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Playstation 3 Software & Firmware \ PS3, is it that good?

Azza123
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Well I don't own a PS3 and have been thinking for a while, should I get one? I own a LCD TV, which should make it look good. - NO HD though. I have Surround Sound, which sound enhance sound quality. I also own a PSP, which won't do mention but it's worth a mention.

What I'm asking here is if someone can tell me the good and bad things about a PS3?
01/03/2008
Brisbane,Queensland
WC_Loc
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If you can afford one, then get one
01/03/2008
Cairns, Queensland [PSN: wc_loc]
Azza123
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WC_Loc said: If you can afford one, then get one



As a stated.

"What I'm asking here is if someone can tell me the good and bad things about a PS3?"
01/03/2008
Brisbane,Queensland
robbo414
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good thing - great games
bad thing - to get best pic quality u need a 1080p tv and a HMDI cable with all the setting correct
good thing - bluetooth controller ( far away and can still play )
bad thing - $120 for a game
good thing - easy to use
bad thing - no in-game xmb ( yet!! )

is that enough?
01/03/2008
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kaotic_azn
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robbo414 said: good thing - great games

bad thing - to get best pic quality u need a 1080p tv and a HMDI cable with all the setting correct

good thing - bluetooth controller ( far away and can still play )

bad thing - $120 for a game

good thing - easy to use

bad thing - no in-game xmb ( yet!! )

is that enough?



the $120 for a game is not so much a problem nowadays as games are starting to drop down to $100 when they get released unless you like to shop at harvey norman. also i don't see what the problem is even if games were $120 brand new cos i still remember ps2 games were $100 brand new so for something relatively still new to pal market it ain't all that bad
01/03/2008
perth
robbo414
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it does eventually add up tho, it may be an extra 20 for 1 game, but if u get more in one go ( who the **** would ) its gonna be a bit more
01/03/2008
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GTADude
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If you go to somewhere like Big W i'm sure you'll fins that most games ar about $80 -$90 But i only buy online, i dont like waiting for games to be released over here.....
01/03/2008
Victoria
Smajs
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Is PS3 that good?????? that's like asking is Jessica Alba ******* HOT!!!!! Answer to both... Hell Mutha******* YEAH!!!
01/03/2008
smashbro
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at JB HIFI you can get pretty much every ps3 game for about $80

Online is great and with new games coming out the ps3 will be the
best console around

The only bad thing is waiting for games to come out
01/03/2008
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J-San
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Only ever bought oone game for $120, after that i've never paid over $85 for game.

Azza123 said: Well I don't own a PS3 and have been thinking for a while, should I get one? I own a LCD TV, which should make it look good. - NO HD though. I have Surround Sound, which sound enhance sound quality. I also own a PSP, which won't do mention but it's worth a mention.

What I'm asking here is if someone can tell me the good and bad things about a PS3?



The time it took for one person to reply, you could've googled your answer. All your going to get is biased opinions. Honestly, look at what games you like, then go with the console/system that caters to that.


For me personally, i bought my PS3 2-3 weeks after it came out. I made the mistake of buying an xbox last generation when everyone had a PS2, and i envied all the great franchises and japanese titles.
01/03/2008
Melbourne, Victoria
FreeWilly
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I just got my PS3 yesterday. Sold my 360 the day before.

I like the PS3 better. Its so much quieter and Im not worrying about it dying all the time.

You can get games relatively cheap on ebay or playasia.

PS3 online is free apparently (havent used it yet) but u have to pay to play online on the 360.

I just like my ps3 better But its an individual thing...
01/03/2008
sydney
texinick
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you're asking the question in a PS3 forum, so of course people will say it's better. I have both PS3 and 360 here, so I hope I can be a bit more unbiased than some other replies :^)

Noise Level: +1 to PS3. Xbox is noisy when playing games, although its not as loud when watching movies. PS3 is generally a lot quieter though.

Graphics: To be honest, I put this one at a draw, there's no clear winner. I really haven't noticed much difference between the two here.

Load Times: Xbox 360 + 1. Definitely seems to load quicker on the 360.

Live/PSN: Live + 1. I hate the PSN interface, very slow. Live is integrated with the console and I find it quicker and easier to browse games and find what I want. You may have to pay for Live, but it's FASTER!! Free does not always equal better! You get what you pay for.

