Serious Thread- Benefits of a PS3

What are the benefits of spending $500 on a PS3 when i have a 360?

I am considering purchasing a PS3, but i dont want to if there will not be compelling exclusive games.

Note: I am aware of MGS 4 and I was not a fan of the first 3 so i am not sure that would be compelling.

Do some research and see if it's what you want. Both the 360 and the Ps3 have good exclusives coming up so....it's all on your preference man.

What are the benefits of spending $500 on a PS3 when i have a 360?

I am considering purchasing a PS3, but i dont want to if there will not be compelling exclusive games.

Note: I am aware of MGS 4 and I was not a fan of the first 3 so i am not sure that would be compelling.

GabeRamos

PS3 = Native 1080p support with HDMI 1.3

X360 = 1080p support with HDMI 1.2

PS3 = Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD-MA, Multichannel LPCM support (Lossless Audio Support)

X360 = Dolby Digital, DTS, (Lossy Audio only)

PS3 = $400 BD Player

XBox 360 = $400 Upscaling DVD player (which upscales poorly)

Games. ^^

But 99% of the time, if you have an Xbox 360/PS3 getting the other isn't as great.

other than mgs4 there is: Uncharted, mlb 08, warhawk, and heavenly sword which all are very good games, some of the funnest around.

controllers that dont have to have battery replaced

less chance of hardware failure

free online play

seems that the future line-up of ps3 games is better than 360's

sony has gone with an open format with the ps3 meaning we can use mods like on Unreal 3 and things like that.

internet browser

the list goes on, i bought my ps3 for 600 when it first came out and havent regretted it yet!

Im selling my 360 to buy a PS3 i want one for Disgaea 3 mgs4 internet browser and free online play along with blue ray movie support, the one thing i want to know though is do you need a HD tv to use one?

Im selling my 360 to buy a PS3 i want one for Disgaea 3 mgs4 internet browser and free online play along with blue ray movie support, the one thing i want to know though is do you need a HD tv to use one?

Cloud_in_midgar

What are the benefits of spending $500 on a PS3 when i have a 360?

I am considering purchasing a PS3, but i dont want to if there will not be compelling exclusive games.

Note: I am aware of MGS 4 and I was not a fan of the first 3 so i am not sure that would be compelling.

GabeRamos

Why are you even considering purchasing a PS3 when clearly you don't think there are any benefits and find the games uncompelling?

[QUOTE="GabeRamos"]

What are the benefits of spending $500 on a PS3 when i have a 360?

I am considering purchasing a PS3, but i dont want to if there will not be compelling exclusive games.

Note: I am aware of MGS 4 and I was not a fan of the first 3 so i am not sure that would be compelling.

MrBluRay01

PS3 = Native 1080p support with HDMI 1.3

X360 = 1080p support with HDMI 1.2

PS3 = Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD-MA, Multichannel LPCM support (Lossless Audio Support)

X360 = Dolby Digital, DTS, (Lossy Audio only)

PS3 = $400 BD Player

XBox 360 = $400 Upscaling DVD player (which upscales poorly)

You just sold a Blu Ray player ...

Im selling my 360 to buy a PS3 i want one for Disgaea 3 mgs4 internet browser and free online play along with blue ray movie support, the one thing i want to know though is do you need a HD tv to use one?

Cloud_in_midgar

for BluRay movies yes (you wont see any changes with a SDTV)

everything else no

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Do some research and see if it's what you want. Both the 360 and the Ps3 have good exclusives coming up so....it's all on your preference man.

charx2

Research is key to anything, especially when it comes to makeing investments. You will be investing $500 into a gaming console and you already have a 360. YOu are in a win-win situation if you have the money to spend, therefore you can have the best of both worlds.

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What are the benefits of spending $500 on a PS3 when i have a 360?

I am considering purchasing a PS3, but i dont want to if there will not be compelling exclusive games.

Note: I am aware of MGS 4 and I was not a fan of the first 3 so i am not sure that would be compelling.

MrBluRay01

PS3 = Native 1080p support with HDMI 1.3

X360 = 1080p support with HDMI 1.2

PS3 = Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD-MA, Multichannel LPCM support (Lossless Audio Support)

X360 = Dolby Digital, DTS, (Lossy Audio only)

PS3 = $400 BD Player

XBox 360 = $400 Upscaling DVD player (which upscales poorly)

360 uses compression that is lossless for audio - do your research. if anything if we're judging this based on a per title basis the PS3 has far more games with lossy audio compression ;)

[QUOTE="MrBluRay01"][QUOTE="GabeRamos"]

What are the benefits of spending $500 on a PS3 when i have a 360?

I am considering purchasing a PS3, but i dont want to if there will not be compelling exclusive games.

Note: I am aware of MGS 4 and I was not a fan of the first 3 so i am not sure that would be compelling.

