Torn!!!

VIRII · 14 Jan 2007 at 00:35

Edz said:
I have to agree that this gen of consoles (inc the Wii) you really do need all three to not feel disapointed. Each one seems to offer something special and can't be ignored.

I can see how the wii offers different things but what does the PS3 offer that the 360 doesn't and vice versa.

If it is a case of buying a PS3 for a few exclusives then OUCH at the cost per game. If the PS3 is £400 and games are £50 and you get a PS3 for 5 exclusive titles then thats £650 for 5 games.......

ojste · 14 Jan 2007 at 02:23

its fully worth it if you are a gamer and you want the right games that suit you. i bet tonnes of people have bought consoles for a particular exclusive game.. eg gran turismo, halo etc.

MightyMatt · 14 Jan 2007 at 02:27

i was a big gamer up until about 6 months ago when the novelity wore off......but having experienced the 360 and the previews of ps3 theres a lot of games i really want to play and probably get the gamer side of me out again!

Joebob · 14 Jan 2007 at 08:37

MightyMatt said:
i was a big gamer up until about 6 months ago when the novelity wore off

Once a gamer, always a gamer... it's not like you can jusy kick the habbit. I have been thorugh several times when I havent been interested for several months but then if something catches your interest you will find yourself having cold swets and shivering until you get that fix, and you will keep telling yourself that you can handle it, you're not addicted!

Edz · 14 Jan 2007 at 11:16

VIRII said:
I can see how the wii offers different things but what does the PS3 offer that the 360 doesn't and vice versa.

If it is a case of buying a PS3 for a few exclusives then OUCH at the cost per game. If the PS3 is £400 and games are £50 and you get a PS3 for 5 exclusive titles then thats £650 for 5 games.......

The PS3 atm is offering a Blue-Ray player (HD films), a six axis controller and although small catalogue of games, rather different ones from what's on the 360 (F1, Motorstorm, RFoM).

Is it worth the cash? Not in my opinion but others will disagree.

I don't really have an issue at the hardware cost (£425?) as it's a one off purchase, what puts me off is having to shell out £40-50 per game.

For instance I could purchase FN3 on the 360 for probably half the cost, yet the game is near identical to the PS3 version. This wouldn't bother some, but for me personally it is what matters. I like to buy older games when they come down in price, or trade in games so to keep my costs down.

ic1male · 14 Jan 2007 at 11:34

The cost of games just depends on whether you have to have the latest thing all the time - either because a game really is worth it (such as Gears of War) or to be part of the in-crowd.

For me, I maybe will pick up just one or two titles at £40 as I'm quite happy for the prices to down come 50% after a few months. Christmas was pretty good - I got my hands on things like Kameo, Tomb Raider Legend, Condemned for around £15 each.

deSade · 14 Jan 2007 at 11:53

MightyMatt said:
F1 is one of the best sports out there......... also unlike most other sports theres virtually no secteranism, cheating and most of all no major buttheads who bring the sport into disripute

That's what makes it so boring!!

Rava Benitez · 14 Jan 2007 at 13:31

MightyMatt said:
driving and fps are my favourite games lol, there is no clear cut console for me!! grr

im thinking this is gonna be a case ofbite the bullet and get both, but thats gonna hurt the lil bank balance huge style!

i could use the PS3 for racing and the 360 for fps

Errr.... Mate have you ever played forza motorsport? Best racing simulation ever

Joebob · 14 Jan 2007 at 14:13

Rava Benitez said:
Errr.... Mate have you ever played forza motorsport? Best racing simulation ever

Is that a fact or your opinion? :confused:

Rava Benitez · 14 Jan 2007 at 14:35

Joebob said:
Is that a fact or your opinion?

Well according to every review of the game, and in my own experience someone who spent hundreds of hours on GT2 and 3 to never touch them again after playing Forza.

deSade · 14 Jan 2007 at 14:46

Rava Benitez said:
Well according to every review of the game, and in my own experience someone who spent hundreds of hours on GT2 and 3 to never touch them again after playing Forza.

I think we can take that as opinion then.

Rava Benitez · 14 Jan 2007 at 14:51

deSade said:
I think we can take that as opinion then.

frankly when it comes to games and deciding if one game is better than another there is no "fact" ever.

The only things i can say as fact is Forza had better graphics, physics and sound, and infinitely more customization options.

deSade · 14 Jan 2007 at 15:12

Rava Benitez said:
frankly when it comes to games and deciding if one game is better than another there is no "fact" ever.

The only things i can say as fact is Forza had better graphics, physics and sound, and infinitely more customization options.

You must remember that even graphics are often a matter of opinion as well.

Rava Benitez · 14 Jan 2007 at 15:19

deSade said:
You must remember that even graphics are often a matter of opinion as well.

Well yes maybe at the art level, but technically they aren't.

MightyMatt · 14 Jan 2007 at 17:23

i dont mind the price of games, even the 360's games are priced 40 - 50 quid. i mean ive had a ps2 of years (yes the big fat one) and i only ever bought games that really grabed me, i dont buy games that ive never heard off.

neocon · 14 Jan 2007 at 17:37

MightyMatt said:
im currently stuck in a rut, should i get the 360 or hold off and wait until ps3, ive read these forums regarding availiable titles and for that the 360 is a clear win but i love my formula 1 games and the ps3 will have one at release (Folmula 1 Championship). anybody no if this will be out for 360 and any advice would be great. Oh1 more request no fanboi-ism. Cheers!

MM

Xbox 360 premium with a game

+

5.1 dolby surround sound speakers e.g. logitech 5400

=

PS3

So get a 360 and have cool sound as well as cool games.

Rava Benitez · 14 Jan 2007 at 17:43

MightyMatt said:
i dont mind the price of games, even the 360's games are priced 40 - 50 quid. i mean ive had a ps2 of years (yes the big fat one) and i only ever bought games that really grabed me, i dont buy games that ive never heard off.

What? Well you obviously don't look at games across the board, more of a "pick up the sony mag" kinda guy?

Games do not cost £50 just buy them online most are £38.

Look Racing/Sports and ShootingAction Xbox, RPG and Adventure Playstation.

For me the 360 has a better line up over the next 18 months as well. I'll only be buying a PS3 for White Knight Story and MGS4 at the moment, unless MGS is announced for 360 then i'll be hard pushed.

MightyMatt · 14 Jan 2007 at 17:47

Rava Benitez said:
What? Well you obviously don't look at games across the board, more of a "pick up the sony mag" kinda guy?

lol no, i just no want i want to buy, i mean i aint gonna wase my time with some stupid when i can buy a game i will really enjoy

Rava Benitez said:
For me the 360 has a better line up over the next 18 months as well.

and the same will apply for ps3, give it a year and the games will be awesome

Rava Benitez · 14 Jan 2007 at 17:55

MightyMatt said:
lol no, i just no want i want to buy, i mean i aint gonna wase my time with some stupid when i can buy a game i will really enjoy

and the same will apply for ps3, give it a year and the games will be awesome

Dude you obviously have your mind made up. Why are you asking the question?

Edit: Just make sure you know both platforms before you make your decision thats all im saying.

I can tell you whats coming out thats AAA hot status for both platforms and Wii. I'm just saying make an educated decision as opposed to one led by familiarity and brand loyalty

MightyMatt · 14 Jan 2007 at 17:57

my mind is not made up, i have been researching and been reading up. tbh i am just thinking 360 because as i said above it will take a yr for ps3 and in a year it will be cheaper..... :confused: