What Will It Take For You To Buy A PlayStation 3

It's easy to write a PlayStation 3 hate article, everyone on the Net has posted at least ten in the last six to eight months. But, what would it take for you to buy a PlayStation 3, for real?

[sonarus]

A lot of you also seem to downplay or overlook a major flaw in the xbox. A little over 10 million units sold and at least 2.5 came back defective. I mean common. Forget 3 yr warranty, how can you justify rushing a console out to take the lead and in return you get crap hardware that is unreliable. I play games and i play games a lot taking out 2 weeks out of my gaming time in order to get it fixed because it was born defective is inexcusable rubbish. However its funny to see that Msoft dosent get crucified they just offer a 3yr warranty and its ok. How can Msoft openly admit they have a defective console and you still buy it. While i already have my XBOX 360 i honestly cannot recommend one to a friend saying its fun now and don't worry if/when it breaks you can get it fixed for free. Why should i have to worry about if it breaks in the first place.

Don't get me wrong i have nothing against Microsoft aside from their defective xbox they have done a stellar job their live service is excellent(wish it was free) and they have some excellent games. Both systems are excellent and have their good and their bad. Fanboys need to open their eyes and recognize this.

P.S. Agree or disagree at least you can't take my bubbles

[Captain Tuttle]

A 360 owner waiting for his console to come back waits just as long as a PS3 owner for games. Either way the console sits.

This is not an excuse for MS crappy hardware...it's just that the alternative (PS3) isn't as compelling right now...there just aren't as many games. That's about to change though...Sony's got some great games in the pipeline. MS is going to have to drop the price to compete...the free ride is over.

[Omegasyde]

..for their hardware. Perhaps if the 360 waited atleast 6 months and after many product testing cycles things would be different?

Perhaps it was Peter Moores idea, since he rushed the Dreamcast out before the ps2 and gamecube? Maybe, thats the real reason he left before the fingers can be pointed at him? He seems to have small history of jumping from one burning ship to another.

Heck If Madden 09 bombs will he jump to Take Two (2k sports)?

I am a 360 owner and an American. For every problem there has to be someone to blame.

Do I blame Microsofts history (software and hardware) of producing products with tons of glitches and from cheap chinese manufactures? Or do I blame a single man who rushed a untested console out "again" before the competition can get thier products out?

Hmm.

[no_more_heroes]

A $300 price tag and games that are far more advanced, in all aspects, than the ones now.

[MannyHarlem141]

300 for an integrated blu-ray player, included wi-fi and 7 core cell brodband engine.. you're out of ur mind. 400 would be more plausible..

[Crazy Larry]

Or when Hell freezes over. Honestly, I wouldn't even mind a $1000 price tag as long as they had the games to back it up. But EVERY PS3 owner I know (6-7) only has one game for their precious system, because nothing is out for it. I'm also tired of the whole "what until..." rubbish. Xbox360 may have been rushed, but at least they had great games from the start. The PS3 won't have any good games until 2 longs years after launch. Whats worse...waiting two weeks for your defective Xbox to be repaired, or waiting two years for any decent games??

[GameOn]

We dont care about blu-ray players. we just want good games and a good price.

[risk]

crazy larry..please post all the great games in the first year of xbox360.

[Caxtus750]

Call of Duty 2
Oblivion
Saints Row
GRAW
Dead Rising
PGR3
Lost Planet
DOA4 (was ok)
Gears of War (was within the year- nov 11ish)

All i can think of off the top of my head.
A fair few more "good" titles but these were the great (bar DOA.)

Not to mention the "great" Arcade Titles such as Geometry Wars (still the best)

Your go ;)

I do have a Ps3 in my house (my brothers) but until i see some games (which will come soon) I will stick to my xbox.

[mikeslemonade]

Nothing, I will buy it even if it had no games.

[PS360PCROCKS]

I hope that was a joke...

[Rythrine]

I guess he means as a blu ray player. My uncle bought his solely for blu ray player because it was the cheapest out there at that time. He's not into videogames but more of a movie buff lolz.

[MannyHarlem141]

he wasn't joking he's an ignorant consumer and a full-fledged fanboy

[mikeslemonade]

Nothing, I will buy it even if it had no games.

I think in little ways the higher price works in favor for Sony. It provokes people to buy it every time there is a price drop. Over the next 10 years the likely hood of you buying the PS3 is huge. There's potentially going to be atleast 10 price drops. And i'm only talking about price drops. What about the classic games you wanted to play that were released 2007. Are you really going to wait until PS4 to come out to play the PS3 games? And speaking of PS4 will there be a big difference in next next gen when graphics are already great for 360 and PS3. In 2014 the PS3 will be $100 range and people will buy that system over the next next gen systems. Both Sony and MS are still both in the progress of trying to make money of there new systems, so if MS were to realease the xbox 3 in 3 years the specs of that system will be too hard to be tapped by developers. Wii and even the 360, they're are really pushing to make you buy one now. Sony wants you to buy one now, but with continued success PS2, bluray, and harder to program system there are indications that they're in it for the long run.

[Captain Tuttle]

Someone put some acid in your lemonade Mike. 2014? People will be buying PS3's at garage sales for $15. Everything will be downloadable by then.

[P4KY B]

As of now I only know of 1 person who owns a PS3. He's a relative of a friend and he's 10.

For a bigger controller to fit adult hands.

For some games that are genuinely good and not just part of the overblown Sony hype machine.

And for the Sony fanboys to STFU so that some of the stigma about owning a PS3 will diminish.

[MannyHarlem141]

what constitutes "genuinely good"... name some exaples of genuine goodness on the 360, which I own... all I play on 360 is vegas, gears and Oblivion (gamer tag: militant sniper) look me up!

[BLACKJACK VII]

Agreed. I can't stand the gimpy controller, too small for me too & no rumble. Also Sony has along way to go with their online service, I can chat with friends all over the world & play games & it costs me $2.50 a month for all those unlimited long distance chats. I would like to see PS3 get more adult american style games like Killzone. Heavenly Sword & Lair do not appeal to me, nor the gameplay style of Metal Gear. I liked that stuff when I was in Jr. High.

I'm more interested in games like Mass Effect, Bioshock, & Gears of War now. And I definately agree with you about the Sony fanboy image, because I use 2B one, then I grew up. As far as Xbox360 issues, I bought my machine 4/2006 & have never had any problems. Frankly, I think alot of the negative press for both systems is complete crap. This website should change it's name to "News for Flamers". I'll buy a PS3 when it has more than acouple of games I'm interested in & their online improves significantly.

[Ju]

I kind a agree that some games almost might sell me a 360 (like GoW, Masseffect and Halo), but then I look at the PS2 games library which simply has a much broader portfolio of game types. I still believe the PS3 is in its very beginning and eventual this bigger variety will be available for the PS3. New titles are an indication, like Uncharted - Drakes Fortune, Lair, Heavenly Sword, InFamous. I think the PS3 will have a strong heritage from the PS2. And while I'd miss some of the 360 shooters, there are good ones coming for the PS3, too. I still think Resistance is a great game (played the missions at least three times - and was hardly boring compared to CoD3, which I had to force myself to do at least once), then the exclusives Killzone and MGS4 will be awesome, Haze was good, UT3 - whoa, that might be a Halo replacement (if you can't get your hands on Halo), Plus there will be a ton of multiplatform games coming to the PS3 as well: CoD4 (I think this will revise my CoD3 experience), Mercenaries 2, Frontlines - Fuel of War, Timeshift, etc. (I don't understand F.E.A.R.s review results, because IMO it plays great on the PS3, RB6-Vegas is out now) and racing games (Motorstorm is just great, but Dirt and Sega Ralley Revo is coming before end of the year, not to speak of GT5 (or prologue) next year. I'm not so much into sports, but these are available as well - Tiger Woods 07 hooked me up for weeks (but was rented, I am waiting for the 08 to buy).
So, I do not really understand the complains. The price is OK (not to mention BluRay - but if the network is a primary selling point, WiFi is a must), sure could be cheaper, and eventually will be (I don't regret to have spend $599, though). If you are serious, one can easily find reasons to go with a PS3 - as well as one can find reasons to buy a 360 or a Wii.

[ShiftyLookingCow]

I too thought the controller was bad but actually its great. Not the same as 360 but different. I would still like rumble though.

[paracardium]

A smart consumer would stay away from xbox360 because it has so many issues and its not worth the problems. Ps3 is pretty reliable and onslaught of good games coming out as always.Free online,Blueray,Regular updates,backwards compatible,wifi list goes on.

[Sevir04]

in all honesty u or anyone that has qualms with sony fankids wouldn't have to worry about hearing them if you dont come into a ps3 centric thing and bash it. if you just came in here and gave an honest opinion and stopped picking fights i doubt they would even talk as much because all that mmaters to them is the fact that they have ps3 games coming. if you notice you'll rarely ever see a sony fankid pour into an xbox360 centric forum in the volumes that most of the xbox fankids do in a ps3 seection just to bash. clearly it shows that this stupid flame war can be avoided easliy if people that like PS3 stay in ps3 threads and if xbox threads carried the interest of xbox fans. and if you were a ps3 fan that had an interest in an xbox game then you'd show interest in it.

alot of these xbox fans claim that they are gamers but really they bash . and i'm sure that PS3 fankids bash the 360 as well but look in the 360 forums and nearly all of the 360 forums are empty or only has 0 comments or 15 comments maximum on those pertaining to it.

maybe you all want a ps3 and it's cool it's ok to critize the price being too high but to bash just because you hate sony is ridiculous.

if we focused or efforts and staye don topic i'm sure plenty more people would have been persuaded to have a ps3 right now. whats funny is all the people i know love both the ps3s and the 360 i just dont know why we can have friend offline that have both consoles and get along with them and then come on here and be fanbois and girls to the point where we develop hate against a person who we've never met in person but could very well be one cool person to be around. all this fankid sh1t needs to stop.

anywho back on topic. The ps3 is one great machine and what ever is keeping people from owning it will slowly go away because what happening now is the releasing of quality software and new services. and feature refining the console and sony is showing more and more why it could be worth your while.

