PS3= Wate of time and effort

[Ko_nami]

Ill-informed? idiotic? go see for yourself!!

http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/gentopic.php?board=927750

Like I said in my earlier post, Sony have already announced a Firmware Update/Software Patch for the problem and the Xbox 360 also had similar problems around this time last year.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4466688.stm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6146328.stm?ls

 

[alexpant]

PES3 flop?

I will agree with CRISSGRAN. All consoles have their advantages and disadvantages, so its not fair to "bury" one and "immortalise" another one.

As others described in this thread, Microsoft is a "caring & loving" enterpise that "fully devotes" itself to its customers' satisfaction, thats why it delivers a superb console like the X360, including the freezing problems and poor frame rates in specific situations. On the other had, SONY, the devil reborn as a multibillion enterprise, only cares in selling and couldnt give a s**t for its customers.

The thing is, you choose what you want. A good console with good games, and good customer service, or a superb machine with good games but crappy customer service. As far as i'm concerned all machines will have problems at some time. It is unavoidable. My first ps2 got me through, 26 months in the army, got beach sand in it and traveled in the baggage area in the plane from UK to Cyprus, without any protection, and some ponts on it cracked as well. Still working though! So no complains from durability on my behalf.

But the thing is, I love DMC, MGS, PES, GranTurismo. So why shouldnt i buy a PS3? Same goes for X360 lovers. If they like Forza-whatever, gears of war and other games that come out on xbox why shouldnt they go for it? None of the two is any kind of waste, as long as each gamer knows what he/she wants.

 

[CRISSGRAN]

Gran Turismo HD is going to be an HD graphical update of the last Gran Turismo by the looks of it so wait for the official sequel As for many other games, they'll be released on 360 too. MGS, DMC are ones to look forward to on PS3 though. Yeah, and PS3 has had bad framerate with certain games too not just 360, so I agree that each console is virtually the same with good and bad points for each. Only games i'm really looking forward too is Resident Evil 5 and a next gen Final Fantasy, proper one, not like 11. I have the official best time for Resident Evil 2 completion so i can't wait for 5 to try to do the same.

 

[nikos24]

You are wrong mate,

The only difference between HD-DVD and Blu-ray is that HD-DVD at moment can only support up to 1080i whereas Blu-ray goes a little better at 1080p. THe other difference is PRICE. Blu-ray will cost around $1000 for teh standalone drive and HD-DVD around $399. So which would you choose? Oh and HD-DVD will be able to do 1080p in the near future. In terms of capacity HD-DVD is NOT just like DVD disc. They are currently working on a 50gig version.

I am no fortune teller but in terms of economics, HD-DVD will win by a long way. Consumers are not as naive as Sony believes them to be. I have most things at my place SOny, so I am not saying they are bad, but they are counting on that brand name and their monopoly of media to make them eventual winners. BUT cost is what matters as well and they are seemingly forgeting that all of a sudden.

If you want any of this information confirmed please go to following link:

http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-8900_7-5600201-1.html
(older)

http://www.cnet.com.au/dvdpvr/0,239035801,240091380,00.htm (More recent)

As for xbox versus PS2 comment. Xbox has better graphics and better frame rates, there are many sites to tell you this. ANd the same will be true when it comes to PS3 vs Xbox 360.

If you want to see what Xbox 360 can do go and play gears of war.

Chances are (PS3 users) that want the PS3 but don't really want or need the Blu-Ray format, will have to pay for it anyway. This is the only negative thing I see.

Regarding HD-DVD vs. Blu-Ray, I don't see much of a winner down the road and I'm no expert, but they're pretty much the same. If HD-DVD wins so what, doesn't mean the PS3 is a bad console, like I said a fact that most PS3 users may not even have needed the Blu-Ray but mainly just to play games. And vice versa if Blu-Ray wins.

Another if not the most important section is the games. Most games will be available on both consoles, with titles like DMC4 MSG4 MotorStorm the ones to watch out for PS3. And I am sure the 360 has it's own titles to look forward to. At the end of the day when you are playing a game BD, 1080p, High Definition and all that shit don't go through your brain, instead you're focused on the game and how much you're enjoying it. That is what is most important to me. If the PS3 can deliver that (and I believe it will) I'll stick with it. Other games such as GTA4, PES7, Assassin's creed are on their way so I think you know which console I'd like to get.

Regarding the PS1/PS2 glitches as Konami said, there will be a patch/update on this that should fix the problem. Those were launch units people, don't expect them to be perfectly working. Same to the European units launch, I think it's best to wait for a couple of months before getting one in Europe so that they've fixed all the bugs and errors. Launch units are faulty ones.

As for me personally I can't wait to get a PS3 and you can call me a fanboy but i've been dreading this machine for such a long time. I am looking to import one from either HK or Japan (I know what I'm getting myself into regarding the regions) but no worries, I have it all sorted out.

If that is the case, I'll just stick to importing mine from HK, where it's so much cheaper there. Don't get me wrong, I can certainly wait for a month, but I don't want to pay the ridiculous European tag price for the PS3. Also, in HK apart from it being cheap (and the games region free, halleluja), the BD movies may not coincide with the European region, but I have relatives in America who can just simply send me some Blu-Ray movies time to time (Japan console coincides with American BR region). DVD region on the other hand, for Europe and Asia are the same, so that's a plus. Afterall, I don't really care about Blu-Ray movies while I can stick with the DVD, a PS3 is a gaming console to me not a theatre system.

