Tinking of getting a PS3 but need some help

The only reason the Dreamcast failed was because of the Ps2. :D

Seriously though, I was scared about picking one up because of the Dreamcast's death, but I really don't think this will happen again, especially considering Sony has more money. I'm going to be picking one up next week. :D

It won't be discontinued. It's first year sales are on par with thefirst year sales ofmicrosoft's console. There are many good games for the PS3 that are exclusive: Resistance: Fall of Man, Motorstorm, Lair, Heavenly Sword, Warhawk, Folklore, Eye of Judgement, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, Unreal Tournement 3 (timed exclusive), Ratchet & Clank: Future: Tools of Destruction, andNinja Gaiden Sigma to name the most popular ones. It's a great system.

ya ps3 was built for the long run.

i would check out resistance, Uncharted, Ratchet and Clank, and maybe Need for speed( i was really exited about this game but not sure anymore after what everyone said about it) , Folklore. Really depends on what you like

if you dont plan on playing any ps2 games on it then ya that would be good but i dont think that has wifi. im blanking on thatImperialDynasty

yeah from what i've heard it have Wi-Fi the only difference is backward compatability and it have 2 USB instead of 4.

Information Compiled by: abdelmessih101

Disclaimer:

I've had this post saved on a Word document for a while now since many people have been thinking about getting a PS3 recently :)

Here is a link to the GameSpot PS3 Console Resource Center. Most of this information can also be found there. If you don't want to read that, then read this:

Should I get a PS3? Is it worth the money?

The answer is yes; definitely get a PS3

Of course it's worth the money and here's why:

Amazing PS3 Exclusives (currently out, and those to come):

• Resistance: Fall of Man
• Warhawk
• Heavenly Sword
• Uncharted: Drake's Fortune (my personal favorite - I highly recommend this game)
• Ratchet and Clank: Tools of Destruction
• Killzone 2
• Haze
• Home (not really a game; explained further in "Online" section)
• Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
• God of War 3
• Kingdom Hearts III (or whatever they call the sequel)
• Resistance 2 (or whatever they call the sequel)
• Final Fantasy XIII
• Final Fantasy XIII: Versus
• Lair, Eye of Judgement, and Folklore are all popular despite low reviews - check them out
• Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier (rumored, but very likely)
• Gran Turismo 5
• Tekken 6- The King of Iron Fist Tournament
• Little Big Planet
• Socom Confrontation
• Unreal Tournament III- PS3 timed exclusive!
• White Knight Chronicles- formerly known as White Knight Story; it's an action RPG by industry pros

You can't argue with that list; trust me, it's well worth the money

For a full list that I won't put here for the sake of space, go to this site

Plus, don't forget:

Online service is free,

It's the cheapest form of Blu-Ray player on the market. In fact, other Blu-Ray players on the market START at around $800, so if you got a PS3 exclusively as a Blu-Ray player, you'd still be getting 50%+ off compared to the competition.

Most have backwards compatibility (hurry, the 60GB models w/ the best B/C are going fast)

What are the differences between the 4 SKUs (versions)?

You can check backwards compatibility for specific games here

60GB - limited availability, price somewhere near $400-$500 (depends where you get it from and what comes with it like bundles or value packs), uses the EE chip - 99% backwards compatibility, built in Wi-Fi, 4 USB slots, SD, CF, and other flash card and memory slots/readers

80GB - $500 bundled w/ Motorstorm, uses software emulation (no EE chip)- 85% backwards compatibility (I've heard), built in Wi-Fi, 4 USB slots, has flash card and memory slots/readers (like 60GB)

40GB - $400, no PS2 backwards compatibility, PS1 backwards compatibiiliy, built in Wi-Fi, 2 USB slots, no flash card and memory slots/readers

20GB - (I'm not sure if you can find this anymore),uses EE chip -99% backwards compatibility (like 60GB), 4 USB slots, no flash card and memory slots/readers, no Wi-Fi (you need an Ethernet cable to play online)

If you've got a PS2 and it still works, there's not much reason to go with the 80GB instead of the 40GB except for Motorstorm (if you like it), and a couple of extra USB slots. The memory is upgradable anyway.

If you don't have a PS2 or if it's broken, and you still want to play PS2/PS1 games, get the 60GB if you can, or the 80GB if you can't find the 60GB.

If the memory slots are important to you, then your options are the 60GB or 80GB versions.

*Note: I went with the 60GB version before the price drop, and I don't regret the $600+ I spent at all.

***NOTE*** All PS3 versions have PS1 backwards compatibility. The 40GB version is the only one without some form of PS2 backwards compatibility

What about the Online Service?

Online service on the PS3 (called the Playstation Network) is completely free.

The PS3 has the Playstation Store, where you can download free demos, videos, images, themes, and buyPS1 games, other arcade-like games, add-ons to PS3 games, and entire PS3 games (the only two available right now are Warhawk and Tekken 5).

I know that you can get TV shows and movies from Xbox Live, and the Playstation Network will be doing something like soon. The PS3 is also compatible with DivX movies from your PC and you can get movies on your PS3 that way.