3picuri3

PS3 = Native 1080p support with HDMI 1.3

X360 = 1080p support with HDMI 1.2

PS3 = Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD-MA, Multichannel LPCM support (Lossless Audio Support)

X360 = Dolby Digital, DTS, (Lossy Audio only)

PS3 = $400 BD Player

XBox 360 = $400 Upscaling DVD player (which upscales poorly)

360 uses compression that is lossless for audio - do your research. if anything if we're judging this based on a per title basis the PS3 has far more games with lossy audio compression ;)

Uh, no it doesn't. The only lossless compression codecs are Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD-MA. The Xbox 360 doesn't have the hardware to use either.

The Xbox 360 isn't capable of lossless audio.

[QUOTE="MrBluRay01"][QUOTE="GabeRamos"]

What are the benefits of spending $500 on a PS3 when i have a 360?

I am considering purchasing a PS3, but i dont want to if there will not be compelling exclusive games.

Note: I am aware of MGS 4 and I was not a fan of the first 3 so i am not sure that would be compelling.

3picuri3

PS3 = Native 1080p support with HDMI 1.3

X360 = 1080p support with HDMI 1.2

PS3 = Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD-MA, Multichannel LPCM support (Lossless Audio Support)

X360 = Dolby Digital, DTS, (Lossy Audio only)

PS3 = $400 BD Player

XBox 360 = $400 Upscaling DVD player (which upscales poorly)

360 uses compression that is lossless for audio - do your research. if anything if we're judging this based on a per title basis the PS3 has far more games with lossy audio compression ;)

What if it compressed its compressed plain and simple different codecs carry it differently (WMA Lossless,FLAC,WAV(losless), WAV, DTS-HD, Dobly Tru-HD)

i dont care if they use a friggen 320kbps MP3 Audio,Or WMA Pro 192 kbit its still compressed in a way

[QUOTE="GabeRamos"]

What are the benefits of spending $500 on a PS3 when i have a 360?

I am considering purchasing a PS3, but i dont want to if there will not be compelling exclusive games.

Note: I am aware of MGS 4 and I was not a fan of the first 3 so i am not sure that would be compelling.

MrBluRay01

PS3 = Native 1080p support with HDMI 1.3

X360 = 1080p support with HDMI 1.2

PS3 = Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD-MA, Multichannel LPCM support (Lossless Audio Support)

X360 = Dolby Digital, DTS, (Lossy Audio only)

PS3 = $400 BD Player

XBox 360 = $400 Upscaling DVD player (which upscales poorly)

you forgot to talk about the games...

if you have a 360, unless you like MGS4, there isn't much of a reason to have a ps3 right now.

[QUOTE="GabeRamos"]

What are the benefits of spending $500 on a PS3 when i have a 360?

I am considering purchasing a PS3, but i dont want to if there will not be compelling exclusive games.

Note: I am aware of MGS 4 and I was not a fan of the first 3 so i am not sure that would be compelling.

MrBluRay01

PS3 = Native 1080p support with HDMI 1.3

X360 = 1080p support with HDMI 1.2

PS3 = Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD-MA, Multichannel LPCM support (Lossless Audio Support)

X360 = Dolby Digital, DTS, (Lossy Audio only)

PS3 = $400 BD Player

XBox 360 = $400 Upscaling DVD player (which upscales poorly)

Im selling my 360 to buy a PS3 i want one for Disgaea 3 mgs4 internet browser and free online play along with blue ray movie support, the one thing i want to know though is do you need a HD tv to use one?

Cloud_in_midgar

They say a picture is worth a thousand words....

[QUOTE="MrBluRay01"][QUOTE="GabeRamos"]

What are the benefits of spending $500 on a PS3 when i have a 360?

I am considering purchasing a PS3, but i dont want to if there will not be compelling exclusive games.

Note: I am aware of MGS 4 and I was not a fan of the first 3 so i am not sure that would be compelling.

mistervengeance

PS3 = Native 1080p support with HDMI 1.3

X360 = 1080p support with HDMI 1.2

PS3 = Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD-MA, Multichannel LPCM support (Lossless Audio Support)

X360 = Dolby Digital, DTS, (Lossy Audio only)

PS3 = $400 BD Player

XBox 360 = $400 Upscaling DVD player (which upscales poorly)

you forgot to talk about the games...

if you have a 360, unless you like MGS4, there isn't much of a reason to have a ps3 right now.

Real PS3 owners would never lower themselves by becoming gamers.

Real PS3 owners would never lower themselves by becoming gamers.

MrBluRay01

O_o... in that case, I don't want to be a "real" PS3 owner.

I just bought 3 more bluray movies. :D

Number of Bluray movies owned =70

Number of PS3 games owned = 0

[QUOTE="GabeRamos"]

What are the benefits of spending $500 on a PS3 when i have a 360?

I am considering purchasing a PS3, but i dont want to if there will not be compelling exclusive games.

Note: I am aware of MGS 4 and I was not a fan of the first 3 so i am not sure that would be compelling.

