REACTION: PS3 Making Long-Awaited Comeback?

Gristle McThornbody at 1up writes: "I didn't realize up until the point when I bought an Xbox 360, how expensive it could be overtime. Considering the Live payments, having to buy a wireless adapter, and the infamous "red ring of death", I'm just all like WTF. Granted, I got mine for hella cheap, I sometimes wonder if it was a really good decision."

[WildArmed]

lmfao @ picture.
New rocky XD

[SL1M DADDY]

In the end, it is the best value for the buck. It is the least expensive in the long run and produces the best graphics and has free online play. It is the best of all worlds if you ask me.

[Genesis5]

I honestly don't see how people miss the economics of buying a PS3 or a 360. Year 1 PS3 cost $299, year 3 cost $299. 360 year 1 $299($399 if wireless). Year 3 $449($549 if wireless). Plus with the PS3 you get a free BR player.

I don't know $250 dollars seems like quite a big difference to overlook. It seems now like MS might have to look at a new business model.

[redgaurd]

I know right. It's like being in the twilight zone. Im like, am I the only one who can see that this is the best value product on the market?

[zeeshan]

I don't think SONY needs a "comeback". It hasn't even been 3 years since the launch and you can't expect a console to make a comeback when it's already the youngest of the three consoles. Tech-wise, PS3 is going to stay. Even when PS3 was the most expensive console, the sales were going pretty damn smooth. Xbox has had a full year start and they are like what? A mere 6-7 million ahead in US right? That's nothing considering that Xbox360 had a full year headstart, was wayyyy cheaper than PS3 and for a while, had all the best games coming to it back in 2007. Things have really changed since 2007. When all is said and done, PS3 will have beaten Xbox360 worldwide. We already know Xbox360 is dead in Japan and Europe loves their Fifa on PS controllers and not to mention, GT5 will sell like hot cakes in EU and perhaps even in US.

Even if they introduced a Wii-HD and Xbox720 (that'd be a stupid stupid name for a game console), PS3 is powerful enough to stand the competition. The price has started to become more affordable and with all the AAA games coming to PS3 one after another, it'll be damn difficult to put a break on the momentum that Sony has already gained prior to the upcoming holidays.

[ChozenWoan]

Price of Live for various households:
1 gamer X 5 years = $250
2 gamer X 5 years = $500
3 gamer X 5 years = $750
4 gamer X 5 years = $1000

Price of PSN:
1 gamer X 5 years = Free
2 gamer X 5 years = Free
3 gamer X 5 years = Free
4 gamer X 5 years = Free

But wait, MS and Sony has stated that the 360/PS3 will have a minimum of a ten year cycle, so...

1 gamer X 10 years = $500
2 gamer X 10 years = $1000
3 gamer X 10 years = $1500
4 gamer X 10 years = $2000

Price of PSN:
1 gamer X 10 years = Free
2 gamer X 10 years = Free
3 gamer X 10 years = Free
4 gamer X 10 years = Free

Hmmm, well I guess what they say is true...
... you get what you pay for.

As in, it's a shame that the PS3 "Only Does Everything" but bend you over and smacks your wallet!!!

[sikbeta]

"how expensive it could be overtime. Considering the Live payments, having to buy a wireless adapter, and the infamous "red ring of death""

And now you realize, GOD It can't be more obvious, maybe the xbox 360 is cheaper, but then you have to pay for everything else, even for play online :P

"PS3 Making Long-Awaited Comeback"

People is making a comeback to the Playstation Family, PS3 is waiting for you XD

I'm glad to know people are joining to the Real Gamers Crew

[ThanatosDMC]

More and more gamers are converting to the PS3 and Yu Yevon wasnt even involved.

[darthv72]

We are only talking 3 years. That isnt really that long considering GT5 has been in development for longer. The phrase "making a long awaited comeback" would make sense if it was something like 10 years. Like Sega entering into the console market would be a good example of long awaited comeback cause it is something like 8+.

Heck even Atari made a long awaited comeback between the 7800 and the jaguar (although...I can say I really wasnt waiting LOL) and it wasnt much of a "comeback". I can see why some would say sony is making a comeback but they never left so the phrase isnt really warranted.

I guess it is just symantics. Maybe we should say sony is on a roll to recovery...make more sense as they are striving to "recover" market share lost.

[sikbeta]

PS3 needs you

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[aftrdark21]

Don't call it a comeback. I've been here for years...

okay sad joke but it makes sense....

[mattygamefreak]

After you add up all the costs for a 360 to match the capabilities the PS3 has out of the box the 360 cost is greater. As for BC, if you like the PS2 titles so much, keep the PS2 !