Sony is due to release Home in Q1 2008; it's a virtual world where you can create and customize an avatar and a home for your avatar (ala The Sims). Also, you can access stuff from the Playstation Store in virtual shops, hang out at public spaces with other online PS3 users, and play virtual arcade games. You can text chat using your PS3 remote or keyboard or voice chat using a Bluetooth headset. You can invite your new-made friends back to your private home and share music and videos saved on your PS3, and even invite them to play multiplayer games together. There will also to be a trophy system comparable to the Xbox Live achievement point system, and you can display your trophies at you private place. In short, Home is AWESOME!

Here is a Gametrailers.com 25 minute Home walkthrough

Also, Sony is expected to make the Cross Media Bar (XMB) available to you while playing games online. It will hopefully be in one of the next few updates. Until then, however, the online format depends on the game (Resistance has a perfect format IMO).

On the XMB, once you log in to Playstation online account, you can see your buddy list, whether or not your buddies are online and what they're playing if they are online. You can send them a message or invite them to a chat room where you can use voice chat. You can also access saved music and videos from your XMB and hopefully this will soon be available in-game.

Most online games have voice chat and the quality depends on the headset. I have the headset that came bundled with Warhawk when I bought it from the store (for a total of $60, it saves $20 over getting them individually). It's works great.

I've had my PS3 since January 2007, and have experienced minimal (little to no) lag online or other problems in general. I've heard from others on this site with both the PS3 and 360 who have said that the gamers on Xbox Live are less mature and there is a lot more racism and cursing on Xbox Live than on the Playstation Network.

lol yes what he said.

ya i would get the 40gb then

Hey All

I have an aged pc, and just cant seem to keep up with all the upgrading.. So i make do with Counter-Strike Source. Anyhow, that's beside's the point, I have recently bought a 52inch Bravia LCD T.v with full Surround,I want to make the best decision in gaming, so i am leaning towards the ps3 just because it has blue ray, and i can play 360 whenever i want(Friends) Now which is the ps3 to go for the 40gig or the 80gig? I only plan on watching blue ray movies and gaming with ps3 games, no ps2 or ps1 games. Is there anything else missing on the 40gig that the 80gig has? Thanks in advance.

Hey All

I have an aged pc, and just cant seem to keep up with all the upgrading.. So i make do with Counter-Strike Source. Anyhow, that's beside's the point, I have recently bought a 52inch Bravia LCD T.v with full Surround,I want to make the best decision in gaming, so i am leaning towards the ps3 just because it has blue ray, and i can play 360 whenever i want(Friends) Now which is the ps3 to go for the 40gig or the 80gig? I only plan on watching blue ray movies and gaming with ps3 games, no ps2 or ps1 games. Is there anything else missing on the 40gig that the 80gig has? Thanks in advance.

Kokain81

80GB - $500 bundled w/ Motorstorm, uses software emulation (no EE chip)- 85% backwards compatibility (I've heard), built in Wi-Fi, 4 USB slots, has flash card and memory slots/readers (like 60GB)

40GB - $400, no PS2 backwards compatibility, PS1 backwards compatibiiliy, built in Wi-Fi, 2 USB slots, no flash card and memory slots/readers

Here is a link to the GameSpot PS3 Console Resource Center. All of this information can also be found there

Hey All

I have an aged pc, and just cant seem to keep up with all the upgrading.. So i make do with Counter-Strike Source. Anyhow, that's beside's the point, I have recently bought a 52inch Bravia LCD T.v with full Surround,I want to make the best decision in gaming, so i am leaning towards the ps3 just because it has blue ray, and i can play 360 whenever i want(Friends) Now which is the ps3 to go for the 40gig or the 80gig? I only plan on watching blue ray movies and gaming with ps3 games, no ps2 or ps1 games. Is there anything else missing on the 40gig that the 80gig has? Thanks in advance.

Kokain81

The 40g one doesn't have backward computability whit PS2 games, have 2 USB ports instead of 4 and don't have a multi card slot.

So I'm better off going with the 80gig then so i can view my pictures then, thanks all!Kokain81

You can use a computer one which are cheaper than spending 100 more dollars for only that.

I'm tinking of buying a PS3 but im a bit worry because almost all the great games for it are available for another console.and I'm a bit worry after i buy one it can fail and maybe sony stop producing it like what happened whit the Dremcast and other consoles.soulreaper-4

in a very honest answer to your question:

i just got my new PS3, 80 gig model. i currently own Heavenly Sword and Motorstorm. i am AMAZED at the console. i love both games, the PS3 interface is very good, and i like how it is a very versatile system. all in all, it is an excelent console, reliable, and it already has good games. next year will be even better. i plan on getting four to five games before endyear, such as:

-Assassins Creed

-Ratchet and Clank

-Uncharted

-Oblivion

-Call of Duty 4 ( i already own it for the pc, but i want to see it in my widescreen!)

so yes, do buy it. you wonpt regret it.

I'm not sure, do you mean like composite cables? I think those are the red, yellow and white ones.

Cause it comes with the red, yellow and white ones.