[PS-Wii-60]

for your attempt to stop the hate!

First two sentences ring true. This site, and others, would be a lot better off WITHOUT trolls.
I disagree with your assessment that M$ haters don't do the same but, I do agree that it happens less often (maybe because there's less out there? dunno for sure).

I don't necessarily agree that the 2 factions need to avoid each others threads but, to post biased comments for the sole purpose of encouraging negativity clearly shows a lack of sense and maturity.

Post honest, objective, unbiased comments supported with facts.
It's that simple, and it seems that's what you've done here.

It's sad to think that you, AND now I, will prolly get disagrees and lose bubbles because of what we've said here but, I think the people that do that will have MISSED the point of your comment entirely.

[AudioRage]

i loved the playstation one games, absolutely loved them, just i cannot say the same about playstation 2.
Basically im a big shooter fan, and love online gaming, and hence i went for an xbox this time round. It was a simple decision, i have had no reliability issues as of yet, and if i do, id buy another one (as issues have now been dealt with). Like i hate the way people call me stupid for buying an xbox, or saying im not a "smart consumer" (paracardium)... I am a smart consumer, a very smart consumer, and i made my decision and it was the best decision for me. Like seriously man, quit being so prejudice. A smart consumer buys whats right for their needs, at the best value with the best reliabilty, granted Microsoft may fail me on one of those aspects, but Sony fails me easily on the other two.

[STICKzophrenic]

If I had $500 or $600 to drop on a PS3, I'd do it. As it stands, I don't have that kind of money. With so many great titles coming to Xbox 360 that I want, it's hard to justify making such a purchase.

If (when) the price gets down to $300 or $400, and they have more games that I want to play, I'll most likely get a PS3. Killzone 2 is shaping up to be a must have game. If the PS3 isn't at a low enough pricepoint for ME when KZ2 releases, then I'll be left out :-( Eventually though, I'll own the console I believe, and KZ2 and whatever other great titles I can get only on PS3.

For now though, despite the failures of my Xbox 360, it's still a great gaming machine with a plethora of great titles.

Just to share my experiences with having to send my console in numerous times, MS has been very good to me in the sense that they're working to keep me happy despite my troubles. They've compensated me with a game (PGR3), an accessory (Quick Charge Kit) and a month of Live It may have been an accident, but when my console was replaced back in March, it came in a retail box and a wireless controller was with it.

In all my dealings with customer service, I haven't had a bad experience.

[carlman23]

I sold my PS3 and bought an Xbox 360 because I looked at the games that were available, coupled to those announced and made a conscientious decision to switch brands. I'm not a Microsoft fanboy, hell I've never even played more than an hour or so of Halo!

Last console generation, I'd have no qualms agreeing that the PS2 was king. However, this time around, the PS3 isn't quite there yet. I'm not ruling out the possibility of getting a PS3 down the road, but there's not much out NOW that would compel me to go back.

[PlayStation360]

for being Microsoft fans, and not Microsoft-only enthusiasts (fanboys).

@Carlman23, owning only one console does not make a gamer a "Fanboy", what he/she say's does.

[Newmanator]

$300 price tag.
And definately more Blu-Ray space using games. (Like '2 Days to Vegas')

[djt23]

A $300 price tag and some really good games not no FPS i am talk about racing, sport, ex sport, action/adv, rpg and mmorpg games.

[Salvadore]

Pricecut would be appealing, but it doesn't matter for me since I can buy one from Ebay cheaply (Pricetag in Sweden, $800). The 2 things which would probably appeal are; controller redesign including rumble and more 3rd party exclusive games.

[carlman23]

Of course I'd need more games, but I think that the ones I like (Japanese RPGs in particular) are going to come in due time. What I really need is for Sony to stop screwing up.

The one thing I did admire about Peter Moore was that I wasn't super pissed off at him every time I saw him in an interview. He generally didn't make outrageous comments and he really made it seem as though MS was listening to what gamers wanted; and is bringing it to them. Sony, on the other hand, keeps having these public PR disasters (decapitated goats, ludicrous claims, fake gameplay trailers, etc.) and I've lost a lot of trust/respect for the brand.

It's like Jack Tretton; what kind of idiotic statement is 'We don't buy exclusives, we earn them..."? Guess what Jack, as a PS3 owner, I'd much rather you just BOUGHT the damned exclusives so that I'd have a reason to recommend the console to my friends. Welcome to capitalism, there's nothing wrong with cash incentives used to bring good games to your loyal fans.

Anyways, I can totally see myself getting a PS3 again maybe next year. But right now I've seen a lot of promises and a lot of claims and I'd like to see some action (not fake price drops).

[PS360PCROCKS]

What would it take? Hmm...lol make a one day special for $100 and I'll buy 4 of them, I need em for a few rooms lol...but no seriously save your damn money you cheap asses, it's alot but it's worth the stuff you get.

edit:: why do I get a disagree for a joke saying I want 4 more playstations? and to stop being cheap...but the guy under me gets an agree for saying people shouldn't be cheap? lol you people crack me up.

[risk]

lol yeah thats fked up.

[ericbs]

You still got your bubbles, but it shows how immature some people can be. I don't see the reason why people need to act like such obvious blind fanboys i.e Bill Gates. What good does it do for you other then annoy the hell out of people and wasting your time to make people react to you like this? I hope that people can grow up and make mature comments. Its ok to talk about what is going on with the competition, but if i were to go to make comments in a ps3 discussion on how crappy it is, what do i gain from that? Lets stop acting like little kids and try to grow up. It shouldn't be hard to have a mature discussion about gaming so lets try.

[Expy]

Cheap gamers right here.

[bootsaf1]

Okay in todays world mc-donalds get sewed over hot coffee. That goes to show you how stupid people are in todays world. Now take that and compare to the amount of people that probably didn't put the xbox in a ventilated area, and theirs your answer. Thank you!!!! My xbox has never given me one problem and i find it hard to beleive that everyone else's is crap other than mine. I keep in int a ventilated are rite beside my ps3. Now do i recommend the xbox darn rite i do.

The reasons,
Really good games out on the console, Oblivion, Gears of War, Rainbow Six, Project Gotham Racing, Forza Motorsports, Call of Duty 2and3, The list goes on.

Online service. The service is updated regularly, along with downlodable content, movies, music vidoes, games, game demos, etc. Not to mention that it is completely customizable. you can down load pics, stream line the pics to your console from your computer, stream line vidoes from your computer wether it be from a zune software, windows media player, or windows media center. it all works. and let me correct something ps3 you can stream line stuff but it's not as easy, and it's not as good you cant listen to music while your playing a game, the xbox you can any given time you can do that the ps3 your either playing a game or listening to music never both. (that sucks) and is very generic

Communcation, now this is something ps3 is trying to do but really has'nt perfected yet. the friends list is just kinda their like they said hey they did it we need somethng like it now. you cant talk to a friend if their not playing your game and their is no chekcing whos on , on your friends list if your playing a game you have to stop the game turn around and check. basically the whole multitasking thing on the ps3 isn't their at all. Hopefully home will fix that we'll see???????

Now the conclusion is, ps3 is a good system just is not put together rite as far as operating system, the line up of games is good but hey thats the future not now. And to compete that the future for the xbox is really good too.

Now please, tell me something the ps3 has to offer that the xbox doesn't already have. Thanks!!!!!!!

[achira]

reliebity ?

[PS-Wii-60]

blu-ray?
sixaxis?
free online service?
the ability to stream movies, music and play games on a portable device? (unless Zune can do that now, not sure though)

(not flamebait! He DID ask!)

BTW, I just gotta add, nice avatar bro ;)

[cityofgod]

MGS4, final fantasy, blu ray great first party games that are shaping up nicely, really you have to look at it objectivly just because you have a 360 doesnt mean that it is the end all ultimate console. My brother has one, Ive got a ps3 and I admit there are a lot of games that I thoroughly enjoy, but most are I have to admit FPS. I think the ps3 will warrant a purchase because of Sony's long term goals. It isnt doing as good as it can in Japan but it will get there. I dont think it will catch up with wii anytime soon but then again that is for a different demographic. I think it all comes down to Japan, whether we like it or not that is where a consoles long term longevity is determined. Once these killer Japanese apps start rolling I think that ps3 purchase will be much more warranted.

[MarioFromTexas]

We pay $50 for online service to be able to play on P2P, when Sony offers full server support which is alot better, just ask any PC user. The only thing you get for those $50 is crossgame chat, text messaging. M$ can keep those features and give me multiplayer for free.

As for the games you mention they're all multiplayer, and Geow is the only AAA title on the 360 exclusive in 2 years. So all this bullshit about 360 games is a joke if you count the existing library. My 360 is collecting dust because there is not one game besides Geow that interest me. I've been playing mostly PS2 games, watch my ad on ebay because I'll be selling my 360.

[the greatest]

360 console 20gb - 399
xbox live 1year 50
hd dvd - 179
Play and Charge Kit rechargeable battery - 20
upgrade to 120gb - 179.99

playstation 3 60 - 499
ps network - free
blu ray free
rechargeable controller free
upgrade to 120gb - 66.99

in the long run your over paying

[chasegamez]

i had a xbox360 got for gears of war and lost planet
just when i started 2 getting
in the games red rings of death
showed up just when i was about 2 get 360's for my kids.
console should last more than 2 months
ps3 is running fine everbody in our town now has ps3 & wii
because i told everybody 360 burns out and
its not worth taking the change and buying one youll be
disappointed sony is good

[FCOLitsjustagame]

More games that I can't get and play on my current system and a price cut. My 360 has worked perfectly since I got it and has plenty great games. Also I prefer the feel of the controller.

