On the fence about a ps3

There is a lot to love about the PlayStation brand in my opinion. First off you will get the best 3D bluray player on the market. Sony is also constantly adding features such as MLB TV, Netflix, Pandora, Vudu, Hulu Plus, NFL, NHL, demos, PSN, video rental, Qirocity, Qore, etc. There is so much content on the PSN it will blow you away. I also have a 360 and the offering of entertainment on the PSN is a lot better in my opinion. What is best about all this content is you don't have to pay Sony beyond buying the console to use it. I for one think paying a Netflix monthly fee is more than enough and shouldn't have to pay more to watch it on a device I already paid for. Beyond great content you have access to tons of great games. Uncharted series, Ratchet and Clank, Heavy Rain, inFAMOUS series, Killzone series, Valkyria Chronicles, MGS4, Twisted Metal, StarHawk. The Last of Us, The Last Guardian, Resistance series, God of War games, Team Ico collection, and more. There are so many great games on this sytem. Another great thing is that the games come on blu ray discs. Now not every game needs them, but you get nice bonuses like AC1 for free with AC: Revelations, no 3 discs for a FF game, etc. There are too many fun PSN games to list here, but my favorites are Flower, echochrome, limbo, and pretty much all the zombie games. 3D games are also sick if you have a 3D TV and the Move is a bit underrated in my opinion. Killzone 3, Goldeneye, Little Big Planet, Dead Space Extraction, and House of the Dead Overkill are all amazing with the move. One last thing is that the PS3 supports more types of audio and video formats that any other console. You also have the ability to copy stuff to and from your PS3 hdd which other systems don't allow you to do. If you get that bundle I recommend getting the Uncharted dual back as well. All three games are great.nightshade869

[QUOTE="nightshade869"]There is a lot to love about the PlayStation brand in my opinion. First off you will get the best 3D bluray player on the market. Sony is also constantly adding features such as MLB TV, Netflix, Pandora, Vudu, Hulu Plus, NFL, NHL, demos, PSN, video rental, Qirocity, Qore, etc. There is so much content on the PSN it will blow you away. I also have a 360 and the offering of entertainment on the PSN is a lot better in my opinion. What is best about all this content is you don't have to pay Sony beyond buying the console to use it. I for one think paying a Netflix monthly fee is more than enough and shouldn't have to pay more to watch it on a device I already paid for. Beyond great content you have access to tons of great games. Uncharted series, Ratchet and Clank, Heavy Rain, inFAMOUS series, Killzone series, Valkyria Chronicles, MGS4, Twisted Metal, StarHawk. The Last of Us, The Last Guardian, Resistance series, God of War games, Team Ico collection, and more. There are so many great games on this sytem. Another great thing is that the games come on blu ray discs. Now not every game needs them, but you get nice bonuses like AC1 for free with AC: Revelations, no 3 discs for a FF game, etc. There are too many fun PSN games to list here, but my favorites are Flower, echochrome, limbo, and pretty much all the zombie games. 3D games are also sick if you have a 3D TV and the Move is a bit underrated in my opinion. Killzone 3, Goldeneye, Little Big Planet, Dead Space Extraction, and House of the Dead Overkill are all amazing with the move. One last thing is that the PS3 supports more types of audio and video formats that any other console. You also have the ability to copy stuff to and from your PS3 hdd which other systems don't allow you to do. If you get that bundle I recommend getting the Uncharted dual back as well. All three games are great.wazzawazza18

add another 25$ for an hdmi cable...

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only reason to buy a ps3 is the exclusive games:

killzone
yakuza 4
no more heroes (with move support)
resistance
MAG
heavy rain
little big planet
mod nation rcaers
uncharted
demon souls
socom 4
goldeneye reloaded(has move support)
resident evil 5 (has move support)
final fantasy 13(on 1 disc)
LA noire (on 1 disc)
metal gear solid 4
3d Dot game Heroes
gran turismo
twisted Metal (coming soon)
God of War

add another 25$ for an hdmi cable...>KBFloYd

[QUOTE="KBFloYd"]add another 25$ for an hdmi cable...>achilles614

what do you mean you only use 360 for exclusives? it only has halo, forza, gears of war, mass effect and fable...

so what do you play skyrim, bioshock, call of duty, battlefield, assasins creed, batman arkum city, fallout , dragon age, oblivion, sonic generations on?

