PS3 Appreciation thread

[Evan]

:king

[lefty]

Evan,

PS3 doesn't need an appreciation thread.

Because PS3 rules

[Evan]

Well said

I'd lock it if I could.

[Dr. Gonzo]

I <3 my PS3.

[PM5K]

It's a piece of crap...

[IronMexican]

I love being able to play flash porn on my ps3. The games, not so much. Internet is great, though.

[lefty]

XBOX 360 is a piece of shit

[Slydragon]

I love my PS3 and Xbox then same, as for the Wii well I sold mine and never regretted it.

[PM5K]

I love my PS3 and Xbox then same, as for the Wii well I sold mine and never regretted it.

You're on fucking crack if you like them the same...

[Dr. Gonzo]

It's a piece of crap...

Just curious, I'm not trying to start a fanboy war or anything, but why do you think it's a piece of crap? From what I've heard the 360s keep crapping out on people. I've heard several people complain about having to return theirs because of hard drive failures.

[Slydragon]

You're on fucking crack if you like them the same...

Why? I want Little Big Planet and Resistance 2 on PS3 and I just got Socom because I'm a Socom freak. On Xbox I want Gears of War 2, Fable 2 is also on my list.

I also want but not sure what system for yet, NBA2k and Saints Row.

All great games IMO. If I had only 1 system then I would miss out on some games I wanted.

[Xolotl]

You're on fucking crack if you like them the same...

It's silly to think one console is the end all of consoles. Each one has their advantages and disadvantages.

For example PS3 price is still why I don't have one even though I'd love it. PS3 doesn't have Gears of War coming out and yeah Bioshock is coming out but over a year later...who will really make time for that with the big releases coming out now. I can't really think of exclusives on the PS3 I cannot live without. Also, I understand how the PS3 is more powerful but so far in games I've seen released in both consoles I don't see a disparity that warrants spending the extra couple hundred.

That being said RROD on 360 blows and even though I like Live I hate that its subscription based...just more money they're trying to squeeze out of gamers.

[Evan]

I love my PS3 and Xbox then same, as for the Wii well I sold mine and never regretted it.

I want either a 360 or Wii but after reading this forum, a few others and problems my friends have I am going to grab a Wii.

I'm probably being Mr Obvious here but it seems like while the 360 is awesome, they sacrificed stability for consumer affordability.

[completely deck]

I want either a 360 or Wii but after reading this forum, a few others and problems my friends have I am going to grab a Wii.

I'm probably being Mr Obvious here but it seems like while the 360 is awesome, they sacrificed stability for consumer affordability.

From so many other people I've heard getting a Wii, only get a Wii if you aren't serious about gaming.

If you like platformers, shooters, sports games, then you'll want a different console (PS3) :king

[Evan]

From so many other people I've heard getting a Wii, only get a Wii if you aren't serious about gaming.

If you like platformers, shooters, sports games, then you'll want a different console (PS3) :king

I have a PS3 but I mainly use it for Blu-Ray. I'm not much of a gamer....

I have 6 games and have played each about 5 hours on average. Not even sure why I buy any...old habits I guess. :lol

[BruceBowenFan]

i have ps3 and 360 the only thing thatseperates both for me is the online but i hate having to pay to be online for the 360.

[completely deck]

I have a PS3 but I mainly use it for Blu-Ray. I'm not much of a gamer....

I have 6 games and have played each about 5 hours on average. Not even sure why I buy any...old habits I guess. :lol

Oh, I'm sorry I didn't know you had another console as well.

Wasn't trying to call you out or anything :king

[Cry Havoc]

You're on fucking crack if you like them the same...

Blu-Ray discs vs. DVD
FULL 1080p support.
Integrated Wifi.
Earlier Ps3s are fully backwards compatible with all former Playstation titles.
Ps3 exclusive games (a 360 "exclusive" most likely means it's out for PC as well, which has vastly better graphics).
The system doesn't sound like an aircraft taking off.
An arguably more powerful processing core, though this remains to be seen if the Cell will live up to it's billing.

And most importantly:
A system that has a ~1% fail rate (vs. up to 60% with Xbox). Can you imagine if 60% of cars failed in the first year they were out? Unacceptable.

--

So yes, the 360 is a great system. However, to say there are no inherent advantages to owning a Ps3 is ridiculous.

