Author Topic: The Official Playstation 3 Thread (Read 64348 times)

kaminokami2086 · « **Reply #60 on:** February 26, 2007, 04:27:17 AM »

the ps3 is doing horrible, therefore there are speculations that sony will be the first to drop the price with many anticipating soon, as in this year.

StreakInTheSky · « **Reply #61 on:** February 26, 2007, 05:04:25 AM »

Anyone have any links to articles and documents that shows how bad the ps3 is doing?

I hear a lot of people say it, but some people just like to talk...

Seriously though, the price of the system really isn't as bad as the games. Technichally the ps3 is a good deal for the price of a blu-ray/HD multimedia player.

So... what would YOU guys do in my situation?

momo23 · « **Reply #62 on:** February 26, 2007, 05:09:34 AM »

here's a list of articles from google

http://news.google.com/nwshp?oe=UTF-8&tab=wn&ned=us&ncl=1113888712&hl=en

StreakInTheSky · « **Reply #63 on:** February 26, 2007, 06:05:11 AM »

Most of the articles seems to focus on how sony is screwing over europe and australia

That and how they're giving away free crap to cover that up.

But it did briefly mention what I said earlier; The games suck, and people don't realize why it costs as much as it does.

Another thing I have to say on the PS3 vs. XBOX360 issue is that when I look at it, with the stuff you need to buy to get the 360 to watch HD-DVD it would cost more than if you were to buy the cheaper version of the ps3 and you would have just about the same features with a few variations on the specs of what each system can do. In this side of things the only factor I see that's giving the 360 the edge in sales is that it actually has hyped up games that people want.

In terms of video game systems though. Nintendo is pwning everyone with the wii and the ds! I was sorta expecting this when the wii-mote and games were announced.

Now someone answer my question... Should I buy a ps2 or ps3? >_>

Also another question for the people who work at video game shops... Do you guys check if the systems and games work before you buy used shit from people? Cause I'm wondering if I'm gonna be able to sell my crapped out ps2 and some games to the local gamestop for some cash

arun.yothin · « **Reply #64 on:** February 26, 2007, 06:16:22 AM »

SITS: If I were you, I would just buy another PS2. If there's nothing you want to play for PS3, don't worry about it. I wouldn't want to spend all that money for a PS3 when I won't even be playing games for it.

StreakInTheSky · « **Reply #65 on:** February 26, 2007, 07:11:18 AM »

Yay for a straight to the point answer!

I guess I'll be getting a ps2.

Maybe I could still get an xbox360... >_>

now to wait for the answer about gamestop...

Larken · « **Reply #66 on:** February 26, 2007, 08:04:02 AM »

Quote from: StreakInTheSky;317411

Also another question for the people who work at video game shops... Do you guys check if the systems and games work before you buy used shit from people? Cause I'm wondering if I'm gonna be able to sell my crapped out ps2 and some games to the local gamestop for some cash

I don't work in a video game store, but I have traded stuff in before. I've had people check if the trade-ins work before accepting, but I've also had employees who just didn't care and took it.

The thing is, when you trade in, they ask for a driver's license and some information... so if you're trading in a bunch of crap that won't work, you'll probably hear about it pretty quick.

I've only traded in at Gamestop, so if you go elsewhere, the process could be different. Plus, I don't know what the whole trade-in deal would be like if you don't have a driver's license.

harlock · « **Reply #67 on:** February 26, 2007, 08:22:10 AM »

Quote from: StreakInTheSky;317411

Also another question for the people who work at video game shops... Do you guys check if the systems and games work before you buy used shit from people? Cause I'm wondering if I'm gonna be able to sell my crapped out ps2 and some games to the local gamestop for some cash

SITS, there's a chance that they will check it, and there's a chance they won't. I'm the only one in my store that checks systems before we take them in, and even I sometimes don't check them. Of course, I know of stores that -everybody- checks -every- system they take in. It's a gamble, really. Honestly, I believe the most you get is $30-35 for a ps2, and that's the store credit amount. The cash amount would be 20% less.

Also, I agree with arun. If you're going to be getting a PS3 just for games, it's not worth it right now. There aren't many games out for it right now, and most of the good ones are already on the 360. I only have Virtua Fighter 5 (which is awesome, btw) right now, and even that is coming out for the 360 in the summer. I'd say, if you -need- a gaming system right now, get a 360. I got mine just recently (January) and I'm loving it.

On the other hand, the PS3 makes a decent media center. It's ability to play .ts files and blu-ray movies makes it pretty handy if you've got a decent HDTV.