[QUOTE="achilles614"][QUOTE="KBFloYd"]add another 25$ for an hdmi cable...>KBFloYd

what do you mean you only use 360 for exclusives? it only has halo, forza, gears of war, mass effect and fable...

so what do you play skyrim, bioshock, call of duty, battlefield, assasins creed, batman arkum city, fallout , dragon age, oblivion, sonic generations on?

actually Mass Effect 2 is on PS3 and so will 3 so I don't think that counts anymore.

[QUOTE="achilles614"][QUOTE="KBFloYd"]add another 25$ for an hdmi cable...>KBFloYd

what do you mean you only use 360 for exclusives? it only has halo, forza, gears of war, mass effect and fable...

so what do you play skyrim, bioshock, call of duty, battlefield, assasins creed, batman arkum city, fallout , dragon age, oblivion, sonic generations on?

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[QUOTE="achilles614"] I have 3 extras, that cost 6 dollars each. I only use my 360 for exclusives too same with the ps3 if I bought it. There seems to be a lot of series. How will the vita interact with the PS3 when it comes out? I might get the vita and that would be cool if they worked together.jayd02

what do you mean you only use 360 for exclusives? it only has halo, forza, gears of war, mass effect and fable...

so what do you play skyrim, bioshock, call of duty, battlefield, assasins creed, batman arkum city, fallout , dragon age, oblivion, sonic generations on?

actually Mass Effect 2 is on PS3 and so will 3 so I don't think that counts anymore.

mass effect 1 is only on 360...the original ME2 is on 360... i heard the ps3 ME2 is a new engine remake...

ME3 will be multiplat though..

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[QUOTE="achilles614"] I have 3 extras, that cost 6 dollars each. I only use my 360 for exclusives too same with the ps3 if I bought it. There seems to be a lot of series. How will the vita interact with the PS3 when it comes out? I might get the vita and that would be cool if they worked together.achilles614

what do you mean you only use 360 for exclusives? it only has halo, forza, gears of war, mass effect and fable...

so what do you play skyrim, bioshock, call of duty, battlefield, assasins creed, batman arkum city, fallout , dragon age, oblivion, sonic generations on?

oh a PC man...my bad...

like i listed all the exclusive series...if those appeal to you get it... if not..dont...

not sure what the psvita will do... i did more homework on the 3ds :P

[QUOTE="achilles614"][QUOTE="KBFloYd"]

what do you mean you only use 360 for exclusives? it only has halo, forza, gears of war, mass effect and fable...

so what do you play skyrim, bioshock, call of duty, battlefield, assasins creed, batman arkum city, fallout , dragon age, oblivion, sonic generations on?

KBFloYd

oh a PC man...my bad...

like i listed all the exclusive series...if those appeal to you get it... if not..dont...

not sure what the psvita will do... i did more homework on the 3ds :P

As for me I would say get it. I got my PS3 in September and it has yet to disappoint me. The online play is just as good as 360, it gets many more exclusives, and the service is free. If you are going to multiplat I would check a gaming website and see what the game works better on because in some cases (like 2) the PS3 version is better. I know Final Fantasy will probably run better on the PS3 over 360 like it did last time if you are into that genre.

As for me I would say get it. I got my PS3 in September and it has yet to disappoint me. The online play is just as good as 360, it gets many more exclusives, and the service is free. If you are going to multiplat I would check a gaming website and see what the game works better on because in some cases (like 2) the PS3 version is better. I know Final Fantasy will probably run better on the PS3 over 360 like it did last time if you are into that genre.

jayd02

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As for me I would say get it. I got my PS3 in September and it has yet to disappoint me. The online play is just as good as 360, it gets many more exclusives, and the service is free. If you are going to multiplat I would check a gaming website and see what the game works better on because in some cases (like 2) the PS3 version is better. I know Final Fantasy will probably run better on the PS3 over 360 like it did last time if you are into that genre.

achilles614

glad that we can all help, hope you have fun bro

[QUOTE="achilles614"][QUOTE="jayd02"]

As for me I would say get it. I got my PS3 in September and it has yet to disappoint me. The online play is just as good as 360, it gets many more exclusives, and the service is free. If you are going to multiplat I would check a gaming website and see what the game works better on because in some cases (like 2) the PS3 version is better. I know Final Fantasy will probably run better on the PS3 over 360 like it did last time if you are into that genre.

jayd02

glad that we can all help, hope you have fun bro

[QUOTE="KBFloYd"]add another 25$ for an hdmi cable...>achilles614

[QUOTE="jayd02"]

