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Sqrl on 10 June 2008

Because every time a PS3 game comes along that has my interest it has a Wii or PC version. To be fair the same is true of the 360:

The Orange Box
Gears of War
Bioshock
Mass Effect
UT3 - Lost interest after I played the demo
Saint's Row 2
GTA IV - GTA games always get a PC version and we will likely get the DLC as well)
Oblivion
Splinter Cell Double Agent
CoD4
Assassin's Creed
Kane & Lynch
DMC4
Overlord

Those are just the ones I wanted that are on PC =P

Wii + PC = Awesome Combo

There are only a handful of games that are exclusive to the two HD consoles that I have a any interest in. But not enough to justify a console purchase yet. If I do get another console it will likely be a PS3 since the PC overlaps with the 360 games I want much more.

Ironically people complain about not being able to play PC on the couch but now with my new 46" 1080P LCD I have an HDMI cable and optical audio running to my TV and sound system so I can play my PC games in their full glory from the comfort of my couch...even better I can use the Wiimote as a mouse and it works pretty well in most FPS games so far (still need the keyboard, which I have a wireless keyboard so np) but I have a nice hybrid setup with the best of both worlds in pretty much every way.

Long story short...I'm currently quite satisfied with my gaming arrangements.
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donathos on 10 June 2008

The games currently released don't yet justify the current price -- I'll revisit after MSG4 and FFXIII are released, and depending on whether there've been price reductions.



tabsina on 10 June 2008

i've been considering a bluray player, but this one is still too expensive without better reasons to buy it.. so far uncharted is an incentive, and from the 'coming soon' lineup, LBP.. i'd need more to sway my decision, otherwise i may just wait til much less expensive bluray players come out



pichu_pichu on 10 June 2008

Money, Can't afford another system, and the wii and DS has all my gaming needs



brute on 10 June 2008

its because wii and pc give me all my gaming needs



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Coca-Cola on 10 June 2008

wii360 keeps me and my family busy enough.
Also, I haven't gotten into BluRay yet.

Was saving money to get PS3 but bought a new set of golf irons. 



Slimebeast on 10 June 2008
mrduckbear said:

Is it really because of the lack of good exclusive games?

Is it really because of the price of it?

Or is it really becausei t's just Sony and you have a hatred for Sony and don't want to buy their products?

If it's the third, then that means there will be no reason whatsoever you will buy a PS3 in the near future and consider you an MS or Nintendo fanboy.


A combination of all three, and that I already own an X360.

1. Yes, still no good exclusive games for my taste. In the future I can see the two Team ICO games that could interest me, but I would still need a couple more exclusive games to justify a purchase of a 2nd console.

2. Price is a factor, especially for a 2nd console. CrazzyMan says 300 euros PS3 with game bundle = Must Have, but for me I think the limit is 250 euros.

3. I don't like Sony, but if they some day offer good value, I would seriously consider it.

 

 



Rath on 10 June 2008
coolestguyever said:
mrduckbear said:

Is it really because of the lack of good exclusive games?

 

Shooters: Metal Gear Solid 4, Uncharted, Resistance, Unreal Tournament III (timed)

Fighters: Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Heavenly Sword

Racers: Motorstorm, Gran Turismo 5: Prologue

Sports: MLB 08 The Show, Hot Shots Golf 5

Other: Singstar, Ratchet and Clank, Warhawk

 

All Exclusive Titles that are 80%+ (except Heavenly Sword which is a 79), in categories. Theres something there for everyone.

Is it really because of the price of it?

 

I can't deny its a high price. But is it really that much more when you factor in all that you get?

PS3 - $400/$500...Built in Blu Ray, Wifi, free online

360 - $299/$350/$450....Then assuming your into online gaming, its more like - $360/$410/$510...and who isn't into online gaming this gen?

Wii - $250...No way around it, Wii is the cheapest

 

Or is it really becausei t's just Sony and you have a hatred for Sony and don't want to buy their products?

 

This is the only reason that makes sense to me really. People are fooled into thinking the 360 is way cheaper than PS3 when it really isn't. Brand Loyalty to Nintendo or Microsoft are the only logical reasons in my opinion not to buy PS3

 

If it's the third, then that means there will be no reason whatsoever you will buy a PS3 in the near future and consider you an MS or Nintendo fanboy.


 


 Oh dear you've got me. The only reason I don't own a PS3 is because I'm a fanboy. Not because I'm strapped for cash and prefer the Wii due to its control scheme and games. I mean people can't honestly only want to own one console rather than buy them all.

Seriously. That post was stupid. 



Andrex on 10 June 2008

I don't want to buy it because I'm a Nintendo fan and Wii has been more than enough to me.



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Sky Render on 10 June 2008

My main reason, as with every console I don't buy, is a lack of games which interest me. The price doesn't help since I have a limited budget, of course, but even if I had an unlimited one, the lack of at least a solid half-dozen titles already out that interest me is a big turn-off for the prospect of me getting a PS3.



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