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Posted: Aug 31 2009 12:55 pm

With the PS3 Slim coming out and my 360 currently having no games, I figured around now would be a decent time to switch, if I wanted to. The main reasons are free online play, more reliable hardware, etc. One thing I wanted to know is if it could play music from the hard drive while in-game, since the 360 can do that and I always enjoyed it.

I also wouldn't mind some opinions on the subject, if I should just stay where I am or make the switch, if it's any help my 360 has been working since I first got it back in late 2006.

Posted: Aug 31 2009 02:35 pm

As I have said in other threads, I have no current gen console outside of my Wii. The price drop and slim model was the help I needed to move on up.

I hope to get a PS3 slim sometime before September is out.

Posted: Aug 31 2009 02:49 pm

I also don't have either the 360 or ps3....but with blu-ray, 120gb, free online, less faulty, smaller footprint, built-in wireless.....I think you get the idea.

Title: Naunie Joined: Dec 07 2008 Posts: 1026

I'd say go for it. Pick up a PSP while you're at it.

Posted: Aug 31 2009 03:06 pm

Unless you're really itching for Blu-Ray, I'd say forget it.

Most of the stuff that comes out on PS3 also comes out on the 360, and very few of the PS3 exclusives seem interesting.

Posted: Aug 31 2009 03:09 pm

Syd Lexia wrote:

Unless you're really itching for Blu-Ray, I'd say forget it.

Most of the stuff that comes out on PS3 also comes out on the 360, and very few of the PS3 exclusives seem interesting.

i agree w/this. im personally just waiting for god of war III, although some of the PSN games are pretty badass.

Joined: Dec 06 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 11244

Syd Lexia wrote:

Unless you're really itching for Blu-Ray, I'd say forget it.

Most of the stuff that comes out on PS3 also comes out on the 360, and very few of the PS3 exclusives seem interesting.

Hate me all you want for saying it, but the PS3 also has a web browser. While I know that Syd could give a shit, others may find that useful.

Title: Titlating Joined: Dec 17 2007 Posts: 5042

If all you want is something that has wireless internet, a browser,a hard drive, and a bluray player then get a laptop. If you don't like the games on xbox360 then you basically know you won't like the ps3 games.

Posted: Aug 31 2009 04:01 pm

I'd say go for it. I play the PSN games a lot inbetween titles. They are a lot of fun and are actually updated from time to time. Depending on the game if it allows custom soundtracks you can use music on the HardDrive. I also like the free online play built in wireless the controller feels better to me and the PSN exclusives. Once GoW III comes out I have a feeling PS3 is going to finally make its mark on the market.

Posted: Aug 31 2009 04:37 pm

Just don't get rid of your 360, especially if you have a large amount of cash invested in games. You won't get anywhere near what you payed for if you sell them off.

Joined: Dec 06 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 11244

Optimist With Doubts wrote:

If all you want is something that has wireless internet, a browser,a hard drive, and a bluray player then get a laptop. If you don't like the games on xbox360 then you basically know you won't like the ps3 games.

Average starting price for a Blu-Ray Laptop begins over $1,000.
The starting price for a Blu-Ray internal drive is $140. To get the surround sound audio you must also get a sound card that can produce it, so at a minimum another $40. That brings the total to $180 without even considering you need to have the rest of the desktop components.

I get it, I am in the minority for liking the Blu-Ray and Internet access on a console. I'm not going to apologize for having a different agenda than others, it seems to be the way my life works.

Title: Titlating Joined: Dec 17 2007 Posts: 5042

GPFontaine wrote:

I get it, I am in the minority for liking the Blu-Ray and Internet access on a console. I'm not going to apologize for having a different agenda than others, it seems to be the way my life works.

I like it too, I'm not asking you to apologize my point is that is that he owns an Xbox360 and isn't impressed with the games on it then he shouldn't jump to ps3 based on those things. If you really like the library of ps3 exclusives or didn't already have a 360 then the extra features of the ps3 would definitely make the decision easier.

I'll admit that if the ps3 was a cheap a year ago as it is now I wouldn't have purchased a 360.

Posted: Aug 31 2009 05:31 pm

DAWNT DOO EET!

Posted: Aug 31 2009 05:34 pm

If I wanted a Blu-Ray player, I'd get a PS3. But Blu-Ray is a fucking rip-off right now. When new BR titles don't cost $30, maybe I'll get on board. Until then, meh.

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GPFontaine wrote:

Syd Lexia wrote:

Unless you're really itching for Blu-Ray, I'd say forget it.

Most of the stuff that comes out on PS3 also comes out on the 360, and very few of the PS3 exclusives seem interesting.

Hate me all you want for saying it, but the PS3 also has a web browser. While I know that Syd could give a shit, others may find that useful.

it's the worst web browser ever IMO. I purposely leave the PS3 hooked up to the downstairs TV so I have a bluray player and web browser on the big screen, but even with a keyboard I often find myself just running upstairs to my computer when I feel like checking something.

Posted: Aug 31 2009 06:46 pm

You should get it it's a great system. If you get it get Little Big Planet when you do it's one of the best PS3 games.

Joined: May 22 2009 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 353

I'm satisfied with my PS3. What I like the most is that you can download a lot of PS 1 classics from the Playstation Network, like FFVII, Tekken 2, ect. I have a couple of exclusives, that Watchman game. and Street Fighter 2 Turbo HD Remix.

Posted: Aug 31 2009 08:22 pm

Thanks for the input guys, I think I'll just stick to my 360 as it's been doing alright all these years anyway, no signs of RRoD or disc mutilation. So yeah.

Joined: Feb 16 2008 Posts: 832

Syd Lexia wrote:

Unless you're really itching for Blu-Ray, I'd say forget it.

Most of the stuff that comes out on PS3 also comes out on the 360, and very few of the PS3 exclusives seem interesting.

You know, I don't want to seem like a jerk, but anyone with this opinion towards either console, is a fucking idiot.

There are a multitude of terrific games on the PS3 and the 360 that are worthy enough to buy both consoles over. The fantastic Valkyria Chronicles, MGS4, Demons Souls is out soon, Disgaea 3, Heavenly sword, though pretty short, is also fantastic.
If Ninja Gaiden Sigma II is even close to being as good as the first Sigma, it's also a must buy.

Posted: Aug 31 2009 09:42 pm

MGS? More like MG-Oh-My-God-This-Is-Boring.

2010 SLF Tag Champ Joined: Jun 07 2006 Posts: 12294

lies.

Posted: Aug 31 2009 11:00 pm

Syd Lexia wrote:

MGS? More like MG-Oh-My-God-This-Is-Boring.

How many times must I bring this up... YOU CAN SKIP THE GODDAMNED MOVIES Evil

Posted: Aug 31 2009 11:09 pm

Who said I was talking about the cutscenes? BURN!

2010 SLF Tag Champ Joined: Jun 07 2006 Posts: 12294

if you skip the movies you miss out on the story.

Posted: Aug 31 2009 11:16 pm

There's not a real reason to switch over to PS3 unless you want a bluray player. A 360 is just fine as it is.

For me, getting a PS3 is a matter of having a few exclusives I want and not wanting the others.