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Sir Skullcrasher · Oct 11, 2006, 12:11 AM // 00:11

I was (and still am) mad that i missed the PS3 reservation this morning. I wonder if it's worth the wait to get it later on (Pass X-Mas time) or find somewhere to buy it when it's release.

So i was wondering who here got their preorder already and if they missed the preorder (like me) who going to spend their times and efforts to get it?

Thanks

Opeth11 · Oct 11, 2006, 02:51 AM // 02:51

Looks like the computer phr34ks like their computers more than their chances at a PS3!

I bet 75% of this forum can't afford one of those things -_-

Lasareth · Oct 11, 2006, 04:50 AM // 04:50

Not going to pay 600 bucks for a fully functional gaming system, to be honest. I'd rather spec out my computer (or get a new one altogether) which is in all honesty something I get hundreds of times more use out of, for all occasions.

Opeth11 · Oct 11, 2006, 04:53 AM // 04:53

The price is the reason why most people are going to hold out for like 4 years -_-

God, I need a new computer.

Sarevok Thordin · Oct 11, 2006, 06:34 AM // 06:34

PS3 offering nothing new in terms of gameplay.

Wii > PS3

Unlucky Slayer · Oct 11, 2006, 07:05 AM // 07:05

http://www.ctrlaltdel-online.com/comic.php?d=20061011

All that needs to be said. =P

Warrior Of The Toon · Oct 11, 2006, 09:58 AM // 09:58

I'm buying a Wii this year, and may get a PS3, but only 2 or more years in the future.

Kyosuke · Oct 11, 2006, 01:35 PM // 13:35

The PS3 is worth the wait.

People piss bitch and moan about a $600 price tag. It's called time of change and technology. Grow the hell up and accept it. If you don't want it fine, but bitching about the price changes nothing.

The PS3 is priced as it is, because it costs that much to make with its compoenets. With Blue Ray and it's superior graphics system it's the best system to be out there. It's carrying nVidias unreleased core graphics system which won't be availabel to the PC market until early next year, if even then, could be later.

Sony isn't going to take the 40% below cost hit that Microsoft takes with the Xbox 360. They'd lose an ass ton of money.

The Wii, while attractive to the old Nintendo fans and to the pocket book, it's a horribel system. Inferior graphics to the 360 and PS3, no DVD/Media capabilities and it's a platform designed for mostly young teens and kids. The software companies are goign to shy away from the Wii in the end and it's going to suffer the same fate as the Sega Dreamcast, which was a good system, btu couldn't compete with the 2 monsters.

Here's how you have to look at it.
Wii = for kids
Xbox 360 = Teens
PS3 = Adults

Based on the software that will be available, that's teh best way to classify.

Don't get me wrong, I'm a PC gamer, but the way technology is changing in the gaming industry, PC games are becoming fewer and far between. These new consoles are computers, they have full internet capabilities for gaming as well as large HD for storing updates, etc.. New consoles bring gamers out of the chair and back to the couch, to relax while playing games. All major PC titles coming up, UT2k7, newest Quake, Battlefield 2142, etc.. all of those will be released for the 360/PS3. No news of any MMORPGs coming out, but if the trends continue, then I wouldn't be surprised to see a GW expansion hit the consoles in the next year or two.

Just face it people, times are changing and technology is too. Sure it's a bit pricey, but everything is. You can either jump on board now when it's all new, or wait until 4 years later when the old stuff is almost dead (hence peopel who waited last minute to go from VHS to DVD).

I know where I stand and how I feel,. It's expensive, I want it, and I'll have to do some extra work for it, but in the end, it's where things are going so it is worth it.

Giga Strike · Oct 11, 2006, 01:57 PM // 13:57

im pretty sure the wii will have online and dvd capibilities....and the graphics don't suck that much. the graphics seem very resonable, in all the major games. sure they'll be equivalent to the xbox but thats still good.

Kyosuke · Oct 11, 2006, 02:20 PM // 14:20

Nintendo announced/confirmed around 2 weeks ago or so that the Wii will not have DVD capabilities...

Giga Strike · Oct 11, 2006, 02:22 PM // 14:22

o well, not like anyone ever used their dvd thing anyway.

Sir Skullcrasher · Oct 11, 2006, 04:01 PM // 16:01

Giga, what you talking about.... peoples demand DVD playback feature. Look at how fast the HD-DVD player for the xbox360 is selling right now.

As for the Playstation3, i might do the same thing i did for the PS2. Wait a few months and buy it since the first batch of systems always have problems.

Kyosuke · Oct 11, 2006, 04:47 PM // 16:47

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Originally Posted by Sir Skullcrasher

As for the Playstation3, i might do the same thing i did for the PS2. Wait a few months and buy it since the first batch of systems always have problems.

Probably a good idea. I waited on the PS2 myself. I figured I was waiting for FFX then, so I bought it right before it came out. a year or so after PS2 was released.... I'm even considering doing the same and wait for FFXIII

Sir Skullcrasher · Oct 11, 2006, 04:57 PM // 16:57

I hated it when company play the Supply and Demand game on us!

I pwnd U · Oct 11, 2006, 04:59 PM // 16:59

I am going to wait for prices to drop before i get a PS3. Right now i am content with my PS2. They will still make games for the PS2 for another couple of months after the PS3 is released. Once they stop making PS2 games i will think about upgrading. But right now no way. I dont have the money saved up to shell out 600 bucks for a gaming system. Ya i want it but i dont need it. So i will get it eventually but not anytime soon.

Eugaet · Oct 11, 2006, 05:21 PM // 17:21

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