PS3 or 360 and/or Wii?
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PS3 or 360 and/or Wii?
Alright kids, I'm going to get one of the 3 "new" systems...and while I had initially been heavily leaning towards the Wii, I'm being swayed in other directions now. The innovative controls for Wii, along with the price and some "fun" (as opposed to really "serious" type) looking games, are the plusses of that system, but I'm afraid that the novelty of it all might wear off quickly, leaving me with a still cheaper system, but with less quality games and poorer graphics.
I have a couple nice HDTVs, so I could utilize the better graphics of the 360 and the PS3, so aside from the controls of the Wii, my decision basically comes down to price and game choices.
FWIW, I've only had Playstations (1 & 2) for these past couple generations of systems. The only games I've played that were (at least initially) exclusive to these were the GTA games. Aside from those, I play a mix of sports, war, FPS, and general action/adventure games.
Obviously there'd be more choices of games right now if I got a 360. But with a PS3 I'd be able to play all my old games. And then there's the exclusives Wii has (along with all the classics).
I'm pretty much indifferent as far as HD-DVD and BR goes. I guess it'd be nice to have the option, but right now I don't see myself getting HD dvds.
I could maybe be talked into getting both the 360 and Wii, but if I get a PS3 that's it.
So what do you suggest?
I have a couple nice HDTVs, so I could utilize the better graphics of the 360 and the PS3, so aside from the controls of the Wii, my decision basically comes down to price and game choices.
FWIW, I've only had Playstations (1 & 2) for these past couple generations of systems. The only games I've played that were (at least initially) exclusive to these were the GTA games. Aside from those, I play a mix of sports, war, FPS, and general action/adventure games.
Obviously there'd be more choices of games right now if I got a 360. But with a PS3 I'd be able to play all my old games. And then there's the exclusives Wii has (along with all the classics).
I'm pretty much indifferent as far as HD-DVD and BR goes. I guess it'd be nice to have the option, but right now I don't see myself getting HD dvds.
I could maybe be talked into getting both the 360 and Wii, but if I get a PS3 that's it.
So what do you suggest?
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I don't think you should figure a PS3 into the choices. Realistically, you will not be able to get one for the retail price at least until Early/Mid 2007. I would go with a 360 because I have one and it is awesome. Wii is a good bet but like you said the novelty of the controls will wear out quickly but they do have a classic controller you can buy. Considering you have a HDTV and the near-impossible availability of the PS3 I would go with a 360.
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Originally Posted by aktick
Throw some of the top titles on the 360 out here...other than hearing about Halo for the last 5 years, I really don't know what Xbox-specific games are some of the best.
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I see...I just checked out some of the higher rated games at IGN, looks to be some good ones. Lot's of war-type games, hopefully not too many that things get repetitive?
And GTA4 is apparently being released for 360 the same time as PS3 this time around.
What's with the HD-DVD player addon thing for the 360? Is it available yet? Cost?
And GTA4 is apparently being released for 360 the same time as PS3 this time around.
What's with the HD-DVD player addon thing for the 360? Is it available yet? Cost?
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Originally Posted by aktick
I see...I just checked out some of the higher rated games at IGN, looks to be some good ones. Lot's of war-type games, hopefully not too many that things get repetitive?
And GTA4 is apparently being released for 360 the same time as PS3 this time around.
What's with the HD-DVD player addon thing for the 360? Is it available yet? Cost?
And GTA4 is apparently being released for 360 the same time as PS3 this time around.
What's with the HD-DVD player addon thing for the 360? Is it available yet? Cost?
Seems like they're sell it at $200 comparing to $500 HD-DVD player. And it says it releases next month.
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You could keep your ps2 assuming you have room, and the 360 would give you the capability of playing some of the old xbox 1 classics that you missed (some aren't supported but a fair few are, Jade Empire, KOTOR, Ninja Gaiden, Halo). Also look over the list of probable PS3 exclusives eg. FFXIII, MGS4, and if you don't feel you need to have those games, then getting the 360 would be an easy choice. GTA4 will be on both.
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I usually tend to purchase every new game system sooner than later as there is always a title that I want to play.
The Wii is going to continue the Mario/Zelda series which is good enough for me.
Xbox 360 continued the Perfect Dark series to a good, albeit short, game.
The PS3 I view as a natural upgrade. It will play all PS1/PS2 games. Series like SSX, Tony Hawk, Final Fantasy <--More a series for my brother, Devil May Cry, Metal Gear Solid, etc.
