Is there any point to me getting a PS3?

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#1 Teh_masterer
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This is my first time in the PS3 sections..the blue is making me nervous.

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I'm a PC/360 User, Generally, if a game is avalible for both PC and Xbox360, I'll go for PC since It can run it on max, though sometimes, I'll get it on xbox. Now my question is, is there any point to me getting a PS3? Most of the games I know about for PS3 are also on 360 and / or PC.

The only game I have genuine interest in atm is uncharted, Haven't looked into much else.

I kind of want to try MGS4, But I've never played any other game in the series.

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#2 budboarder
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The PS3 has great exclusive and miltiplatform titles. However the PS3 is capable of alot more than just gaming. The other features of the console are what sold me over the others.
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#3 mep69
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How should i put this hmmmmmmmmmm

Yes Its Worth It !!!!!!!! :D

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#4 taplok
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Yes! we have some great exclusives as well... MGS4, LBP, Uncharted, Resistance 1 & 2... Now is the time for you to get in the MGS series... you've been missing a lot! about the past MGS games... just read the database if you don't have ways and means to play MGS 2 & 3, you can get MGS1 on the PC... a PS3 is an excellent gift this Christmas for yourself... Merry Christmas, dude!

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#5 Teh_masterer
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Haha, Actually if I get the PS3 it's a split gift from my Sister, Brother, and Parents.

I don't have much Interest in LBP.

How about RPGs?

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Birthday, that is.
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#7 ninja_where
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RPGs? Well, there's Valkyria Chronicles, Fallout 3, Disgaea 3, Folklore, and Eternal Sonata and many more to come. Like Versus XIII. But anyways, the PS3 is a great console. Don't listen to fanboy remarks by both sides because they speak lies. Seriously, you won't be disappointed in buying a PS3. The library may not look good, but it's growing. Just give it some time. But of course, you should buy the PS3 sooner to be able to learn more about it rather than later and not know much while playing games.
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#8 polishkid99
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The PS3 has great exclusive and miltiplatform titles. However the PS3 is capable of alot more than just gaming. The other features of the console are what sold me over the others.budboarder
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#9 beekayjay
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Hmmmm...you know what? In your situation (the original poster), I would only recommend you getting a PS3 based on the following: 1) if you are in need of a blu-ray player 2) If you are interested in any of these exlcusives: Metal Gear Solid 4, Little Big Planet, Resistance 1 and 2, Gran Turismo, Killzone 2, God of War 3, Valkyria Chronicles, Heavenly Sword, Infamous, Heavy Rain, WipeOut, Yakuza 3, Final Fantasy Versus, Warhawk, Uncharted 1 and 2 3) if your 360 keeps crapping out and your sick of replacing it. I am not a fanboy, and I am not taking a dig at the 360. In fact, if none of the above applies to you, I am actually gonna say don't bother with a PS3, because it would make no sense, especially financially AND considering you already own a PC and 360. But those three reasons are pretty good reasons to consider a PS3 because it is a worthy consideration if any of those concerns apply.
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#10 metalgear-solid
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MGS4 is awesome! Yes, you should get a PS3 as soon as possible!
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#11 Teh_masterer
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What about games that are out now?
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#12 polishkid99
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What about games that are out now? Teh_masterer
uncharted, mgs4, motorstorm 1&2, from the top of my head you know doing your own research wouldent hurt, you usually get the best results because we don't know what you like. :P
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#13 YourChaosIsntMe
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Don't buy a PS3. I own all of them (including a Wii and a respectable PC), so I'm not a fanboy. I'm an adult with an income (errr....credit). I bought the PS3 for MGS. Yeah, Gran Turismo, GoW, et cetera are certainly exceptional games, but if none of the current exclusives interest you, it's not worth it. I wouldn't say never, but unless you NEED to play one of these games (for instance, I've been playing MG since the NES, and I haven't went without MG on release since...Metal Gear 2, which wasn't released here...), wait another year. The cost is prohibitive, especially when you consider the opportunity cost (which means the money you will continue to spend on games, the money you will not have to spend on games, etc.)

In terms of RPGs, someone already listed EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM. We can expect more, but how many will be multi-plat? In fact, correct me if I'm wrong, but the 360 has MORE RPGs than the PS3.

Of course, the situation changes if you don't have a PS2/PSX. If you never got a PS2/PSX to begin with, then go grab a BC PS3 like.....right now.

