I just got back from the casino in Metropolis, IL and i won $2,750!!!!! Im older and married and could use the money for bills (BORING!) but i really want something fun. I already have a 360 and a wii and my wife would probably kill me if i got a ps3 and i dont want to just blow it all. Im thinking wow i can buy ALL of the awesome new games coming out for 360 (6 or 7 i want) and maybe a 120 gig hd (have a 20 now) or get a ps3 and 2 or 3 games for 360 that i wanted. Blu-ray would also be a nice bonus. Im just not sure i should spend $400 plus tax on another system when most of the games coming out these days are multi-platform. Thoughts?
It's a great system no doubt, but honestly, if you already have a 360, you'll probably be like me and watch blu ray movies every now and then and pick up a game.
The ps3 is a great media system, it's amazing. However, game wise, it's great, but if you have a 360 I would honestly continue to spend $ on the 360. the ps3 affect will probably wear off in a few months.
That type of money needs to be spent on a gaming PC. Just convince the wife that it will make paying the bills faster and it will make the kids do better in school. Yes the kids need a $500 video card for their history report, wink, wink.
It's a great system no doubt, but honestly, if you already have a 360, you'll probably be like me and watch blu ray movies every now and then and pick up a game.
The ps3 is a great media system, it's amazing. However, game wise, it's great, but if you have a 360 I would honestly continue to spend $ on the 360. the ps3 affect will probably wear off in a few months.
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Yeah, that sounds about right and thats what i was afraid of. Ok, im going to get the 120 hd and the games! I was reading another recent post in here and looks like thats pretty much the way most feel that have both. I wonder if i even need the 120 hd then? I dont have any use for my demos after i play them. I either hate them and delete them or buy the game....and delete them. :-) I was thinking about installing games to the hd after the update but its really not a big deal. Thanks everybody! :-)
If you really want to spend the money on games I suggest you buy games for your 360. The ps3 has its uses but if you don't like little big planet and mgs I don't see another reason for you to buy it imo. Also if you don't want to play games from your hdd with the new update I really don't see a reason for a 120gb hard drive.
Buy stocks while they are priced cheap. Unless Obama wins then he'll tax it more since it will be considered a "windfall" and it's only "fair" to give it to the the guy that doesn't want to work.
Buy stocks while they are priced cheap. Unless Obama wins then he'll tax it more since it will be considered a "windfall" and it's only "fair" to give it to the the guy that doesn't want to work.stiltzsy
Actually im going to have to pay taxes on my winnings! :-( Anything over $1200 and they bring you an IRS form to fill out BEFORE they hand you the money. They cant get anything if you cash out $500 or $600 here and there but most of it ($2250) was on a $5 slot jackpot so Uncle Sam has his hand in my pocket already! Maybe he will buy some games with his share? lol! ;-)
Here's how I figure it. If you've got enough money to go gambling then you're probably alright to buy a couple of games but if you didn't have enough to go gambling then games are the least of your troubles. You seem like a pretty legit guy though so I say why not treat yourself to a couple games? I mean obviously mention it to your wife. If you think about it though paying off the $1000 on the credit card and say 250 for yourself leaves $1500 to stick in savings. Not bad for a days work I think.
If you have the cash, get the PS3. Newer, more reliable console with pretty much the same games with the exception of a few exclusives that are on the 360. Plus it has Blu-ray.
Buy stocks while they are priced cheap. Unless Obama wins then he'll tax it more since it will be considered a "windfall" and it's only "fair" to give it to the the guy that doesn't want to work.stiltzsy
If $2750 is alot of money for him then he is going to be ALOT better off under Obama. Keep your political mumbo jumbo out of SW and read up on what tax policies the 2 candidates have.
TC, I'd definately look to put some money in stocks right now, but a good gaming PC is a good investment, it will be around for longer than either console probably. Sure in 3 years time you'll be playing at low settings but for kids, surfing, etc it will be fine! Plus the 2 consoles have so few exclusives any more if you have a 360 I don't think a PS3 for $400 is worth it.
It is all about what the system itself offers you, and the supporting library as well. I mean look at the current line of exclusives, and the upcoming ones. If there are 6 or 7 games you wanted to buy for the 360 this holiday, about 4-5 of them are on the PS3 as well. However, the PS3 has its library of exclusives coming up. You have to look at the first-party exclusives, both whats coming soon and down the road, to see if it truely interests you. If you see 3-5 games that you have to play and are only on the PS3, then do yourself a favor and grab one. You will be glad you did.
listen man, the PS3 is amazing. If you honestly love the lineup then go get it. Don't listen to any of the other members. If you have any questions PM me and ill answer any questions you got about the PS3
Actually, now is the PERFECT time for that. Don't believe the news, they are nothing but fear mongers. Speak to any stock broker and if you have money that you can afford to invest for 2-5 years, they will tell you there is no better time to buy stocks in companies.
Here is an example. Google is a stock that at one point was touching $700 a share. It is now under $20, or was from when I last check it over the weekend. The point remains that Google isn't going anywhere, neither is YouTube. That stock will be going up again, probably really soon. It may never touch $700 again but it'll certainly be crossing the $100 line again. Buying that stock would make you a fortune.
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