Has anyone else been tempted to buy a PS3?

I'm not trolling or trying to get a rise out of anyone, but I was just wondering whether anyone has ever been tempted to buy a PS3 after their 360 died. Mine died the other day after only a few months of fairly casual use and, I must admit, as much as I love my 360, I did seriously consider getting a PS3.

I have no doubt that the 360 has the best games catalogue and, at the moment, is pushing the best graphics, but for a fairly casual gamer like myself, who works 9 to 5 weekdays and only has limited time for gaming, the thought of having to take the system back and have it replaced is actually quite annoying. I have spoken to the shop and since it is less than 2 months old they have told me to bring it back and they will do a straight exchange. However, as much as I prefer the 360 as a gaming machine, I have been tempted to see if I can pay a little more and get a PS3.

However, after looking a bit more into the PS3 games library, I have decided that I cannot justify paying more for what is essentially less, and whilst most multi-plats are fairly similar nowadays, there is still a noticeable difference in the 360's favour..

Anyway, this isn't PS3 bashing... I'm more interested in whether anyone else has almost converted?

i wasnt at all tempted to buy a ps3 cause theres nothing in its libary that intrests me thats not even fanboy thats just really what i think but anyways

when my 360 died i quit console gaming for a good 3-5 months and i pc gamed but finally got fed up with my computer running like crap so i finally got a new one

I was tempted last saturday. so I went out and bought one:P

At the time I was tempted to buy it for Ninja Gaiden Sigma. But then I thought about it and even for a fan it would be rediculious to pay down € 599 just for some upgrades to a game you already own. So I didn't. And I'm happy with it seeing as how NGII is just two weeks away.

I was tempted then almost exactly a year ago I gave in an purchased one. I only buy the exclusives for the system so I only have a handful of games but I really enjoy most of them (except Ratchet and Clank, what a steaming pile). Resistance is my favorite online shooter to tell you the truth. If a game is multiplatform I buy it for the 360 because of the superior quality of xbl and as stupid as it sounds achievements and if I had it to do over again I would probably not have purchased it but now that I have it I can enjoy the best of all games.

I would never buy another system based on hardware issues or little itty bitty flaws that a system has. I understand the RROD can be a pain in the arse, but it's still a great system. Just because my Xbox 360 gets RROD, doesnt mean I'm going to ditch it. That's stupid, imho. So basically screw Fable 2, Gears of War 2, and all the awesome games that will come out in the next 2-3 years, because of RROD. Get it fixed, or buy a newer model and you'll never have to face that problem again.

Here's how I look at it. I like the PS3 for it's exclusives and 1080 support. I like the Xbox 360 for exclusives, Xbox Live, and accessibility. I like the Nintendo Wii because of gameplay and the "classic" games. To me, they all have their pros and cons, but their pros always outweigh their cons. Best bet is to own all systems and get the best of all worlds collided into one.

I would never buy another system based on hardware issues or little itty bitty flaws that a system has. I understand the RROD can be a pain in the arse, but it's still a great system. Just because my Xbox 360 gets RROD, doesnt mean I'm going to ditch it. That's stupid, imho. So basically screw Fable 2, Gears of War 2, and all the awesome games that will come out in the next 2-3 years, because of RROD. Get it fixed, or buy a newer model and you'll never have to face that problem again.

Here's how I look at it. I like the PS3 for it's exclusives and 1080 support. I like the Xbox 360 for exclusives, Xbox Live, and accessibility. I like the Nintendo Wii because of gameplay and the "classic" games. To me, they all have their pros and cons, but their pros always outweigh their cons. Best bet is to own all systems and get the best of all worlds collided into one.

Elann2008

I have been tempted, not bacause i dont like my xbox, i think the 360 is the superior console, but for 2 reasons

MGS4 and Kingdom Hearts 3

I'm gonna be tempted to buy it next march when killzone2 is out and then I can get MGS4. Then there a the two resistance games. But that's it. And the last two are more of a bonus.

I'm gonna go off topic to real quick and say, once that Hideo Kojima (not sure if I spelled it right) can see how bad the ratings are for his game he'll port it over to the 360. just saying with the PS3 in last, and it MGS game being ported before. it could happen.

I'm gonna be tempted to buy it next march when killzone2 is out and then I can get MGS4. Then there a the two resistance games. But that's it. And the last two are more of a bonus.

I'm gonna go off topic to real quick and say, once that Hideo Kojima (not sure if I spelled it right) can see how bad the ratings are for his game he'll port it over to the 360. just saying with the PS3 in last, and it MGS game being ported before. it could happen.

Sorry about the double post.

I bought one back last August when it didnt really have anything besides Resistance and Motorstorm and I sold it in a hot second.

I'll probably be looking to get one this summer though, for MGS4, LBP, the impeccable God of War 3, and the other past titles.

I was tempted, and got one. How could I go without MGS4?

But honestly, it was the 360 that was tempting me because I had already planned on PS3 and all, but wanted one for Mass Effect. And right before Mass Effect released, I gave in and picked up a Premium.

There are standalone bluray players that are cheaper than PS3 available now... so why get one....

I recently bought my first HDTV so Im thinking about getting one just for the blu ray. The only game that is coming that Im interested in is FF13 and I would never buy a whole system just for one game. Im probably going to wait a while for a price drop or two and then finally get one.metocman1

PS3 doesn't have anything right now.w4rgasm

actually i have one, and i'm enjoying it right now, theres some awsome stuff on the marketplace, and the games are pretty fun on ps3 cause of the motion sensor, at first when i bought it i was like im still going to be on my xbox more because of the achievements and online, but ever since ive been on my new ps3 way more then my 360.

Fluck achievements, its all about having fun.