I'm not sure what he means about the PS3 not having a strong online community because I never have any issue finding a game for any one of my games. Here in Australia afaik from friends there is barely a 360 community. I'm sure the story is different in America though.

[MetalGearRising]

Well xbox360 isn't for the poor people who can't afford live and what not that's why the poor chose a ps3.

[nix]

let me see... you must be hell-of-a-rich-but-dumb-as-a-b read-roll-guy.

[weazel]

Wow, social commentary too! You truly are a special kind of fu*ktard, that evidently has no clue about social class, financial acumen, quality gaming, the opposite sex, or anything that requires independent formative thoughts or action. You are officially from this point on to be labeled as a 12 year old dunce, dunce, and keep thinking the way that MS tell you to.

[N4G king]

looooooooooool
is it me or the xbox is the cheapest console on the market ??

is it me or the PS3 is the console that sold nick ti nick with the 360
at double the price ???

[PS3and4_HAS_GAMES]

that comment makes no sence..when the ps3 was 600 at one point..wasnt xbots complaining that it was too high..sounds like poor bots to me

[PS3and4_HAS_GAMES]

just cause you pay 50 a year for the rest of the 360's life cycle does not mean you have money..it means your a damn retard that chose to pay for something thats free somewhere else...you bots are so dumb its funny

[keysy420]

im not poor and i dont want to pay for live its pointless.

[redsquad]

So I guess that because you own a 360, you're saying you're "rich"? Well, you won't mind when MS put up your online subscription then will you chum?

Personally I go for quality of PS3, not tat. If you think spending money makes for some sort of 'prestige', then I think you DID make the right console choice. Microsoft will love you...

[54percent]

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Well xbox360 isn't for the poor people who can't afford live and what not that's why the poor chose a ps3. "

Bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu -bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-but teeehh PS3eesss iz too expenziveee!!11 teh 360 iz for peopulzz with tight economy...

now the PS3 is for poor people right bot?

[Theoneneo81]

lmao ps3 is expensive please

lets see ps3 you get online gaming-Free
120 gig hd expandable to.
built in wifi
bluetooth

360
360 system
wifi adapter 80-100 bucks
online gaming 50 bucks

so your going to pay total a 100 dolars more to get everything you needed... yeah ps3 sounds real expensive. please think before you type.

[J-Train]

the poor are uneducated and make uneducated decisions. They see the cheaper price of the xbox and go for it without higher thought.

or they are children who can't afford a ps3

[DonCorneo]

it should say: PS Making Unexpected Comeback

the media has been saying the ps3 is teh doomed. it's the next dreamcast. sony should quit the gaming industry. it has no games and they rated the exclusives so low.

LMAO!!1!

now, you are saying that you did not realize how expensive a crapbox is. you must be really daft. sony had a chart that showed that. and you discounted it as propaganda.

and now you are jumping out?

F the media.

[ali312]

Getting a 360 as a neutral gamer isn't the worlds worst decision as it has some great games but that does not mean Microsoft dont know how to rinse things out of us

[J-Train]

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[HolaTarola]

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[N4G king]

now that the PS3 is cheaper

[Sarcasm]

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[gumgum99]

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[Troll_Police]

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[skwidd]

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[euchreprof]

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[Sevir04]

All of you need an ass whooping for that HIlarious train of laughs... the combo breaker was a nice touch.

[tripewire]

These sites can only fellate the 360 for so long before public awareness catches up and people start wondering wtf they are talking about.

[toaster]

The PS3 started out strong with releases like Resistance FOM and that one game with the chick and swords that I can't for the life of me remember and too lazy to Google it atm. Sony just hasn't done anything to put shame on the PS3, no critical hardware failures, no nothing. With MS, the 360 started strong but steadily declined due to the RRoD which happened to my third XBox for the 5th time last week. Sure MS can throw one hell of a hype fest but only sometimes does the hype turn out good. (Halo 3 IE)

PS3 has many games with hype and those deliver too, mor often than not it always exceeds expectations. Sony isn't showing signs of slowing down and they have always had good stuff.

BTW I don't have a PS3. I have had a 360 since day one and slowly coming to the darkside. Good thing the darkside has wi-fi, bluetooth, my favorite controller of all time (PS2 FTW), internet browsing (which also means Facebook and Twitter) soon to have Netflix, soon to have the new voice features, and most importantly to me, Metal Gear Franchise.

[ReservoirDog316]

"that one game with the chick and swords"

That would be Heavenly Sword my good man.

[f789790]

I have never seen that since launch but this time they are entertaining commercials.