If Lair is as good as it looks then that will make 2 games I will get on the PS3 and thats still not quite enough for me to justify the purchase, especially not at the current price point. Killzone would probably make 3 with a price drop that may be enough. Give me something more as I have no interest in MGS and only passing interest in Heavenly Sword. Maybe I will look at FF but that depends Blue Dragon, Eternal Sonata, Lost Odyessy and Last Remanent as I have one or more of those targeted to see if I can tolerate full JRPG.

Any cross platform games I will continue to play on the 360 as I prefer the controller unless there is some game that is just so superior on the PS3 I cant pass it up. I dont expect that, I expect both platforms to perform about equally on cross platform games with only minor differences such as some motion control sections in some games, which I really have less then zero interest in. (yes less then zero as I have a negative opinion of motion control in general. I dont want my moving or shaking the controller to affect whats going on as it would just annoy me).

[s8anicslayer]

i'm assuming that everyone here has a 360 core system, cause saying you will only buy a ps3 if the price tag was $300 , that just justifies me saying that the majority of american gamers are cheap! and yes you do get what you pay for, a defective system for #300 and even $400. man talk about short arms and deep pockets!

ps i'm american too, but i'm not cheap

[cityofgod]

very true I have a british friend who tells me that americans are viewed in europe as penny pinchers. If you look at it that way then the ps3 is like the mercedez of gaming.

[Rageanitus]

I am a pc gamer and I bought the sytstem for blu-ray.......

Many individuals and I mean MANY think upconverted dvd's look similar to blu-ray. I laugh because its a a HUGE DIFFERNCE on a 37+ inch monitor. It looks worse on a 100 inch projector

The own a ps2 and I know that the games will come out on ps3 so that is why I did not buy a stand alone player.

I bought it becasuse it is an all in one machine

[Dr Pepper]

I don't know, the money I could save up (to purchase a PS3) will go into the new releases this fall so it could take a while. I might get one down the road (some of those exclusives are looking pretty cool).

[MarioFromTexas]

If you already have a 360, what's the point of you giving your 2 cents when you already made your purchase. When a 360 owner says there is no games on the PS3, that's BS. The PS3 has almost the same games Rainbow6, oblivion,darkness,sigma aren't those the so call killer games that are on the 360. I have a 360 since launch and I'm losing interest on it.

I bought a PS3 a month ago and so far I beleave it's a remarkable peice of hardware. I think PS3 including blu ray saved me alot of money. I don't mind paying $100 more because the features and extra power are worth more than that.

[FCOLitsjustagame]

I would think this topic is for 360 owners. I mean its not for PS3 owners, you guys already own the console so why ask what it would take for you to buy it. The PC owners and Wii owners have also made a choice. Somehow I dont think theres a lot of non console owners on N4G. I guess it could be for PS2 people, but then why is it published in the 360 section?

[MarioFromTexas]

If you already have a 360, what's the point of you giving your 2 cents when you already made your purchase. When a 360 owner says there is no games on the PS3, that's BS. The PS3 has almost the same games Rainbow6, oblivion,darkness,sigma aren't those the so call killer games that are on the 360. I have a 360 since launch and I'm losing interest on it.

I bought a PS3 a month ago and so far I beleave it's a remarkable peice of hardware. I think PS3 including blu ray saved me alot of money. I don't mind paying $100 more because the features and extra power are worth more than that.

[ChickeyCantor]

"If you already have a 360, what's the point of you giving your 2 cents when you already made your purchase."
you dont have to be limited to one console?

and you know they are trolling just like you PS3 fans troll in 360 topics.

[ChickeyCantor]

I like LBP, but its not enough for me to get one, the other games aint really my type of games either.
Unless shadow of the colossus 2 hits the store. =D

[PS-Wii-60]

*keeps fingers crossed*

[PlayStation360]

now your speaking my language brother. Actually I read somewhere that the team who made ICO and SotC is making two games as we speak, 1 for the PSP and 1 for the PS3. Well, I just read it somewhere a long while ago, so I don't know that much more about it. Anyways bubble for you for bringing back great memories.

[maxxe]

What it took was a $100 price drop. I purchased a Blu Ray player that also happens to play games.

[SDS Gamerfiend]

It would take a $399 price point and some AWESOME GAMES!!! Not one or 2 here or there either!

[the worst]

take a look at the line up
last year 360 had no real game at this time and and everybody was waiting
for gear of war and so stop acting like MS had some super line up of game most of them was crap so shut up b4 i wish those red rings on you

[Rythrine]

I'm a PS fan so I got mine at launch. But to answer the question for people who are still deciding. IMO, the simple answer is stellar games. For the price? Its justified because of all the features that comes right out of the box, though I got to admit that its pricey for casual people.

[ChickeyCantor]

" Its justified because of all the features that comes right out of the box"
it could have been cheaper but they whent over the budged and now they have to win it back!

[Rythrine]

They got ways to go but they took this road with the ps2 before. We'll just have to wait and see if PS3 will have the same outcome.

[sheng long]

Why are some of you guys asking for a $300.00 price tag? Be real, is the xbox premium $300.00? what makes you think a better made system with more features should be less?
I mean, i had no problem dropping $400.00 on my 360 nor did i have a problem dropping $200.00 more on my ps3 because i knew what i was getting in return, even if the games weren't there yet.

[ReBurn]

Some people want a $300 price point because that's the most they can justify spending to play video games. It just isn't worth $400 or $500 to some people, and many people can't afford another hundred dollars because they may have other financial obligations.

Those people will just have to wait a bit longer for what they want. That's all.

[Ju]

This whole price discussion is a bit strange. I think if you really plan to play games, the system price is neglect able. With game prices going to $60 you can't even buy 2 games for the $100 price difference. Compared to the price for the console, people should be aware, that the majority of their budget will go into games anyway.

[_insane_cobra]

I would need to have both the 360 and the Wii before I'd even consider buying the PS3 (I just like their game line-ups more and games are all that matters to me, I don't give a damn about extra features), and I would need to be able to buy it for $300.

[Bathyj]

And like McDonalds, I'm Luvin it.

[Rockstar]

That's all it took baby!

That and the promise of truly great exclusives.

[ReBurn]

At $499 it was more than worth it to me. I really wanted a Blu-ray player, and I know that ultimately there are going to be some awesome games on the PS3. Not to mention that I spent $498 on my 360 and the wireless adapter, so it's kinda hard for me to say the PS3 is too expensive for me at $499. What's another buck?

I'm very satisfied that I now have my PS3, my Wii and my 360. I get to play the best of each and I don't have to waste time in internet forums arguing about which one is better. Could my 360 break and have to be sent it for repair? Sure. But I'll still have something to do while it is gone. And honestly, any of the 3 could break. It seems that recently Wii's are having overheating issues of their own.

[BIadestarX]

I already made up my mind about buying a PS3... so, nothing really.
I am just waiting to see what's going to be Sony's next move... are they going to drop the price again? will the new SKU come with the new controllers? I think Sony still a bit shaky when it comes to what they want to/going to do in terms of price and SKU... I know this would never happen... but I would hate buying a PS3 and then Sony saying that you need the latest SKU to support rumble. I think we all know what's Sony's is up to after Leipzig Game Convention. Besides since the games I'm buying the PS3 for are not out just yet... I can wait a bit longer. But the PS3 definelly a buy...

[Daxx]

I would only get one if I could get on xbox live with it. I have many good friends on xbox live and It would be nearly impossible for me just to switch over to another console because I would be leaving so much behind, unless the PS3 had xbox live on it, which would never happen.

[PS-Wii-60]

I don't understand the "either or" mentality.
Why do you have to give sole support?

I have lots of friends on Live AND lots of friends on PSN.
MANY of them are on BOTH (like me)!

[fe10]

Way cheaper. Doesn't have good games for this year and it's a long way.

$100 or $150 price.

[candystop]

It's 1st off going to have to show me it can produce next gen looking games that surpass Gears of War! Then there going to have to drop the price down to around 200 or 250 to even be considered as something I would purchase!

[WaggleLOL]

Gears of War???

Tell us you were joking...

[THAMMER1]

The 360 has all the game I'm going to buy for sure. The PS3 has Uncharted and that is it. I'm also wondering what will come of Blu Ray. So I'll go with more solid titles like uncharted and Blu Ray must win.

My cuz has one so I'm getting some time in with it but over all I still have not found a decent reason yet. All my gamer friends have 360's and only 4 out of the 99 people on my friends list have PS3's. It is just not time yet for me. Also in the U.S. the 360-install base is more than the PS3 global install base. The hard core has been stripped.

You XBOX bashers are all over the Internet trying to push people to buy PS3 so I have a suggestion. You guys should do a WE ARE THE WORLD RECORD like they did back in the 80's.

Here I'll start it out for ya. (Clears through)

We are fan boys/
We act like children/
We are the ones who love PS3/
If you have five hundred bucks start giving/

Sony Loves you_/
Sony love us/
What you gona do/
We have asked you to wait so lets start living/

[Bordel_1900]

Waiting for Blu-ray to win is not a reason. That's just plain silly. Why do you care if Blu-ray or HD-DVD wins? PS3 uses Blu-ray and will use it for all it's games regardless of who may or may not win.

LMAO, like the PS3 bashers are any better? Reality check dude.

Here I'll start it out for ya. (Clears through)

We are the fan boys/
We act like children/
We are the ones who love X360/
If you have four hundred bucks start giving/

MS Loves you_/
MS love us/
What you gona do/
We have asked you to wait so lets start fixing (our defect boxes)/

[timmyp53]

im guessing you dont go the ps3 section much.
http://forums.n4g.com/PS3_F...

[THAMMER1]

The article says, What Will It Take For You To Buy A PlayStation 3? And I am THAMMER1 and I gave my reasons.