As for me I would say get it. I got my PS3 in September and it has yet to disappoint me. The online play is just as good as 360, it gets many more exclusives, and the service is free. If you are going to multiplat I would check a gaming website and see what the game works better on because in some cases (like 2) the PS3 version is better. I know Final Fantasy will probably run better on the PS3 over 360 like it did last time if you are into that genre.

achilles614

Infamous, Motorstorm Apoc, Dead Nation, Heavy Rain, Demon Souls, MAG

Future : Starhawk

[QUOTE="wazzawazza18"][QUOTE="nightshade869"]There is a lot to love about the PlayStation brand in my opinion. First off you will get the best 3D bluray player on the market. Sony is also constantly adding features such as MLB TV, Netflix, Pandora, Vudu, Hulu Plus, NFL, NHL, demos, PSN, video rental, Qirocity, Qore, etc. There is so much content on the PSN it will blow you away. I also have a 360 and the offering of entertainment on the PSN is a lot better in my opinion. What is best about all this content is you don't have to pay Sony beyond buying the console to use it. I for one think paying a Netflix monthly fee is more than enough and shouldn't have to pay more to watch it on a device I already paid for. Beyond great content you have access to tons of great games. Uncharted series, Ratchet and Clank, Heavy Rain, inFAMOUS series, Killzone series, Valkyria Chronicles, MGS4, Twisted Metal, StarHawk. The Last of Us, The Last Guardian, Resistance series, God of War games, Team Ico collection, and more. There are so many great games on this sytem. Another great thing is that the games come on blu ray discs. Now not every game needs them, but you get nice bonuses like AC1 for free with AC: Revelations, no 3 discs for a FF game, etc. There are too many fun PSN games to list here, but my favorites are Flower, echochrome, limbo, and pretty much all the zombie games. 3D games are also sick if you have a 3D TV and the Move is a bit underrated in my opinion. Killzone 3, Goldeneye, Little Big Planet, Dead Space Extraction, and House of the Dead Overkill are all amazing with the move. One last thing is that the PS3 supports more types of audio and video formats that any other console. You also have the ability to copy stuff to and from your PS3 hdd which other systems don't allow you to do. If you get that bundle I recommend getting the Uncharted dual back as well. All three games are great.achilles614

Had it for almost 4 years now, one my most excellent investments ever!

I recommend it, Uncharted has a pretty good community, and there is alot of activity and those exclusives

meh, you have alot of gaming consoles, i can see you buying it and not giving it the love it deserves, unless their are ps3 exclusives you really really wanna play, i would advise against getting one.

meh, you have alot of gaming consoles, i can see you buying it and not giving it the love it deserves, unless their are ps3 exclusives you really really wanna play, i would advise against getting one.

Chris_Williams

Strange question, I just opened it up it appears to only have rubber footpads on the bottom, can the PS3 slim not stand upright?achilles614

[QUOTE="KBFloYd"]add another 25$ for an hdmi cable...>achilles614

I know that the new Blazblue and Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom will have cross platform play between and PS3. Wipeout 2048 has cross platform play with Wipeout HD on PS3. I know that the new game Dust 514 will most definitely have cross platform play between both systems.

You should not discard PS3 when it comes to PS3. Fighting games will play better on the system due to the D-pad. Some franchises will also have more of a following on PS3 as well. Tekken Tag Tournament 2 will have more of a following on PlayStation. It is the same with Dark Souls. RPG's that take up a lot of space will be better on PS3 due to blu ray having more room. This has been shown with games like L.A. Noir, Dead Space 2, Final Fantasy 13, and Final Fantasy 13-2.

The only games that traditionally run worse on PS3 are titles that are primarily built for PC's and then ported to consoles. These include games like Elder Scrolls, Mafia, Dragon Age, Mass Effect, Bioshock, Crysis, and so on. You already have a high end PC, so you do not need to worry about it. If you stick to games built for consoles, the multiplats should be fine. There are exceptions like Bayonetta, but most of the time games run the same.

You will not get disappointed with this amazing console. People in this thread pretty much summed it up on why you should get a PS3, so if I just say something, it will appear to be a repetition! :)

add another 25$ for an hdmi cable...

