Are you gonna buy a PS3 in 2008? Honestly!?

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#1 Patriot298
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I was just wondering how many people out there that already own a Xbox 360 or Wii and you are waiting for PS3 to get the big daddy titles in 2008 so you can buy one? I'm waiting on MGS4, MGO, Well I guess I could at-least try Gran Turismo 5 even though I prefere Forza. I'll tell you what makes me wanna get a PS3 the most though. I know Microsoft can't wait to release a new console and cancel the 360, then we'll be left hanging. I know it probaly wont happen until at-least another 3 years. One thing though that I like about Sony and that's that they know how to keep a system on the shelf for at-least 7 to 10 years!!! Keeps me from spending all my money8)
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#2 onewiththegame
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I'm going to wait a bit longer before I put down the cash for a PS3

maybe 2009, 2010

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#3 DeadMan1290
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Nah, I'm not in a hurry to buy it.
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#4 murat8
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I'm going to wait a bit longer before I put down the cash for a PS3

maybe 2009, 2010

onewiththegame
Same here im waiting for 2009 2010
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#5 D0013ER
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Either one of two scenarios plays out:

1.) PS3 has one more price drop before Killzone 2 drops, and I buy it.

2.) I wait for the PS3 slim.

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#6 Truth_Hurts_U
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If LBP and KZ2 doesn't impress me and make me feel like I spent my money well... Then I will be selling my PS3 with all the games and HD cords and extra remote after I had my fun with GOW3.
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#7 mlbslugger86
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I'm definately buying one next year...granted MGS4 doesn't get pushed back
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#8 DaysAirlines
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Metal Gear 4 Holiday 08, PS3s first killer ap.
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#9 PS360Fanboy
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Way ahead of you mate...
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#10 BlueBarad
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If the games are there and the pricing is acceptable.
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#11 TheJuiceyBar
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I`ll buy a ps3 when MGS4 comes out.
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#12 Nwebrme
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Nah, I sort of doubt it. I'm picking up a Wii sometime between now and mid-2008 and I'll probably wait until 2009 to get a 360 or a PS3 - whichever one is more appealing at that point :).
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#13 NitaraPwnzU
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Till it actually gets some games.. no sense in rushing out to buy the Flopstation 3.

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#14 mariofan22
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Probably not... if anything, I'd buy a 360 next year.
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#15 sadikovic
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It really depends on if those so called system sellers actualy impress me.
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#16 Verge_6
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If that's the year MGS 4 comes out, then hell yes.
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#17 murat8
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I know I said im not getting it till 2009 2010 but if Twisted Metal 5, Twisted Metal Black 2 or any TM game comes out in 08 im getting a PS3 for sure unless I dont have the money
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#18 Silvereign
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Already have one. Hopefully I will own a 360 next year when MS fix its problems.
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#19 istreakforfood
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i have friend who doesnt really play games but wants to get a ps3 mostly to play blu-ray movies and get metal gear solid 4.
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#20 Netherscourge
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I'm not.

I'm just going to upgrade my PC.

The PS3 is too risky of an investment.

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#21 bobderwood97_1
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Maybe, but probably not...
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#22 tcarruth
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We just sold ours. Its all down to game preference for me. People always say that they are looking forward to MGS4 and FFXXXXXXII (or whatever number they are on), GT8 etc.

MGS4: not interested in game that is so juvenile it has lads mags in it. Pathetic IMO.

FFXXX: just not my cup of tea (I know people love these games, cool, I just find them boring, I'm sure they are great though)

GTHD: having played 1,2,3 I was absolutely saturated by the time I got to GT4. It was an amazing game but I felt like I had been there before, well3 time already.

What else is there again? oh yeah killzone 2? I've halfway through crysis on an 8800GT so unless KZ2 has great gameplay (so far it looks quite generic) then I'm not all that interested.

Resistance 2 is pretty much the same story.

WipeoutHD: This is the exception, I would really like this game to be great. I guess I can always play on a friends (not worth the £400).

Unless something truely original comes out, I can't see me (or my house) getting another PS3... We just didn't use it.