Oh and your version of the song sucked you just changed my words around. You could have at least been original. Jeeeezzzz

@timmy

I know every game that is coming to the PS3. But thanks for the list buddy.

[sheng long]

The "if you can't afford it, bash it" mentality seems to apply to some of you here.
i guess that's what separates gamers, and fanboys.

[Dogswithguns]

that's all it took for me..... oh, and the games of course.

[Skynetone]

it seems like we have to wait forever for a decent game

id like to see more companys making games and the only way this will happen is for gaming to expand beyound the 100 mil users and this will not happen at this current price

Price cuts benefit the whole industry and incurages more companys to get into gaming this is why i dont understand gamers saying a price cut is not needed, i believe gaming can out do hollywood by having bigger stars halo / mgs etc id like to see those 260 mil dollar games being made

just on another note id like ea to change its release policy for games like tiger woods

how about making a tiger game every three years and put three times the work into each release and every year have a small update to keep it fresh, id like to see every option possible in a golf game well mainly a course editor with every possible option

id like to see a option in teken that you can add moves to your fighter and add extra animations to any move in the game,

id like to give credit to far-cry for the best map editor ive ever seen

[Mikey_Gee]

HOWEVER .. NOT YET ...

Here is what I want/need to see before I jump

1. MUST HAVE A KILLER ONLINE SERVICE (I have played on my buds PS3 "FREE ONLINE SERVICE" and I am still not convinced it even comes close to XBL ... $50 is not much to pay for what XBL gives in return. If Sony had to charge $50 a year to bring the online up to snuff with XBL, I would without hesitation pay for BOTH XBL and the SONY Online. The whole Second-Life knock off does nothing for me)

http://secondlife.com/ <---------- been out a while now and also FREE.

2. Games that appeal to "ME" (KZ2 has my attention for sure, that is what I like to see. I am sure the games will come, Sony is not stupid, but as of RIGHT NOW, not much I want .... that is a big part of why I still haven't bought one)

3. PRICE - $500 Cdn and I am in ... with the above two also in place. Otherwise, it is a VERY HARD SELL no matter what price point.(I hear the whole HD-DVD/BR debate all the time and the fact I am getting a BR player as well for the price. FACTS IS for me however, I "NEVER" use my games system as my Movie player ... extra wear and tear on my machine I don't like to put on it)

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Small things I would like to see

- BRING BACK RUMBLE ---> I hope it is already on the way with the 80gig

- Thumb stick configuration same as 360 controller ... so much nicer IMHO over the PS3 (ps2 and ps1 as well) controller thumbstick layout.

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As for graphics, I think the PS3 AND the 360 are fantastic machines. So much so I no longer bother upgrading my PC just to play games. I get so sick and tires of hearing KIDS complain about graphics and they put graphics ON TOP of the list ........ ERRRRRRRRRR ......... WRONG ...... you heard the old saying "LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION" right ?? .... well in this game world, first priority should be "GAMEPLAY, GAMEPLAY, GAMEPLAY" ...... maybe coming from the Vic-20, C-64, Atari 2600 (etc, etc) days, I have learning to appreciate THE GAME itself over any other bell or whistle.

Cheers

[WaggleLOL]

How much do we have to pay people like you to stay away from the Playstation world?

[Mikey_Gee]

Fact is, it is guys like you that keep folks away from the PS3. With your stupid comments that hold no water and in many instances do not even make a point. Even with an ADULT -- MATURE response, you get low bubble (since nobody wants to here you stupid comments) bottom feeders that feel the need to bash and knock comments. And let me guess why ...

1) Hmmm, I have a 360, therefore it must insinuate I am a fanboy or XBOT

2) Every last sentence and word in my comment was not giving the PS3 110% props, so it must be a stupid comment

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Grow up. You are the SHEEP the world now relies on. Those that cannot think for themselves and make a logical decision without media propaganda to tell you what you are thinking is the "CORRECT" answer.

Now I am sure you will come back with some witty (well you think it is) comment that only another like yourself can appreciate. Well, have fun with that, since I am already pissed at myself for wasting time with this response.

[QuackPot]

Valid points:

1. Nets service - it's getting better. PSN is just a baby

2. Games - a diverse quality range have or are coming

3. Price - limited at present but likely worldwide by the Xmas break

4. Rumble - definitely on its way back. Wish Sony had just settled before release.

So you will be joining the faternity soon me thinks?

[Mikey_Gee]

I agree with you on the getting a PS3 soon. I would not really call it a family since I really hold no loyalty to Sony or MS for that matter.

ANYWAY, back to the point of this post .... YES .... I am guessing I will probably just hang on and wait till the Christmas Holiday and grab one. Hope by then the 80gig will be out and with the Holidays always comes nice prices or nice package deals. I could go out today and grab one for the price of $550 Cdn, but as I said, I waited this long, I can wait a few more months. Not like I have nothing to play.

Actually, now that I think of it ... 360 on my 61" HDTV at home for online frag fests, my PSP to and from work on the long bus ride (to expensive in Ottawa to pay to park) and at Christmas I will scoop up PS3 .... man oh man ..... my wife will for sure divorce me soon enough. I keep telling her since she is not a gamer .. she doesn't understand why I need this systems ..... she may NEVER understand. I think I will try to get her hooked on Guitar Heros II tonight to prove my point.

:-)

Cheers

[Double-Edged]

Price Drop: a real price drop and not some clearance sale that produces a new sku. heck, It's an expensive product. Paying for college and the PS3 is way out of my reach. I cant even afford an HDTV. It cost more to get around, now a days.

Games: No games appeal to me. and the good ones that are comming out are out of reach. Exclusives jumping to other platforms. Third Party becomes an issue knowing that money is everything. Games are looking better on the 360 when it comes to multiplatform games.

Controller: Need to fix that up. No rumble? still?. the controller feels light and cheap. Six-Axis is really a gimmick, but hey... I'm waiting till they improve.

Online: I'm a multiplayer pwner. I just dont want a crappy service. Demos come so rarely, Trailers come once every blue moon. Not easily accessible. I want user friendly Online service.

A larger install base: My friends dont have a PS3. Frankly...I don't know anyone who has a PS3. me and my friends are all gamers. I dont want to play a game with someone and they are like..."I dont know how to play that..."

XMB: after using the XMB on the 360. there is a high standard now....
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Basically, I dont want to Own one yet. Until all these are dealt with. Why would I pay a truck load of money and then see all these things come into play????? I am no Sony Fan. but it semms like you need to be one to buy one.

[sandip787]

omg some people want it to be 300-400 dollars? omg thats £150-200. the damn wii costs £180. how cheap do people want a console to be? i dont think $500 is much to complain about honestly, you should pick it up, if not now, maybe around xmas. i definately wont be short of AAA games to play around then. i think i should have got mine then, with all the deals going on, but i definately havnt been upset with my purchase

[ASSASSYN 36o]

Some people totaly missed the gist of this article. The point is for anyone to answer and to all the 15 people who disapproved this article which some of you participated in commenting. What would have been the point of putting an article with a non-specific question for a title only in the ps3 section? The question that makes the title addresses no one specific other than people whom do not own a ps3.

My comment to the article: The only way I would buy a ps3 is if the game library increased significantly, Sony on-line network could actually compete with Xbox-live, Steel-Battalion: Line of Contact 2 was made with the big a ss controller and it was released only on the ps3, and Halo 3 suddenly was no longer published by Microsoft and slid to other consoles. To sum it all up nothing will make me go get the ps3. It has nothing I want. and many people who have not taken the plunge to get it state similar things. Plus I would have to change my n4g.com avatar. I love my avatar.

[Lightning Mr Bubbles]

What's it gonna take for even more people to buy one? Price drops, better online features and games, exactly what Sony is currently working on everyday.

And for those who say that a $300 price point and killer online service. They're just biased XBOX 360 fanboys who payed $400 for an XBOX 360.

[ASSASSYN 36o]

Not to knock you off your lightning but Xbox 360 has outsold everything for more than a year. 1 week means nothing. If the ps3 out sells xbox 360 for 6 months then you can ride your happy lightning.

Response to BORDELLO below I got your ans. and I disagreed with you:

This is why xbox live is HOT! http://video.google.com/vid...

Xbox-live is better because of 7 million gamers world-wide, voice chat in every game weather it is multi-player or not, video chat, text messages along with picture messages to anyone at anytime or the same time, Every single game is on-line even if it is single player, Huge library of demos in fact there are more demos on xbox-live right now than there are ps3 games in existence, IPTV on video marketplace with a huge assortment of T.V. shows and movies in high definition and always available for download (currently U.S. and canada only europe should have it this year) Fast gameplay with join anytime ability and no lag (lag: your poor connection problem not Microsoft or even sony's), Downloadable content that increases a games replay value significantly and 98% of games support it in most cases it actually changes the way you play a game completely, The ability to get on-line and see exactly what every single friend is doing or playing in realtime: Example THAMMER1 is running over pedestrians in crackdown or xbox360rocks is in video chat, Your personal music from the; harddrive, your computer, ipod, or ZUNE can be used to access music while playing a game on-line or off, The ability to compare ranks in games even when you aren't in the game. Achievement points duh, Gamerscores duh again, The ability to access a list of people you just played with and otherwise would never see again and send them a message, picture, or a friend invite, Betas and more betas (Halo 3, Final fantasy MMORPG, call of duty 4, heck every on-line demo IS a beta shadowrun and rainbow 6 vegas. These are the reasons Xbox-live is better. It is a more evolved gaming environment. Which makes it superior to sony's on-line network.

[Bordel_1900]

@ASSASSYN 36o
That is only true for the USA. Rest of the world the PS3 has been selling on the same level or better than the X360.

