PlayStation 3

[Borat]

Can't appear to find a proper thread for this beast, if there is one point me in it's general direction and I shall leave you in peace.

Anyway, who is getting jacked for the launch of this bad boy. It's coming out on November 17th and although is gonna cost an absolute bomb shelter, I beleive will be worth every penny and will provide us with a good decade of pure entertainment heaven.

I've placed down a pre-order with game station and am guarenteed to get a machine in the 'launch window', which apparently could be anytime before March! But I was pretty quick on the draw so hopefully itll be launch day.

The games I'm interested in at launch are a sweet looking FPS called Resistance:Fall of Man, Sonic the Hedgehog and possibly Call of Duty 3.

Remember PlayStation 3 is a hell of a lot of money (?425) compared to the XBOX 360, which is now retailing at less than half that (the core system). But for your dough you get...

-Easily the most powerful games console in existence, you think the early games look good, just wait untiul the developers get the hang of making games for this thing!

-The first Blu-Ray Disk player in Europe, the first standalone blu-ray player to launch here will retail for about ?800 which immediately makes PS3 a bargain really, you do the math.

-A machine that will play every CD/DVD/PSONE game/PS2 game that you own

-It has Wi-Fi connectivity, Blue Tooth (for up to 7 wireless controllers at once), slots for compact flash, SD and memory stick cards, and of course the all important built in 60GB HDD

-It can and will provide true High Definition gaming for anyone with the right telly and cable.

-Online capabilites - Resistance:FOM will on launch day be able to hold 40 player games online, nearly all games will have downloadable content online like new levels, characters, weapons etc..., entire games will soon be available for download leading to larger games and movies - the PS3 can handle 1GB worth of bandwith (100 times bigger than the current highest bandwidth available in the UK). Movie trailers and music (i-tunes stylee) from the off. Video and voice chat with your friends and the ability to hurl abuse to other gamers during games. And of course an Internet browser.

-Lighter ,wireless, motion sensitive controllers

-4 USB ports to charge up your controller and conect anything to your PS3

-Connectivity to the PSP, allowing free data transfer between the machines from any wifi hotspot in the world. The PSP has alos been used as an extra screen for PS3, most notably as a rear view mirror for F1 2006.

-If you need any further reason just check out the full 15 minute trailer for Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots on most gaming sites. This is using the actual in game engine and is mindblowing.

I think thats about all and it's enough reason for me, discuss...

[Gnrfan]

Can't fucking wait.

I have one pre-ordered . . but i'm travelling in January and i'm thinking that i might wait til i get back.

I am so looking forward to it tho

[Borat]

Can't fucking wait.

I have one pre-ordered . . but i'm travelling in January and i'm thinking that i might wait til i get back.

I am so looking forward to it tho

Yeah don't wanna blow all your cash, but what about your pre order?havent you put money down for it?

[Gnrfan]

Can't fucking wait.

I have one pre-ordered . . but i'm travelling in January and i'm thinking that i might wait til i get back.

I am so looking forward to it tho

Yeah don't wanna blow all your cash, but what about your pre order?havent you put money down for it?

No not yet. they said they will call closer to the time for a desposit. Its just at the interest stage right now

[Danny Top Hat]

I'm not sure yet.  I might well get an XBox360 and a Wii, as they'll cost the same together as the PS3 on its own.  I don't feel especially loyal to Sony as the PS2 wasn't that great imo.  Still, it will be exciting when someone else buys it and I can leech off them at their house.

[Neemo]

I love PS2 but i don't play enough games anymore to justify buying the PS3

[2NaFish]

i'll leave it a while till it comes down in price

[Izzy]

i'll leave it a while till it comes down in price

Indeed -  and when u factor in u need some blasted HD tv to make it work right too - super expensive....

[Borat]

i'll leave it a while till it comes down in price

Indeed -? and when u factor in u need some blasted HD tv to make it work right too - super expensive....

A HDTV will give you the best possible picture but rest assured it will look very impressive on any old screen. Agree that it may be worth waiting a year or so till it drops a bit but I just don't have that strength.

[Hammy]

I love PS2 but i don't play enough games anymore to justify buying the PS3

Me neither, the only games i bother with these days are Wrestling & GTA games.

When it comes down in price i might consider it though, depending on how good the new Smackdown & GTA stuff is......

[Borat]

I love PS2 but i don't play enough games anymore to justify buying the PS3

Me neither, the only games i bother with these days are Wrestling & GTA games.

When it comes down in price i might consider it though, depending on how good the new Smackdown & GTA stuff is......

I suppose it comes down to how much you use it and what for. If you want to play games, watch movies, chat to friends, surf the net and download stuff and do it alot its a good investment at that price, if you are just an occasional gamer then definately wait.

As for Smackdown v Raw 2007 Stoned, there will unfortunately not be one on the PS3 till next year, GTA IV is scheduald for release in October 2007 and will, undoubtedly, be a jaw dropper.

[Hammy]

I love PS2 but i don't play enough games anymore to justify buying the PS3

Me neither, the only games i bother with these days are Wrestling & GTA games.

When it comes down in price i might consider it though, depending on how good the new Smackdown & GTA stuff is......

I suppose it comes down to how much you use it and what for. If you want to play games, watch movies, chat to friends, surf the net and download stuff and do it alot its a good investment at that price, if you are just an occasional gamer then definately wait.