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only reason to buy a ps3 is the exclusive games:

killzone
yakuza 4
no more heroes (with move support)
resistance
MAG
heavy rain
little big planet
mod nation rcaers
uncharted
demon souls
socom 4
goldeneye reloaded(has move support)
resident evil 5 (has move support)
final fantasy 13(on 1 disc)
LA noire (on 1 disc)
metal gear solid 4
3d Dot game Heroes
gran turismo
twisted Metal (coming soon)
God of War

KBFloYd

I have a PS3 that I use basically to play exclusives and some PS1 classics, and watch blurays.

I use the 360 as my primary gaming console; I still say the PS3 is worth owning because it does offer things the XBOX doesn't.

Got the PS3 been playing Uncharted 3 and the Rayman game (got it at gamestop), the FF9 Psone classic is pretty awesome too. Having a lot of fun with it. Coming from a primarily PC gamer the graphics in Uncharted really surprised me...though the gameplay is kinda hold your handish, does it get any better? I'm about an hour in and it seems ALL I'm doing is running forward and then pressing X to climb over things.achilles614

you have to turn off game hints... or else its waaay to easy..

If you paid $25 for an HDMI cable, you big time got ripped off. I payer $4 for mine off newegg.com free shipping. And off the top of my head, you left out the Infamous series.

AmazonTreeBoa

decided i wanted the ps3 on that day..

i went to best buy to buy it...the cheapest hdmi they had was 25$...im sure im not the only one who has been ripped off with hdmi purchases.. ps3 should include an hdmi cable if its just 4 dollars imo..

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i didnt mention infamous because it doesnt really appeal to me...but i might get it one day..

Got the PS3 been playing Uncharted 3 and the Rayman game (got it at gamestop), the FF9 Psone classic is pretty awesome too. Having a lot of fun with it. Coming from a primarily PC gamer the graphics in Uncharted really surprised me...though the gameplay is kinda hold your handish, does it get any better? I'm about an hour in and it seems ALL I'm doing is running forward and then pressing X to climb over things.achilles614

Bluray and great exclusives are probably the PS3's biggest strengths.

The exclusive Downloadables and the regular Exclusive Blu-Ray Disc based games are worth it alone. The Playstation 3 has the most exclusive series this generation. All of the series and games people has states thus far is the reason to get Playstation 3. Plus the Blu-ray movie playback as a bonus. Since you have a Wii. PSmove also has its own exclusive move games as well.

There is no reason to be on the fence about Playstation 3 in 2012. Exclusive games is the PS3 strongest feature. Sorry Microsoft, Sorry Nintendo.

[QUOTE="KBFloYd"]

add another 25$ for an hdmi cable...

AmazonTreeBoa

Seriously I just bought 2 10-ft HDMi cables on Amazon for $5.01 and free shipping last month. Anybody who pays more than $4 for an HDMi is.... just.... no.

first let me say i have all 3 conoles and play every single one of them frequently, so there wont be bias opinions from me (at least there shouldnt :P)

if you want exclusives only you wont be dissapointed since the ps3 has so many great ones

besides that i like how my ps3 is more accessible that my 360 for things like internet browsing (which i use for youtube, and mostly movies lol), customization of the menu to change the look, and using my USB drive to transfer data and stuff instantly. the controller are charged qucikly by plugging them into the system. the PS store is also great and there are some good free stuff, and of course great games to download.

you also shouldnt be dissapointed with the online gaming, especially since its free and you could play whenever you feel like it. the online honestly is almost the same as my 360's live so i actually tend to do abt more online on my ps3 instead of paying for live sometimes.

just make sure you leave the 3rd party games for your 360 since they tend to be somewhat better. so if you are willing to pay for a ps3, then go ahead and do it since i think its worth having for the exclusives i miss on the 360. hope that helped abit.

Got the PS3 been playing Uncharted 3 and the Rayman game (got it at gamestop), the FF9 Psone classic is pretty awesome too. Having a lot of fun with it. Coming from a primarily PC gamer the graphics in Uncharted really surprised me...though the gameplay is kinda hold your handish, does it get any better? I'm about an hour in and it seems ALL I'm doing is running forward and then pressing X to climb over things.achilles614

ya it should get better. games these days hold your hands too mcuh in the beginning

Got the PS3 been playing Uncharted 3 and the Rayman game (got it at gamestop), the FF9 Psone classic is pretty awesome too. Having a lot of fun with it. Coming from a primarily PC gamer the graphics in Uncharted really surprised me...though the gameplay is kinda hold your handish, does it get any better? I'm about an hour in and it seems ALL I'm doing is running forward and then pressing X to climb over things.achilles614

its about to get really good!!, the later levels are incredible