Worldwide the last 3-4 month PS3 has been right up there with the X360 when it comes to sales. So stop fooling yourself PS3 sales have not been much lower on a world wide basis, some weeks a bit higher, some weeks about the same and some weeks a bit lower.

[The Swordsman]

You're right, Bordello1900. In Europe, the PS3 is outselling the Xbox 360 in every country, with the only exception being the UK. And I don't think I even need to say anything about the sales in Japan.

[Bordel_1900]

XBox fanboys keep saying "if Sony on-line network could actually compete with Xbox-live", can you tell me as a PS3 fanboy what makes online games on X360 so much better than the respective PS3 online games!?

Take RB6 or The Darkness or any other online game.

What makes playing a game online better on the 360?

Or is it the amount of content you are refering to?

Edit:

Instead of clicking disagree, can't you answer the question? Or can't you find anything with XBL that is better than PSN?

[Double-Edged]

it'll do you good

[jax07]

I want all of you here to really analyze what it is that you are saying about the PS3 and then ask yourself are any of your arguments legit?

Before I begin I want to say that I am pretty sure that most people who pick a the PS3 for having no good games out only own a 360. The 360 at this point in it's life cycle had no games either, so why is it that you guys are so quick to point out the fact that the PS3's big games are not out yet.

Ok now, about this price point thing, SONY got it right. Think about this people. They built the PS3 with the best technology possible, so that they can deliver unbelievable games, granted the technology takes some getting used to and we will just start seeing some of these wonderful games. Basically they wanted to make the system future proof and they did. Now all of you are whining that it's to expensive and I would rather get a 360 that can produce the same quality of games. That is true, for now at least, no argument there( PS3 games aren't much better looking than 360 games).

What about two years from now though. What about four five six years from now. In that time the PS3 will be producing games that look like nothing ever seen before and the games will more than justify your five to six hundred dollars. Why choose to buy an incomplete machine that has a high failure rate just because right now a year after it has been out it has good game,A YEAR AFTER IT'S LAUNCH!!!!

I mentioned before that in the years to come we will see the PS3 will be producing games that cannot be matched by any other system. By this time it will become evident that to get those type of unbelievable graphical results you need Blu-ray and the Cell Processor or technology of equal capability. This leads me to my this. Microsoft will not want to be out done that badly and will come out with a new version of the 360.This new system will have the same or equal technology that the PS3 has so that they to can produce unbelievable graphics. They new XBOX might even be more powerful. Now all of that technology cost money and you will see this system debut for no less than $600 dollars I guarantee it. Will you buy an XBOX then? That technology cost money

[DADO]

Bubbles for you. I totally agree with you. In 4 to 5 Years we will have the same scenario we have now. The PS3 will be outselling the new Xbox 720 the same way the PS2 is outselling the 360. The 360 will have more success than the original xbox but it will not win this generation. MS does not have a long term plan like Sony does. That will kill them 2 to 3 years from now. I had a 360 until the PS3 came out and decided to stick with the PS3 after the 360 fried.

[Double-Edged]

Why?
If all your statements and prophecies are true. Then why buy a system when you know it is fully not ready yet?

Why miss out on all the games 360 has to offer? Why miss out on an excellent Live service?

Why buy a system when you will have to wait LONG time for the system to prove itself??

It's called Fan-boy.

See, you will miss out on everything the 360 has to offer... why??
If you were a real gamer, you would understand.
But your fanboy side stinks so much that you refuse to play other games on other consoles.

and another thing. The 360 has a falcon system comming out which will make the system 'reliable'. It is actually comming out before The PS3 games start kickin in.

You claims are so redundant when magnified to the Topic.

[felidae]

this has nothing to do with fanboism ... it's about the games.

as i said in another post ... it's the diversity of games why people like the playstation. for playstation fans there's nothing they will "miss" on the 360 this year because they get all they want with ps3.

i work at a local videogame store and i see and play the games for the 360 daily ... so why did i bought a ps3 instead?

it's because of the games that are coming out. not because of the games that are out now (except R:FOM and Motorstorm) and not because of the multiplatform games ... i bought it for the exclusives and that's where Sony always delivers. those who say "Oh, Gears of War is such a great game and it beats the sht outta everything and bla" wanna know what? i played GOW and yes; it's a great game .. but i got 10 times more gameplay out of God of War 1 than i got outta Gears.

i make my own decisions what kinda games i wanna play - and if there's something on the 360 that attracts me (well, more than 1 game) then maybe .. i go buy one again.

i don't want to justify my purchase all over again just because some stupid XBox Fanboy talks trash about my favorite system.

let's start talking about games and fun!

[Mikey_Gee]

I am looking at games that interest "ME" on the PS3 .. "NOW" ... not 3 years, 3 months or even 3 weeks from now.

Don't be so fricken defensive. Not all, but many comments that mention WHY they do not have very legit points. Just because a post does not support the PS3 100% does not make it WRONG or PICKING on the PS3.

The other items as many have mentioned is ONLINE. I have played both online and I do feel from a neutral point that XBL is a better service and worth the $50. Plus the fact many of MY friends are on XBL with their 360's .... I want to play with my group of friends since if you play on XBL with anyone and everyone most are 12 year old retards. So if all my buds buy COD4 for their 360 ... why would I buy it for the PS3 and not be able to play with my crew. HOWEVER ... my buds are in the same mindset as me ... once the PS3 drops in price (and what I mean is the 80gig for $499) we will go out, buy one and sit it right next to the 360 and enjoy both.

I really want Killzone, but I will not buy a PS3 TODAY while I wait for KZ to arrive down the road. I will buy it once KZ arrives.

[bootsaf1]

Okay i see where he's going, yes the ps3 is a little more future proof. NOT, okay look at all of the technology in the world, coputers, cars, space shuttles, air planes (jets) etc. none of this technology is as you, and sony want to call it future proof. Do you honestly think that in 10 years the games off of a ps3 are going to be even remotely close to that of normal computers.

I hate to bring up this subject because of the futuristic stand point, and the fact no one knows what is going to happen in the future, but. Say in 10 years the ps3 is still going great games and such. Then the Xbox 720 or what ever it is called comes out then aswell. It is then priced at around 4-500 dollars (who knows) non the less it's going to be next gen technology compared to last gen technology, ( graphics card, processor, HD video which ever format wins) it's going to be all that.

Then only thing that ps3 will be futuristic on is the format either in blue ray or HD-DVD. Thats what their referring to in future proof. not graphics or processing power. And if they are referring to graphics and such, WOW, I would hate to be a sony fanboy (that is if you refuse to buy any other brand). And for those of you that read what i said, I do own a ps3, it sets rite next to my xbox 360 collecting dust as i play gears of war. Thanks!!!!!

[kingjkv]

Well i work at Future Shop in Canada and i've convinced 7 people to buy a PS3 over the Xbox. I just gave them a simple reason.
Would u want your xbox to break in 2 years, and wait a month to get it back before playing it again?? I told them about Blu-Ray and the great games coming this holiday season. And wham!! i sold them.

[Double-Edged]

14 people traded in their PS3 systems for a brand new 360.

Unlike your customers, They werent persuaded at all.
These customers were actual gamers and you could tell because they were not pleased with the PS3.

[Bordel_1900]

@Double-Edged

You certanly are in a state of delirium sir.

[caffman]

if you work in a shop, of course you want to sell the customer a higher priced machine. It's called commerce!

[Da Ghostdog]

Playstation 3 60 - 499 = (Discontinued 60gig)
ps network - free = (Free for now)
blu ray free = (meh, ok)
rechargeable controller free = (360 comes w/ same option)
upgrade to 120gb - 66.99 = (80 gig PS3 upgade 100.00)

80 gig PS3 $599
120 gig Elite 360 $479

I will still buy my PS3 later on this year. Both Sony & MS have positives & negatives.

[Ju]

+ $60 game included, so hardly +80GB = $100. but rather $40 (we can still debate if that's worth it). And saying "discontinued" to the 60GB model is useless as long as you can go out an buy one. And we simply don't know if the 80GB will stay at $599 when/if the 60Gig is gone. High chance it will drop down do $499 (without a game, though).
(BTW, the European bundle is even > $150 (2games + add. controller).

[chasegamez]

ps3 60gb Discontinued not yet
the price hard drive xbox360 120gb 179.99
upgrade hard drive ps3 250GB 189.00
now look at the different more that double
for almost the same price

[progx]

More than anything I hate the controller. The shoulder triggers suck ass and the left stick and d-pad need to be switched. I can't enjoy games without a good, comfortable controller. The 360 controller is the best one I ever used.

[schabeugen04]

The ps3 is not expensive compared to the 360 and all the accessories it takes to make it equal to a ps3! Just wanted to get that out of the way. Also im sick of the sony has no games. They are giving you about the same if not more games than 360 did its first year? I mean give them until the 1 year mark like we did 360 then we can look back and say who didn't have games. The only area ps3 lags behind 360 is the online arena and the in game xmb. These things are inexcusable to games xbox live launched in 2002 and you have yet to match it? WTF sony, and where is the in game xmb you showed us at e3 06?

All those guys saying ps3 needs to be $299 how in the hell do you justify buying a 360 for $400 dollars? When you get more from a ps3 as far as hardware goes? just wanted to throw that out there.

I love both but i know what hardware does more, and it should cost more.

[Guess Who I Am]

The diference here is that people WANT a PS3, where as people don't care to own a 3360.

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money

[felidae]

@Double-Edged ...
this has nothing to do with fanboism ... it's about the games.

as i said in another post ... it's the diversity of games why people like the playstation. for playstation fans there's nothing they will "miss" on the 360 this year because they get all they want with ps3.

i work at a local videogame store and i see and play the games for the 360 daily ... so why did i bought a ps3 instead?

it's because of the games that are coming out. not because of the games that are out now (except R:FOM and Motorstorm) and not because of the multiplatform games ... i bought it for the exclusives and that's where Sony always delivers. those who say "Oh, Gears of War is such a great game and it beats the sht outta everything and bla" wanna know what? i played GOW and yes; it's a great game .. but i got 10 times more gameplay out of God of War 1 than i got outta Gears.

i make my own decisions what kinda games i wanna play - and if there's something on the 360 that attracts me (well, more than 1 game) then maybe .. i go buy one again.

i don't want to justify my purchase all over again just because some stupid XBox Fanboy talks trash about my favorite system.

let's start talking about games and fun!

