Anyone thinking about the PS3?

[jenarelJAM]

My stepmom works for Sony, and she's been working overtime recently to get the PS3 out on time, and so naturally, she talks about it a bit when she gets home...
Seems that a large part of the marketing is that it will be a hdtv blu-ray player for $700 that also has the perk of an incredible gaming device...
I've never been a fan of playstation(don't like the circle square etc. I like letters :P) I was just wondering what fans of playstation think about the PS3. How many AOers are going to get one when they come out?

[Altimas]

Well seeing its gonna be near impossible to get one right when they come out I'll prolly be looking at one next year sometime.

[Altimas]

But I definately want one over a 360...PS always has better games for my tastes.

[Steelrat]

I'll be getting a 360. I'm betting over 50% of the first batch sold will be purchased for the express purpose of reselling them at a higher price.

The blueray for $700 is a nice feature, though I doubt that other bluray manufacturers will appreciate that aspect quite as much, considering that the stand-alone players cost $1000 right now.

[SpecialBlend2786]

My dad is toying around with the idea cause of the Bluray player. But we'll probably wait for awhile before actually getting one. I'm always scared of getting a new system at launch, there are aways problems that need sorting out.

Cases in point: the 360, ps2, playstation

[FlawleZ]

My dad is toying around with the idea cause of the Bluray player. But we'll probably wait for awhile before actually getting one. I'm always scared of getting a new system at launch, there are aways problems that need sorting out.

Cases in point: the 360, ps2, playstation

This seems to be consistent with all things new. Cars, electronics, etc.

[zackzel]

For the price difference I will definatly stick with my 360.

[Head knight of Ni]

I'll be getting a 360. I'm betting over 50% of the first batch sold will be purchased for the express purpose of reselling them at a higher price.

The blueray for $700 is a nice feature, though I doubt that other bluray manufacturers will appreciate that aspect quite as much, considering that the stand-alone players cost $1000 right now.

But is blueray even worth it. I don't see blueray "catching on" any time soon.

No doubt it will sell well in Japan but, Sony has irregarded EUROPE. I believe the Nintendo Wii will outsell the PS3 in japan (major market for both) and possibly the N.A. or EU markets. Sony has made many terrible choices with this console.

I'll go the route of Wii60. Better everything for a comparable price.

[SpecialBlend2786]

But is blueray even worth it. I don't see blueray "catching on" any time soon.

No doubt it will sell well in Japan but, Sony has irregarded EUROPE. I believe the Nintendo Wii will outsell the PS3 in japan (major market for both) and possibly the N.A. or EU markets. Sony has made many terrible choices with this console.

I'll go the route of Wii60. Better everything for a comparable price.

If you want to play the next gen Hidef media's on your 360, it's going to end up costing close to what the PS3 will cost anyway.

[Head knight of Ni]

If you want to play the next gen Hidef media's on your 360, it's going to end up costing close to what the PS3 will cost anyway.

It's a video game console. I will be able to play games in 1080i(which I don't need nor have) after the next update. The PSP tried the whole multi-function and failed miserably to the DS. Perhaps the same situation will emerge?

Oh, BTW you will not be able to play PS3 in 1080i out of the box.

[PyRo]

I'll be getting a 360. I'm betting over 50% of the first batch sold will be purchased for the express purpose of reselling them at a higher price.

Never.
Can I pre-order one to have it in time to sell on eBay before Christmass?

[WhiteWulf]

Never.
Can I pre-order one to have it in time to sell on eBay before Christmass?

lol but the whole thing with the wii is that ya it's great to sit like you're actually holding a gun but after a while the whole thing will be more tiring then it's worth and it's only projected to get 20% of the sales with the other two holding firm 40%'s even...

[benzy2]

I cant afford it. I thought I was going to die over the price of the 360 when I got it. I dont need blue ray or whatever. The picture from the 360 is amazing. I cant imagine noticing so much more detail to pay the extra money. I would rather get a premium 360, live for a year, 3 extra controllers and then two games over just the ps3 as a HD player. Ive loved playstation for a longs time. then I bought a regular xbox and had it modded. From that point I havent looked back at playstation. I would love to play one but not for 700 bucks. Its just not worth it.

[personman]

IMO? I think it's going to flop...
But we'll find out soon enough.

[Archangel Kid]

My dad is toying around with the idea cause of the Bluray player. But we'll probably wait for awhile before actually getting one. I'm always scared of getting a new system at launch, there are aways problems that need sorting out.

Cases in point: the 360 , ps2, playstation

I've had each of them on the day of launch. Well, my brother had the PS2. Never had a single problem with any of the systems. I even had the original xbox from day of launch and never had a single problem. Traded it in when 360 came out because I had no need for it anymore. Honestly most of the problems are USER error when it comes to these things. Especially the 360 problems. Most people were just shoving the power bricks and the system in to an entertainment center and leaving no room for air flow. Any who one of my friends some how managed to get 5 of the premium systems preordered for ebay. He told my brother he'll sell one to him for what ever it costs him to get it, so hopefully that comes through. Only time will tell.

/holy long post.
//batman.