Its the second time I have had my 360 break. It happens like every year when the summer hits and I am tired of fixing it. I have had my 360 for over two years now. When my 360 breaks, oh well, I got my PS3. I was never tempted. I bought my ps3 January 2007 and have been happy since. To be honest, I am tired of fixing my 360 and spending the waste of a money to fix it. If you add up the two times I had to pay money to fix it, it would amount to a 2nd PS3. I do not believe that any console should break more than once. It is absolutely ridiculous. I am happy that I got GTA4 for PS3. If I did for 360, I would be so bored because now I can't play my 360 for the summer till it is fixed. I am not even sure if I am gonna fix it with all the trouble I have had. ForlonHope

What do you mean "waste of money"?? Microsoft has a 3 year warranty on it. They pay for the shipping & handling & give you a replacement! I got my 360 in December 2006, it broke in late May 2007. I got my replacement from Microsoft within 3 weeks. It's now end of May 2008 and I haven't had a single problem with it! There was an inconvenience but there was no cost involved in the process of replacing the Xbox 360. The Xbox 360 that was sent to me looked brand new. Also, the end user doesn't fix the Xbox 360. You call Tech Support, they send you a box, then you mail it to them. Three weeks later, a working Xbox 360 arrives on your door step with a new 3-year warranty attached to it. I would rather it kept breaking before the 3 year warranty expires because then I can really push the lifespan of the console with free replacements. :)

I don't like the PS3 because they've removed the backwards compatibility to the PS2 back catalog. However, I have been thinking about getting a PS2 so I can play/collect the PS1/PS2 games. The Xbox back catalog was about 75% complete until Sony announced it was giving up on supporting the PS2 back catalog. When Sony did this, Microsoft gave up on finishing its own. They used the ol' Competitors in Cooperation technique in that regard. However, I'm still happy they got most of the Xbox back catalog (except for the exceptional Advent Rising and The Warriors!:x ).

The PS3 game catalog is a joke. If you check Wikipedia for the best PS3 game it's Motostorm which is nothing I'm interested in. There hasn't been one game on the system that hasn't also been available on the Xbox 360, so it makes owning a PS3 redundant. Why would I want to buy PS3 to play Resistance when I can load up the Xbox 360 and play Gears of War or COD4 instead? I don't see the cost of the console going down much either...when you think about it, the video card business is 3rd party in both consoles and the cost has gone up on video cards over the years, not down. Since the video card is the most crucial part of each console, I don't really see this getting cheaper because by the time it gets cheaper, it'll be obsolete, replaced by something superior and costly.

The PS2 looks like an attractive buy. It has 1440 games and is still supported with new games coming out for it, it can also play the 4400 PS1 games. From a classic console perspective, it can provide ample entertainment for years to come. Especially if I have to send my Xbox 360 back in for repairs, the PS2 will be there to console me. Some of the Xbox back catalog that isn't supported by the Xbox 360 have equivalents for the PS2, so I figure I can just get the PS2 versions at some point. The Warriors came out on PS2. Advent Rising will have to be "moved" to a PC since for some reason they didn't produce a PS2 version. Also, the PS2 receives games that would normally only come out for the Wii, such as Obscure 2: The Aftermath. I think Sony keeps the PS2 around to compete against the Wii at the bottom end of the console pricing scale. Therefore, this allows the PS2 owner a cross section of games that would go towards the Wii without having to purchase a Wii.

In sum, I would not call the Xbox 360 a waste of money. I would say that people who buy a PS3 will find they are wanting of a better games catalog and they'll only be able to satisfy themselves on the Xbox 360 or PC. The success that Microsoft has in grabbing the superior game catalog gives them a snowball effect in the long term.

Yeah I was tempted when my 360 broke.

So since it was gone for a bit I did an old deal at EB that was "Trade in 10 games and get a PS3 for 200 dollars" I rigged it with my friend who works at EB so that I traded in 10 games worth between 7-10 dollars. Then trading in games worth nearly triple that (Gears, Halo 2, bunch of others)

Ended up walking out of there with the system, two controllers, Resistance, and Motorstorm. Probably wouldn't have ever bought one if the 360 never RRoD'd. When it comes to multi-platform I still buy games for 360, but this way I get the awesome exclusives from both systems.

Agreed with ethanpaige. I know eventually I will end up buying a ps3 when the time is right and I can get enough money for one. Unfortunately, rent, utilities, student loans, car payments, gas money, and other expenses take priority over a PS3. But I just don't need a ps3 at the moment.

I'm not trolling or trying to get a rise out of anyone, but I was just wondering whether anyone has ever been tempted to buy a PS3 after their 360 died. Mine died the other day after only a few months of fairly casual use and, I must admit, as much as I love my 360, I did seriously consider getting a PS3.

I have no doubt that the 360 has the best games catalogue and, at the moment, is pushing the best graphics, but for a fairly casual gamer like myself, who works 9 to 5 weekdays and only has limited time for gaming, the thought of having to take the system back and have it replaced is actually quite annoying. I have spoken to the shop and since it is less than 2 months old they have told me to bring it back and they will do a straight exchange. However, as much as I prefer the 360 as a gaming machine, I have been tempted to see if I can pay a little more and get a PS3.

However, after looking a bit more into the PS3 games library, I have decided that I cannot justify paying more for what is essentially less, and whilst most multi-plats are fairly similar nowadays, there is still a noticeable difference in the 360's favour..

Anyway, this isn't PS3 bashing... I'm more interested in whether anyone else has almost converted?

thetruespin

Yep I was, I got my 360 back a few months ago and just recently bought a PS3 to hold me over next time my 360 dies and for MGS4, FFXIII, and a few others.