IS it worth buying one of them if I don't have an HDTV ?
Last edited by lefty; 06-22-2008 at 09:29 PM.
Course.. you won't get as good of graphics but that's all. I would go with the 360 over the PS3 beings your paying for a blue ray player with the PS3 and you don't have a HDTV. Really though you can get a good HDTV for 600... Buy that first or go get one of the systems and get a HDTV when you get the chance.
i'd take the ps3 free online and free downloads when games get updates but not many people play it online as much as 360 and its hard to find people to play with sometimes but its free so you can't complain lol plus you get a blue ray player
Yea but he doesn't have a HDTV.. so the fact you get a blue ray player doesn't mean anything.
PS3 online is free.. but honestly at like 8 bucks a month Live is much better IMO. I owned all three systems and got rid of all of them except the 360. But I'm more of a FPS fan and the 360 is stacked with them.
Other than wrong forum, yes.
I can't recommend X360 at all. I had another die with the 3 red rings of death, and when I called to have it serviced, the Indian guy on the other end of the line had an at ude. I asked to talk to a manager, and she was 10x worse. She gave me some bull about her system being down, and to call back in 6 hours. Of course, 6 hours later was past business hours. ing .
Depends on how much you prioritize graphics.
Well, I do like great graphics, but I'm not gonna buy an HDTV anytime soon.
But I guess PS3/360, on a regular TV, would be an impprovement over PS2 on the same regular TV, right?
use the towel trick in the meanwhile until you get a new one, or get it fixed. its a great temp fix that works every time (at least so far every time ive done it, its worked. probably about 5 times now)
I don't have HDTV and I play my 360 daily and love it. If you're buying new pay the extra money for the replacement warranty so you don't have to ship it to get fixed if something happens. I had the power supply out on me and with the replacement warranty I was back and running in less than an hour. Well worth it.
HDTV should have been first on your list of technology upgrades way before a PS3.
However, it can be done.
Care to explain? Why does someone need to have a pre-set list of tech to own?
Perhaps he prefers playing games over having a few more lines of resolution on a TV?
HDTV isn't necessary to enjoy the system. I used to connect my XB360 to my 42" plasma HDTV. It looked nice, but I'm not missing it too much after switching to me 32" CRT TV that's in my room. And yes, the graphics are much more improved than PS2/XBOX.
I don't have to explain....it's what I believe. What I should have said was if you're gonna start a home entertainment system (some would argue a PS3 is), you should start with the TV.
However, playing the PS3 on SDTV is acceptable.
You're telling someone what to do with their money, but you don't have to explain why they should spend said money in the first place?
He came here looking for opinions on 360/ps3, and you said that he should own an HDTV first... but you won't tell him your rationale for thinking so. Makes perfect sense.
It make perfect sense......to me.
Look here's a reason I would go with the TV first before the PS3....
You already have the TV then you get the added bonus of having the Blu-ray when you splurge for the PS3.
Happy?
Have to agree with to21. I went out first and bought an HDTV (for the simple reason I wanted to maxumize the ability of the system I was getting) before I went and got a 360/ps3.
I like video games.
They're fun regardless of the resolution. We aren't talking about a black and white set here. Dude likely has an ample TV to enjoy some good old fashion gaming nights.
I have a 32" Sony EDTV (between HD and SD). It looks utterly fantastic. I don't feel the need to go blow a wad of cash just so I can play games at the highest possible resolution. Apparently neither does the OP. If you're going to suggest he listens to you, you might want to provide him with more of a rationale than "it makes sense to me".
Because last I checked, the gameplay is what makes games great. I'd rather have 10 great games in SD than 1 or 2 games in HD. If a person is on a constricted budget, they don't always have the option to buy the biggest and best.
Its also a bit tough to compare a 1k or more expense to something that basically runs 300 bucks.
Yes, because as we all know, it's not just an HDTV you're buying.
You also have to buy a stand or a mounting bracket for it.
You have to purchase supplemental HDMI cables.
Then you have to usually purchase a warranty protection plan.
It's not a simple matter of just buying a TV and jacking a PS3 to them.
PS3 comes with HDMI cables.. I went to sams club and got my HDTV for 600-700 and that was it. Alll the rest of the stuff you mentioned is all optional.
You don't have a choice. If you don't have HD you can't buy an X-box or PS. That's just the way it is. Too bad.
lol paul you loser. I play my 360 on an old black and white... screw the graphics I don't care about them.
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