Sure it's a lot of money to invest, but I'm a kid in an adult's world (I'm 21 but still )
The Wii is going to continue the Mario/Zelda series which is good enough for me.
Xbox 360 continued the Perfect Dark series to a good, albeit short, game.
The PS3 I view as a natural upgrade. It will play all PS1/PS2 games. Series like SSX, Tony Hawk, Final Fantasy <--More a series for my brother, Devil May Cry, Metal Gear Solid, etc.
Sure it's a lot of money to invest, but I'm a kid in an adult's world (I'm 21 but still )
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Originally Posted by Chris_D
MGS4, and if you don't feel you need to have those games,
http://www.evilavatar.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19948
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Well, if you have the cash and can get your hands on one, I would definitely get the PS3, if you truly want a next-gen system. You get blue-ray, HDMI and the games will be there. Launch always sucks for new consoles but you still have some nice choices on the PS3 -- Resistance: Fall of Man, Untold Legends, Call of Duty 3, Oblivion, Genji. As far as online play goes, the 360 may have it right now but you gotta pay for it where as Sony's will be free.
And if you don't have the cash I would go with the Wii.
And if you don't have the cash I would go with the Wii.
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I am getting the Wii.
For one, I'm interested in the new controls, the games like Zelda, the VC, plus I missed the whole slew of GC games, so I'll be getting them now that they're cheap as well to play on my Wii.
For one, I'm interested in the new controls, the games like Zelda, the VC, plus I missed the whole slew of GC games, so I'll be getting them now that they're cheap as well to play on my Wii.
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Wow. time to clear up some misconceptions.
Sony has definitely hooked somebody on their hype wagon. The games will be there? Which ones? The 16 launch titles that are already on the 360? Some of which are already at bargain prices, or are you banking on a library of games that doesn't exist yet?
You don't get HDMI, you get composite. That is an additional cost up front, even for component. With the PS3 ou're paying up front for Blue-Ray or you could go HD optional down the road on the 360, and use that extra money on games.
Like I said above 16 of the launch titles are already on a $200 cheaper system and can be had for less than retail. There are only 5 new/exclusive PS3 titles. COD3 & Oblivion are on the 360 and already have stable online functions and play, which leads to:
Until they actually show anything Sony's online is nothing more than it was on the PS2. If that is appealing to you, by all means, it is free and there for the taking. Live is a stable network with a host of features that you get for your money. Run into a cheater? Mark him and you will never see the guy again in any game you play. Not to mention the marketplace, arcade and achievements. It is a solid structure and no free service will be able to match it no matter what Sony promises on paper. Sony is good at promising the world, but usually comes up short, I think their online promises will turn out the same.
What it all boils down to is games and what you like, and right now the PS3 isn't where its at. Look at the launch list again, 5 exclusives. This is going to sound harsh, but unless resistence turns out to be the next Halo or GTA you are buying a name for that $600 at launch, nothing more. Blue-Ray being the exception. If that is something you absolutely have to have then it will be worth it.
Even with the steeper than predicted Wii price, I still think the Wii60 combo is a no brainer. You get the Nintendo exclusives, not to mention a "revolutionary" system that is supposedly great fun to play, and you get a system that plays 95% of what PS3 has to offer(right now) and all of those have some sort of online functionality built in. Not to mention a host of games the PS3 doesn't have to offer like Gears of War, Dead Rising, Saints Row, Condemned, Kameo, & Gotham.
It really will be interesting to see how it plays out in store. You have your two game displays in store with virtually identical game libraries. One is $600 for that library and the other $400. What is Joe Public going to do?
Lastly I have to agree with Chris on another count. With the 360 and the Wii you have access to a vast library of games from the previous gen that you otherwise wouldn't have played.
Originally Posted by Setzer
Well, if you have the cash and can get your hands on one, I would definitely get the PS3, if you truly want a next-gen system. You get blue-ray, HDMI and the games will be there.
You don't get HDMI, you get composite. That is an additional cost up front, even for component. With the PS3 ou're paying up front for Blue-Ray or you could go HD optional down the road on the 360, and use that extra money on games.
Originally Posted by setzer
nice choices on the PS3 -- Resistance: Fall of Man, Untold Legends, Call of Duty 3, Oblivion, Genji.
Originally Posted by Setzer
As far as online play goes, the 360 may have it right now but you gotta pay for it where as Sony's will be free.
What it all boils down to is games and what you like, and right now the PS3 isn't where its at. Look at the launch list again, 5 exclusives. This is going to sound harsh, but unless resistence turns out to be the next Halo or GTA you are buying a name for that $600 at launch, nothing more. Blue-Ray being the exception. If that is something you absolutely have to have then it will be worth it.
