Judging the value of a $250 Wii to a $299 PS3.

Ok, now it is official, does this change anyones opinion? Is the Slim PS3 appealing enough to sell mass market like the Wii?

Videodogg

This changed my opinion. I wanted a PS3 before, but the price was too much. This announcement makes me want to get a job and buy the Slim.

Ok, now it is official, does this change anyones opinion? Is the Slim PS3 appealing enough to sell mass market like the Wii?

Videodogg

I might get a PS3 in January for the winter semester. If Sony is smart they'll capatilize on their new found momentum and bundle Uncharted 2 in the for Christmas and God of War 3 next year.

I use an Ethernet cable I feel old school :(, and yeah not many true console HD game exist yet on any system.

and of course, I personaly found m 360 well worth the investment :D

salxis

I use ethernet cables as well, but wireless user bases are growing. I am happy you think it is a good investment for you, I just think that looking at what you get for what you pay for the PS3 does throw a lot of stuff in. if you don't use the stuff then it isn't a good deal, but if you do then it is a great bonus.

PS3 IMO.

I have a Wii and I don't even play it. I played TP, MP3, WaW, and a couple of other games, but I didn't even like TP or WaW.

[QUOTE="NielsNL"]

[QUOTE="badtaker"] but cows don't care of sales then why are you shouting.Pale-Folklore

No gamer should care about sales. Doesn´t benefit them in any way.

Yes it does.

R.I.P Xenosaga :(

You didn't read the whole thread did ya?

This raises a very important question. Where the hell is a Wii price cut? If the 360 arcade is 200$ and the cheapest PS3 is 299$, then why is that hunk of white plastic still 250?clubsammich91

[QUOTE="salxis"]

I use an Ethernet cable I feel old school :(, and yeah not many true console HD game exist yet on any system.

and of course, I personaly found m 360 well worth the investment :D

PublicNuisance

I use ethernet cables as well, but wireless user bases are growing. I am happy you think it is a good investment for you, I just think that looking at what you get for what you pay for the PS3 does throw a lot of stuff in. if you don't use the stuff then it isn't a good deal, but if you do then it is a great bonus.

[QUOTE="clubsammich91"]This raises a very important question. Where the hell is a Wii price cut? If the 360 arcade is 200$ and the cheapest PS3 is 299$, then why is that hunk of white plastic still 250?Videodogg

this upcoming holiday season will be a good measurement of the playstation 3 brand power, i predicts the wii will stay at the top but the ps3 will probably surpass the 360, only a moron would buy an elite nowClassic24

If it surpasses the 360 it sure as hell won't be during this holiday season.

You didn't read the whole thread did ya?

NielsNL

I read up to what I quoted, so it shouldn't matter.

The PS3 doesn't have waggle , and both aren't exactly going after the same demographic. Probably at least 80% of Wii owners are female or pre-teens.

Nike_Air

[QUOTE="NielsNL"]

You didn't read the whole thread did ya?

Pale-Folklore

I read up to what I quoted, so it shouldn't matter.

Yeah.. just read the rest please. Someone already said the same as you and I commented on it. I'm not going to repeat myself because you are too lazy to read the whole thread.

Yeah.. just read the rest please. Someone already said the same as you and I commented on it. I'm not going to repeat myself because you are too lazy to read the whole thread.

NielsNL

Gee, I just read it and I can't believe you are moaning for that. It isn't really the same, several sequels are constantly being discontinued or moved to handhelds to lower the budget and try a different audience.

Tech wise the Wii is over priced, plane and simple. Sure the masses are still flocking to it, but that doesn't change the fact that the system hasn't seen a triple A title since February of last year(SSBB)

clubsammich91

Not quite.

[QUOTE="clubsammich91"]

Tech wise the Wii is over priced, plane and simple. Sure the masses are still flocking to it, but that doesn't change the fact that the system hasn't seen a triple A title since February of last year(SSBB)

LegendofNerd

Not quite.

[QUOTE="NielsNL"]

Yeah.. just read the rest please. Someone already said the same as you and I commented on it. I'm not going to repeat myself because you are too lazy to read the whole thread.

Pale-Folklore

Gee, I just read it and I can't believe you are moaning for that. It isn't really the same, several sequels are constantly being discontinued or moved to handhelds to lower the budget and try a different audience.

Well you sure didn't read very well, because I have no clue what your reason is for bringing up budgets and moving sequels to handhelds. Also not sure where 'several' is coming from, because I know of no cancelled sequels and one game moving to the PSP (VC).

I said sales don't matter directly to gamers unless they either own stock in a company or they're so low that support for a console could be in danger, which isn't the case for any current gen console. If that's what you're disagreeing with I'm not sure why, but I can guess... I guess it's because you have difficulties with any situation where someone else is right. Well I have some bad news for you, you'll encounter more of those as you grow up..

I just hope this is the final model and they stick with it. No more two different PS3s on the market at the same time.jakarai

[QUOTE="jakarai"]I just hope this is the final model and they stick with it. No more two different PS3s on the market at the same time.Videodogg

I put my money on the slim.

A Blu ray player, internet browser, free online, photo storer, music player, and game player is very good for $300.