[snoop_dizzle]

say 300 dollar price tag.

But i think alot of people say the PS3 doesn't have really any good games is because many people have already played them on the 360. Aside from motorstorm, resistance there really isn't that much.

I mean GRAW 2 hasn't even come out for the PS3 to my knowledge yet, and rainbow 6 vegas just recently came out.

But dude, the 360 had some pretty good games its first year. At the time oblivion was an exclusive(at least console wise, and still the games that are on the PC are still basically controlled by Msoft, Dead Rising, PGR3, Ghost recon advanced war fighter, Lost planet, and later we got crackdown, gears of war etc.

Comparing that to the PS3 list, exlcusivley not so much. It does have great games including a few exclusives but it is somewhat lacking in the software department.

However i did get a PS3 recently for my b day(thank god i didn't have to buy it, more for games now), and i got it for the games coming out for it. It shows a lot of potential. So far i am enjoying though.

[assasshin]

another price cut and more games. i completely agree with the ppl here talking about the $300 price tag. i think thats the majic number for the ps3 and that would also ensure the victory of blu-ray.

[REbirth]

one reason to me to buy a ps3: win the lottery :P but a price cut in € and FF13 would be some good reasons too...

[ChronicOsmosis]

Shenmue 3 and a 200 pound price cut in the uk that would do it for me.

[Eclipticus]

The price. the hundred dolllar drop was nice, but still a little too much for the selecetion of games.
As for stability. I got my 360 a couple months after it came out. I use it almost everyday and I havent had one problem. So i know there are good working consoles out there. I am more inclined to get multiplatform games for the 360.
The BluRay movies is nice. And the back cataloge of ps2 games.
But since SH2: Restless Dreams, just hit the B/c list, with SH4. there arent that many ps2 or ps1 games i would play. God of War, Ratchet and clank and Sly was fun. but you dont need to play from the beginning.
So, 50 to another 100 off I would pick it up. The only exclusive game i would think of getting it for is Lair.
And admittedly I would get the StrangleHOLD CE for PS3. just for the movie. If more games came with BluRay movies. Just another Tie-In manuever, that would be a big added bonus. Esp. with all the comic tie in.
all the comics. what if the next Star Wars game, came packaged with the Clone Wars cartoon in 1080p. I am sure that would push alot of unit...

[schabeugen04]

The 360 did have some good games its first year, but so does the ps3 it gets overshadowed because it is getting compared to the 360 2nd year line up. ok lets look at there first year top titles;
*exclusive =* total 2
First party =**total 4

360

**GOW
**PGR4
**DOA 4
**Crack down
COD 2
GRAW
Graw 2
R6V
Oblivion
*Lost Planet
*Dead Rising
Saints Row
Condemned
Fear
Prey
total of 15

exclusive =* total 4
First party =** total 9

Now ps3 first year

**Resistance
**Motorstorm
**Heavenly Sword
**Lair
**Socom Confrontation
**Uncharted
**RAtchet& Clank
**Folklore
**Hotshots Golf
*Time Crisis
dmc4
GTA IV
*HAZE
*UT3
Oblivion
*VF5
Graw 2
R6V
*Ninja Gaiden Sigma
total:19

I mean 360 did have a good first year, but how many of those good games were first party? Their first year was good because they had de facto exclusives.I mean 360 gamers say the had a good first year because of COD2 and oblivion and stuff, but we all know most of those third party games would of been on ps3 if both consoles launched at the same time. Out side of Dead Rising and Lost planet. and those might come to ps3 also. So saying 360 had a good first year exclusively compared to ps3 is kinda wrong cause you are counting defacto exclusive, The same can be said about ps3 first year if we count good third party games. You have to admit sony's first party has done more than Microsofts first party in year one. Also ps3's fall line up can go toe-to-toe with the 360's line-up in its second year. I think sony is going to kill in '08. Microsoft might do ok in 08, but we know sony will more than likely own that year.
I mean we can all agree that third party are going multi platform and it's going to come to 1st party this generation, and right now ps3 has more on the plate in terms of first party. Just throwing that out there guys

So if you guys want to count third party games like then the ps3 has had a better first year in that regard this is only looking at the 1st years

umm bubbles for you snoop cause we can actually communicate like adults

[FirstknighT]

That list is all wrong. To many errors for me to try to correct.

[sumfood4u]

Final Fantasy XIII & Verse with a Sexy~Big Titty Cashier Smiling at me! Saying" Thank You come again!"

[mikeslemonade]

To the guy who said PS3 would be $15 in 7 years. PS2 in 7 years is still $130.

[mcgrawgamer]

499.99 is a decent price but 399.99 would be better for me.
More games now!
Turn Xbox live into PSN and make it better and keep it free!

The top one is there but not needed the later 2 are the most essential for me. Do that and I'm sold!!!

[FirstknighT]

Another price cut. I don't want to buy something that is more expensive when I can get better game quality on the 360. The 360 has a huge variety of games. Yes it has shooters but it is also the console for the best racers; Forza, PGR, and Flatout(Have you seen the new gameplay videos??? WOW) And also the console for the best RPGs; Mass Effect, Blue Dragon, Eternal Sonata, Fable, etc... Kameo, Viva Pinata, Command & Conquer, Crackdown, Dead Rising, etc...the variety just keeps growing. While the ps3 doesn't have anything that hasn't been seen before. The games that I am looking foward to are:

Lair
Uncharted (this game looks to be a classic)

Home and Lil big planet looks boring. Not a fan of MGS or Final Fantasy. Socom and Warhawk look horrible. Alot of people purchase the ps3 for the bluray player but the ps3 does a horrible job on upconverting standard dvds. Newer technology like the Samsung 1200 blu-ray player has HQV processing which blows the ps3 out of the water in picture quality.

Take out about another $200 and release more games like Uncharted or Lair and than I'll start to think about it. Their is no incentive for me to buy a ps3 when my 360 still destroys the ps3 in game quality.

[TexasJock66]

AGREE WITH COMMENT
I'm an owner of both the PS3 and the 360. Therefore I can say what I'm about to say... I have to admit this site is a strong supporter of the PS3. IT DIDN'T USE TO BE THAT WAY. I'm tired of the 360 bashing. A news site should report news.

I love my PS3 but I have to admit the 360 right now, is a better gaming opportunity for gamers. The number of games available (isn't that why we play) is outstanding. Hopefully I'll get good use out of my PS3 next year with some of the games coming. However if the game is on the 360 and PS3, I play 360. Reason...the online experience. When I play live on Xbox...people actually talk and play as a team. The online experience on the PS3 is horrible. Nobody has a headset and therefore no one talks. Until the PS3 online community improves, the 360 will always be better.

So, my request... I love this website and I want to continue visiting...but please stop bashing the 360. Its a better experience. The PS3 has potential, but right now its a great way to watch movies on Blue Ray.

Just my 2 cents

[tomfoolery]

Any pathetic ps3 fandip that disagrees should first get beaten then shot.

[airforcex]

Most 360 owners won't pay $400 for a system with games that look identical (many times inferior) to what they already play. From what I've seen recently, I think the $600 price tag will stay for a year at least. SONY may be following a Ipod strategy in which they add stuff to their players but the prices never really go down.

[airforcex]

The lack of content has been proposed by magazines, not by fanboys. It is a great piece of hardware but keep your facts straight. Also, the R6V looks better on 360 ACCORDING to MOST Reviews. Many PS3 owners use the "xbox360" was released argument to defend the PS3. Gentlemen, THIS WAS PART OF THE STRATEGY. This is why there are many more xbox360 being played. PS3 games will ALWAYS be a year behind 360 in terms of hardware familiarity; this was part of MS's plan in releasing a year earlier. There is no need to throw dirt on the other system, though. I'll probably get a PS3 in the future (when the price is right). But what is undeniable is that the best, and the better looking games are on 360. This war reminds me of the PS1 vs Saturn fight; the Saturn was actually more powerful, but making this power work took longer than the PS1, which ironically was "programmer friendly".

[OldSchoolGamer]

Hmm... well I jumped in at $399.99 after tax that cost me roughly $425.00 with that I bought 3 games. I went with the premium (A very tough decision, but the HD, component and optically audio support built in, headset, and wireless controller far outwieghed the costs of going core and upgrading later). I didn't really care having to run a lan cable as $100 for the wireless adapter just seemed like too much for me, especially since its less than 10 feet from my router. I bought Oblivion, Fight Night Round 3, and GRAW. I have diverse tastes, loved Morrowind, Fight night Round 2 for my PS2 and needed a FPS. So, total I dropped around $600.00 and some change and had games that I to this day haven't worn out (looking at you here Oblivion). Honestly I add in the price of games, because after all that is why I buy these things (lol have made some bad console choices in the past for one or two games). That blew my entertainment budget for 4 months.

So, if I go PS3 I would be happy with the 60gb version. Has most of what I need, no HDMI cable not too bad a thing, as I would run component most likely any as it would go in the game room and not the living room. Backwards compatibility doesn't really get my juices flowing since I still have my PS2 in the game room, just don't really play that much of it anymore once God of War was thoroughly beaten. Additionally, I don't care about the HD Movies as much as I am happy with my DVD player for the moment, and leave the movie watching for my living room. I don't mind running one more cable from my router (gets hidden under edge of carpet anyway) so the free wi-fi is nice and would get used, but not a necessity. Basically, hardware wise I like the cell processor and lower failure rate on the PS3, but not too much more.