[lefty]

Blu-Ray discs vs. DVD
FULL 1080p support.
Integrated Wifi.
Earlier Ps3s are fully backwards compatible with all former Playstation titles.
Ps3 exclusive games (a 360 "exclusive" most likely means it's out for PC as well, which has vastly better graphics).
The system doesn't sound like an aircraft taking off.
An arguably more powerful processing core, though this remains to be seen if the Cell will live up to it's billing.

And most importantly:
A system that has a ~1% fail rate (vs. up to 60% with Xbox). Can you imagine if 60% of cars failed in the first year they were out? Unacceptable.

--

So yes, the 360 is a great system. However, to say there are no inherent advantages to owning a Ps3 is ridiculous.

:toast

[Xolotl]

Blu-Ray discs vs. DVD
FULL 1080p support.
Integrated Wifi.
Earlier Ps3s are fully backwards compatible with all former Playstation titles.
Ps3 exclusive games (a 360 "exclusive" most likely means it's out for PC as well, which has vastly better graphics).
The system doesn't sound like an aircraft taking off.
An arguably more powerful processing core, though this remains to be seen if the Cell will live up to it's billing.

And most importantly:
A system that has a ~1% fail rate (vs. up to 60% with Xbox). Can you imagine if 60% of cars failed in the first year they were out? Unacceptable.

--

So yes, the 360 is a great system. However, to say there are no inherent advantages to owning a Ps3 is ridiculous.

If full 1080P is that important to a consumer then they will also know it's possible to get it with the elite version of the Xbox 360 which is the same price as the 80 gig PS3 and comes with 2 free games. The games aren't important to me but to some people they are. Also, the Elite version of the Xbox COMES WITH the HDMI cable needed for 1080P. Or, one could get the pro version for $300 and then just buy the HDMI cable. To my understanding the 80 gig PS3 does not come with the cable which pisses me off, especially for what a person has to spend for a console.

Exclusives are not a big enough decision to decide on a PS3. Now that FF13, RE5 and possibly even MGS4 are coming to the Xbox that argument is becoming worthless. Especially with development costs being what they are today.

Falcon processors have been released for about a year now, and they're supposed to make the 360 more quiet and create less heat which will hopefully reduce hardware failures. (I'm too lazy to look up Falcon vs. Zephyr chipset statistics).

Finally, I don't know where you got your numbers but I check Joystiq that and the best I could come up with was a 16.4% hardware failure (vs. PS3's 3%). Of those Xbox failures 60% were attributed to RROD failures. If you have different numbers feel free to post because I'd like to know how else M$ is screwing us over. The link to the report is below.

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/14/xbox-360-failure-rate-at-16-warranty-provider-reports/

[TwAnKiEs]

For those who have PS3's....

I know the discs are blu-ray, but my friend has one and noticed that most games are only formatted for 720..... is that true? why would someone make games on blu-ray only format to 720? :wtf

[Evan]

For those who have PS3's....

I know the discs are blu-ray, but my friend has one and noticed that most games are only formatted for 720..... is that true? why would someone make games on blu-ray only format to 720? :wtf

I've never noticed that

[Heath Ledger]

anybody get farcry 2 ? i didnt like it at first but now im hooked. too bad i wont be playing for about 6-8 weeks.

[traitoravery]

If full 1080P is that important to a consumer then they will also know it's possible to get it with the elite version of the Xbox 360 which is the same price as the 80 gig PS3 and comes with 2 free games. The games aren't important to me but to some people they are. Also, the Elite version of the Xbox COMES WITH the HDMI cable needed for 1080P. Or, one could get the pro version for $300 and then just buy the HDMI cable. To my understanding the 80 gig PS3 does not come with the cable which pisses me off, especially for what a person has to spend for a console.

Exclusives are not a big enough decision to decide on a PS3. Now that FF13, RE5 and possibly even MGS4 are coming to the Xbox that argument is becoming worthless. Especially with development costs being what they are today.

Falcon processors have been released for about a year now, and they're supposed to make the 360 more quiet and create less heat which will hopefully reduce hardware failures. (I'm too lazy to look up Falcon vs. Zephyr chipset statistics).

Finally, I don't know where you got your numbers but I check Joystiq that and the best I could come up with was a 16.4% hardware failure (vs. PS3's 3%). Of those Xbox failures 60% were attributed to RROD failures. If you have different numbers feel free to post because I'd like to know how else M$ is screwing us over. The link to the report is below.