So I'd say that if you have a good HDTV and are looking for a good media center/game system, you'd get a lot out of a PS3 (although you should probably wait a few more months for the software library to fatten up a bit). If you want good games -now-, you can't go wrong with a 360. Of course, it you -don't- have an HDTV, forget about getting either and save up to buy one first. O-o

StreakInTheSky · « **Reply #68 on:** February 27, 2007, 01:41:34 AM »

I don't really need any new game system. I just want to be able to play my ps2 games...

If I were to get a ps3 I was going to use it as a media player to play my .ts files. My family has an HDTV so I don't need to get one for myself. >_> Of course that means I can't play games in my room like I do now, but I don't really care about that. The only person that really uses that tv is my brother anyways, and he plays video games more than I do. I could've actually just connected my computer but that must stay in here >_>

BTW is there a way to play media from an external HDD through ethernet or usb with the ps3? o_o
That would be bad ass.

It would also be pretty bad ass if you can connect the xbox360 with the ps3 so you can take advantage of the built-in wifi so you don't have to buy a seperate adapter(which is like 100 bucks).

jimmydotnet · « **Reply #69 on:** February 27, 2007, 11:09:46 AM »

ps3 can play fps game using keyboard and mouse rite??? i was wonder can HDMI cable converted to analog to connect to analog lcd??

nox_xie · « **Reply #70 on:** February 27, 2007, 01:32:18 PM »

yes, just connect it thru usb.. i do see some of ps3 owner plug it to lcd monitor.. but didn't know about the converter..

for me, right now it still abit pricey coz ps3 nvr yet launch in malaysia..

pikapikapika · « **Reply #71 on:** February 27, 2007, 02:24:14 PM »

As for an answer about Sony screwing Europe over and giving away free stuff to cover it up? NO is the short answer, lol.
They're giving us nothing, and some stores are even refusing to sell any PS3's without you buying a bunch of games and accessories first pushing up the price to over £550($1,080.43) when the normal price is already 150% higher than the rest of the world pays. One store (I think it's HMV) won't let you order a PS3 unless you buy it in a pack with a PSP and several games.
Stores are backpedaling on this however, because not many people are pre-ordering, and offering cheaper bundles, but they still have tons of PS3's available, which no-one is buying.
It might have something to do with the PS3 having X360 games as it's launch lineup, or Sony's "good news!" press release where they said how the EU version of the PS3 will have the least amount of backwards compatability, meaning that 90% of PS2 games won't play on the EU console. Hooray.

Yuna · « **Reply #72 on:** February 27, 2007, 06:37:28 PM »

Someone asked a site to compare that sales of the the three next gen systems, right ?

There's a site for that, If am not mistaken http://www.nextgenwars.com/ is the site for that.

jkto · « **Reply #73 on:** March 04, 2007, 05:55:14 PM »

i got a ps2 that is PAL and im in a country that's NTSC... apparently there was some mix up on the one hu gave me the console... so i havent played much ps2 games... missed a lot... so im jus looking forward to ps3 backward compatibility and MGS4!! but currently its too much for my budget...

loash · « **Reply #74 on:** March 04, 2007, 08:12:05 PM »

Quote from: Yuna;318618

Someone asked a site to compare that sales of the the three next gen systems, right ?

There's a site for that, If am not mistaken http://www.nextgenwars.com/ is the site for that.

trust me, those numbers don't mean jack. it doesn't take data from any sources, the guy just made an algorithm that tries to make it look like real sales data

Mugen · « **Reply #75 on:** March 04, 2007, 09:42:32 PM »

PS3 is suffering because they dont have any next gen games out yet like xbox 360. (motorstorm doesnt count

) all my friend said resistance sucked. maybe they should port gears of war over to ps3. nobody thinks that from the current game lineup its worth the money to get a ps3. unlike xbox 360, it got hyped out by GoW and Halo 3

kaminokami2086 · « **Reply #76 on:** March 04, 2007, 10:44:27 PM »

^Well if you want to count Halo 3, which is not out yet, why not count MGS4 and FFXIII. Ok nough said.

Mugen · « **Reply #77 on:** March 05, 2007, 01:08:13 AM »

uhhhhhh well MGS4 doesnt even have a release date yet and FXIII is still pretty long away. while xbox 360 already released GoW and Halo 3 is coming out in fall

kaminokami2086 · « **Reply #78 on:** March 05, 2007, 04:33:34 AM »

yes but your counting the killer app that is not out yet and will be released two years from the systems release. And as sony only released their dev kits to developers last year, you can't expect ps3 to have killer apps right away. I mean seriously I don't believe 360 had any killer apps at launch either. and then the only really good game that came out was oblivion. After that I only GoW. Name me something that I should love on the 360. Its just the same with PS3, crap at first good stuff later.

Mugen · « **Reply #79 on:** March 05, 2007, 06:03:17 AM »

fight night round 3 on the xbox 360 was pretty good