On to the games, right now it looks good on the horizon for the PS3. Some games coming down the pipeline but they are a ways off. I would most likely pick up White Knight story, and Warhawk since those are the closest games that appeal to me release wise, that isn't multiconsole. I'll admit I had to cheat and look at the PS3 release schedule as no games jump out in my mind with firm release dates, are exclusive and I truly desire. Additionally, I would rent RFOM, and Heavenly Sword, as from what I have seen I'm just not sold yet that they are worth the $60 a piece to me. My taste are different than what yours may be. While I know Warhawk and Lair would keep me busy a while. So, total I am looking about $620 as well.

Right now though, I can't justify that kind of cash because it would have to top my current experience on a system that I already own and requires no additional hardware purchase. So, were the 60 GB to come to $399.99 would be much more heavily tempted. Then again, the two games I want come out in 3 months anyway. Cause like I said, this is for gaming mainly. Coming out first did actually pay off in Microsoft's favor in my case as I needed something to use the new HD tv on. While not as big as the one in the living room it is HD and I had to see what the purchase was worth.

So, basically PS3 would have to offer me more games that appeal to me that are out. I played the 360 quite a bit with friends before I ever picked one up, and those games had me hooked. As of yet no one I know personally has picked up a PS3 yet, and I am forced to rely on my personally experiences of infrequent trips to Gamestop. So, from personal experience I can't compare Xbox live to PSN nor would I know what to believe is true with so many fanatics (fanboys) saying this or that. I go on what I know are facts. So, I'm leaving the online out of the equation as it will play a role, but mainly for FPS multiplayer action.

Basically $399.99 with more must play games on the shelves that I have tried and must own, would do it for me. What those games are yet? No idea. I like seeing things that are in development but too much hype and not delivering is prevalent in both the Microsoft and Sony camp. Fable, Black, 4D games, ect... the list goes on. Have to admit Killzone 2 looks good, but the important question on that game to me is how is the online? I mean take Gears of War for example, I wasn't really a fan, as it is more about either having host, or a lower ping time to the host than I like in my online gaming. Which to me ruined it and I am about competitive online gaming, reaching a high rank ect, or owning people in clan play. Unfortunately, centralized servers may help alittle in making ping time more consistent but still gives an edge to those with lowest ping time. So killzone 2 is still in the air for me. I lost love with the Final Fantasy series awhile back and look more forward to White Knight story.

SO bottom line: What would it take for me to buy a PS3, about 6 months 4-5 games that I must play and and $399.99 or lower price tag, because it would have to make my current setup just not good enough. Right now I don't see that yet. But hey thats just me and my situation.

[airforcex]

That's why you get everything last and pay more. You are very relevant! :) Every one here DEAL with the facts. SONY is aware of a need for change. MS is aware of their Xboxes breaking, so why is everyone here a spokesperson for their favorite platform? SONY fanboys should bash SONY to make things btter. MS fanboys should bash MS to make things better. As a matter of fact; 360 owners complained about lack of HDMI until they got it. However, it seems that SONY ps3nians just take whatever SONY gives them. "Rumble is a thing of the past" says SONY. "Rumble is a thing of the past" say PS3 followers. What you should say is : "I want rumble". I think that the problem is that you can't accept not being #1, which in todays market doesn't really matter. With the Wii on top, I'm not concerned about content, because some developers will always want to push themselves with better hardware, vs ps2 era technology.

[Kaneda]

I already bought one...

[AngryTypingGuy]

One of the reasons I like the 360 over the ps3 is the controller. I know many people are used to the PlayStation controller through 3 generations of use now. However, I like using a joystick as the main source of movement over the D-pad. If they could switch those two around and make it more ergonomically correct to hold, like the 360 controller, then it would be great. The D-pad was great for the 2-D era of games. But now, games are 3-D worlds with 360 degree environments. A joystick is much more suited for this. The 360 controller is the best ever, in my opinion.

Other than that, I like the 360s current and upcoming game lineup better, along with its superior live service.

[ElementX]

THIS ISN'T NEWS! Please don't approve this crap.

[jax07]

I was not getting defensive and you are wrong I am sorry, but don't try to pass me off as a fan boy. I have no problem whatsoever with people not wanting to buy the PS3 or disagreeing with it, that wasn't the point of my post. I was testing the reasoning behind the major complaints that people have with he system. Sorry if my approach was a little aggressive for you but here is what I am trying to figure out and maybe you can help me.

It seems like to me, and you can correct me if I am wrong that the only reason most people don't have a PS3 is because they can't afford it. This was the case with me but I am retarded like that and went out and spent $700 dollars on it anyway ( and don't regret it one bit).

I also understand how you aren't worried about games 2 0r three years from now but don't you think you should be? It's a new generation and all of the old franchises that we love are on there last leg. DMC, Halo, GTA, MGS, and so on. What comes next? Well the PS3 has answered that question already. How? one might ask. By introducing new first party franchises right out the gate. The Vast majority of their games(first party games) are new franchises that will take the spots of the old ones and become the hits of the next gen. What other console is doing this? None is the answer. After Halo the 360 has no first party game with mass appeal, because all of their hits are third party games which is a dangerous thing because if you hadn't noticed companies tend to have falling outs and alot of bridges are burned very quickly.

Not to bash the 360 or anything even though I haven't really played it much. I want you to answer this question,

If the trend continues and we see little to no third party companies doing exclusives don't you think that the PS3 has the stronger first party line up by far.

Also Micky_Gee do you think that a FRee online service with HOME included is just as good to XBOX Live? Have you seen home? It's pretty hot stuff, take a look if you haven't( I don't know if you have because you don't have a PS3 so you might not care or keep up on PS3 happenings.) Also take a look at what the PS3 is doing with socail networking in there games, it is really amazing how they are creating a strong community of gamers who share user created content amongst each other. You said you like to play games with your crew and I think that HOMe, Little Big Planet( building levels with your friends is awesome admit it) and the whole community network aspect the PS3 is really focusing on sounds perfect for someone like you.

I am beginning to think that no one even looks at what the PS3 actually does, or the 360, and Wii for that matter anymore. This is just turning into a battle of brands and people are just choosing who is more popular at the time or going by what product they own.

Hey Micky_Gee and bootsaf1, look up Little big Planet and Home as well as what Sony is doing to bring PS3 owners together into a community and make playing games with your friends a more dynamic experience and then hit me back with your thoughts and let me know if you think it's cool or not. If either of you do get a PS3 let me know so I can Also whoop you up in some Resistance or Killzone, Maybe you guys can even try and play my Little Big Planet Level.

Jax07( the doom bringer)

[QuackPot]

I would have bought the Ps3 immediately on release had Sony installed its own optimized version of Linux - fully multimedia and web ready. Linux should have been preinstalled and ready to go from the start.

I would have played Motorstorm, Resistance etc and used the Ps3 extensively as a media center and PC until the AAA games arrived.

[Daewoodrow]

I know what it would take for me.
1. a price of £300 or less
2. A control pad that is better designed for FPS games (bigger frame, better thumb sticks), with rumble.
3. A game I want to buy that I can't get on the 360, other than little big planet

[Al]

everybody is waiting for. As of NOW (today, people) PS 3 just doesn't have the games that I want, which (to be fair) is partly because it only just released like 8 months ago.

What's interesting is that those wanting a price cut may have to jump on the "60 GB for $499" clearence if they hope to play some cool PS games like Lair, HS, and Uncharted. Otherwise, the only option they will have is a $599- 80 GB PS 3 (Smart, sony, real smart).

Oh, one last thing, the whole "beware of the Xbox 360 failure rate" *with scary music in the background* is getting really insane. I've had my 360 since launch, and I haven't noticed any disk scratiching, noise problems, or 3 red rings. There may be problems but, with the whole warranty thing, your pretty much covered.

[JasonPC360PS3Wii]

Whats this you say these things will never come to the PS3? well guess I won't be buying a PS3 after all.

[Infernus]

Hi everyone! I'm new (to posting here; not to being on N4G).

A lot of people completely overlook the fact that the PS3 has tons of games coming out this year and next on the Playstation Network, Super Stardust HD and Nucleus are good games to get stuck into atm.

Home will be a good base of operations when it arrives, I still don't know that much about what it's going to provide. So I'll have a good root around when it comes out.

Personally, I bought a PS3 because I wanted an all-purpose system for my money and was also net ready at no extra charge out of the box, which the PS3 is. I've heard people complaining about it not being net ready straight away because of the updates but you can just download them from Sony's site when you order the PS3 and update it from a memory stick when it arrives, no hassle.

Word's out that R* will be providing content for both the 360 and PS3 (Extra missions for 360, extra add-on areas for the PS3) so no one is left out, something R* knows will earn them some extra cash and why not. After all they're in the business to make money (and obviously to make games).

So from the list of games for PS3 this year I'm looking forward to COD4(360 also), GTA4 (360 also), LBP, Haze, Assassin's Creed (360 also), Timeshift (360 also), Skate (360 also) and UT3 (360 also, a tad later). Then I have MGS4 early next year to look forward to as well. I'm more interested in the actual games than what exclusives are coming out for the system.

I'm not gonna start bashing away at the 360 as I don't have one and haven't really played on one either so I really can't comment on it. One of my friends does though and said he doesn't want to have to pay to go online but still likes the games and enjoys it so hopefully the 360 line up will live up to expectations and deliver. Same can be asked of the PS3 line up.

