Okay, so somebody tell me...is this system worth it?

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#1 WhatItIsBro
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I h ave one coming in the mail tomorrow. Okay, so it has Blu-Ray, but what DVDs are out that can play in that format? I think this was an impulse buy for me. LOL. If I don't like it, I will take it back for a Sony Vaio laptop. What are the stand out features of this system? I own a Wii, and it's great fun, but honestly Virtual Console is kinda lame. All the games are old and not too fun to play. Also, I have been having trouble with the WiiMote. It seems the sensor does not pick up the signal very well.
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I h ave one coming in the mail tomorrow. Okay, so it has Blu-Ray, but what DVDs are out that can play in that format? I think this was an impulse buy for me. LOL. If I don't like it, I will take it back for a Sony Vaio laptop. What are the stand out features of this system? I own a Wii, and it's great fun, but honestly Virtual Console is kinda lame. All the games are old and not too fun to play. Also, I have been having trouble with the WiiMote. It seems the sensor does not pick up the signal very well.WhatItIsBro
Since you already bought it, you judge it yourself. Do you really need other people telling you whether it's worth it or not ?
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#3 donalbane
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I don't understand your question. No DVDs play in blue ray format. DVDs will work on PS3 if that's what you mean, but the current decoder is relatively poor, so if you have another option for watching DVDs, I'd go with that.
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#4 WhatItIsBro
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Well, I was hoping somebody would tell me about the Blu-Ray thing, since that is one of the main reason I bought it. I want to know BEFORE I open the box so I can return it.
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#5 captainanime
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It plays all dvd's. i guess the main thing is do you have an HDTV? without an hdtv i kind of don't think it'd be worth it, not now at leaast. in terms of games theres not much now but a lot coming soon and later this year. Resistance is really good, just got God of War 2 too. in terms of downloadable stuff its not nearly as extensive as the virtual console, but seeing as how most of those games are crap its allright. the ps store has game demos, trailers, movie trailers, some behind the scene's stuff and download games for psp and ps3. ive downloaded Flow and its pretty cool. its got the music, picture playback and browser stuff too. i dunno...i'm pleased with mine, but i'll be really pleased this time next year when my metal gear comes out. (or hopefully has been out)
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#6 smokeb4
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love mine dont wont no other had xbox 360 untill i got my ps3 then sold it
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#7 WhatItIsBro
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Well, if I decide to keep it, I CANT WAIT FOR THE NEW GTA to come out on it! Damn why does it have to be Oct?!
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Its ok, I think it will get better. The only thing, that would make me get rid of it, is if Tekken 6 came out for the 360.
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#9 donalbane
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Its ok, I think it will get better. The only thing, that would make me get rid of it, is if Tekken 6 came out for the 360.lonewolfx7
Which is extremely likely.
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YES.
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#11 donalbane
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You won't get an unbiased answer here, you know.
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#12 sunkcontrol
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i got one on launch day i can honestly say its the best thing ever....motorstorm online is really buzzing right now...i wasnt really in to racing games but i have to say everything about it is fantastic!!!!...your doin the right thing getting a playstation 3
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#13 MERC_RECONN
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Don't take this wrong,BUT I'm always suspicious of people who have low post asking the age old qeustion. Anyway, you say your main reason for buying the ps3 was for blu-ray, but your thread tittle ask is the system worth it. Well if you want it  for a stand alone media hub yes, but as a game machine, at the PRESENT moment I would say wait. Because I don't know if I could take another '' WHERE ARE THE GOOD GAME'' thread when the ps3 barely has 4months underneth it's belt.
Well, I was hoping somebody would tell me about the Blu-Ray thing, since that is one of the main reason I bought it. I want to know BEFORE I open the box so I can return it.WhatItIsBro
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#14 Dogswithguns
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What, why do you have to ask if it's worth it? Didnt you have enough coffee this morning?.....PS3 can play anything, it worths the price!
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#15 Mark2099
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Well u said its all ready coming in the mail, so it doesnt matter what we say, ur gonna get one. But right now, as everything stands at this very moment, no, it is not worth it.
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#16 Demonicstriker
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I have had a xbox 360 for a year now and am very happy with it. I got my ps3 last week and have been playing motorstorm and resistance since the buy and havent even turned on the 360 even though some updates and new arcade games came out I have been waiting on. I have been happy with the buy other than I want to go to Sony and shoot the crack head in charge of marketing and holding on to exclusives because they lose one daily and its begining to piss me off. How can a company be ok with losing what made them what they are. Anyways I'm rambling the Ps3 is a worthy buy if you have the money if not buy the 360 or hold on to see what happens in the next few months.
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#17 jayree05
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Its ok, I think it will get better. The only thing, that would make me get rid of it, is if Tekken 6 came out for the 360.lonewolfx7
that's the main reason i bought my ps3 also. but even if it came out on the 360 i'd keep my ps3 b/c the game would most likely not be a 360 exclusive. it'd be ridiculous to try to sell your ps3 (for less than you bought it for) and then go out and buy a new system (at full price) plus accessories for one game when you already have a system that'll play it.
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#18 jayree05
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amen
 