"No scented candles? Come on!"

[PoisonedTea]

I was wondering if any of you guys could recommend me some PS3 games to catch up when I get a PS3 in a few weeks. MGS4 is a dead cert because I've heard (and read) some pretty amazing things about it over the years. Long cut-scenes don't bother me - I love all that "plot/talky" stuff anyway. As a Batman fan, I'm definitely getting Arkham Asylum on PS3 because of the additional Joker levels, etc.

Now if only you guys could recommend me some great games for the PS3. A few choices from leftfield wouldn't go amiss, too. BTW, I don't like First-Person Shooters so none of those please. Thanks.

[The Wood]

driving: motorstorm 2/wipeout hd fury

family fun: buzz/singstar

rpg: demon souls/valkaria chronicles/ folklore

Adventure/action: uncharted 1 and 2/ratchet (any) naruto ninja storm/ infamous

puzzle: lumines/critter crunch/ pixel junk monsters

Arcade: inferno pool/trine/shatter/ stardust hd

Survival Horror: siren blood curse

Sport: mlb 09/everybodies golf WT

Battle game: Warhawk

95% of those are exclusive to the ps3. Ill add more when i remember em

[Noctis Aftermath]

If you don't mind hard games, grab demon's souls(WRPG) as it is a great game, also Uncharted 1 is cheap and Uncharted 2 has just come out, both AAA games.

Although i haven't played it i've heard alot of good things about Infamous.

A bunch of others i can't remember (i only got a ps3 in sept this year).

Edit: didn't read that part about your dislike for FPS games.
@below: Valkyrie chronicles is more of a strategy-rpg over action-rpg

[ZombieAutopsy]

Heavenly Sword, Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 if you like hack and slash type games.

Assassins Creed is a good one.
both Ratchet and Clanks
Tekken 6
Uncharted 1 and 2, if you like third person/action/adventure/platfo rming games.
Demon Souls, if you like action RPG's
Valkyria Chronicles, if you like strategy RPG's
Infamous, decent story with nice gameplay just check out some videos of it.
Little Big Planet, very unique game with endless amounts of gameplay since you can create your own levels and share them.

Alot of the ones i mentioned are ps3 exclusives, not all but most, be sure to check out alot of multi-plats though as their are some very good ones out there.

@above, ive never played it i just remember on Gamestop they said it was Action/RPG.

[ReservoirDog316]

If I had to pick one I'd say inFamous. I dare you to find a 3rd person game with smoother controls.

LittleBigPlanet, Valkyria Chronicles, Demon's Souls and Ratchet. So I lied about picking only one.

[BYE]

I highly recommend getting Fallout 3: Game of the year edition, one of the best games this gen with a lot of playtime and things to discover in it. It might look like an FPS on screenshots but it's actually far from it.

Uncharted 1 & 2 are must-haves.

If you're into hack'n'slay, try the God of War Collection, Heavenly Sword and Ninja Gaiden Sigma (yep, first one is better).

[thehitman]

Killzone2/Cod should keep your fps fix after all those games listed there.

[ultimolu]

Some downloadable games-Wipeout HD, Fat Princess, Stardust

Just something to think about. :P

Welcome to the club my friend.

[DK_Kithuni_71]

There are so many games so I will only list the best of the best from the exclusive bargain bin:

Platforming:
Racthet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction
(furthermore there are Quest for Booty and A Crack in Time in the series)

Action:
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
(furthermore there is Uncharted 2: Among Thieves which needs to comments)

Racing:
Wipeout HD
(furthermore there is Wipeout HD Fury)

[PoisonedTea]

Bloody hell, guys! Thanks for all those suggestions. Now I'm off to find a bank to rob!

UPDATE: Out of the suggestions, I'll be heading for Uncharted 1 & 2, inFamous seems a favourite (despite some low review scores), and WipeoutHD! Thanks everyone.

[Rocco Siffredi]

so which console is the cheapest on the market now??

One time the fanboys say its the 360 and that its dead cause its so cheap (only 199 usd)

and when they talk about wireless lan, online costs they mention the 360 as the most expensiv console. Fanboys really are stupid.

Overall we can say that the PS3 is right now the cheapest console with a great games libary. Also the year 2010 promises some great line ups for both consoles. As a gamer you just have to choose.. Alan Wake or Heavy Rain? Splinter Cell or God of War?? MAG or MAss Effect??

And please stop the foolish talking about that 360 exclusives are not really exclusives. Sales show that there is nearly no interest in the PC gaming industry. Also in my opinion trophys and achievments are the way what makes games playing againg and again.