[QUOTE="LegendofNerd"]

[QUOTE="clubsammich91"]

Tech wise the Wii is over priced, plane and simple. Sure the masses are still flocking to it, but that doesn't change the fact that the system hasn't seen a triple A title since February of last year(SSBB)

clubsammich91

Not quite.

The best the system has to offer? Maybe... maybe not. But it's still considered a AAA game here on GS and SW, and that's all that matters here, really.

And I'd suggest you actually try playing it. It really is that good.

Well you sure didn't read very well, because I have no clue what your reason is for bringing up budgets and moving sequels to handhelds. Also not sure where 'several' is coming from, because I know of no cancelled sequels and one game moving to the PSP (VC).

I said sales don't matter directly to gamers unless they either own stock in a company or they're so low that support for a console could be in danger, which isn't the case for any current gen console. If that's what you're disagreeing with I'm not sure why, but I can guess... I guess it's because you have difficulties with any situation where someone else is right. Well I have some bad news for you, you'll encounter more of those as you grow up..

NielsNL

Jesus.

You said sales don't matter to gamers, I told you they do (because of sequels). Then you told me to look for another post where you supposedly answered the same thing I just mentioned (which isn't true, you were talking about consoles there, not sequels).

1- The several comes from: Valkyrie Profile, DQ, Chrono games (SE's VP specifically said it was because of the sales), Valkyria chronicles, Megaten and a big etc.

Then there are the games that get ports instead of sequels to see how the game does nowadays.

2- Sales matter to gamers because several of our beloved franchises are being either, discontinued or "watered down" because of them (It works the other way around, too). I don't see why this is so hard to understand. Ask the millions of chrono trigger fans what they felt when they read this:

http://purenintendo.com/2009/06/06/square-enix-if-you-want-more-chrono-trigger-buy-more-chrono-trigger/

[QUOTE="LegendofNerd"]

[QUOTE="clubsammich91"]

Tech wise the Wii is over priced, plane and simple. Sure the masses are still flocking to it, but that doesn't change the fact that the system hasn't seen a triple A title since February of last year(SSBB)

clubsammich91

Not quite.

It wasn't a rip off to me when I bought it but its definitely a rip off now. Should be $180 - 150 now.

It wasn't a rip off to me when I bought it but its definitely a rip off now. Should be $180 - 150 now.

ActicEdge

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It wasn't a rip off to me when I bought it but its definitely a rip off now. Should be $180 - 150 now.

Philhellene

Nah, I say $180 - 150.

[QUOTE="Philhellene"][QUOTE="ActicEdge"]

It wasn't a rip off to me when I bought it but its definitely a rip off now. Should be $180 - 150 now.

ActicEdge

Nah, I say $180 - 150.

The PS3 doesn't have waggle , and both aren't exactly going after the same demographic. Probably at least 80% of Wii owners are female or pre-teens.

Nike_Air

If Nintendo lowered the price of the Wii -- it would bury the PS3 in sales. :?Stevo_the_gamer

Let the, think the way the do. Its better for them lol.

A $299 PS3 and a slim version will help tremendously. But theirs brainwashed people and there's Wiiwashing going on for some reason?! I don't know what is appealing about the Wii? My nephews both own them and it's mind boggling.

A $299 PS3 and a slim version will help tremendously. But theirs brainwashed people and there's Wiiwashing going on for some reason?! I don't know what is appealing about the Wii? My nephews both own them and it's mind boggling.

patriots7672

A ps3 is probably worth about 5 Wiis. themyth01

:o then I'm getting close to having a PS3. Currently have 3 sitting at the house, and I've bought 4 since launch. We also have 3 360's and 0 PS3's. If I buy 1 more Wii I can get a PS3 finally!!!!!

[QUOTE="themyth01"] A ps3 is probably worth about 5 Wiis. SexySasquatch11

:o then I'm getting close to having a PS3. Currently have 3 sitting at the house, and I've bought 4 since launch. We also have 3 360's and 0 PS3's. If I buy 1 more Wii I can get a PS3 finally!!!!!

[QUOTE="SexySasquatch11"]

[QUOTE="themyth01"] A ps3 is probably worth about 5 Wiis. themyth01

:o then I'm getting close to having a PS3. Currently have 3 sitting at the house, and I've bought 4 since launch. We also have 3 360's and 0 PS3's. If I buy 1 more Wii I can get a PS3 finally!!!!!

But value is based on individual consumer preference. What has value to one may not have value to another.

The PS3 doesn't have waggle , and both aren't exactly going after the same demographic. Probably at least 80% of Wii owners are female or pre-teens.

[QUOTE="Nike_Air"]

The PS3 doesn't have waggle , and both aren't exactly going after the same demographic. Probably at least 80% of Wii owners are female or pre-teens.

tirralirra

This isn't suspension worthy :|
Its just regular everyday stupid SW comments.

[QUOTE="themyth01"][QUOTE="SexySasquatch11"]

:o then I'm getting close to having a PS3. Currently have 3 sitting at the house, and I've bought 4 since launch. We also have 3 360's and 0 PS3's. If I buy 1 more Wii I can get a PS3 finally!!!!!

ActicEdge

But value is based on individual consumer preference. What has value to one may not have value to another.

Considering the Wii would be played the most, the Wii would have better value. They are both still very expensive.Willy105

The Wii is played the least according to Nielsen data.