketing.

I know there's the hack thing, but to me, as a consumer, it hardly matters. And to be honest, I thought Sony's handling of the situation was commendable.

Another point: a couple months ago, the same friend and I compared 360 exclusives to PS3 exclusives. we found that the PS3 has overall a more diverse pool of exclusives (meaning a variety of genres), while also overall better quality (when you look at metacritic and/or game of the year awards received).

Frankly, I've become more and more of a PC gamer, but I just don't understand why people like the 360 so much.

Accept for marketing. Goddamm marketing!

You and I share similar thoughts. I should point out that not only does the PS3 have a better variety of exclusives spread across numerous genres, a lot of the Xbox exclusives end up being ported to another platform anyway.

 

[Faux Furry]

I switch consoles all of the time.
I can't play XBox 360 and PS3 at the same time (unless I had access to my clone from another thread, that is)!

I would only feel the need to remain loyal to one system over the others if they were Consoloids [http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J_Tj7C6oEH0/S5Ci_5rQO5I/AAAAAAAAAao/NUwHFheXWR4/s400/59321__468x_ps3-tan-xbox-360-tan-by-mike-inel.jpg] and even then, I'd wonder why they are so insecure that we can't all be friends together.

 

[DudeistBelieve]

inevitably I've always managed to buy all three consoles... though with my growing up and all that no longer seems to be the case for this world.

With the next generation I'll sit back for a while and make a list of games I want to play with the next big 3 while I hold out with my Xbox and PS3 and then decide which console I want to make my main based on quality and quantity of games. For example If I had to pick one console from this generation? 360 all the way. Generation before that? PS3. Before that? PSONE. Before that? Genesis. Before that? NES.

 

[unicron44]

I remember when this new console generation came out I was still fairly young and not into video games so I didn't care about either. I was perfectly happy with a PS2. Well then for my birthday my dad surprised me with a 360 and I thought it was pretty cool until last year when it broke for the 4th time so I switched to PS3. Both are fine consoles, I can't say I've lost a wink of sleep because I haven't owned either at one point. (As in when I didn't have a PS3 I didn't care, now I don't have a 360 I don't care, I think I worded it weird.)

 

[LawlessSquirrel]

I was on Microsoft's side for quite a while, laughing at the crazy decisions Sony was making to compete. Then Microsoft dropped backward compatibility, even doing so while some games (in Australia at least) would work only for two levels due to unchecked bugs. Then I started getting RROD problems, assisted by pitiful tech support. Then Microsoft got me to make an account and pay them to use the indie network before telling me I wasn't eligible (that ordering is borderline abusive). Then Microsoft wouldn't let me cancel that subscription and took every cent I had. Then Microsoft banned me for not having money. By the time they unbanned me some seven months later, I'd become fed up with them.

I now have a nice PS3 to play on when I need a console, or more often I just go to PC now that I have one capable of running high-end games. I have all the primary consoles so exclusive titles aren't an issue, but given the choice between PS3 and 360, I'll certainly take PS3. Even with this whole Sony fiasco, they've not screwed me over nearly as much as Microsoft has.