Don't take this wrong,BUT I'm always suspicious of people who have low post asking the age old qeustion. Anyway, you say your main reason for buying the ps3 was for blu-ray, but your thread tittle ask is the system worth it. Well if you want it  for a stand alone media hub yes, but as a game machine, at the PRESENT moment I would say wait. Because I don't know if I could take another '' WHERE ARE THE GOOD GAME'' thread when the ps3 barely has 4months underneth it's belt.
[QUOTE="WhatItIsBro"]Well, I was hoping somebody would tell me about the Blu-Ray thing, since that is one of the main reason I bought it. I want to know BEFORE I open the box so I can return it.MERC_RECONN

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#19 acamarillog
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Is worth it, if you have enough money to sepnd....i mean at least a good lcd monitor (1080 i ) and a good HDMI cable, but trust me....it worths every single dime. Now, on the blue ray matters, let me say this....it can plays every format of cd´s and dvd´s but with one plus... it can starage 10 times the information compared with a common DVD, sooo...:)so, games with more info, with more grafics, better sound, better and bigger extras. I have all redy one, with this configuration HDMI 1080 i, Dolby Digital 5.1, and blow my eyes and ears. For me is the real next-gen console. I know, i know, there are only a few games good enough to be played, but.... so far so good, i can´t wait to see DMC 4, NG- Z, GT HD, FF XIII, KZ.

 

See ya, keep on gamin´

 

Your friend Arturo C (Mexico City)

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#20 The_G00se
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I h ave one coming in the mail tomorrow. Okay, so it has Blu-Ray, but what DVDs are out that can play in that format? I think this was an impulse buy for me. LOL. If I don't like it, I will take it back for a Sony Vaio laptop. What are the stand out features of this system? I own a Wii, and it's great fun, but honestly Virtual Console is kinda lame. All the games are old and not too fun to play. Also, I have been having trouble with the WiiMote. It seems the sensor does not pick up the signal very well.WhatItIsBro
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD STOP IT WITH THESE "IS IT WORTH IT POSTS" CHRIST THIS IS GETTING ON MY LAST NERVE!!!!!!
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#21 The_Tombo
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well i think it is worth it, I'm enjoying teh system allot :D
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#22 MERC_RECONN
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lol...hey goose, we were thinking the same thing!!!!
[QUOTE="WhatItIsBro"]I h ave one coming in the mail tomorrow. Okay, so it has Blu-Ray, but what DVDs are out that can play in that format? I think this was an impulse buy for me. LOL. If I don't like it, I will take it back for a Sony Vaio laptop. What are the stand out features of this system? I own a Wii, and it's great fun, but honestly Virtual Console is kinda lame. All the games are old and not too fun to play. Also, I have been having trouble with the WiiMote. It seems the sensor does not pick up the signal very well.The_G00se
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD STOP IT WITH THESE "IS IT WORTH IT POSTS" CHRIST THIS IS GETTING ON MY LAST NERVE!!!!!!

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#23 lonewolfx7
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[QUOTE="lonewolfx7"]Its ok, I think it will get better. The only thing, that would make me get rid of it, is if Tekken 6 came out for the 360.jayree05
that's the main reason i bought my ps3 also. but even if it came out on the 360 i'd keep my ps3 b/c the game would most likely not be a 360 exclusive. it'd be ridiculous to try to sell your ps3 (for less than you bought it for) and then go out and buy a new system (at full price) plus accessories for one game when you already have a system that'll play it.

Your right. :)
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[QUOTE="WhatItIsBro"]I h ave one coming in the mail tomorrow. Okay, so it has Blu-Ray, but what DVDs are out that can play in that format? I think this was an impulse buy for me. LOL. If I don't like it, I will take it back for a Sony Vaio laptop. What are the stand out features of this system? I own a Wii, and it's great fun, but honestly Virtual Console is kinda lame. All the games are old and not too fun to play. Also, I have been having trouble with the WiiMote. It seems the sensor does not pick up the signal very well.setyono
Since you already bought it, you judge it yourself. Do you really need other people telling you whether it's worth it or not ?

Yeah, does anyone in here have their own opinion. I guess not if hey have to come here to be told what to think.