I think I might just get a PS3 now before a price drop.

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#1 black_awpN1
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I mean, when there is a Price drop (who knows when that will be) It may not be significant enough to warrarent a wait of a PS3 purchase. I have a job, and by the my highly anticipated games come out, I would have already made up the 600 dollars I spent. Also, there are quit a few games coming im excited for: MGS4 (ive accepted the fact that it isnt going to the 360), HAZE (PS3 version should be better, since its the lead SKU), LAIR, Uncharted: Drakes Fortune, Killzone 2 (really liked thefirst.) , and im sure im forgetting some. Not too mention all the multiplatform games: Im in a nice position if I get a PS3, as I could get the "Superior" version of the game. And if anything, I get a Blu-Ray player to boot. (Stupid HD-DVD, why did you have to go and keel over.)
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#2 The_Rick_14
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My personal opinion on it. While I'd love the number of PS3 members to grow just as much as the next PS3 owner out there, I'd recommend waiting until there was a game that you really wanted to play. If there's a price drop before then, then pick it up. If not pick it up anyway since you'll have more than enough cash put away by then.
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#3 black_awpN1
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My personal opinion on it. While I'd love the number of PS3 members to grow just as much as the next PS3 owner out there, I'd recommend waiting until there was a game that you really wanted to play. If there's a price drop before then, then pick it up. If not pick it up anyway since you'll have more than enough cash put away by then.The_Rick_14

Well, when is Lair, Killzone 2, Haze, and Uncharted coming out?

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#4 black_awpN1
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Also, ive been longing to play resistence, and I think Mototrstorm could be fun.
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#5 bsin94
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TC, it is going to ultimately be your decision alone. When I got my PS3, I knew what to expect and enjoyed the games that are currently out right now. Some people expect too much from a new console and is bashing it to hell right now. If you believe that the current game library is enough to hold you over until your most anticipated games, then I'd suggest you get it right now. However, if the current games are still pretty "meh" in your opinion, then stick with the smarter decision and wait until they are released.
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#6 GeneralX84
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my opinion: it is very possible that Sony will drop the price before xmas, why? 'cause if they do that later than the end of the year, when everybody has already spent their money, even Sony decides to drop it after, the drop won't help

since everyone now is waiting for a price drop, so if they don't drop, a fraction of these people will go to the 360 side by the end of the year. as a result, sony will be in an even worse place in long term. but this last point may or may not be the problem since many people can afford more than one console nowadays
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Again, when they do drop the price, it wont probaly be that significant. Like 50 bucks or something. Also, like I stated i would have easily remade the money i spent on th efull price by th etime th epricedrop hits.
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Also, ive been longing to play resistence, and I think Mototrstorm could be fun.
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I say go get the PS3, Resistance is awesome(and when your done with the Single player, the Multiplayer will keep you playing for a long time), Motorstorm is just great fun, so you can start off with those, and with all the new releases in the next couple of weeks, there should be enough great games there to hold you over 'till Lair, Killzone 2, Haze and Uncharted drop.

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[QUOTE="The_Rick_14"]My personal opinion on it. While I'd love the number of PS3 members to grow just as much as the next PS3 owner out there, I'd recommend waiting until there was a game that you really wanted to play. If there's a price drop before then, then pick it up. If not pick it up anyway since you'll have more than enough cash put away by then.black_awpN1

Well, when is Lair, Killzone 2, Haze, and Uncharted coming out?

Lair - August 7th
Killzone 2 - February 08
Haze - November 07
Uncharted - November 07

Those are all according to IGN who has been the most up to date of anyone in my opinion.

As far as Resistance and Motorstorm go. Both are extremely fun games (especially Resistance with a buddy).
The new time attack mode for Motorstorm gives it far more replay value as well.

I don't think you'd be disappointed if you picked up a ps3 tomorrow with Resistance and Motorstorm. Could potentially get you to August when Lair would come out.

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#10 ironstealth86
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if you wait till the price drop(holiday season) sony wouldnt be able to keep up with the demand. get one soon or plan on waiting for them when xmas comes.
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#11 babystapler
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Now isn't a bad time to pick up a PS3. Resistance, Motorstorm, Oblivion and MLB 07: The Show are all great games, and with Rainbow Six: Vegas, The Darkness and Ninja Gaiden Sigma coming out in the next couple of weeks, you should have all the gaming you need for most of the summer.
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#12 D_Znuhtz
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Grats.
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#13 casey7672
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I suggest getting it now. There's a lot of great games hitting stores now. Wait for a price drop and you'll be waiting a year or more.
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#14 m0ney78
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Honesty I would get one now. I know people are thinking "get one when the price drops" but how much is it really going to drop, $50? $100? I found a PS3 on ebay for $450 and another for $480. That's more than any price cut can save you. Granted, you won't have a store warranty but then again this is a PS3 not a 360 so you probably wont need it. I'm not saying you'll find one that cheap, but because the demand isn't as high right now you probably could find it cheaper now
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One good reason to get a PS3 now is to get a PS3 with the Emotion Engine built-in. I have a good amount of old Playstation One and PS2 games. Me personally? I prefer to run off of hardware than software emulation. You can bet that after they drop the price, ALL PS3's are going to use software emulation.

Another perfectly good reason to buy it now is that you're getting so much more than just a gaming console. Seriously, this thing is a computer. Linux isn't too hard to install. If you have an HDTV, then Blu-Ray will really bring it to life. Sony constantly updates the firmware to add features. Wi-fi works like a charm. It even upconverts the resolution of DVD's and PS2 and PS1 games...

I retired my PS2. I just use my PS3 now. I couldn't resist. I'm glad I didn't.