Is a PS3 worth it?
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It's a fantastic system, but if it took you this long to consider buying one, then it's probably not woth it.
well you have the others it seems so if its feasible I would buy a PS3 personally I am lucky enough to own all 3 (wii,360,PS3) and over the years I have put about the same playtime into 360 and PS3 plus ignoring exclusives its always nice to have a choice what system to buy your games for.
I haven't at all regretted getting my PS3 despite having a solid gaming PC and a wii already.Frozengale said:
But if I already had a 360, i'd probably not get it, the library for the 2 are too simmilar, and theres probably plenty games i'd like to play avalible on the other 3 platforms, without the need to buy a new console.
Now here's what you do:
1) Find the prices for all the PS3 exclusives you want, minus the one comping with the PS3 (infamous2 it seems in your case)
2) Find the price of the PS3 (which you alrady did)
3) Add the 2 together
4) Add the price of an extra controller if you wanna use it for local multiplayer
5) Deduct the price if a blu-ray player IF you consider it something worth buying and don't already own one, if bly-ray means nothing to you, skip this step.
6) Divide the grand total with the number of exclusive games summed up in step 1
And there you'll have the price pr. game, leaving it to yourself to decide if they're worth the extra cost compared to getting games avalible for the platforms you already own.
Ofc there might come new exclusives you'll like, but on the other hand, your current systems will also get new games.
actually game of the year is likely to be one that us multi console, it will probably be Cod Mw3, skyrim, gears of war 3, portal 2 or dues exOutrageousEmu said:
As just a gaming console, I'm not sure I'd buy it. For me though, it's also a DVD/Blu-ray player. I can use it to watch youtube on my TV, or stream media from my PC. Depending on how much of that you need/already have covered, it may or may not be a good choice.
which one did you get first? i got my xbox after my ps3 and i use it for. my friend is the oppositeTallim said:
Obviously its the exclusives that are going to make up your mind here.
It really depends on the games you play. I've found XBOX accommodates more of the 'hardcore' gaming crowd with games such as Halo while the PS3 tends to put more focus into creating games which are more cinematic, light entertainment style. (I'm not in any way saying the games themselves are specifically for light or casual gamers, quite the opposite, its more about the feel and style of the games). This is of course a heavily generalized statement with games like Mass Effect bringing that quality to the XBOX, but with the PS3 having titles such as Heavy Rain, Uncharted, Little Big Planet and Metal Gear Solid, my point still stands.
It may be worth considering that playstation are currently snapping up a heap of studio's to work on even more PS exclusives.
Personally I only own a playstation and have not once regret my decision.
It really depends on the games you play. I've found XBOX accommodates more of the 'hardcore' gaming crowd with games such as Halo while the PS3 tends to put more focus into creating games which are more cinematic, light entertainment style. (I'm not in any way saying the games themselves are specifically for light or casual gamers, quite the opposite, its more about the feel and style of the games). This is of course a heavily generalized statement with games like Mass Effect bringing that quality to the XBOX, but with the PS3 having titles such as Heavy Rain, Uncharted, Little Big Planet and Metal Gear Solid, my point still stands.
It may be worth considering that playstation are currently snapping up a heap of studio's to work on even more PS exclusives.
Personally I only own a playstation and have not once regret my decision.
I think everyone else here has covered it: If you have enough disposable income, then go for it! I mean, with stuff like the SotC/Ico: HD Collection, Uncharted 3, Demon's Souls, the fucking weird Noby Noby Boy, the PS3 is awesome! That's not to say it doesn't have its downsides (PSN Outage, etc.) However, to everyone saying "OMG ditch the PS3! Xbox 360 is better!", this is what annoys me.
I say that I dislike the Xbox 360 alot, but really only because I don't have one and wouldn't play it anyway. I think it's the "Xbox 360 white-knights who've probably never owned a PS3 to formulate an opinion.
Back OT: PS3 is great, and quite a few of the exclusives are worth it. However, you should also look ahead and find out if there's any other games in development that you haven't heard of for Xbox 360 and PS3, and see which one you may end up playing more in the future.
I say that I dislike the Xbox 360 alot, but really only because I don't have one and wouldn't play it anyway. I think it's the "Xbox 360 white-knights who've probably never owned a PS3 to formulate an opinion.
Back OT: PS3 is great, and quite a few of the exclusives are worth it. However, you should also look ahead and find out if there's any other games in development that you haven't heard of for Xbox 360 and PS3, and see which one you may end up playing more in the future.
