The Alternative PS3 Discussion Thread

[KKOB]

So, here's a thread for the non Playstation fanboys/ people with sense to talk PS3, PS3 v 360 v Wii comparisons, Sony v Nintendo v Microsoft etc etc etc and anything other than the 2 games that the PS3 has to talk about right now aka Resistance and Motorstorm.

So just say what you think rather than trying to justify/back up every opinion you have and enjoy, its only a freaking expensive games console after all!

[ZeldaFreak]

I personally believe the wii isn't the system for epics
I personally believe 360 is the system for true online
I personally believe the ps3 is just for epic titles.

That is all!

[McPhee]

I dont think its as expensive as people make out tbh. Xbox 360 + Wireless Adapter + HD-DVD drive all comes to more than the top bracket PS3. The price of the games on the other hand :nono:

However, the bonus with the 360 is you can just add on the bits that you want rather than having to fork out cash for rubbish you dont want just because its 'built in'. If you simply wanted to play a few games occasionally you can get it for £200 with a game and a memory card!

[Domstercool]

It has more than 2 good games. I'm loving the fuck out of Ridge Racer 7. ^_^

[KKOB]

It has more than 2 good games. I'm loving the fuck out of Ridge Racer 7. ^_^

you love any ridge racer game lol and what i typed was 2 games to talk about ie 2 games of note.

[Domstercool]

Ridge Racer 5 was pretty mediocre, a stepdown for the series. Then Ridge Racers and RR6 and RR7 are here and they are all great games.

The games are priced the same price as 360 games. RRP 49.99 Online 39.99

[McPhee]

The games are priced the same price as 360 games. RRP 49.99 Online 39.99

lol, my mistake. dont know a great deal about PS3 tbh but i just remember being on some US forum where they were moaning about $100 games a while back

[Domstercool]

Yeah, it was some rumour that started, because of how expensive the blu-ray was suppose to be. It was shot down though later on.

[Jordan]

Yeah, they just decide to take an extreme loss on everything.
From what i've heard, the only thing they're making money on is the joypads. Which cost $0.75 to make and sell for like $35.

Plus Dom, i can appricate where you're coming from but half the time you seem to really back Sony for no apparent reason other than to prove everyone else wrong...

[ZeldaFreak]

Yeah, they just decide to take an extreme loss on everything.
From what i've heard, the only thing they're making money on is the joypads. Which cost $0.75 to make and sell for like $35.

Plus Dom, i can appricate where you're coming from but half the time you seem to really back Sony for no apparent reason other than to prove everyone else wrong...

Plus software, all they have to do for launch titles is sell 100k units and then they are in profit. Thats globally mind you.

[Stocka]

Shouldn't this just be renamed to the console war thread or something?

[McPhee]

Shouldn't this just be renamed to the console war thread or something?

that would attract the idiots spouting off crap, seems to have been a fairly calm discussion so far

[AshMat]

LOLZ, WII IZ GHEY, P$3 4 DA WIN!!!11!!ONE!!

It's going to be one of those threads..

With the price of the PS3, and the rate that it's selling in the US, and with it being next month and little hype at this point i can see it being a slow start, to the PS3's life. With the xbox still selling fairly steadily, and the Wii still hard to get hold of..

[Domstercool]

Yeah, they just decide to take an extreme loss on everything.
From what i've heard, the only thing they're making money on is the joypads. Which cost $0.75 to make and sell for like $35.

Plus Dom, i can appricate where you're coming from but half the time you seem to really back Sony for no apparent reason other than to prove everyone else wrong...

Well I like facts and so I'd rather people didn't start chatting shit around the place. I've said before that I don't care what Sony does as long as I have a good system, and I've got that before time again.

It's the same with music. I might not like the guys/girls in the band, but if they produce good music, should I not listen to them just because I don't like what they do outside of music?

[KKOB]

Plus Dom, i can appricate where you're coming from but half the time you seem to really back Sony for no apparent reason other than to prove everyone else wrong...

