PS3?

CrazyIvan · 06-09-2008, 01:41 PM

Well, Traded in 58 games from previous systems and got a PS3.

I mostly wanted it because of it's Blu-Ray. I figure a Blu-Ray player costs about the same, so why not get the gaming ability with it? I'm a big gamer too, so it was only natural...heck even my "CrazyIvan" name came from a video game.

Anyhow, it is pretty awesome. Got some games and have already beat one of them.

I got "Uncharted," "Turok," "Time Crisis 4," and "Heavenly Sword."

Any of you fellow gamers have any opinions on some good games that you've played? I've read a lot of online reviews by critics, but it isn't as trusty as hearing it from people I know.

Thanks.

genwinters · 06-09-2008, 01:43 PM

resistance fall of man was pretty fun.

TexasT · 06-09-2008, 01:52 PM

PS3 is over rated. It's basically a PS2 with blu ray. Since they keep dropping the price of the PS3 I guess it's about $100 more than a blu ray player. As far as games? GTA4 is out now I think.

squirrelbaster · 06-09-2008, 01:53 PM

i hear that new haze game is disapionting........

Pred · 06-09-2008, 02:28 PM

Over rated? No, afraid not. The simple fact is game makers have not yet even begun to take advantage of what the PS3 is capable of. Mostly they've just ported PS2 games to work on the new system(as the newer ones are not compatible with older games). Give it a little longer and you'll see what it can do. I've got one, love it. The only games I've got for it right now are GTA4(GREATEST GAME EVER!!!!) and The Bourne Conspiracy, another great game if it wasn't so short.

Capt'n Mil Coll · 06-09-2008, 02:32 PM

I think I played Pong once.

TexasT · 06-09-2008, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Pred

Over rated? No, afraid not. The simple fact is game makers have not yet even begun to take advantage of what the PS3 is capable of. Mostly they've just ported PS2 games to work on the new system(as the newer ones are not compatible with older games). Give it a little longer and you'll see what it can do. I've got one, love it. The only games I've got for it right now are GTA4(GREATEST GAME EVER!!!!) and The Bourne Conspiracy, another great game if it wasn't so short.

Exactly...overrated as in the games offer hardly anything more than PS2 games. Why would anybody want to pay $400-$500 for that? I can see the blu ray thing kind of, but then again you have to spend like 40 bucks on blu ray discs. If they were going to utilize the capabilities of the system they should have done that before they released the system.

Amarksman · 06-09-2008, 03:16 PM

Wish I would have gone with the ps3. I instead went with the xbox 360 elite. And also the recently defunct HD DVD player

One of the main reasons I went with xbox was the cheap hd dvd player. I thought oh microsoft supports it, it should be around for a while...ouch. HD in 1080p is an amazing viewing experience!
Anyways....I am a big fan of Call of Duty 4 on xbox live. I think sony has something like live? Great game though. I gave up a lot of hours when I picked that one up!

squirrelbaster · 06-09-2008, 03:17 PM

^+1 callof duty 4 is great!

CrazyIvan · 06-09-2008, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasT

Exactly...overrated as in the games offer hardly anything more than PS2 games. Why would anybody want to pay $400-$500 for that? I can see the blu ray thing kind of, but then again you have to spend like 40 bucks on blu ray discs. If they were going to utilize the capabilities of the system they should have done that before they released the system.

Blu-Ray Movies on Amazon are between $12 and $20, same as DVD's in the store. And, on Amazon, you get Free Shipping and (in most states) don't pay tax. So, where are you getting the $40 tag? Even at Best Buy, Blu-Ray DVD's are only between $25 and $30...

And, if you check this, you will see that $400 for a Blu-Ray player is just about the Median Price...

http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=amb_link...f_rd_i=1065836

TexasT · 06-09-2008, 03:44 PM

I saw them in a store for that price. It was a new release. It's been a while since I saw that price but 30 bucks for one dvd is still too much imo.

CrazyIvan · 06-09-2008, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasT

It's been a while since I saw that price but 30 bucks for one dvd is still too much imo.

That's why I order them from Amazon.

GTA 4 was so-so... I was a bit upset that they took some previous content out (like buying your own houses, garage parking, some open areas like the country-side area in the last game and some other things). After doing the Bank Job, I was wondering what I was gonna spend all my money on. I cound't find anything, ended the game with just under a $1-Mil. Overall it was a good game. I had no interest in playing through it a second time though.

Chris · 06-09-2008, 04:09 PM

This is why I love my Wii.

The games are fun and relaxing.

TexasT · 06-09-2008, 04:15 PM

Right. Don't have to worry about slapping whores and killing bishes.

squirrelbaster · 06-09-2008, 04:20 PM

nope but with the wii you have to worry about slaping the person next to you.....