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#23 exiledsnake
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I'll get a ps3 when i get my own place. and that will probably be next year. but it also depends if mgs4 is really hyped up to be like it is which i'm pretty sure it would be.
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#24 SkullboyX
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No, instead I'll be buying a Wii and at least 6 Wii games. Or maybe I should get 8 Xbox games strait up.
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#25 ss_49
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Nope, I'll pick one up in '09 just in time for FFXIII.

From what I've seen so far this gen, it'll be $200 by then :|

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#26 deactivated-59603ff9b9423
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Announced 2008-2009 PS3 exclusives:

FFXIII
Killzone 2
MGS4

GT5

GOW3
Heavy Rain
SOCOM

Eight Days
The Getaway
Infamous

MGS Online
La Noire

WKS
LittleBigPlanet

Playstation Home

Noby Noby Boy
Resistance 2
FFVXIII

Disgea 3
Tekken 6
Persona 4

Afrika

Motorstorm 2

Singstar

Yakuza 3

Hot Shots Golf 5

-untitled team ICO project

-untitled Epic project

-untitled Rockstar project (not La Noire)

etc.

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#27 NinjaMunkey01
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i already have one but you said another Xbox will be out soon. I bet even then the ps3 will be more powerfull. then it will also be cheaper, then it will be MS turn to suck again.
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#28 ss_49
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i already have one but you said another Xbox will be out soon. I bet even then the ps3 will be more powerfull. then it will also be cheaper, then it will be MS turn to suck again.NinjaMunkey01
wow...the fanboy is strong in this one...:|

The ps3 has yet to prove it's superiority over the 360 this gen and you're already predicting it to be more powerful than a next-next-gen system?

By any chance were you dropped as a child? Repeatedly?

EDIT: I just read your blog about Lair being an excellent game and MS paying off GS for the bad review. You are, indeed, insane. :|

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#29 CwlHeddwyn
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im not a FF or MGS fan- so no.
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#30 xXHackettXx
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I'm in no hurry Wii60 is working great for me, and I hardly have enough money too buy all the great games for them. I dont think i'll get a PS3 until Gods of War 3.
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#31 SkullboyX
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Announced 2008-2009 PS3 exclusives:

FFXIII
Killzone 2
MGS4
GT5
GOW3
Heavy Rain
SOCOM

Eight Days
The Getaway
Infamous
MGS Online
La Noire
WKS
LittleBigPlanet

Home
Resistance 2
FFVXIII
Disgea 3
Tekken 6
Persona 4

PS3Compass
Is that It? Let me find a 360 list...........
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#32 deactivated-59603ff9b9423
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[QUOTE="PS3Compass"]

Announced 2008-2009 PS3 exclusives:

FFXIII
Killzone 2
MGS4
GT5
GOW3
Heavy Rain
SOCOM

Eight Days
The Getaway
Infamous
MGS Online
La Noire
WKS
LittleBigPlanet

Home
Resistance 2
FFVXIII
Disgea 3
Tekken 6
Persona 4

SkullboyX

Is that It? Let me find a 360 list...........

Still waiting for that 360 list...:roll:

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#33 mruurds
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[QUOTE="NinjaMunkey01"]i already have one but you said another Xbox will be out soon. I bet even then the ps3 will be more powerfull. then it will also be cheaper, then it will be MS turn to suck again.ss_49

wow...the fanboy is strong in this one...:|

The ps3 has yet to prove it's superiority over the 360 this gen and you're already predicting it to be more powerful than a next-next-gen system?

By any chance were you dropped as a child? Repeatedly?

EDIT: I just read your blog about Lair being an excellent game and MS paying off GS for the bad review. You are, indeed, insane. :|

Seconded.

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#34 jlh47
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i'm gonna have to shell out money for one. there are just too many good blu-ray movies i want :) oh and i hear it also plays games! what a bonus!

