Need convincing to get a PS3

Shamikebab · 24 Jul 2007 at 16:54

Chronictank said:
Also remember the xbox version of UT3 will have no player made content, whereas the PS3 version will

Im pretty sure thats not true, i think Epic are working on a way to do it on a 360, theres another thread about it.

As far as i know the only release date i've seen mentioned for GT5 is easter 2008, id appreciate a link if they've said it will be out sooner.

fish99 · 24 Jul 2007 at 18:16

Will be playing UT3 on PC

I agree about the 360 pad btw, it's great for most things but the d-pad is still useless for fighting games.

Shamikebab · 24 Jul 2007 at 18:21

fish99 said:
Will be playing UT3 on PC

same

i was just informing people who might get the 360 version.

Kreeeee · 24 Jul 2007 at 18:35

From the OP it sounds like you don't need convincing, you just need to wait for a decent game and a good deal to come along. Save your money and buy it at a great price when a game you really want comes out

Metalface Mark · 24 Jul 2007 at 19:41

NokkonWud said:
The PS3 exclusives are average at the moment, hence the scores. The only way they can be classed as good games is if they are compared to other titles on the PS3.

The one exclusive I loved was Virtua Fighter 5, which is brilliant, but an improved version is being released on the Xbox360.

If ever you need convincing to buy something then it's never the actual time to buy it. IF you really wanted it you'd have bought it without question.

Id agree with that , Virtua Fighter 5 is the only game that i enjoy on the ps3 at the moment, F1 was pretty good as well.

Ive got Sigma and Bigs coming thing week though, so a little bit of variety, as well as the heavenly sword demo to check out. Once we stop getting easy 360 ports the ps3 will start to shine.

Mr Latte · 25 Jul 2007 at 10:34

Ive had more rows pre UK PS3 release with some of the fanboys on here over the exact problems mentioned all the time regarding the PS3, its sales and the desire to actually own it for its gaming entertainment value is currently lacking for many. It hasnt been the massive success Sony dreamed of but the price isnt even the main problem ive said it for almost a year, that without killer App games it was going to struggle. The question is why, why have Sony NOT got killer app titles?

One thing people keep forgetting with the PS3 is that its not just a console its a completely new format. Blu Ray has given a lot of headaches for Sony which may of hampered/delayed game development. However as a whole its more important than just the games division early success.

Ive always held this view and for Sony, Blu Rays success as a format must be quickly achieved. Sony really need the PS3 to sell as its Blu Rays biggest hope. In fairness i think they have achieved a now established format, with so many backing partners and a now growing catalouge of films. The formats safe and if anything is now looking to be the best format for movies.

Thats one reason the PS3 is a brill multipurpose machine and indeed a nice movie player. Its not got a chance as being the best choice if your after entertainment in games, Microsofts catalouge is so vast and price point is always going to undercut the PS3. Ahh but its choice and Sony will always offer something different so casual gamers/movie fans wont be hit as hard as
the typical PS2 nut.

Depends where your interests are how suitable it is to you......

As a multimedia entertainment box...
I look upon the PS3 more as a possible HTPC that will have good games eventually coming. For what it does it is indeed a bargin. If anything its more of an interesting purchase to tech savvy folk and movie lovers than it is for gamers.

As a console...
Bad management, poor games catalouge, virtually no Killer App and a major lack of popular exclusives available. Combined with online gaming thats lacking compared to the competition.
Still within a year this will be a lot different.

EvilGrin · 25 Jul 2007 at 10:49

Mr Latte said:
As a console...
Bad management, poor games catalouge, virtually no Killer App and a major lack of popular exclusives available. Combined with online gaming thats lacking compared to the competition.
Still within a year this will be a lot different.

Time and time again, people say that the xbox 360's catalogue is what kills the ps3. However, the xbox didn't create its catalogue overnight. As far as i'm aware the launch titles for the 360 were just as if not more un-inspiring than the ps3's. Quite frankly, neither system's selection of games appealed to me at launch.

Anyway, the ps3 is always going to be a year behind the 360 in terms of catalogue, thats just the way it is, meaning sony has a lot of catching up to do. Lets just hope the developers don't rush out games for it, i'd personally rather have quality over quantity.

I've still not made up my mind about which console to buy, if I had to choose based on current games, it's a no-brainer, but I don't think like that. Both consoles will be here for a good while, so when I make my decision, it'll be based on future prospects, not current ones.

t@xman · 25 Jul 2007 at 10:50

Mr Latte said:
Ive had more rows pre UK PS3 release with some of the fanboys on here over the exact problems mentioned all the time regarding the PS3, its sales and the desire to actually own it for its gaming entertainment value is currently lacking for many. It hasnt been the massive success Sony dreamed of but the price isnt even the main problem ive said it for almost a year, that without killer App games it was going to struggle. The question is why, why have Sony NOT got killer app titles?

One thing people keep forgetting with the PS3 is that its not just a console its a completely new format. Blu Ray has given a lot of headaches for Sony which may of hampered/delayed game development. However as a whole its more important than just the games division early success.

Ive always held this view and for Sony, Blu Rays success as a format must be quickly achieved. Sony really need the PS3 to sell as its Blu Rays biggest hope. In fairness i think they have achieved a now established format, with so many backing partners and a now growing catalouge of films. The formats safe and if anything is now looking to be the best format for movies.

Thats one reason the PS3 is a brill multipurpose machine and indeed a nice movie player. Its not got a chance as being the best choice if your after entertainment in games, Microsofts catalouge is so vast and price point is always going to undercut the PS3. Ahh but its choice and Sony will always offer something different so casual gamers/movie fans wont be hit as hard as
the typical PS2 nut.

Depends where your interests are how suitable it is to you......

As a multimedia entertainment box...
I look upon the PS3 more as a possible HTPC that will have good games eventually coming. For what it does it is indeed a bargin. If anything its more of an interesting purchase to tech savvy folk and movie lovers than it is for gamers.

As a console...
Bad management, poor games catalouge, virtually no Killer App and a major lack of popular exclusives available. Combined with online gaming thats lacking compared to the competition.
Still within a year this will be a lot different.

Don't takre offence, but normally I read your posts as a load of sensationalist pap and move onto the next, but for the first time ever I totally agree with just about everything you've said! A very well thought out, and in my opinion, acurate apraissal!