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/14/xbox-360-failure-rate-at-16-warranty-provider-reports/


HaHa :toast

[PM5K]

For those who have PS3's....

I know the discs are blu-ray, but my friend has one and noticed that most games are only formatted for 720..... is that true? why would someone make games on blu-ray only format to 720? :wtf

Hardware limitations..

[Mixability]

I've never noticed that


I was pissed that the big games would auto output to 720p(NBA2K9/Ratchet)

[Evan]

I was pissed that the big games would auto output to 720p(NBA2K9/Ratchet)

I've never even looked...

My 42" HDTV is 720

[PM5K]

I've never even looked...

My 42" HDTV is 720

That's too bad, no 1080P Blu-Ray for you...

[Evan]

That's too bad, no 1080P Blu-Ray for you...

I am sure my survival instincts will kick in...:lol

It may not be 1080 but I love it

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-TH-42PX75U-42-Inch-720p-Plasma/dp/B000O321IW/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1225844028&sr=1-13

[Cry Havoc]

Hardware limitations..

Uh, you might want to check that again. NBA 2k9 is 1080p.

[Cry Havoc]

If full 1080P is that important to a consumer then they will also know it's possible to get it with the elite version of the Xbox 360 which is the same price as the 80 gig PS3 and comes with 2 free games. The games aren't important to me but to some people they are. Also, the Elite version of the Xbox COMES WITH the HDMI cable needed for 1080P. Or, one could get the pro version for $300 and then just buy the HDMI cable. To my understanding the 80 gig PS3 does not come with the cable which pisses me off, especially for what a person has to spend for a console.

Finally, I don't know where you got your numbers but I check Joystiq that and the best I could come up with was a 16.4% hardware failure (vs. PS3's 3%). Of those Xbox failures 60% were attributed to RROD failures. If you have different numbers feel free to post because I'd like to know how else M$ is screwing us over. The link to the report is below.

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/14/xbox-360-failure-rate-at-16-warranty-provider-reports/

http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/news/report-xbox-360-failure-rate-was-as-high-as-68/?biz=1

An HDMI cable is not a big deal at all. Really, in the grand scheme of things, are you going to worry about a small thing like an HDMI cable when purchasing a system you're most likely going to sink up to and over $1000 on for peripherals and games? The 360 is the system that doesn't even include a hard drive in some packages.

If you DO have a problem, here you go: http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024008&p_id=3992&seq=1&format=2

$4 for an HDMI cable. And the PS3 is a Blu-ray player. So if you push the argument that "you can get a 360 for the same price as a Ps3", I have to say that the Ps3 is the superior deal for the money. Low failure rate and blu-ray being at the top of the list there. Graphics are still a draw for now -- time will tell if the Cell processor can really emerge as a powerhouse. And really it doesn't matter, because PC will always rule the graphics/horsepower market for people who want the best hardware.


Exclusives are not a big enough decision to decide on a PS3. Now that FF13, RE5 and possibly even MGS4 are coming to the Xbox that argument is becoming worthless. Especially with development costs being what they are today.

That's completely a matter of your own opinion. I would say it's a bit early to say the exclusives for the Ps3 are unworthy. Little Big Planet, R:2, MSG4, Gran Turismo, Warhawk, Wipeout, God of War.... really, how many exclusives do you need? The 360 has a good number of them, but to say the Ps3 has a dearth of fantastic exclusives is inaccurate at best.


Falcon processors have been released for about a year now, and they're supposed to make the 360 more quiet and create less heat which will hopefully reduce hardware failures. (I'm too lazy to look up Falcon vs. Zephyr chipset statistics).

The problem is not that they are fixing the issues with the 360. It's that they even happened in the first place. MS took the easy road to making a system and they screwed the consumers over in the process. I know several people who are on their 3rd or 4th 360 (even someone in this thread), which makes NO sense if their failure rate is only ~16%. Even a failure rate of 33% gives you a 2 in 3 chance to get a good system, and yet I know more people who have had RRoDs than have not. It doesn't add up. And you want to talk about the inconvenience of not packaging an HDMI cable?

I'd rather pay more for a system up front and have the convenience of knowing it will probably be around until it passes away from use, not from a defect.