bang for buck the PS3 owns the Pc for graphics

[QUOTE="KevinButlerVP"][QUOTE="Animal-Mother"] And what about the early adopters. Still play uncharted 2 for 600.

Animal-Mother

[QUOTE="NerubianWeaver"][QUOTE="lundy86_4"]

A high end card costs as much as a PS3. Using your words, a "decent PC part" could cost as little as $100.

lundy86_4

I know it is. That much is obvious, and for reasons I explained in my initial post (regarding manufacturing costs and bulk purchasing). All I said, was that a decent PC part was not the price of a PS3. In fact, it is much cheaper. Only high end parts cost as much as a PS3, and really that would only be the GPU and CPU, as RAM (evenn DDR3) isn't all that expensive (around $150 for 6gb).

It also depends on the components you are buying. It's possible to find good processors for the sub-$100 range etc. Not every part must be top-of-the-line.

[QUOTE="Animal-Mother"][QUOTE="KevinButlerVP"] doesn't matter, it's not he past it's the present... and the PS3 is $300KevinButlerVP

sigh another ignorant poster that grew up on console gaming and never touched a PC game in his life :roll:

[QUOTE="Vinegar_Strokes"]

The PC is a great gaming platform, arguably the best. but a good gaming PC will set you back about £300 - £400.where as the PS3 is just £250. No PC for that price could run games with graphics like Uncharted 2, God of War 3, Infamous 2, and lair.

So pound for pound the PS3 the playstation 3 offers the best graphics experience around.

Please feel free to disagree.

AdrianWerner

So pound for pound the playstation 2 offers the better graphics experience than PS3

Haha. :) Way to turn OP's logic on him/her. I just bought a PS2, a bunch of accessories, God of War and God of War II on Ebay for $40.00...Pound for pound, PS2s are a steal these days.

[QUOTE="lundy86_4"]

[QUOTE="NerubianWeaver"] That's not all. Include the Processor + Mobo, RAM and a 5770 perhaps. These are not the complete components and yet the price is higher than the cost of the PS3NerubianWeaver

I know it is. That much is obvious, and for reasons I explained in my initial post (regarding manufacturing costs and bulk purchasing). All I said, was that a decent PC part was not the price of a PS3. In fact, it is much cheaper. Only high end parts cost as much as a PS3, and really that would only be the GPU and CPU, as RAM (evenn DDR3) isn't all that expensive (around $150 for 6gb).

It also depends on the components you are buying. It's possible to find good processors for the sub-$100 range etc. Not every part must be top-of-the-line.

So sony gave them 300 dollar refunds?Animal-Mother

The PC is a great gaming platform, arguably the best. but a good gaming PC will set you back about £300 - £400.where as the PS3 is just £250. No PC for that price could run games with graphics like Uncharted 2, God of War 3, Infamous 2, and lair.

So pound for pound the PS3 the playstation 3 offers the best graphics experience around.

Please feel free to disagree.

Vinegar_Strokes

The PS3 cost me around $600 when I bought it(or around £470) :shock:

The only reason the price has gone down is because the technology is old. How is it fair to compare the price of new technology vs old? Obviously the older product is going to be cheaper. Either way, I believe my PC has given me a much better experience due in large part to the deals that can be found through digitial distribution sites. I often buy games that are 25%+ cheaper than their console counterparts.

[QUOTE="Animal-Mother"][QUOTE="KevinButlerVP"] do you get a refund on your PC that you get 2 years ago, then all the parts go down on price?

KevinButlerVP

Still PS3 will never really hit what the PC has to offer.

Well, yeah. But it's a fact that PC is much expensive than consoles. Even you build a PC that has the same price as consoles. I doubt that it will perform well and can max the games like......GTA IV NerubianWeaver

Much more expensive? Not really. You can build a solid computer for $600, and can save in the long run (depending how many games you buy). It all depends on the consumer.

For me, I paid almost $2000 CDN for my PC, and it still kills games at 1920x1200 2 years later. It all depends on what you want from the system.

As to that $600 computer, you could expect to play a fair few games at much higher resolutions and settings than console games. Like I said, it all depends on what you're after.

[QUOTE="KevinButlerVP"][QUOTE="Animal-Mother"] I didn't get my PC 2 years ago.Animal-Mother

[QUOTE="NerubianWeaver"]Well, yeah. But it's a fact that PC is much expensive than consoles. Even you build a PC that has the same price as consoles. I doubt that it will perform well and can max the games like......GTA IV lundy86_4

Much more expensive? Not really. You can build a solid computer for $600, and can save in the long run (depending how many games you buy). It all depends on the consumer.

