That grade would you give the PS3.

After a failed launch, losing some 3rd party exclusive, and alot of bashing from gamers it seen a tough road for Sony and it PS3. The system isn't selling because of the price is one thing, nobody doesn't want to pay $600.00 for a PS3 but they will buy an Xbox 360 or a Wii for cheap. On a grade level of the PS3 I would give it an C for both good and bad.

 Good

More game coming (Lair, Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Warhawk, Rachet & Clank)

Home online serives

More download games for the PS3

Bad

Losing 3rd party exclusive (Devil May Cry 4)

The $600.00 price

I think that Sony will win the next gen war by do so is the cut the prices of the PS3 down, lock up 3rd party exclusive, and make the PSN even better. If Sony can do that I think they will over come it.

I give it an A.

Failed launch is arguable: they set the record in the UK for most consoles sold at launch

Losing some 3rd party exclusives: that's not under Sony's control. You know, short of buying all the companies or rampantly distributing PS3s to households all over the world (for free).

Bashing from gamers: Rack that up to jealousy

Price: It's not great but considering what you're getting, it's fair.

Games: Again, not a great launch selection but like you said, they're on the way.

Home: Awesome idea.

Downloadable games for the PS3: Another awesome idea. (Not unique, I know, but still awesome)

Reliability: the key point for me. Unlike some other systems (cough trash cough), no reports of launch unit failure. Heck, no significant reports of hardware failure altogether (well, with the exception of those high-pitched whining units). Nothing is more disheartening than opening your $300-$600 toy and finding that it doesn't work well just DAYS after you bought it. How is it going to be after years of heavy gameplay? 

Final Assessment: A

I say A-. Extremely reliable, all it needs now are more games.

And no, the launch was not a failure, at least not in Europe and New Zealand.

I say A-. Extremely reliable, all it needs now are more games.

And no, the launch was not a failure, at least not in Europe and New Zealand.

Flame_Blade88

You think $600 is bad? Try the £425 ($950) they want for it in the UK.

If it went up for £350 ($700) they'd probably have doubled the amount of consoles sold in the UK. ¬_¬

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I say A-. Extremely reliable, all it needs now are more games.

And no, the launch was not a failure, at least not in Europe and New Zealand.

Halukard

Niether did I :P

Im going to give it a B only because the cell processor is very expensive for game developers to make games for.

I believe the PS3 is a wonderful piece of hardware.  It is reliable, it is powerful, it runs surprisingly quiet, it surfs the web, it has much potential.  You in no doubt get what you paid for with the PS3. 

But it's too bad developers have to be willing to put up millions to make a title for a system that does not have much of an install base (as of now).  It is a lot to ask.

I just gave it a B, why? because they messed with the Blu-Ray bundle thing, I don't like Blu-Ray I like HD DVD and I will not buy the PS3 just because of that*Why should I pay a lot for a console who included  a HD player I don't like?* and this is the main reason the PS3 is losing their exclusives =(.

Don't get me wrong I'm a PS2 fan, I have a PS2-XBOX-360*nowadays the consoles put a lot of effort on the graphics leaving behind the good stories=(*. For developers it's not a bussiness to develop exclusive PS3 games with such low sales*. Until SONY pull a plan out of their hats, my PS3 grade will always be B.

I just gave it a B, why? because they messed with the Blu-Ray bundle thing, I don't like Blu-Ray I like HD DVD and I will not buy the PS3 just because of that*Why should I pay a lot for a console who included a HD player I don't like?* and this is the main reason the PS3 is losing their exclusives =(.

Don't get me wrong I'm a PS2 fan, I have a PS2-XBOX-360*nowadays the consoles put a lot of effort on the graphics leaving behind the good stories=(*. For developers it's not a bussiness to develop exclusive PS3 games with such low sales*. Until SONY pull a plan out of their hats, my PS3 grade will always be B.

 

Clauzer

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You think the reason why Sony is losing exclusives is due to their decision to support BluRay instead of HD-DVD?

Wow. Just wow. 

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I just gave it a B, why? because before my eyes, they messed with the Blu-Ray bundle thing, I don't like Blu-Ray I like HD DVD and I will not buy the PS3 just because of that*Why should I pay a lot for a console who included a HD player I don't like?* and this is the main reason the PS3 is losing their exclusives =(.

Don't get me wrong I'm a PS2 fan, I have a PS2-XBOX-360*nowadays the consoles put a lot of effort on the graphics leaving behind the good stories=(*. For developers it's not a bussiness to develop exclusive PS3 games with such low sales*. Until SONY pull a plan out of their hats, my PS3 grade will always be B.

 

mdl207

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You think the reason why Sony is losing exclusives is due to their decision to support BluRay instead of HD-DVD?

Wow. Just wow. 