Even with the steeper than predicted Wii price, I still think the Wii60 combo is a no brainer. You get the Nintendo exclusives, not to mention a "revolutionary" system that is supposedly great fun to play, and you get a system that plays 95% of what PS3 has to offer(right now) and all of those have some sort of online functionality built in. Not to mention a host of games the PS3 doesn't have to offer like Gears of War, Dead Rising, Saints Row, Condemned, Kameo, & Gotham.
It really will be interesting to see how it plays out in store. You have your two game displays in store with virtually identical game libraries. One is $600 for that library and the other $400. What is Joe Public going to do?
Lastly I have to agree with Chris on another count. With the 360 and the Wii you have access to a vast library of games from the previous gen that you otherwise wouldn't have played.
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I'm thinking I'd be best off getting a 360 now, with it's proven capabilities and library already there, and waiting a couple weeks after Wii is out to get some real reviews before deciding on that or not.
PS3 I'll consider down the road if BR becomes a necessity and it has some truely innovative exclusive titles.
The exclusives on Wii are really what I'm most interested in, as far as exclusives for any of these systems are concerned. Zelda, Mario, the classics. So if the Wii itself comes in with good reviews, I'll probably try to snag one before Xmas.
PS3 I'll consider down the road if BR becomes a necessity and it has some truely innovative exclusive titles.
The exclusives on Wii are really what I'm most interested in, as far as exclusives for any of these systems are concerned. Zelda, Mario, the classics. So if the Wii itself comes in with good reviews, I'll probably try to snag one before Xmas.
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Nice, Michael!
Yes, there's big difference between PS3 and 360 are price. However, if you want HD-DVD player, you will ended up paying another $200 to make it $600 system - just like PS3. I will still go for 360 because of Live! and many launch titles.
Yes, there's big difference between PS3 and 360 are price. However, if you want HD-DVD player, you will ended up paying another $200 to make it $600 system - just like PS3. I will still go for 360 because of Live! and many launch titles.
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Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
Wow. time to clear up some misconceptions.
Sony has definitely hooked somebody on their hype wagon. The games will be there? Which ones? The 16 launch titles that are already on the 360? Some of which are already at bargain prices, or are you banking on a library of games that doesn't exist yet?
You don't get HDMI, you get composite. That is an additional cost up front, even for component. With the PS3 ou're paying up front for Blue-Ray or you could go HD optional down the road on the 360, and use that extra money on games.
Sony has definitely hooked somebody on their hype wagon. The games will be there? Which ones? The 16 launch titles that are already on the 360? Some of which are already at bargain prices, or are you banking on a library of games that doesn't exist yet?
You don't get HDMI, you get composite. That is an additional cost up front, even for component. With the PS3 ou're paying up front for Blue-Ray or you could go HD optional down the road on the 360, and use that extra money on games.
Why don't you tell me all the great launch titles for the 360? Sounds to me like Microsoft had YOU on their "hype wagon". Nice.
With BOTH the 20GB & 60GB systems you get HDMI. Not talking about cables here, buddy. You'll be able to hook up your PS3 to an HDMI input on your HD set, can't do that with the 360. Even with the 360's HD-DVD add-on you still won't get HDMI. Pathetic. So, you could spend $600 and get a 360 w/ HD-DVD and NO HDMI OR you could spend $600 and get Blue-Ray and HDMI. Hmmmmmm, that's a really tough decision. Don't even go down the games route, the 360 has been out a year already but let's look at the PS2 and XBOX -- which console had the largest, best selection of games? The PS2. Sony has excellent 3rd party support, both here and Japan. The 360 is failing in Japan and the support is mediocre at best.
Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
Like I said above 16 of the launch titles are already on a $200 cheaper system and can be had for less than retail.
It's $200 cheaper until you shell out the $200 for the HD-DVD add on that doesn't have HDMI support.
Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
Until they actually show anything Sony's online is nothing more than it was on the PS2. If that is appealing to you, by all means, it is free and there for the taking. Live is a stable network with a host of features that you get for your money. Run into a cheater? Mark him and you will never see the guy again in any game you play. Not to mention the marketplace, arcade and achievements. It is a solid structure and no free service will be able to match it no matter what Sony promises on paper. Sony is good at promising the world, but usually comes up short, I think their online promises will turn out the same.
Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
What it all boils down to is games and what you like, and right now the PS3 isn't where its at. Look at the launch list again, 5 exclusives. This is going to sound harsh, but unless resistence turns out to be the next Halo or GTA you are buying a name for that $600 at launch, nothing more. Blue-Ray being the exception. If that is something you absolutely have to have then it will be worth it.
Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
Even with the steeper than predicted Wii price, I still think the Wii60 combo is a no brainer. You get the Nintendo exclusives, not to mention a "revolutionary" system that is supposedly great fun to play, and you get a system that plays 95% of what PS3 has to offer(right now) and all of those have some sort of online functionality built in. Not to mention a host of games the PS3 doesn't have to offer like Gears of War, Dead Rising, Saints Row, Condemned, Kameo, & Gotham.
I'm getting a Wii at launch but aside from Zelda and Trauma Center, their launch line-up is horrible but apparently that doesn't seem to affect your decision on buying the system.
Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
It really will be interesting to see how it plays out in store. You have your two game displays in store with virtually identical game libraries. One is $600 for that library and the other $400. What is Joe Public going to do?
Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
Lastly I have to agree with Chris on another count. With the 360 and the Wii you have access to a vast library of games from the previous gen that you otherwise wouldn't have played.
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Originally Posted by Setzer
With BOTH the 20GB & 60GB systems you get HDMI. Not talking about cables here, buddy. You'll be able to hook up your PS3 to an HDMI input on your HD set, can't do that with the 360. Even with the 360's HD-DVD add-on you still won't get HDMI. Pathetic.
Originally Posted by Setzer
So, you could spend $600 and get a 360 w/ HD-DVD and NO HDMI OR you could spend $600 and get Blue-Ray and HDMI.
Originally Posted by Setzer
Hmmmmmm, that's a really tough decision. Don't even go down the games route, the 360 has been out a year already but let's look at the PS2 and XBOX -- which console had the largest, best selection of games?
Originally Posted by Setzer
The PS2. Sony has excellent 3rd party support, both here and Japan. The 360 is failing in Japan and the support is mediocre at best.
Originally Posted by Setzer
Like I said before, comparing game selection between a system that's just launching and a system that's been out a year already is ridiculous. So,
Originally Posted by Setzer
maybe everyone last year should have bought PS2's instead of 360's because the PS2 has a larger game selection. Please. :rollseyes:
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Originally Posted by Setzer
With BOTH the 20GB & 60GB systems you get HDMI. Not talking about cables here, buddy. You'll be able to hook up your PS3 to an HDMI input on your HD set, can't do that with the 360.
So, you could spend $600 and get a 360 w/ HD-DVD and NO HDMI OR you could spend $600 and get Blue-Ray and HDMI. Hmmmmmm, that's a really tough decision.
let's look at the PS2 and XBOX -- which console had the largest, best selection of games? The PS2. Sony has excellent 3rd party support, both here and Japan. The 360 is failing in Japan and the support is mediocre at best.
I want online to play games, so all that other virtual marketplace stuff doesn't concern me. I had no problems with playing PS2 games online and I don't expect any with the PS3. If you want to spend money for online play that's up to you but don't bash Sony's online plans when you haven't even seen it in action yet.
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Sony says "Next-gen doesn't start until we say it does."
Setzer says "Get the PS3, if you truly want a next-gen system."
Obi-wan says "Who's the more foolish: the fool or the fool who follows him?"
Setzer says "Get the PS3, if you truly want a next-gen system."
Obi-wan says "Who's the more foolish: the fool or the fool who follows him?"
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[QUOTE=Chris_D]So why is HDMI so important to you? VGA supports 1080p just fine and looks great.
That may be true however there are very few HDTV sets with VGA inputs and even fewer that accept 1080p over VGA.
That may be true however there are very few HDTV sets with VGA inputs and even fewer that accept 1080p over VGA.
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Originally Posted by Fandango
That may be true however there are very few HDTV sets with VGA inputs and even fewer that accept 1080p over VGA.
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Originally Posted by Setzer
Nice job of clearing up.......nothing.
Why don't you tell me all the great launch titles for the 360? Sounds to me like Microsoft had YOU on their "hype wagon". Nice.
With BOTH the 20GB & 60GB systems you get HDMI. Not talking about cables here, buddy. You'll be able to hook up your PS3 to an HDMI input on your HD set, can't do that with the 360. Even with the 360's HD-DVD add-on you still won't get HDMI. Pathetic. So, you could spend $600 and get a 360 w/ HD-DVD and NO HDMI OR you could spend $600 and get Blue-Ray and HDMI. Hmmmmmm, that's a really tough decision. Don't even go down the games route, the 360 has been out a year already but let's look at the PS2 and XBOX -- which console had the largest, best selection of games? The PS2. Sony has excellent 3rd party support, both here and Japan. The 360 is failing in Japan and the support is mediocre at best.