As for Smackdown v Raw 2007 Stoned, there will unfortunately not be one on the PS3 till next year, GTA IV is scheduald for release in October 2007 and will, undoubtedly, be a jaw dropper.

Exactly stuff i want ain't coming 'til 2007 and by the looks of things well into it, so i think i'll nab S V R 2007 for the PS2, see where i'm at next year, depends what job i have then, being at college is gonna be a major drain on my money.

I was thinking, well i don't know much about the PS3 but with all it's capablities couldn't they in theor when they release a wrestling game actually do a complete roster for once and put on say 20 legends...

[Borat]

I love PS2 but i don't play enough games anymore to justify buying the PS3

Me neither, the only games i bother with these days are Wrestling & GTA games.

When it comes down in price i might consider it though, depending on how good the new Smackdown & GTA stuff is......

Yes they could, easily. Also, more on screen at once so possibly realtime royal rumbles!

I suppose it comes down to how much you use it and what for. If you want to play games, watch movies, chat to friends, surf the net and download stuff and do it alot its a good investment at that price, if you are just an occasional gamer then definately wait.

As for Smackdown v Raw 2007 Stoned, there will unfortunately not be one on the PS3 till next year, GTA IV is scheduald for release in October 2007 and will, undoubtedly, be a jaw dropper.

Exactly stuff i want ain't coming 'til 2007 and by the looks of things well into it, so i think i'll nab S V R 2007 for the PS2, see where i'm at next year, depends what job i have then, being at college is gonna be a major drain on my money.

I was thinking, well i don't know much about the PS3 but with all it's capablities couldn't they in theor when they release a wrestling game actually do a complete roster for once and put on say 20 legends...

[cotis]

I have 360 and I think it's amazing. I used to always be a Sony Fan boy, but now I'm unsute of either, because both systems are great. Maybe I'll get a PS3 in about 15 years when the price drops!

[Borat]

I have 360 and I think it's amazing. I used to always be a Sony Fan boy, but now I'm unsute of either, because both systems are great. Maybe I'll get a PS3 in about 15 years when the price drops!

Believe me, I have been tempted, very tempted by the lure of the 360 but I believe my patience will pay great dividends.

[Neemo]

I love PS2 but i don't play enough games anymore to justify buying the PS3

Me neither, the only games i bother with these days are Wrestling & GTA games.

When it comes down in price i might consider it though, depending on how good the new Smackdown & GTA stuff is......

I suppose it comes down to how much you use it and what for. If you want to play games, watch movies, chat to friends, surf the net and download stuff and do it alot its a good investment at that price, if you are just an occasional gamer then definately wait.

As for Smackdown v Raw 2007 Stoned, there will unfortunately not be one on the PS3 till next year, GTA IV is scheduald for release in October 2007 and will, undoubtedly, be a jaw dropper.

All i play is GTA nowadays, I've been working on san andreas since it was released and i still haven't finished it, and thats the only game I've played in that time as well.

[Borat]

I love PS2 but i don't play enough games anymore to justify buying the PS3

Me neither, the only games i bother with these days are Wrestling & GTA games.

When it comes down in price i might consider it though, depending on how good the new Smackdown & GTA stuff is......

I suppose it comes down to how much you use it and what for. If you want to play games, watch movies, chat to friends, surf the net and download stuff and do it alot its a good investment at that price, if you are just an occasional gamer then definately wait.

As for Smackdown v Raw 2007 Stoned, there will unfortunately not be one on the PS3 till next year, GTA IV is scheduald for release in October 2007 and will, undoubtedly, be a jaw dropper.

All i play is GTA nowadays, I've been working on san andreas since it was released and i still haven't finished it, and thats the only game I've played in that time as well.

San an's a bitch ain't it! Opened up the 'vegas' portion only for my memory card to get wiped, just potter about onj it now can't be arsed to do it all again.

[Shoco]

I love PS2 but i don't play enough games anymore to justify buying the PS3

yeah same here, i got the ps2 the day it came out, it was then about 3 months before i bought a game for it lol

[Jim]

I have a 360 and I think it's a solid console. I'll probably buy the Wii when it comes out, but I doubt that I'll go anywhere near a PS3 until at least a year after it's release...

... Unless one of my mates invests in one, of course.

[pilferk]

I have a 360 and I think it's a solid console. I'll probably buy the Wii when it comes out, but I doubt that I'll go anywhere near a PS3 until at least a year after it's release...

... Unless one of my mates invests in one, of course.

I'm right there with you.

I bought the 360 back in February, basically just to be able to play Oblivion.  I've bought other games, now, and I really like the console.  Tomb Raider, Blood Money, PGR 3, Prey and some Marketplace games.  I'm looking forward to some more RPG's (Blue Dragon looks killer) and some more "action/adventure" stuff.  I've been pretty impressed, so far, at the lineup and the stuff coming down the pike looks even better....not to mention we'll get a simultaneous GTA release with the new game.

The Wii looks interesting....if it were more expensive I'd probably pass on it.  The controller still makes me nervous.....but for the price being bandied around, and the option to buy and play ALL those old Nintendo games via their online service....I'm thinking it's going to be a purchase right around release time...with the Wii's version of Twighlight Princess, probably.