I'd definitely recommend it. I was a late adopter as well, but now I love it much more than my 360. I simply like the exclusives more.
As far as I've understood it, and I haven't, the free 30 days of plus has expired, but the free games are still available, but won't be much longer.kyosai7 said:
Personally I've also been considering a PS3, but coming as a more obscure kind of gamer the only reason why i didn't pick one up was because I'm distrustful of Sony as a personal rule or vendetta or something, and plonking down a lot of cash on a PS3 never quite felt right.
i still don't own a Xbox 360 OR a PS3, but honestly if i was gonna jump in, it'd be a PS3.
I have no interest in most mainstream releases, and until well after the fact, so my list for games on the PS3 (including non-exclusives) would consist of...
Dead rising 2
Dead Island (maybe)
Bayonetta
Katamari Forever (this game about re-sold the PS3 to me as of late)
Portal 2 (possibly)
Armored Core (again maybe)
Dynasty Warriors (who knows if any are good, but why not)
but the PS3 still has the edge of Blu-ray. mind you I still say blu-ray like its a crime that anyone's using the format, and while I hate blu-ray I love the regional differences. I have a thought that it would let me pick up Japanese Blu ray movies and games and play them on my Ps3. i like that freedom, or at least i like the thought.
of course, another reason why id get the PS3 is to play the HD-onto-TV Hatsune Miku Project Diva 2- Dream Theater, so maybe it just appeals to some of my sensibilities where no other console would right now.
i still don't own a Xbox 360 OR a PS3, but honestly if i was gonna jump in, it'd be a PS3.
I have no interest in most mainstream releases, and until well after the fact, so my list for games on the PS3 (including non-exclusives) would consist of...
Dead rising 2
Dead Island (maybe)
Bayonetta
Katamari Forever (this game about re-sold the PS3 to me as of late)
Portal 2 (possibly)
Armored Core (again maybe)
Dynasty Warriors (who knows if any are good, but why not)
but the PS3 still has the edge of Blu-ray. mind you I still say blu-ray like its a crime that anyone's using the format, and while I hate blu-ray I love the regional differences. I have a thought that it would let me pick up Japanese Blu ray movies and games and play them on my Ps3. i like that freedom, or at least i like the thought.
of course, another reason why id get the PS3 is to play the HD-onto-TV Hatsune Miku Project Diva 2- Dream Theater, so maybe it just appeals to some of my sensibilities where no other console would right now.
I currently have one but I think I will be selling it, for me I think PC gaming is the way forward. But in my very uneducated and childish opinion its only so I can get more of the map and more players when playing Battlefield 3. Although if thats out of the question then a PS3 is a sound option it has some pretty sick exclusives and Lovefilm if your in the UK, also internet browsing and some On Demand stuff too.
If I were you, WHICH I AM DUM DUM DUM, I'd just wait till around October when the new PS3 that can play PS2 titles comes out. Also if you want to save a few bucks on HDD space you can just buy a 500 GB hard drive from amazon for like 60 bucks and put it in, it's stupidly easy, never could figure out how to upgrade my friends 360 though.
Depends on whether you like to play on line, or whether you like quality single player experiences (and JRPGS).
If you like to game online, get a 360. There's nothing for you on PS3.
For everything else, DEFINITELY get a PS3. It's fantastic.
I personally own every console and a high end PC, and though the PC is used a lot it's mainly for the net. The PS3 is the most useful console I've ever had, and gets used every day, either for watching stuff off my 2TB external hdd, gaming, MUBO, Vidzone, or watching blu rays/dvds. It has amazing exclusives, and is very easy to navigate and use compared to the xbox. In fact, thanks to this price drop I'm even thinking of picking up a second PS3 for my gf. I'm sick of her hogging mine hah.
The 360... well, that's sitting gathering dust. Covered with a cloth cause the genius's at Microsoft thought it a great idea to have gaping huge cooling vents on the sides for absolutely everything to gather inside. Well done, MS. I've collected every exclusive, but only bothered to complete a few of them. Multiple discs is a REAL pain in the ass. So far Lost Odyssey, Tales of Vesperia and the Gears of War series have proven to be worth playing. Halo 3 and it's subsequents hacks were among the worst FPS single player experiences I've ever had. Especially Halo 3. How the hell did that thing get so lauded? It was horrendous. I think I had more fun playing Duke Nukem. At least that had so humour.
If you like to game online, get a 360. There's nothing for you on PS3.