TexasT · 06-09-2008, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by squirrelbaster

nope but with the wii you have to worry about slaping the person next to you.....

That's why you always play next to people who need to be accidentally slapped.

squirrelbaster · 06-09-2008, 04:30 PM

lol, nice idea!

bored2bhere · 07-20-2008, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TexasT

PS3 is over rated. It's basically a PS2 with blu ray. Since they keep dropping the price of the PS3 I guess it's about $100 more than a blu ray player. As far as games? GTA4 is out now I think.

i thought the same thing with my ps3 until i went to a freinds house who had a ps3 and an hd cable and tv and i was truly amazed at the difference between rca and hd speaking of which if any of u play ps3 online my psn account is bored2bhereofgg send me a freind invite i play mainly first person shooters like rainbow six vegas 2 and turok although i am trying other styles of games

SwedeSteve · 07-20-2008, 06:59 PM

Where in my Atari ??

tippmann7 · 07-20-2008, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris

This is why I love my Wii.

The games are fun and relaxing.

i agree, but for all you xbox people the reason they keep making new editions is the old ones dont last, you dont see ps3 elite bcuz the orginal one was made correctly. im not interseted in either, i play madden, mlb the show and guitar hero. wii's are great they dont have alot of the same games but they are still alot of fun.

06-09-2008, 01:41 PM	#1
CrazyIvan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 2,338	PS3? Well, Traded in 58 games from previous systems and got a PS3. I mostly wanted it because of it's Blu-Ray. I figure a Blu-Ray player costs about the same, so why not get the gaming ability with it? I'm a big gamer too, so it was only natural...heck even my "CrazyIvan" name came from a video game. Anyhow, it is pretty awesome. Got some games and have already beat one of them. I got "Uncharted," "Turok," "Time Crisis 4," and "Heavenly Sword." Any of you fellow gamers have any opinions on some good games that you've played? I've read a lot of online reviews by critics, but it isn't as trusty as hearing it from people I know. Thanks. __________________ "Minimum wage, minimum effort." "Never underestimate the power of stupidity." ~Me

06-09-2008, 01:52 PM	#3
TexasT Do you have my stapler? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everywhere you want to be. Posts: 4,124 Blog Entries: 16	PS3 is over rated. It's basically a PS2 with blu ray. Since they keep dropping the price of the PS3 I guess it's about $100 more than a blu ray player. As far as games? GTA4 is out now I think. __________________ I'm just a little bit caught in the middle. Life is a maze. Love is a riddle.

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Amarksman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: behind you Posts: 137	ps3 i wish Wish I would have gone with the ps3. I instead went with the xbox 360 elite. And also the recently defunct HD DVD playerOne of the main reasons I went with xbox was the cheap hd dvd player. I thought oh microsoft supports it, it should be around for a while...ouch. HD in 1080p is an amazing viewing experience! Anyways....I am a big fan of Call of Duty 4 on xbox live. I think sony has something like live? Great game though. I gave up a lot of hours when I picked that one up! __________________ ^^^^^Advocate for the gun rights of MONKEYS Join my group - Monkey Gun Rights!

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06-09-2008, 02:28 PM	#5
Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Blog Entries: 3	Over rated? No, afraid not. The simple fact is game makers have not yet even begun to take advantage of what the PS3 is capable of. Mostly they've just ported PS2 games to work on the new system(as the newer ones are not compatible with older games). Give it a little longer and you'll see what it can do. I've got one, love it. The only games I've got for it right now are GTA4(GREATEST GAME EVER!!!!) and The Bourne Conspiracy, another great game if it wasn't so short.

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squirrelbaster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,233	^+1 callof duty 4 is great! __________________ "My Shotgun SAYS I AM the POLICE !"--Mooseman684 "I like Turtles!" youtube kid

06-09-2008, 03:44 PM	#11
TexasT Do you have my stapler? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everywhere you want to be. Posts: 4,124 Blog Entries: 16	I saw them in a store for that price. It was a new release. It's been a while since I saw that price but 30 bucks for one dvd is still too much imo. __________________ I'm just a little bit caught in the middle. Life is a maze. Love is a riddle.

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06-09-2008, 04:15 PM	#14
TexasT Do you have my stapler? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everywhere you want to be. Posts: 4,124 Blog Entries: 16	Right. Don't have to worry about slapping whores and killing bishes. __________________ I'm just a little bit caught in the middle. Life is a maze. Love is a riddle.

06-09-2008, 04:20 PM	#15
squirrelbaster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,233	nope but with the wii you have to worry about slaping the person next to you..... __________________ "My Shotgun SAYS I AM the POLICE !"--Mooseman684 "I like Turtles!" youtube kid

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