ZIMdoom

Why are you even considering purchasing a PS3 when clearly you don't think there are any benefits and find the games uncompelling?

when did i say i found the games uncompelling?

Uh, no it doesn't. The only lossless compression codecs are Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD-MA. The Xbox 360 doesn't have the hardware to use either.

The Xbox 360 isn't capable of lossless audio.

MrBluRay01

no offense, but this would be the last thing i would consider because i use a very basic sound system

[QUOTE="ZIMdoom"][QUOTE="GabeRamos"]

What are the benefits of spending $500 on a PS3 when i have a 360?

I am considering purchasing a PS3, but i dont want to if there will not be compelling exclusive games.

Note: I am aware of MGS 4 and I was not a fan of the first 3 so i am not sure that would be compelling.

GabeRamos

Why are you even considering purchasing a PS3 when clearly you don't think there are any benefits and find the games uncompelling?

when did i say i found the games uncompelling?

you forgot to talk about the games...

if you have a 360, unless you like MGS4, there isn't much of a reason to have a ps3 right now.

mistervengeance

See this is what I am thinking, there really is no point of owning a PS3 right now. All of the promising exclusives look like they are coming out in the future. I like the 360 now, but as we head into 2009, the PS3 looks like it will get more games I want. I guess I'll just hold off on buying one immidiately and we'll see what the future brings.

[QUOTE="Cloud_in_midgar"]

Im selling my 360 to buy a PS3 i want one for Disgaea 3 mgs4 internet browser and free online play along with blue ray movie support, the one thing i want to know though is do you need a HD tv to use one?

thrones

Thanks =) now im definitely getting one

If you already own a 360 then there is no reason to buy a PS3, unless you are a fan of MGS.SpinoRaptor

Thats not true. If you have any console it does not mean its pointless to get the other. Having a ps3 and 360 is great, you get all the exclusives. and this year there are loads for the ps3 so its a good time to have one.

What are the benefits of spending $500 on a PS3 when i have a 360?

I am considering purchasing a PS3, but i dont want to if there will not be compelling exclusive games.

Note: I am aware of MGS 4 and I was not a fan of the first 3 so i am not sure that would be compelling.

GabeRamos

Well, of course it's all about games so I'm just going to give you 2 lists.

Currently out exclusives:

Warhawk

Ratchet and Clank

Uncharted: Drake's Fortune

Resistance

Upcoming Exclusives:

White Knights Story

Final Fantasy 13

God of War 3

Little Big Planet

Socom

I haven't listed everything here. Just what I tend to care about. You might want to look in the PS3 section of Gamespot for a more complete list of what's out and what's coming.

i see two benifits intergrated wi-fi, and a 400 dollar blu-ray player. those two things make a playstation 3 worth it...also..resistance and metal gear solid 4mlbslugger86

[QUOTE="thrones"][QUOTE="Cloud_in_midgar"]

Im selling my 360 to buy a PS3 i want one for Disgaea 3 mgs4 internet browser and free online play along with blue ray movie support, the one thing i want to know though is do you need a HD tv to use one?

Cloud_in_midgar

Thanks =) now im definitely getting one

It's a good paper weight. Unless you care about mgs you shouldn't bother, every "good" game on the console lacks multiplayer/single player, lacks replay and is less than 10 hours in length. It's like a rental console lol

Just buy a wii to compliment your 360, all the best high def games and all the best nintendo franchises.

Bluray movies do look sweet, you have to admit that, though u have to have a full 1080 TVmetalisticpain

Don't forget the sound! Oh my the sound...

MGS4, by the way, has the best sound effects in any game I've played.

Bluray movies do look sweet, you have to admit that, though u have to have a full 1080 TVmetalisticpain

XBox 360 = $400 Upscaling DVD player (which upscales poorly)

MrBluRay01

I think it upscales damn fine.

Maybe it helps that I got one of the coolest CRT HDTVs out, but damn the image is crisp clear.

Almost looks as good as the 1080p footage on my computer.

[QUOTE="metalisticpain"]Bluray movies do look sweet, you have to admit that, though u have to have a full 1080 TVBigboi500

720p looks just fine.

But if you have a tv that is 1080p, bliss.

This is why I don't go to movie theaters anymore, no point.

[QUOTE="Bigboi500"][QUOTE="metalisticpain"]Bluray movies do look sweet, you have to admit that, though u have to have a full 1080 TVChutebox

720p looks just fine.

But if you have a tv that is 1080p, bliss.

This is why I don't go to movie theaters anymore, no point.

[QUOTE="Chutebox"]

[QUOTE="Bigboi500"][QUOTE="metalisticpain"]Bluray movies do look sweet, you have to admit that, though u have to have a full 1080 TVBigboi500

720p looks just fine.

But if you have a tv that is 1080p, bliss.

This is why I don't go to movie theaters anymore, no point.

Nah, no way lol.

Generally 1080p goes to waste on anything smaller than a 42".ThePlothole

40 is really the limit