For me, I paid almost $2000 CDN for my PC, and it still kills games at 1920x1200 2 years later. It all depends on what you want from the system.

As to that $600 computer, you could expect to play a fair few games at much higher resolutions and settings than console games. Like I said, it all depends on what you're after.

[QUOTE="Animal-Mother"]

[QUOTE="KevinButlerVP"] I wasn't talking about you, just in general if someone gets their PC 2 years ago... do they get a refund present day when all the parts are cheap?KevinButlerVP

[QUOTE="NerubianWeaver"]Well, yeah. But it's a fact that PC is much expensive than consoles. Even you build a PC that has the same price as consoles. I doubt that it will perform well and can max the games like......GTA IV lundy86_4

Much more expensive? Not really. You can build a solid computer for $600, and can save in the long run (depending how many games you buy). It all depends on the consumer.

For me, I paid almost $2000 CDN for my PC, and it still kills games at 1920x1200 2 years later. It all depends on what you want from the system.

As to that $600 computer, you could expect to play a fair few games at much higher resolutions and settings than console games. Like I said, it all depends on what you're after.

[QUOTE="KevinButlerVP"][QUOTE="Animal-Mother"] Im pretty sure there are some rebates. So you get something back if you shop smart.

Animal-Mother

no... $100 off a $300 dollar PS3 making it $200

I went for a gaming rig, I can run crysis at 40-50 FPS a second on high settings. For 400 bux.Animal-Mother

That's a pretty damn good price. I need to update my rig though. Still performs great, but I know it can do much better :cry:

[QUOTE="Animal-Mother"][QUOTE="KevinButlerVP"] you get a rebate two years later? or in the mail 1 week later when you purchased it at full price, also there was a deal going on with the PS3 where you get $100 dollars off... all the logic you have used works both waysKevinButlerVP

no... $100 off a $300 dollar PS3 making it $200

[QUOTE="KevinButlerVP"]

[QUOTE="Animal-Mother"] Who said anything about 2 years later. lol, Yeah a 100 dollars off if you traded in your 600 dollar Ps3 :lol: What a rip.Animal-Mother

no... $100 off a $300 dollar PS3 making it $200

[QUOTE="Animal-Mother"] I went for a gaming rig, I can run crysis at 40-50 FPS a second on high settings. For 400 bux.lundy86_4

That's a pretty damn good price. I need to update my rig though. Still performs great, but I know it can do much better :cry:

[QUOTE="Animal-Mother"][QUOTE="KevinButlerVP"]

no... $100 off a $300 dollar PS3 making it $200

KevinButlerVP

sigh another ignorant poster that grew up on console gaming and never touched a PC game in his life :roll:

LP4EVA2005

[QUOTE="KevinButlerVP"][QUOTE="Animal-Mother"] Yeah and you still loose 500 other dollars.Animal-Mother

[QUOTE="Animal-Mother"]

[QUOTE="KevinButlerVP"] I don't understand what your talking aboutKevinButlerVP

[QUOTE="KevinButlerVP"][QUOTE="Animal-Mother"] Ok time for some math. Billy bought a playstation 3 for 600 USD. Billy saw the promotion at whatever store where if you trade it in you get a $100 off this new PS3 So Billy took his old PS3 to the store and they gave him a $100 bux for it causing him to spend $200 dollars on his new PS3. So billy spent $700 USD for 1 PS3 :lol:

Animal-Mother

Well, there's a PC that i'm planning to buy. It cost $1500 though but it includes monitor :D Anyway a $600 PC can't really max future games though and even modern games at a high resolutionNerubianWeaver

Actually, at this point in time a $600 PC can run games at 1680x1050 and 1920x1080, which are quite high resolutions. The reason being is that we've hit a point where technology is advancing much faster than the games require (causing more and more drops in price). A lower-end card can still perform well even in modern games.

[QUOTE="Animal-Mother"][QUOTE="KevinButlerVP"] lol wut? billy go's to the store to buy a $300 PS3 Slim, theres a $100 off deal so he spent $200KevinButlerVP

[QUOTE="NerubianWeaver"] Well, there's a PC that i'm planning to buy. It cost $1500 though but it includes monitor :D Anyway a $600 PC can't really max future games though and even modern games at a high resolutionlundy86_4

Actually, at this point in time a $600 PC can run games at 1680x1050 and 1920x1080, which are quite high resolutions. The reason being is that we've hit a point where technology is advancing much faster than the games require (causing more and more drops in price). A lower-end card can still perform well even in modern games.