I've asked that too many times, and every time the answer doesn't quite satisfy. maybe i'm too good at spoting closet cases?

http://www.gamesradar.com/gb/ps3/game/news/article.jsp?sectionId=1006&articleId=20070212122918562067&releaseId=20060314132311609002

^^

[Domstercool]

Well answer this, If i'm some Sony fanboy? Why would I work for a N-europe? Why are most of my fave games not sony games? Why would I own all consoles?

TBH I'm one of the most open minded gamers in this place. I try any sort of game on any system.

[Hero-of-Time]

Lets keep it peaceful guys or there really isnt any point to this new thread.

[fanman]

I personally think the ps3 looks quite good. Although it may not have an awful lot of games to suit my tastes, it still does look pretty fun.

The only thing is that I can't see it supporting everybodies needs.

The wii will sell the most out of this generation.

[ZeldaFreak]

It doesn't matter if they sell out - its the one with the better games is the winner.

[KKOB]

just to express my opinion - PS3 is crap right now because of its lack of compelling content. Wii however is getting its VC games out on time and making me very happy and its Wii games are really good if a little sparse rigth now. 360 is amazing and so much fun but then its had a next gen monopoly for a year so it has to have some quality games.

i cant see the ps3 having an equally exceptional library of games on year on from its us launch, Wiis library of games one year on are guaranteed already with mario, smash bros, mario and metroid and some surprises too i'm betting.

anywho, i will buy a ps3, just i dont think its a sound purchase atm-i mean theres no real reason to buy one except for the distant possibility of games like MGS4, DMC 4 and FF XIII-if they all remain sony exclusive.

anywho thats the bare bones of what i think, the day sony pick up the ball again and start doing something is the day my opinion changes. till then . . .

It doesn't matter if they sell out - its the one with the better games is the winner.

which seems to be the Wii or 360 for the next year at least-NOT the PS3

[Hero-of-Time]

I kind of feel the same as Takeo regarding the PS3. I wouldnt say its a bad console just that it is lacking in a killer game, for me at least. This doesnt have anything to do with the machine just due to the launch window. Being a big Ratchet and Clank an the only thing I will miss not playing is Resistance as I love Insomniac. I was going to get one at launch but I dont think im will to pay the price just for one game.

For Sony to get me to buy the PS3 they will have to have some exclusive games that will stay exclusive and not just timed but I can see these being very limited as development costs are rising so its more profitable for a 3rd party to release their game on as many platforms as possible.If that is the case then its going to be left to the 1st party developers to make their console stand out.

Another thing is that if developers want to make a game for the Wii they will pretty much have to make it just for that console due to the control methods. Providing developers put some time and energy into the game then the Wii could have some great exclusives. Also the VC is a huge asset to the Wii due to the massive back catalogue at Nintendos disposal.

The 360 has online sorted and I doubt anything in the console world will even come close to reaching what Microsoft have. I know alot of people dont like it but I personally love the whole Gamerscore thing that they introduced as it allows you to get the most out of your games even if they are short.

End of HoTs rant.

[KKOB]

My blog (http://karly-showgirl.blogspot.com/) for a couple more opinions on PS3.

[That Guy]

Well answer this, If i'm some Sony fanboy? Why would I work for a N-europe? Why are most of my fave games not sony games? Why would I own all consoles?

TBH I'm one of the most open minded gamers in this place. I try any sort of game on any system.

After watching a few of your video blogs I can honestly say I believe what you say here. I think it's actually ZeldaFreak who sticks up for Sony just to be 'different'. I actually think a few people are like that actually.

I agree with Tak, and HoT about PS3 right now. Have considered getting one many times, but since I have a 360, I see no reason for me to buy one. I wouldn't play DMC, or MGS4, or FFXIII so what's the point? Virtua fighter is on 360 in a couple of months and Virtua Tennis is on both next month, so there's no reason for me to get one.