Game Library: 360 + 1. On my suppliers pricelist, I have just over 200 title for PS3, but 370ish for the 360.

Add-ons & Integration: PS3 + 1 for the PSP integration and sharing of titles/games. However, PS3 - 1 for having a remote available that uses bluetooth. You can't use a Logitech Harmony to drive the PS3.

There's probably more but that'll do for now! So far, I have them as fairly even. PS3 + PSP is good, games library poor. 360 games library great, Live is great, but damn it's noisy!.

Both are doing 1080i on a Samsung LCD, with optical sound through a 5.1 sound system
01/03/2008
Dorrigo, NSW
crazynites
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texinick said:
Both are doing 1080i on a Samsung LCD, with optical sound through a 5.1 sound system



Is your Samsung FullHD ? Cause mine is & it does 1080p with the PS3 (only games that are in 1080p thou)
02/03/2008
Melbourne, Victoria
callan5
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Smajs said: Is PS3 that good?????? that's like asking is Jessica Alba ******* HOT!!!!! Answer to both... Hell Mutha******* YEAH!!!

Could not have said it better myself, its all about what games you're into and what you want to play, PS3 has everything pretty much features wise, alot depends on what type of games you want to play
02/03/2008
Outside Perth W.A, over those green mountains, Milkin the cows with Mandy.
NinjaBoy
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I second that motion callan
02/03/2008
im at your window looking at you perving *oh hey kaite*
wutang01
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I third that motion callan

I'll admit, I'm glad I bought the PS3. There are so many PS3 exclusives that I love e.g. Resistance FOM, Singstar, Time Crisis 4, Warhawk, Ratchet & Clank TOD, Heavenly Sword

Coming Soon: Haze, Resistance 2, God of War III, Killzone 2, Wardevil

I'll be evaluating whether I'll like Metal Gear Solid 4 or not ... and evaluating whether I'll purchase Gran Turismo and Tekken 6 or not ...
02/03/2008
Brisbane
callan5
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NinjaBoy said: I second that motion callan

I third that comment Ninjaboy man! How have you been mate? whoops better chat in the social room. But yeah on this topic, 90% depends what exclusives you want, Tekken 6, heavy Rain and MGS4 say it all for me! Cant wait!!

I 4th that Wutang man!
02/03/2008
Outside Perth W.A, over those green mountains, Milkin the cows with Mandy.
NinjaBoy
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callan5 said:

I 4th that Wutang man!



Lol yer
02/03/2008
im at your window looking at you perving *oh hey kaite*
wutang01
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callan5 said:
I 4th that Wutang man!



Yea ... I love the PS3 because of the exclusives. I reckon there will be more PS3 exclusives than 360 exclusives that I'll like.

And again ... "is it that good" or "which one's better" ... all personal preferences peoples! Most of the people here will say they like the PS3 (because hey, it's MyPS3.com.au) ... but maybe you're a 360 person! Who knows? Only you will ...

<whisper>I'm great man. Yourself?</whisper>
02/03/2008
Brisbane
callan5
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I agree Wutang, there already is more that i like on PS3, and now that Eight Days is coming back from the dead pretty much, its set in stone which console i'd put my money into! But they all have great games, just depends what you want to play.
02/03/2008
Outside Perth W.A, over those green mountains, Milkin the cows with Mandy.
Atomic10
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robbo414 said: good thing - great games

bad thing - to get best pic quality u need a 1080p tv and a HMDI cable with all the setting correct

good thing - bluetooth controller ( far away and can still play )

bad thing - $120 for a game

good thing - easy to use

bad thing - no in-game xmb ( yet!! )

is that enough?

actually it wouldn't really matter about the 1080p atm, most of the games are in 720p anyway
02/03/2008
Melbourne,Victoria
cura
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do u need to buy anything extra to connect the ps3 wirelessly to the internet?
I got a wii, and could set up a wireless connection as soon as I hooked it up wheras with my 360, I just learnt that you need to get a wireless adaptor (sold separately) in order to connect your xbox wirelessly to the internet. Didn't release it costs like $100 for it, and then membership for xbox live
02/03/2008
Sydney
wutang01
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cura said: do u need to buy anything extra to connect the ps3 wirelessly to the internet?



It already has wireless capabilities (like the Wii), and an ethernet port if you want a wired connection (therefore, no additional accessory necessary)

And accessing the Playstation Network and online gaming is free
02/03/2008
Brisbane
 
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