Both systems are great. The only thing i dont like in the PS3 is the slowly working OS. I think i will wait until summer 2010 before i buy a PS3 SLIM, cause ppl complain about overheating problems and that the blu ray laser is not that good like in the modells before.

[cyborg6971]

Who finally woke up and smelled the no sh!t. 1up still sux.

[DevilWillCry289]

Why should I be surprise about all this comments. This website is fill with PS3 fanboys/girls.

[ZombieAutopsy]

Its an article that is pro Ps3 what are you expecting...you want them to praise the 360???

This site has just as many 360 fanboys but its seems like they sleep or have school.

[ReservoirDog316]

Meh, what can you do?

You should've seen this place a few years ago though. Sooo many 360 fanboys left, right and center. You can just look at this as punishment for sins you may or may not have committed.

360 fanboys were in charge, now PS3 fanboys. I just wonder when Wii fanboys are gonna take over. You know their out there. Just plotting their next move.

[ultimolu]

Oh noes! PS3 fans in a PS3 article?

Really...just really...-_-

[cyborg6971]

Dense much.

[rockleex]

Will cry, in fact he just did.

[ceedubya9]

this isn't a real 1up article. I'm surprised that nobody has complained about that yet.

[LostDjinn]

"Gristle McThornbody" is a 1up member. This is her blog.
I'm sure Gristle's a great girl and all, this "article" isn't really anything but her point of view though. The facts are sparse to say the least. Put the soapboxes away everybody. This one's not worth fighting over.

[gamingisnotacrime]

is not really a comeback, they are just going from competing to dominating the world of gaming. They dominated my gaming world with the PS3, PSP and PS2, and i think the PS brand has worked extremely hard for their success and they deserve it, and we the PS gamers get the benefits of a strong PS division

[ForROME]

I can see why someone would call it comeback, however, if you look at SONY's history of their previous 2 systems, you can tell it is normal for them, not a come back

[f789790]

PSP SUCKED at launch. Now it's amazing. Too bad the A games are down to a trickling pace.

[Redlogic]

not even written by a real game journalist, not that it lacks anything in content too badly. I happen to be in the middle of trading in to Amazon most of my gaming collection from xbox360. The only two games I want to keep are Mass Effect and NBA 2k10. That's it! My ps3 has taken over my life, just like my ps2, and couldn't be happier with it. Sony is going full steam ahead, with a xbox360 tied to the railroad tracks.

[tonywood]

DUE TO MIS-INFORMATION AND SYSTEM HATIN, PEOPLE ACTUALLY BELIEVED THAT SONY WAS IN TROUBLE.

Somehow, the COMPLETE sales figures for the PS1, ps2, ps3, psp, and psp go, was never tallied. People look at the 360 and try to ignore the number of sales for the 1st Xbox. Match ALL of MS games division vs. Sony...and tell me what you get. You see...VG Charts, Michael Patcher, and other haters get amnesia when it comes down to this! AND NOW, look at the PS3 price! they always always had better games, which is why MS used their pocket book to get into the game. Sony came out the "blocks" slow with the PS2...and look how that turned out. With all the hating on the PS2 and DVD drive....funny how MS added one right? (Of course, for a sensor/remote price....because MS loves to rip people off!) HEY, IF MORONS CONTINUE TO SUPPORT IT, WHY CHANGE YOUR WAYS. (LOL)

UNCHARTED 2 IS KILLING ANY GAME (NOT NAMED HALO/COD 4) ON THE XBOX.

[JonnyBigBoss]

And I've been here from the start. God it was painful at first but we pulled through and are now reaping the rewards.

[McDaygo]

I think Sony finally got a clue as to pricing, advertising, and making their online experience click. I'd call it a very welcome progression as opposed to a comeback. They've had the games, and a slick system. Now they have a slick price and better online experience to boot.

[tonywood24]

Doesn't matter what people say about Sony, they have been on top this whole year. Connivently, N4G, NPD, VG Charts, IGN, and others have used mind tricks and slanted stats to prove that Sony was dead. However, look at the Games divisional sales for the ENTIRE playstaion brand. It is higher than MS and Nintendo.

These guys/girls have been selling PSP's (55+ million) PS1 (30+ million) PS2 (60+ million) and PS3 (26+ million) BUT SOME HOW THEY NEEDED TO MAKE A COMEBACK! (LOL) I know I will lose bubbles and get banned for spreading the truth....so be it! With all this hating, I know what it feels like to be a NY Yankee fan. (People hate it when you are the best in the world at what you do!) Xbox 360 and Wii are good...they just are not as good as Sony....so deal with it people!!