[QUOTE="KevinButlerVP"]

[QUOTE="Animal-Mother"] Where does this 100 Dollars off come from. Trading in his OLD PS3 silly goose.Animal-Mother

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13845_3-10344451-58.html

no, I was talking about this deal... the one your talking about makes no sense since there was never a 2nd PS3

Well you're right about that :D The price is still a concern though. NerubianWeaver

Yup, i'm not surprised it is for a lot of people. It was for me; when I initially built mine, but it pays off when I've bought numerous new games for much lower than retail (often I get games for $5-10 dollars in sales).

The PC is a great gaming platform, arguably the best. but a good gaming PC will set you back about £300 - £400.where as the PS3 is just £250. No PC for that price could run games with graphics like Uncharted 2, God of War 3, Infamous 2, and lair.

So pound for pound the PS3 the playstation 3 offers the best graphics experience around.

Please feel free to disagree.

Vinegar_Strokes

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13845_3-10344451-58.html

no, I was talking about this deal... the one your talking about makes no sense since there was never a 2nd PS3

KevinButlerVP

That's not really a great deal for a lot of people. First, you have to be pass whether you can get the card or not (you may not be eligible or meet requirements i.e. credit rating may be low or completely shot), and you may also be too young or not have a regular enough income. Way too many variables.

[QUOTE="KevinButlerVP"]

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13845_3-10344451-58.html

no, I was talking about this deal... the one your talking about makes no sense since there was never a 2nd PS3

That's not really a great deal for a lot of people. First, you have to be pass whether you can get the card or not (you may not be eligible or meet requirements i.e. credit rating may be low or completely shot), and you may also be too young or not have a regular enough income. Way too many variables.

[QUOTE="lundy86_4"]

[QUOTE="KevinButlerVP"]

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13845_3-10344451-58.html

no, I was talking about this deal... the one your talking about makes no sense since there was never a 2nd PS3

KevinButlerVP

That's not really a great deal for a lot of people. First, you have to be pass whether you can get the card or not (you may not be eligible or meet requirements i.e. credit rating may be low or completely shot), and you may also be too young or not have a regular enough income. Way too many variables.

Say what? They just send you a cheque in the mail most times. That's all i've ever gotten.

Not really, on top of the fact that a gaming PC can do 5000 things the PS3 can not and everything it can do better, for how much more you pay, you can embarrass the best PS3 games graphically.

[QUOTE="Animal-Mother"][QUOTE="KevinButlerVP"] hmm, no that's not what we were talking about... we were talking about rebates/deals that you get if you "shop smart" and since when was there a 2nd PS3 lol

KevinButlerVP

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13845_3-10344451-58.html

no, I was talking about this deal... the one your talking about makes no sense since there was never a 2nd PS3

I was actually just thinking the same thing, Uncharted 2 running on a $300 PS3 looks much better than Crysis running on a $300 PCKevinButlerVP

You did know about gamestops trade in offer right. Your speaking wind of it right now. When the slim came out they were offering a 100 dollar credit to trade in your old Ps3 for the slim. exactly what you stated.Animal-Mother

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13845_3-10344451-58.html

no, I was talking about this deal... the one your talking about makes no sense since there was never a 2nd PS3

[QUOTE="KevinButlerVP"]I was actually just thinking the same thing, Uncharted 2 running on a $300 PS3 looks much better than Crysis running on a $300 PCgamer620

We usually don't include them in the prices of the system.

[QUOTE="Animal-Mother"][QUOTE="KevinButlerVP"]

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13845_3-10344451-58.html

no, I was talking about this deal... the one your talking about makes no sense since there was never a 2nd PS3

KevinButlerVP

[QUOTE="KevinButlerVP"][QUOTE="Animal-Mother"] :lol: :lol: 2009 haahaha Thats comin on a year buddy.Animal-Mother

I agree bang for buck without a doubt. $300 gets you uc2 type grphics. PC really can't compete with that. No matter what anyone tries to tell you. At the end of the day the PS3 is still inferior. Consoles are the fast food of gaming. While a PC is a 4 star restaurant. You get what you pay for.

I was actually just thinking the same thing, Uncharted 2 running on a $300 PS3 looks much better than Crysis running on a $300 PCKevinButlerVP

[QUOTE="Animal-Mother"]

[QUOTE="KevinButlerVP"] rebates and deals don't last foreverKevinButlerVP

[QUOTE="KevinButlerVP"][QUOTE="Animal-Mother"] Ya but rebates still exist, not that deal :Lol:

Animal-Mother

[QUOTE="Animal-Mother"][QUOTE="Stevo_the_gamer"]Bang for your buck? The PC crushes the PS3 in terms of value.Stevo_the_gamer

*cough* $509.99 *cough* :P

PC will always beat PS3 in terms of Graphics. But the cost of a decent PC part like a video card costs as much as the PS3NerubianWeaver