As for the games... people keep saying the PS3 games look the same as the 360 (or worse), that's because it takes longer to develop games for the PS3 (Some get delayed because of this) and the multiplatform games are made for the 360 then transferred over (because it makes sense). I was disappointed when I heard that GTA4 was going to 360 because I immediately knew that Rockstar would be limited by the DVD format. They wanted GTA4 to be such a big game (In terms of content and detail) and I saw Rockstar as the team to show off the PS3 and the blu-ray format, but they now find themselves having to pack that huge amount of detail down onto a DVD (Not saying they can't do it). So technically if the details have to be toned down to fit on a DVD the game should look better on the PS3 right? Well that's the other problem, because the PS3 is pretty new developers have yet to get used to the system so pushing the boundries isn't the thing for the PS3 atm, it's getting to know where the boundries are in the first place.

So the verdict on which system looks better under multiplatform conditions is still out for now imo. But in terms of being built for the future, it's the PS3.

Oh yeah, final point in my first N4G post, I like gaming and don't want it to be associated with petty fanboyism. I like games because I enjoy playing games, not because I want to use them as objects to throw down a guys throat because he can't play it as he has a XXX instead of a XXX.

Flippin long post guys sorry bout that lol.

[Al]

you seem like a pretty cool guy, who at least lists outs some good REASONS for your OPINION. Very smart. That said, I agree with you on some things and disagree on others.

The pS3 does have some good games coming out, hell yeah, but most of those terrific games that you listed (Haze, included) will be coming over to the 360. The ones that don't- Lair, HS, Uncharted (which, by the way, you did't even mention in your post)- are all NEW IPs that have yet to be judged. Even worse, the 360 has an extremely strong lineup of awsome games (starting w/ Bioshock) coming to the 360 that begs the million dollar question: is the PS 3 worth the money NOW in contrast to the 360, especially if multiplatform games are typically said to look BETTER on the 360, a cheaper console. Finally, I have to say that HOME's success is not really certain, since it basically depends on how involved the average consumer is willing to be in his online experience. Do you really need to buy a house, and clothes just to chat to friends, download, and play games?

Also, please find a link, in which Rockstar even IMPLIES that GT4 will be "dumbded down for the 360", because as of now you are really just assuming that Rockstar is somehow limited by the same engine that was able to handle Oblivion. and We all know how big Oblivion was...

Your last point, however, is correct. As of now, the PS3 has shown HUGE potential (or at least more than the 360) for the future with new IP like Infamous, and MGS 4. Maybe I will get the PS 3 then.

[Daewoodrow]

yes, you're honest about your opinions, I respect that.
I do, however, disagree on a few of your points. By disagree, I mean these things that you mentioned were not enough to convince me to get a PS3.
Notably your point about prefering the PS3 over the 360 due to it being online straight out of the box. The 360 is also online straight out of the box, the charges are for online gaming, which is only £40.00 per year, the price of a single game. I found that the charges for xbox live are quite cheap, and are certainly justifiable with the superiority of Xbox Live. The thought of PS online being free doesn't tempt me into buying one at all, knowing that it has none of the things that make Xbox Live good to me.

And I believe that Rockstar will not let the game quality suffer in the slighest on putting the game on DVD. The extra coding required to compress the game data is easily comparable to the extra coding required for utilising the Playstation hardware.

[level 360]

Definitely GranTurismo 5, have'nt bought my PS3 yet - but will, once this monster of a game comes-out!
On the review about the categories:
> Can't be helped, it's to each and everyone's preferences about their console of choice
> This has already changed in some countries - Sony has cut the prices on a few ( U.S., Canada...soon Europe, Asia, Australia )
> Wrong and just plain lies. With a lot of games coming very soon, there should be one or a few that anyone will surely liken to.
I live here in Australia, and hopefully soon we'll also get that much anticipated price-cut of some sort.
I'm glad that I still have'nt bought my PS3. Thought it would be a smart move on my part to wait that while longer ( don't mind anyway - got my XBox 360 to play games ).
And I believe it paid of, now that all that I'm expecting of Sony to do is finally being realized: ( 1 ) We'll get that price-cut over here later than sooner
( 2 ) More games are finally going to be released, and with a few old titles/ pre-owned already being sold at bargain basement prices.
( 3 ) The return of force-feed-back ( rumble ) w/ a new feature added ( their not telling at the moment ) to the sixaxis pad.
( 4 ) Here's hoping Sony would make the 80gb as the standard bearer ( and or make it as the bundle deal of choice as well... )

[daghost1125]

i have a 360 at the moment the ps3 isn't compelling to me cause the games just don't interest me. I got no beef with the ps3 i'll just wait for another price drop and a library of exclusive and not just a few

[shitstation3_crap360]

crap360 unreliable hardware is costing ms close to 6 billion dollars in lost profits not good for billy boy. I can see why he is no longer the world richest man and i bet he must be wondering why in the hell he ever jump in to the game console industry. So if they drop out of the game then expect for the ppl at sony to make the next shiitstation4 and add alot of unnecessary crap to it and price it at $1000 or up and the sony zoombies going to buy the sony camps lies y is so pricey. As for nintendont...well that says it all no need to go there.

[marionz]

needs to be a price cut fast not $100 but $200, more games I dont mean games like killzone 2 or metal gear because I dont care about games like that, i mean more games like Kameo, Banjo, Viva Pinata, Overlord, I love these type of games and so does my friends and Girlfriends, we all have 360s cos of these games and cant wait for Viva Party animals.
Little big planet is a good start for sony but one fun game at the current price stii is not enough for me to get a ps3 yet.

[tomfoolery]

a $250 price tag,fire Dille,and a blow job.

[sheng long]

Damn Marionz, one fun game huh?
$hit, i don't know what i've been doing all this time playing R:FOM, Motorstorm, VF5, Tekken 5, MLB The show, F1 Championship, and why not throw some bargain hits like calling all cars & blast factor HD. I own all those games and let me assure you they're actually quite good.
I don't know why people keep saying, "oh, well when (insert)lair, heavenly sword, Uncharted, R&C comes out, it won't be justified to spend $500.00 to play 1 game"
Somehow all the good games always disappear and there's only 1 good game out.

That's just as bad as when Sony fanboys say all we 360 owners have is gears, they couldn't be more wrong, but the point remains the same.

p.s. based on the games you mentioned, you should be looking at a wii, not a ps3 and don't expect many of those games to come out for 360 either.

[marionz]

where do you get the idea i said there is only one good ps3 game?
i loved resistance and motorstorm but ive only played about five ps3 games because ive only hired the console out
its about chooseing a console that offers what i want, the ps3 offers some of what i want but still not for some time yet
and i dont just like games like banjo etc i love action adventure and rpg games, i cant wait for blue dragon
i would definatly want a ps3 for final fantasy too
and as for your comment about a wii being better suited to me because of the games i like... theres no way i would buy a wii, dont get me wrong its great for those who enjoy it but i want next gen games, i hired both the ps3 and wii out, i love alot of things about the ps3 and yes it will be a future perchase, as for the wii ill pass, if i want last gen games i still have my ps2 and that will do the job just fine
mind you i love mario (galaxy looks rubbish) and zelda so ill be missing out on those ones

[Trick Nolte]

But looks like Sony is FINALLY pulling it together. Library looks ALOT stronger and the $100 price cut. I'm sold

[caffman]

a UK price cut of around £100, not a bundle pack. The games they are offering I'm not interested in.
Better online service. More of a par to Live.
More games that I can't get on my 360 or PC. Kingdom hearts 3 would be a boost.
I will eventually get one as I tend to get every console in a gen, but at the moment there is nothing to tempt me.

[machine_B]

A price drop in the UK of at least £100, but with the 80Gb model - scrap the 60Gb and make 80 the standard.
Then the good games like killzone and LBP

[Xeoset]

I won't be buying a PS3 and don't see myself doing so.

I own a Wii and Xbox 360, a Wii60 if you will.

Games: The PS3 has a very, very small library and a small amount of games coming out and even smaller amount that interest me. There are obviously some blockbuster games coming to the PS3, but comapred to the 360 they're both overshadowed and outnumbered. Ie:
FFXII = Eternal Sonata, Blue Dragon, Lost Odyssey, Far East Zipang, Cry On.
Killzone 2 = Halo 3, Bioshock, Postal 3.
Etc.

Not too mention it's still missing important genres NOW, where's the exclusive RTS's, where's the exclusive wRPGs? It's lacking in the most important department, games.

It boasts itself as a media center, but my 360 can do it better, it's intergration and compatability is unrivalled.

It boasts online gameplay, a store but it doesn't touch the Marketplace or XBL!

In everywhere except the US, you can buy a Wii and a 360 for the same price as a PS3, which I have done and it takes up all of my gaming time and I thoroughly enjoy both, there's a serious amount of games I love to play now and this year is going to break my bank, the PS3 doesn't offer enough for me and me buying one would be a waste of money.

What WOULD make me buy one is if they had a serious price drop, in other words, they started to sell at £200 and their games are able to be "backed-up". I don't have the extra time and would rather not waste my money.

Now, if you're going to disagree with an opinion, you're a fool and lack logic, so go read a book and learn the proper way to be civil, instead of a fanboy.

[k1ngd4n]

more than a few good games to come out that i cant get on my 360 or wii, its just to much money to pay to play games that i can get on other systems, graphics dont mean all that to me so when they say the graphics will get better that aint a seling point for me personally. i like the extra storage point of view tho on the blu ray discs. even fan boys cant argu against that and i love my 360 aswel lol.

[M1am1U]

I would like to see a more consumer friendly price point. I think more people would be sold at a $399 or less price. I'm sure it will get there. More than likely it will have a great library of games once it does, which will make it even more appealing.

[sheng long]

There you xbots go taking my bubbles because I speak the truth. All of you giving me negative feedback can go eat $hit. You're either broke or depend on mommy or daddy's allowance and they won't buy you a ps3, so you take your frustrations out on me, it must kill you that some of us here own both consoles.

Marionz, i'm sorry i made a mistake you didn't say there's only one fun game out, according to you there's none! let me quote post 84:
"Little big planet is a good start for sony but one fun game at the current price stii is not enough for me to get a ps3 yet."