For everything else, DEFINITELY get a PS3. It's fantastic.
I personally own every console and a high end PC, and though the PC is used a lot it's mainly for the net. The PS3 is the most useful console I've ever had, and gets used every day, either for watching stuff off my 2TB external hdd, gaming, MUBO, Vidzone, or watching blu rays/dvds. It has amazing exclusives, and is very easy to navigate and use compared to the xbox. In fact, thanks to this price drop I'm even thinking of picking up a second PS3 for my gf. I'm sick of her hogging mine hah.
The 360... well, that's sitting gathering dust. Covered with a cloth cause the genius's at Microsoft thought it a great idea to have gaping huge cooling vents on the sides for absolutely everything to gather inside. Well done, MS. I've collected every exclusive, but only bothered to complete a few of them. Multiple discs is a REAL pain in the ass. So far Lost Odyssey, Tales of Vesperia and the Gears of War series have proven to be worth playing. Halo 3 and it's subsequents hacks were among the worst FPS single player experiences I've ever had. Especially Halo 3. How the hell did that thing get so lauded? It was horrendous. I think I had more fun playing Duke Nukem. At least that had so humour.
One thing that I'm not sure if anyone has mentioned - PS3 games tend to drop in price a bit quicker than the 360. For example, I've seen the same game for £10 cheaper, just because its on the PS3. Also, controllers and peripherals are cheaper, because they don't have that controller tech cost (M$ charge people to use their controller tech).
If it's a case of loosing the 360, then I say go for it. I have all the consoles, and the PS3 easily gets the most attention. It's not really because of exclusives or anything like that, it just seems to be a good all round console, and I kinda wish I had bought more games for that, rather than the 360. LBP is a great game, I really like the community levels, like the shark attack and bomb survival stuff - a lot of fun. There are some great shooters too, like Killzone 2 and 3, and MAG is well worth checking out too, if you fancy some bigger online matches. XBL can be a pain in the arse, I honestly find that there are less griefers and idiots on the PS3 than the 360.
As for people saying a PC makes more sense... well it depends on your perspective. If your a gamer, and you don't have a console, then stop calling yourself a gamer!. Being a PC gamer doesn't count, because everybody I know can call themselves a PC gamer. People should choose to play on PC rather than a console because the experience is better on the PC. That might often be the case, but it's not set in stone - there are a lot of games out there that aren't designed for PC, aren't released for PC, and simply aren't as good on PC. It's good to sit on a couch and play games on a large screen, it's not a sign of weakness FFS!. Gamers should be prepared to play on whatever platform is available, or convenient, whether that's a top range gaming PC, a PS3, or a freakin Vectrex! Consoles level the playing field and leave it up to the players skill - most of the time at least.
If it's a case of loosing the 360, then I say go for it. I have all the consoles, and the PS3 easily gets the most attention. It's not really because of exclusives or anything like that, it just seems to be a good all round console, and I kinda wish I had bought more games for that, rather than the 360. LBP is a great game, I really like the community levels, like the shark attack and bomb survival stuff - a lot of fun. There are some great shooters too, like Killzone 2 and 3, and MAG is well worth checking out too, if you fancy some bigger online matches. XBL can be a pain in the arse, I honestly find that there are less griefers and idiots on the PS3 than the 360.
As for people saying a PC makes more sense... well it depends on your perspective. If your a gamer, and you don't have a console, then stop calling yourself a gamer!. Being a PC gamer doesn't count, because everybody I know can call themselves a PC gamer. People should choose to play on PC rather than a console because the experience is better on the PC. That might often be the case, but it's not set in stone - there are a lot of games out there that aren't designed for PC, aren't released for PC, and simply aren't as good on PC. It's good to sit on a couch and play games on a large screen, it's not a sign of weakness FFS!. Gamers should be prepared to play on whatever platform is available, or convenient, whether that's a top range gaming PC, a PS3, or a freakin Vectrex! Consoles level the playing field and leave it up to the players skill - most of the time at least.
Would just like to emphatically warn against Hyper dimensions Neptunia, really a terrible game, feel free to borrow my copy to test this out. That game would have barely even passed inspection on last gen tecnology.kyosai7 said:
OT. Definately go for the PS3 if you have te cash, especially considering your loss of access toa 360 when you head out on your own. Much love for the big black block, and you can always pump up the hard disk space, the exclusives are good, the online is plug and play. Killzone and resistance series may add some interest to your expanding list of exclusives to consider.
