PS3 or WiiU

[lunavixen]

Personally i'd go with the PS3 as it had an extensive game library already and will still be supported for a few years into the PS4s lifetime, the new models are backwards compatible with PS1 games (but not PS2, but you can pick those up for a song anyway), the PSN is free if you don't get PS+ (which is a good service so far), which also gives you access to PS1 and PS2 games digitally. The PS3 also has quite a few great exclusive game and series; like inFAMOUS, Resistance, Ratchet and Clank, The Last of Us, Heavy Rain, Heavenly Sword, Uncharted, Metal Gear Solid, LittleBigPlanet etc. I could list more but then I'd have to google it. Also, with the PS3 coming towards the end of its life, the games and the consoles themselves are getting cheaper.

While the Wii-U might have a few games out now with a few scheduled, i'm still a bit dubious, the current games library is not that great (discounting Wii games) and while yes it's backwards compatible, there isn't that many great games that have been released for the Wii overall. That being said, the Wii-U has promise, but if you're going to be able to get both eventually, wait a little to get the Wii-U see what else comes out for it, by then it might also have dropped a little more in price as well.

 

[Mrkillhappy]

I say go with whatever library is the most appealing to you as for my self I enjoy the PS3 but given that the Wii U has backwards compatibility with the Wii (which has a few games that I would like to play) as well as Earthbound (one of my personal favorite games of all time) being on the virtual console, the promise of Bayonetta 2, and some of Nintendo's first party IP's I can see the pro side of the Wii U the only complaint I can see is that the Wii U has only a few games for it and is banking on future promise.

(there have also been rumblings that the best Zelda ever, Majora's Mask, might get a remake soon :O)

Didn't know that I think I need to get a Wii U if they do that.

 

[Roxas1359]

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Here's a list of some games that should be a lot of fun. Some are more expensive than others, but overall it's not bad.

Spoiler: DS games

Mario and Luigi: Partners in Time (RPG fun)
Mario and Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks
Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
Okamiden

Now for the 3DS, which has some fun games:

Spoiler: 3DS games

Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon
Pokemon X/Pokemon Y
Sonic Generations
Kid Icarus Uprising
Shin Megami Tensei 4
Fire Emblem Awakening
A Link Between Two Worlds
Shantae
Shantae: Risky's Revenge (both are on the 3DS shop)
Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/Oracle of Ages
Ocarina of Time 3DS
Super Mario Land 3D

Now for PS3 here are some titles I highly recommend (I own both a PS3 and Wii U)

Spoiler: PS3 games

Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5
Ratchet and Clank Future Series
Sly 4 Thieves in Time
Final Fantasy 5-9 (believe me they are good)
Final Fantasy Tactics
Ico and Shadow of the Colossus HD
One Piece Pirate Warriors (it's fun and if you like One Piece it's good)
Journey (Indie PSN game)
Disgaea series (if you like SRPGs)

For the PSP I own one, but while there isn't much there are still some good ones.

Spoiler: PSP games

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep/Birth by Sleep Final Mix (PSP isn't region coded so you can import games)
Dissidia Duodecim
Daxter
Crisis Core
MediEvil Resurrection
Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions
Secret Agent Clank
Ape Escape On the Loose (remake of Ape Escape 1, fixes some things but adds some problems. Overall still good though0

And in the future when you get a Wii U, get these games

Spoiler: Wii U

Legend of Zelda Wind Waker U
Wonderful 101
Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze
Super Mario 3D World
Smash Bros U
Mario Kart 8

And just because I love plugging this video, here's why the Ratchet and Clank Future series on the PS3 is worth a play.

Spoiler: A Crack in Time Trailer

 

[ZZoMBiE13]

Didn't the WiiU just get a price drop? I'd say get that one now. The PS3 will likely drop in price once the PS4 comes out and you can get one then. That's what I'd do.

Of course it really comes down to the games you want to play. And I don't know you well enough to know what you like. So... yeah. WiiU first, PS3 come the new year. That's my rec.

 

[The_Tron]

IMO there's only a few games out for the WIIU that I'd like to play, granted there's more to come, but that's later. For now the ps3 has about 20 games I still want to play, between full blown ps3 releases and psn titles (I recently found some awesome old JRPG's from the ps1/ps2 era that I missed the first time around). In the end it comes down to your own opinion, so maybe a way to help you decide is think of what you plan on playing on it? how long does it need to last you before you plan on upgrading (either getting a new system or whatever), then some of the more trivial features. In the end it's your call, just make an educated decision.

 

[MrHide-Patten]

Which should I buy this coming month? I've got enough extra cash to get one but not both(About 100 bucks short for both.) So, PS3 which has a robust library(Including the lovely Kingdom Hearts 1.5) or the WiiU which has the always entertaining Windwaker Bundle.(I'm a die hard Zelda fan. I'm buying a 3ds 2 weeks after buying my first (An XL) from a pawnshop because it's the Legend of Zelda one for a mere 123.99 simply to put it away and never, ever, play it. Because of reasons. Anyway. Which is better to go after PS3 or WiiU? I'll be getting both sooner or later. It's just a matter of time.

PS3. It's got a massive catalog of games (compared to the Wi-U obviously), and better games in my opnion. Considering it's games have been out for a while you'll also potentially find them cheaper than Wii-U ports. Playstation Plus is really good value as well, they're always mixing up their 'instant game collections' with quite a few good titles.

If you've got money to throw around: Wii-U, if not PS3.