[Stocka]

The only reason i've wanted a PS3 is because I haven't ever had a PS2 and would like to play the FFs in particular. I don't need a PS3 though(+ i'd feel greedy to get it too), and am rather satisfied with the Wii60 combo. However if Shenmue III were to come out on PS3 it'd be a different story.

[ZeldaFreak]

After watching a few of your video blogs I can honestly say I believe what you say here. I think it's actually ZeldaFreak who sticks up for Sony just to be 'different'. I actually think a few people are like that actually.

I agree with Tak, and HoT about PS3 right now. Have considered getting one many times, but since I have a 360, I see no reason for me to buy one. I wouldn't play DMC, or MGS4, or FFXIII so what's the point? Virtua fighter is on 360 in a couple of months and Virtua Tennis is on both next month, so there's no reason for me to get one.

I would stick up for Microsoft aswell. I really am not bothered about new ways to games. So I didn't like the wii. So I'm selling it, to put that money toward something else don't know what though.

[Zell]

It doesn't matter if they sell out - its the one with the better games is the winner.

Usually there's a correlation between the amount of good gams on a console and the amount of consoles sold.

[ZeldaFreak]

Well look at a game like okami that will probably be ignored my the masses. Very good game, but it won't sell many units.

[McPhee]

Usually there's a correlation between the amount of good gams on a console and the amount of consoles sold.

Not necessarily. I think things will go a little different this time around. With the Wii we can expect similar behaviour to the DS, a lot of units sold but most owners only buy one or 2 titles a year. This reduces the amount of high budget titles that publishers will make for a system.
The Wii will most likely see quickly produced games with lots of mass-market appeal whereas the Xbox 360 and PS3 will get their usual round of high-budget epics.

[Dante]

Well look at a game like okami that will probably be ignored my the masses. Very good game, but it won't sell many units.


This week uk charts
- 1 BATTLESTATIONS: MIDWAY EIDOS STUDIOS HUNGARY EIDOS EIDOS
14 2 LITTLE BRITAIN: THE VIDEO GAME GAMESAUCE/GAMERHOLIX BLAST MASTERTRONIC
3 3 FIFA 07 EA CANADA EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
2 4 PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 6 KONAMI DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT KONAMI KONAMI
4 5 SEGA MEGA DRIVE COLLECTION BACKBONE SEGA SEGA
1 6 LOST PLANET: EXTREME CONDITION CAPCOM CAPCOM CAPCOM
6 7 NEED FOR SPEED: CARBON EA CANADA EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
10 8 THE SIMS 2: PETS MAXIS EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
8 9 NEW SUPER MARIO BROS. NINTENDO NINTENDO NINTENDO
9 10 CARS RAINBOW STUDIOS THQ THQ
11 11 LEGO STAR WARS II: THE ORIGINAL TRILOGY TRAVELLER'S TALES LUCASARTS LUCASARTS
19 12 THE SIMS 2 AMAZE ENTERTAINMENT EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
- 13 AVATAR: THE LEGEND OF AANG THQ STUDIO AUSTRALIA THQ THQ
21 14 DR KAWASHIMA'S BRAIN TRAINING NINTENDO NINTENDO NINTENDO
12 15 CALL OF DUTY 3 TREYARCH ACTIVISION ACTIVISION
16 16 WWE SMACKDOWN VS RAW 2007 YUKE'S THQ THQ
- 17 OKAMI CAPCOM CAPCOM CAPCOM
22 18 FOOTBALL MANAGER 2007 SPORTS INTERACTIVE SEGA SEGA
25 19 TOMB RAIDER: LEGEND CRYSTAL DYNAMICS EIDOS EIDOS

[KKOB]