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#14 beekayjay
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What about games that are out now? Teh_masterer
Exclusive games out right now: MGS4, Little Big Planet, Resistance 1 and 2, Heavenly Sword, Warhawk, Wipeout HD, Uncharted1, Motor Storm 1 and Pacific Rift, Ratchet and Clank "Tools of Destruction" and "Quest for Booty", Gran Turismo Prologue, Valkyria Chronicles Thats 14 premiere exclusive titles. I left off the majority of exclusive downloadable PSN games, plus exclusives which sucked, like Haze. But other than that, pretty impressive line up of exclusives.
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#15 Darkman2007
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well, in my opinion the PS3 is a great system with loads of futrure potential. it has got plenty of exclusives like the ones mentioned by others. MGS4 is a materpiece of a game. but im not telling you what to do.
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#16 Nocturnal_Speed
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_PlayStation_3_games

1: if none of those games interest you then I recommend...NO!
2: if free online doesn't interest you then I recommend... NO!??
3: if Blu-Ray doesn't interest you for some odd reason I recommend... NO!
4: if B.C. is a must have then I recommend EBAY!
5: if a 1% failure rate bothers you then I recommend... NO!
6: if PlayStation @Home doesn't intrerest you then I recommend... NO! (lol na it's free j/k)
7: if exclusive games; such as, RESISTANCE: FALL OF MAN / MOTORSTORM / WARHAWK / HEAVENLY SWORD / FOLKLORE / RATCHET AND CLANK / UNCHARTED: DRAKE'S FORTUNE / GRAND TURISMO 5 / HAZE / METAL GEAR SOLID 4 / SIREN / DISGEAS 3 / SOCOM CONFRONTATION / LITTLE BIG PLANET / VALKYRIA CHRONICLES / RESISTANCE 2 / UNCHARTED 2 / GOD OF WAR III / WIPEOUT HD etc. etc... don't interest you then I recommend... NO!

If you answered NO! to more then 4 out of 7 then I recommend...NO!! :|

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Hi; I'm also an adult with an income, and I had to put a lot of thought into the 360/PS3 issue. I settled on a PS3 because the BluRay capabilities were just as important to me as having a next-gen console. I've got a Wii too, for the fam, but I never play it aside from my power run through Mario Galaxy or when friends come over for some Brawl matches (popped in Twilight Princess the other day, but noted it still sucks, so played something else instead). When Left4Dead came out I had a brief moment when I wanted to buy a 360 just to complete the set, but I decided against it. I also set up a 2TB external drive as a media drive on my PS3. I've got all my TV shows and movies ripped to it and can watch it from the PS3 without getting off the couch. It's the pinnacle of lazy deliciousness. The Box might be able to do that too, I don't know.

On exclusives: I really don't like MGS. Just isn't my thing. I haven't played 4, but a couple of the guys I work with have been describing it to me and I'd say it'd be worth it. Uncharted sucks; own it, beat it. It's Tomb Raider lite, easy as pie, and after you blaze through the 5 - 6 hours worth of gaming it provides, that's it. Games shouldn't cost 10 dollars an hour in my opinion. LBP is great too, but it's something I would rent or try at a friend's before basing a purchase on it. I haven't played Resistance yet, but I'm going to snag it on my way home from work today. I expect it will be excellent. That being said, it has counterparts on the Box.

If you have a solid PC rig (I'm a Mac guy now), I'd say any game that is released for both consoles and PC should be obtained for PC. Fallout is a perfect example. I don't know if Beth released a construction set like they did for Morrowind, but back in the days when I was a serious PC gamer, I played through Morrowind multiple times with extensive patching. It was like a different game every time... Some really cool, major changes. You won't find that on PS3 DLC unless it's as official patch content.

Were I you, I wouldn't waste such a gift on a PS3. I love my PS3, and wouldn't trade it for the world. I have no regrets about buying it over a 360 (well, maybe a brief Left4Dead twinge, but I'll get over it). To truly take advantage of BluRay, you need a serious TV; in my opinion, 1080p doesn't really stand out from 720p unless you're in the 50inch+ range. But just buying/getting-it-as-a-gift for a couple exclusive games is lame; establish some priorities and go with them, or get some more diverse hobbies.

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This is my first time in the PS3 sections..the blue is making me nervous.

ANYWAYS

I'm a PC/360 User, Generally, if a game is avalible for both PC and Xbox360, I'll go for PC since It can run it on max, though sometimes, I'll get it on xbox. Now my question is, is there any point to me getting a PS3? Most of the games I know about for PS3 are also on 360 and / or PC.

The only game I have genuine interest in atm is uncharted, Haven't looked into much else.

I kind of want to try MGS4, But I've never played any other game in the series.Teh_masterer

Get it ! It is going to be a long winter!

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#19 jfcundiff
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You could wait and see if they do have this supposed price drop in March/April. By that time, Killzone 2 and RE 5 will be out and you could still pick up some of the games you missed out on for cheaper than they are now. If do not want to wait though you should pick it up now I guess.
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GET ONE
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#21 fred1712
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That is a good question,my brother has a 360, but I wanted my own system,(I sold my wii). I got a PS3 because of the exclusives, and so I didnt have to play the games that are on 360 and I could play on PS3. plus PS3 has built-in Blu-ray. And good PSN exclusives, so I would recommend getting a PS3, but if you want variety in systems, I suggest u get a wii because ps3 is like the PC.