And I'll be honest, in my all years collecting Sony products, this has to be the most expensive/complicated one. What's up with the HD High Definition, BR, 1080i and all that? At the end, I just want to play a damn game! I feel for some in my position, the technology these days is just too complicated. I won't be getting a mint TV anytime soon, but hey, that doesn't mean the PS3 can't play on Standard TV.

Amid all the accusations or cristicism the PS3 has, I'll still get it (the cheaper way ofcourse) and enjoy it. I've been waiting for this machine a year. It's going to be worth it, few games that should keep me up until the big ones come out. And for all the English out there, imagine Pro Evo 7 on the PS3. Now come the f**k on!

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At the end of the day, no one is forcing you to get a PS3 or XBOX 360. Is it is your own choice and you choose which you prefer more. Do you like the 'sexy black machine' or the 'futuristic white machine' more? Do you prefer the titles of GoW, Halo 3 or MGS4, DMC4? 360 Live or PSN? It really comes down to a matter of choice and own opinion. And personally I think this 'next-gen' hype is not helping out much as fans expect alot in results. I'm getting a PS3 not because of it's next-gen tag but for different reasons such as its games, features. Having said that, it doesn't mean I will never welcome a 360 especially if I have a chance to buy one. They're both definitely a class above every console now (7th generation). So either way (if spent wisely) you win.

 

[Unbeatable]

think ill stick to the ps2 lol so much hassle i dont wanna be paying anymore then 250 for it

 

[Ko_nami]

As for me personally I can't wait to get a PS3 and you can call me a fanboy but i've been dreading this machine for such a long time. I am looking to import one from either HK or Japan (I know what I'm getting myself into regarding the regions) but no worries, I have it all sorted out.

You're contradicting yourself here.

Do you know what the word 'dread' means? The word dread is associated with fear and anxiety.

Now unless you're fearing the release of the PS3, I think you might wanna rephrase your comment.

think ill stick to the ps2 lol so much hassle i dont wanna be paying anymore then 250 for it

Same here, I don't really wanna be paying more than £200-250.

I guess people like us will have to wait a long time before the RRP comes down to our price range.

 

[stu1977]

Sony sued Lik-sang, the best import company out there and put them outta business. I didnt see Microsoft or Nintendo suing then Sony really are clueless bastards and a lot of people who have heard of there recent dealings certainly won't be having anything more to do with them. Good thing Microsoft is suing them Sony= the most evil money grabbing bastards. They really have lost the plot, been sucked in by their own success. An ego is a dangerous thing, and Sony's is completely over the top. They actually want to try to sue any people who have put homebrew on their PSP's aswell. :\

You are aware of the proprietary nature of Microsoft aren't you and how they are trying to control eveything we do and use on our PCs? They are the biggest control freaks in the business!!

And yes, I will definitely be getting a PS3, I don't think anything esle comes close to it, or will do for a god few years.

 

[Slash]

I picked up a playstation mag there the other day with a PS3 vs XB360 article. according to the final verdict of this article.. if you just want your console to play games go for the 360.. if you want to have the HD movie experience etc as well..go for the PS3. The tech specs aren't that much different and while the PS3 does have slightly more potential, the gaming experience on both will be pretty much the same

 

[jamez]

And yes, I will definitely be getting a PS3, I don't think anything esle comes close to it, or will do for a god few years.

How do you know? You haven't got one. Such a fanboy statement.

Slash's above post sums things up nicely. I bought a 360 because all i want to do with it is play next-gen games - and it does a fine job of that. PS3 will be a good purchase if you want a cheap Blu-ray player as well. But until the Blu-ray vs HD-DVD is resolved (and i believe HD-DVD will win because of cost issues and more importantly, the porn industry is backing the format), then the worth of spending the extra cash on the PS£ is not justified. If Blu-ray goes down the shitter then you'll have to go out and buy an HD DVD player as well.

In terms of games, neither will have many exclusives as most releases are multi-format and ported between the consoles so really there wont be much between the 360 and PS3.

 

[nikos24]

I'm just buying a PS3 for the gaming experience not particularly the Blu-Ray HD experience, yawn.

Fact is I don't really need the Blu-Ray but hell it comes with the PS3. I'll try to make use of it. :lol:

Slash's post sums it up well, like I said, it's no real difference between both consoles and comes down to a matter of personal choice. Either way, you win.

 

[CRISSGRAN]

My personal choice is to have every console in existence and play them to death, so you can't call me a fanboy to any particular console.

 

[stu1977]

How do you know? You haven't got one. Such a fanboy statement.

Slash's above post sums things up nicely. I bought a 360 because all i want to do with it is play next-gen games - and it does a fine job of that. PS3 will be a good purchase if you want a cheap Blu-ray player as well. But until the Blu-ray vs HD-DVD is resolved (and i believe HD-DVD will win because of cost issues and more importantly, the porn industry is backing the format), then the worth of spending the extra cash on the PS£ is not justified. If Blu-ray goes down the shitter then you'll have to go out and buy an HD DVD player as well.

In terms of games, neither will have many exclusives as most releases are multi-format and ported between the consoles so really there wont be much between the 360 and PS3.

Of course I'm a fan boy!!! So what. However, regardiing HD-DVD v Blu Ray - Blu Ray has signed most major studios to it and offers more versatility due to the increased disc space, however, it's true, only time will tell. To be honest, i think both will continue due to multi format players.

I honestly think, in a few years the PS3, once fully utilised by developers and programmers, will outshine the 360. But yes, that's a personal view point.