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#35 Norg
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I already bought one in like 2006 MUHAHAHA
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#36 APOLLOCJD
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[QUOTE="SkullboyX"][QUOTE="PS3Compass"]

Announced 2008-2009 PS3 exclusives:

FFXIII
Killzone 2
MGS4
GT5
GOW3
Heavy Rain
SOCOM

Eight Days
The Getaway
Infamous
MGS Online
La Noire
WKS
LittleBigPlanet

Home
Resistance 2
FFVXIII
Disgea 3
Tekken 6
Persona 4

PS3Compass

Is that It? Let me find a 360 list...........

Still waiting for that 360 list...:roll:

2008 (not including 2009 exclusive list): Fable 2, Banjo 3, Splinter Cell Convicton, Too Human, Alan Wake, Halo Wars, Lost Odessey, Ninja Gaiden 2, GTA4 content

Rest: Kingdom Under Fire: circle of Doom, Infinite Undiscovery, Dark Messiah: Elements, Command and Conquer 3 expansion, World in Conflict, Universe at War, Supreme Commander, Demons of Mercy, Age of Pirates: Captains Blood, Age of COnan: Hyborian Adventures, Bully: Scholarship edition, Huxley, Culdcept Saga, Left 4 Dead, Dead Island, N+, Marvel Universe Online

Total: 26

Shut up

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#37 aliasfreak
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[QUOTE="onewiththegame"]

I'm going to wait a bit longer before I put down the cash for a PS3

maybe 2009, 2010

murat8

Same here im waiting for 2009 2010

Same here.

Oh, and I couldn't care less about MGS4, so that is no reason for me to get it. White Knight Story and FFXIII look promising though (since I heard FFXIII drops the gambit system, hopefully that is true).

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#38 Norg
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Resistance 2 is pretty much the same story.

tcarruth

Where do u get your crystal balls i want one

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#39 Nero_Paladin
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2008 (not including 2009 exclusive list): Fable 2, Banjo 3, Splinter Cell Convicton, Too Human, Alan Wake, Halo Wars, Lost Odessey, Ninja Gaiden 2, GTA4 content

Rest: Kingdom Under Fire: circle of Doom, Infinite Undiscovery, Dark Messiah: Elements, Command and Conquer 3 expansion, World in Conflict, Universe at War, Supreme Commander, Demons of Mercy, Age of Pirates: Captains Blood, Age of COnan: Hyborian Adventures, Bully: Scholarship edition, Huxley, Culdcept Saga, Left 4 Dead, Dead Island, N+, Marvel Universe Online

Total: 26

Shut up

is this one of those times people are trying to be sarcastic :lol:

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#40 Norg
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[QUOTE="PS3Compass"][QUOTE="SkullboyX"][QUOTE="PS3Compass"]

Announced 2008-2009 PS3 exclusives:

FFXIII
Killzone 2
MGS4
GT5
GOW3
Heavy Rain
SOCOM

Eight Days
The Getaway
Infamous
MGS Online
La Noire
WKS
LittleBigPlanet

Home
Resistance 2
FFVXIII
Disgea 3
Tekken 6
Persona 4

APOLLOCJD

Is that It? Let me find a 360 list...........

Still waiting for that 360 list...:roll:

Command and Conquer 3 expansion,

Bully: Scholarship edition......

HAHAHA your funny nice games bro

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#41 kevbo77
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Only reason I had a PS2 was for GTA. Now that GTA is multiplat, I don't think I'll be picking one up. Plus, my fiance would probably kill me because I already have a Wii60.
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#42 Norg
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Only reason I had a PS2 was for GTA. Now that GTA is multiplat, I don't think I'll be picking one up. Plus, my fiance would probably kill me because I already have a Wii60.kevbo77

What are u wipped already... sad sad :lol:

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#43 APOLLOCJD
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Command and Conquer 3 expansion,

Bully: Scholarship edition......

HAHAHA your funny nice games bro

They will probably sell more then heavenly sword, warhawk and lair, which didnt make a dent in sales charts.

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#44 Norg
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APOLLOCJD

Command and Conquer 3 expansion,

Bully: Scholarship edition......

HAHAHA your funny nice games bro

They will probably sell more then heavenly sword, warhawk and lair, which didnt make a dent in sales charts.

I highly doubt that .... i dont know the charts but i dont think C&C TS was a grand seller for the 360 like it should of been heck even LOTR BFME sold more and Bully Plllzzzz Condemend killed that in sells u need to get your facts straight HS and Warhawk will do just fine

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#45 deactivated-59603ff9b9423
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[QUOTE="PS3Compass"][QUOTE="SkullboyX"][QUOTE="PS3Compass"]

Announced 2008-2009 PS3 exclusives:

FFXIII
Killzone 2
MGS4
GT5
GOW3
Heavy Rain
SOCOM

Eight Days
The Getaway
Infamous
MGS Online
La Noire
WKS
LittleBigPlanet

Home
Resistance 2
FFVXIII
Disgea 3
Tekken 6
Persona 4

APOLLOCJD

Is that It? Let me find a 360 list...........

Still waiting for that 360 list...:roll:

2008 (not including 2009 exclusive list): Fable 2, Banjo 3, Splinter Cell Convicton, also on PC Too Human, Alan Wake, also on PCHalo Wars, Lost Odessey, Ninja Gaiden 2, GTA4 content Not a game :roll:

Rest: Kingdom Under Fire: circle of Doom, also on PC Infinite Undiscovery, Dark Messiah: Elements, Command and Conquer 3 expansion, also on PC World in Conflict, also on PC Universe at War, also on PC Supreme Commander, Demons of Mercy, Age of Pirates: Captains Blood, also on PCAge of COnan: Hyborian Adventures, also on PC Bully: Scholarship edition, multiplat Huxley, also on PC Culdcept Saga, Left 4 Dead, also on PC Dead Island, N+, multiplat Marvel Universe Online guess what? also on PC

I think 'also on PC' just about sums up the 360. :?

EDIT: I just added some more games to my PS3 exclusivelist.

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#46 jlh47
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[QUOTE="APOLLOCJD"][QUOTE="PS3Compass"][QUOTE="SkullboyX"][QUOTE="PS3Compass"]

Announced 2008-2009 PS3 exclusives:

FFXIII
Killzone 2
MGS4
GT5
GOW3
Heavy Rain
SOCOM

Eight Days
The Getaway
Infamous
MGS Online
La Noire
WKS
LittleBigPlanet

Home
Resistance 2
FFVXIII
Disgea 3
Tekken 6
Persona 4

PS3Compass

Is that It? Let me find a 360 list...........

Still waiting for that 360 list...:roll:

2008 (not including 2009 exclusive list): Fable 2, Banjo 3, Splinter Cell Convicton, also on PCToo Human, Alan Wake, also on PCHalo Wars, Lost Odessey, Ninja Gaiden 2, GTA4 content Not a game

Rest: Kingdom Under Fire: circle of Doom, also onPCInfinite Undiscovery, Dark Messiah: Elements, Command and Conquer 3 expansion, also on PC World in Conflict, also on PC Universe at War, also on PCSupreme Commander, Demons of Mercy, Age of Pirates: Captains Blood, also on PCAge of COnan: Hyborian Adventures, also on PCBully: Scholarship edition, multiplatHuxley, also onPCCuldcept Saga, Left 4 Dead, also onPCDead Island, N+, multiplat Marvel Universe Online guess what? also on PC

I think 'also on PC' just about sums up the 360. :?

still has more than ps3...

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#47 APOLLOCJD
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The fact remains.....they are 360 games that the ps3 doesnt have. Care to name the PS3/PC exclusives?
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#48 Blackbond
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  1. Dual Shock 3
  2. Lower Price
  3. FFXIII
  4. B/C

Sony will have a buy from me.
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#49 MetalContra
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no, i have a 60 gig

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#50 JimJackJose
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I might once FFxIII is released in NA, the Dual shock 3 is included in the system, there is another pricedrop on the 80gb b/c model. So it looks like 2009 will be my ps3 year.

But then again MS will likely be hyping the next 360 so Ill probably wait and get new hardware instead of buying a old ps3 in 2009.

Man Sony really fumbled this gen. If they had their sh*t together from the start they would of done alot better.