No no no I know that this is not the main reason.. it's the fact that they bundled the thing, BUNDLED the thing *this contribute to the high priced PS3* A Blu-Ray disc is way more expensive than a Dual Layer DVD.But hey greed it's a sin and I think SONY became a sinner with the PS3 trying to go beyond 360 capabilities. All in all I know in the near future, SONY will fix this **** out and will be the King again.

No no no I know that this is not the main reason.. it's the fact that they bundled the thing, BUNDLED the thing *this contribute to the high priced PS3* A Blu-Ray disc is way more expensive than a Dual Layer DVD.But hey greed it's a sin and I think SONY became a sinner with the PS3 trying to go beyond 360 capabilities. All in all I know in the near future, SONY will fix this **** out and will be the King again.

Clauzer

While I agree the decision to include a BluRay player may have contributed to its high (perhaps overly high) price, I think it was still a good one.

Like you said, if it weren't for the BluRay player, why am I purchasing this? Why not purchase the game system that costs less and came out a year earlier?

Going beyond a competitor's feature-set isn't a sin. It's smart. 

Right now B, but by Fall A cuz of MGS4 (possibly), FFXIII(possibly), Ratchet, LAIR, Killzone, updates, Home, Heavenly Sword, UT3, GTA4, DMC4, Little Big Planet, Warhawk and more.

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I just gave it a B, why? because they messed with the Blu-Ray bundle thing, I don't like Blu-Ray I like HD DVD and I will not buy the PS3 just because of that*Why should I pay a lot for a console who included a HD player I don't like?* and this is the main reason the PS3 is losing their exclusives =(.

Don't get me wrong I'm a PS2 fan, I have a PS2-XBOX-360*nowadays the consoles put a lot of effort on the graphics leaving behind the good stories=(*. For developers it's not a bussiness to develop exclusive PS3 games with such low sales*. Until SONY pull a plan out of their hats, my PS3 grade will always be B.

 

mdl207

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You think the reason why Sony is losing exclusives is due to their decision to support BluRay instead of HD-DVD?

Wow. Just wow. 

I give the system itself an A.  It's well made, attractive, and advanced when compared to it's peers.  Sure, it's expensive, but high end consumer electronics tend to be.  I think it's one of the nicest pieces of tech gear that I own, and I'm a tech whore.

PlayStation 3 as a whole gets a C.  Despite their stellar system they weren't able to see what actually made Microsoft so successful last time around despite it's late start... It wasn't the fact that they had the most powerful system, or promises of online gameplay.... it was Halo.  Content is king, and right now PS doesn't have it.  GoWII should have been a PS3 game, plain and simple, and they should have pressured publishers to have a FF, MGS, or a GTA game on shelves months ago.

 Until we get a couple good games I won't feel good about owning a PS3 instead of a 360.

Well....the actual system is incredible. You can tell how powerful it is and it has a lot fo neat little touches (the motion thumbnails for your videos in the XMB). And it looks sexy. The actual system gets an A. However, the only game I have been compelled to buy since launch was Resistance and that disappointed me greatly. The games, sadly, get an F. Soo...

System- A

Games-F

Overall- C

I'm sure it will get better thought with Rachet and Clank, FFXIII and Versus, Kingdom Hearts, Killzone, MGS4 etc.

Well right now I'd give the PS3 a C..maybe a C+

Launch: Launch wasn't as bad as everyone makes it out to be. Resistance was a system seller, and it was an excellent game, despite being a launch title. System shortages made it impossible to find one, and the ebayers didnt help either.

The system itself: Hardware wise, IT IS the future. Cell processor, 60GB HDD, HDMI (1.3 mind you), blu-ray, all you could ever ask. and its black, shiny, and sleek

System software: The first BIG messup for Sony. The XMB is great, but where are the options. We had to wait 5 months to get background downloading. We still cant change our backgrounds, and we can't communicate with people when we're in a game. These are basic things that every gamer wants, and honestly should have gotten since launch.

Exclusives: Say what you say, this is also Sony's fault. I think we all know how cocky Sony is when it comes to their stuff. They always try to force their sh!t down people's throats. I can understand sony losing exclusives because developers think theyll lose money. Yea, the PS3 doesnt have a huge install base, but look. its already sold 3+ million units. Isnt that enough?? If developers came to you offering an exclusive, dont shut them off and make them work on your terms, or otherwise you might end up with a crappy port. 

I just gave it a B, why? because they messed with the Blu-Ray bundle thing, I don't like Blu-Ray I like HD DVD and I will not buy the PS3 just because of that*Why should I pay a lot for a console who included a HD player I don't like?* and this is the main reason the PS3 is losing their exclusives =(.

Don't get me wrong I'm a PS2 fan, I have a PS2-XBOX-360*nowadays the consoles put a lot of effort on the graphics leaving behind the good stories=(*. For developers it's not a bussiness to develop exclusive PS3 games with such low sales*. Until SONY pull a plan out of their hats, my PS3 grade will always be B.

 

Clauzer