Like I said before, comparing game selection between a system that's just launching and a system that's been out a year already is ridiculous. So, maybe everyone last year should have bought PS2's instead of 360's because the PS2 has a larger game selection. Please. :rollseyes:
It's $200 cheaper until you shell out the $200 for the HD-DVD add on that doesn't have HDMI support.
Quick to come to conclusions, aren't we? I want online to play games, so all that other virtual marketplace stuff doesn't concern me. I had no problems with playing PS2 games online and I don't expect any with the PS3. If you want to spend money for online play that's up to you but don't bash Sony's online plans when you haven't even seen it in action yet.
I'm wondering if you were here preaching to everyone last year to buy a PS2 instead of a 360 because of the lack of games on the 360, at launch? All systems ever released have had a limited number of good games at launch. The deal with Sony is, you're getting a console that has tremendous 3rd party support, just look at the PS1 and PS2, and you're getting backwords compatibility for all PS1 and PS2 titles right out of the box.
Wow, sounds like someone is on the Microsoft/Nintendo bandwagon.
I'm getting a Wii at launch but aside from Zelda and Trauma Center, their launch line-up is horrible but apparently that doesn't seem to affect your decision on buying the system.
And in order to get the 360 close to being on par with the PS3, in terms of hardware, you gotta spend another $200 thus the consumer ends up paying the same amount either way.
And the PS3/Wii combo would do the exact same thing for you.
Why don't you tell me all the great launch titles for the 360? Sounds to me like Microsoft had YOU on their "hype wagon". Nice.
With BOTH the 20GB & 60GB systems you get HDMI. Not talking about cables here, buddy. You'll be able to hook up your PS3 to an HDMI input on your HD set, can't do that with the 360. Even with the 360's HD-DVD add-on you still won't get HDMI. Pathetic. So, you could spend $600 and get a 360 w/ HD-DVD and NO HDMI OR you could spend $600 and get Blue-Ray and HDMI. Hmmmmmm, that's a really tough decision. Don't even go down the games route, the 360 has been out a year already but let's look at the PS2 and XBOX -- which console had the largest, best selection of games? The PS2. Sony has excellent 3rd party support, both here and Japan. The 360 is failing in Japan and the support is mediocre at best.
Like I said before, comparing game selection between a system that's just launching and a system that's been out a year already is ridiculous. So, maybe everyone last year should have bought PS2's instead of 360's because the PS2 has a larger game selection. Please. :rollseyes:
It's $200 cheaper until you shell out the $200 for the HD-DVD add on that doesn't have HDMI support.
Quick to come to conclusions, aren't we? I want online to play games, so all that other virtual marketplace stuff doesn't concern me. I had no problems with playing PS2 games online and I don't expect any with the PS3. If you want to spend money for online play that's up to you but don't bash Sony's online plans when you haven't even seen it in action yet.
I'm wondering if you were here preaching to everyone last year to buy a PS2 instead of a 360 because of the lack of games on the 360, at launch? All systems ever released have had a limited number of good games at launch. The deal with Sony is, you're getting a console that has tremendous 3rd party support, just look at the PS1 and PS2, and you're getting backwords compatibility for all PS1 and PS2 titles right out of the box.
Wow, sounds like someone is on the Microsoft/Nintendo bandwagon.
I'm getting a Wii at launch but aside from Zelda and Trauma Center, their launch line-up is horrible but apparently that doesn't seem to affect your decision on buying the system.
And in order to get the 360 close to being on par with the PS3, in terms of hardware, you gotta spend another $200 thus the consumer ends up paying the same amount either way.
And the PS3/Wii combo would do the exact same thing for you.
I think a lot of this is irrelevant, based on what aktick actually said he was looking for.
The only games I've played that were (at least initially) exclusive to these were the GTA games. Aside from those, I play a mix of sports, war, FPS, and general action/adventure games.
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Think I'll get a 360. Hopefully whatever hardware problems existed before have been fixed. Another bonus is that a lot of the good games are already down to $40 or so. Plus I just gave my Oppo DVD player to my parents for their new HDTV, so I'll need a DVD player. The 360 I'm assuming does a decent job?
I'll see how the Wii is reviewed, and maybe pick one of those up as well.
For only $50 more than the PS3 I'll have 2 systems with tons of different game choices.
I'll see how the Wii is reviewed, and maybe pick one of those up as well.
For only $50 more than the PS3 I'll have 2 systems with tons of different game choices.