This week uk charts
- 1 BATTLESTATIONS: MIDWAY EIDOS STUDIOS HUNGARY EIDOS EIDOS
14 2 LITTLE BRITAIN: THE VIDEO GAME GAMESAUCE/GAMERHOLIX BLAST MASTERTRONIC
3 3 FIFA 07 EA CANADA EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
2 4 PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 6 KONAMI DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT KONAMI KONAMI
4 5 SEGA MEGA DRIVE COLLECTION BACKBONE SEGA SEGA
1 6 LOST PLANET: EXTREME CONDITION CAPCOM CAPCOM CAPCOM
6 7 NEED FOR SPEED: CARBON EA CANADA EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
10 8 THE SIMS 2: PETS MAXIS EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
8 9 NEW SUPER MARIO BROS. NINTENDO NINTENDO NINTENDO
9 10 CARS RAINBOW STUDIOS THQ THQ
11 11 LEGO STAR WARS II: THE ORIGINAL TRILOGY TRAVELLER'S TALES LUCASARTS LUCASARTS
19 12 THE SIMS 2 AMAZE ENTERTAINMENT EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
- 13 AVATAR: THE LEGEND OF AANG THQ STUDIO AUSTRALIA THQ THQ
21 14 DR KAWASHIMA'S BRAIN TRAINING NINTENDO NINTENDO NINTENDO
12 15 CALL OF DUTY 3 TREYARCH ACTIVISION ACTIVISION
16 16 WWE SMACKDOWN VS RAW 2007 YUKE'S THQ THQ
- 17 OKAMI CAPCOM CAPCOM CAPCOM
22 18 FOOTBALL MANAGER 2007 SPORTS INTERACTIVE SEGA SEGA
25 19 TOMB RAIDER: LEGEND CRYSTAL DYNAMICS EIDOS EIDOS

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I BOUGHT MY COPY FRIDAY! HOW COME YOU DIDNT?!?!?!?!??!?!?!

[That Guy]

I think what he's trying to say is, look where Fifa is, Okami deserves to be there.

:weep: :weep: :weep: :weep: :weep:

I BOUGHT MY COPY FRIDAY! HOW COME YOU DIDNT?!?!?!?!??!?!?!

I don't own a PS2 :p

[KKOB]

I think what he's trying to say is, look where Fifa is, Okami deserves to be there.



I don't own a PS2 :p

BUY IT ANYWAY DAMN YOU!!!!!!

IT'S CLOVERS LAST FUCKING GAME :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

[Zell]

Fifa doesn't sell consoles though. PS2s were bought by the masses because of GTA, and fifa was bought because it's the only game the masses, who now own a PS2, associate with. That's what I think anyway.

Anyway my point is that DS is winning because it has the better software library, a reason why PS2 won last gen was because there are more games for it. In general there are more good titles for PS2 than for Gamecube or Xbox. And that has to count for something.

[That Guy]

Fifa doesn't sell consoles though. PS2s were bought by the masses because of GTA, and fifa was bought because it's the only game the masses, who now own a PS2, associate with. That's what I think anyway.

Anyway my point is that DS is winning because it has the better software library, a reason why PS2 won last gen was because there are more games for it. In general there are more good titles for PS2 than for Gamecube or Xbox. And that has to count for something.

Totally agree with you, this is something a few of us were discussing in the PS3 thread. Games sell consoles. Choice is what people want.

[ZeldaFreak]

BUY IT ANYWAY DAMN YOU!!!!!!

IT'S CLOVERS LAST FUCKING GAME :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

Technically speaking isn't it God Hand for us europeans

[KKOB]

Technically speaking isn't it God Hand for us europeans

its not as beautiful or as well made as Okami - i can't even remember if god hand is by clover lol Okami is a pure clover game through and through though.

[Domstercool]

Okami is so damn good, shame it only got to 17! DAMN YOU WHORES FOR NOT BUYING IT.

[ZeldaFreak]

its not as beautiful or as well made as Okami - i can't even remember if god hand is by clover lol Okami is a pure clover game through and through though.

Yeah its made by clover - but it has clovers humour built in.

Its a fun fighting game by all accounts which is like final fight with good fighting and humour.

[KKOB]

has anyone saw them nextgen wars figures recently? fucking hell Wiis done well!!!