The Yakuza games, + uncharted

I will say this as a 360 then PS3 gamer. You need to get used to the controller first (keep playing PSN games to start with) and input lag (for the exclusives due to all the post process and triple buffering). Once that's out the way then you will enjoy it a lot more. One of the first games I played on my shiny new PS3 was KZ2 and I hated the controls but this was compounded by the fact I was more used to the 360 control pad especially for FPS.
You can change it to a more COD style in the settings (after patch) but one thing you can't change is the abysmal controller input lag. I was used to playing COD, and Halo which both have an input lag of 100ms or less and then playing KZ2 with an input lag of 150ms + really did my head in. But you will get used to it and in all honesty KZ2 is more about the experience then the gameplay . Just whack up the sound (I played in 5.1 DTS) and be drawn into the titanic battle against the Helghast.

My personal favourite PS3 exclusives are the Uncharted Series, GOW3, Journey and Valkyrie Chronicles. Technically and from a cinematic point of view they are a notch above  the best 360 exclusives but they tend to be solitary experiences with solid but not amazing gameplay but that's of course just my opinion and for me personally gaming isn't just about the gameplay so I'm not too fussed.

Something I did was start from the beginning of a franchise no matter how old. So I played GOW HD Collection 1 before I played GoW3. I played Resistance in order and same with Uncharted. I didn't do that with Metal Gear Solid was left bitterly disappointed with MGS4 but there was no HD Collection out then. If you do plan on buying Last Guardian (when it eventually comes out) then I would try Ico and SOTC HD Collection beforehand (as I am doing now). I just feel doing that makes each subsequent sequel that much more enjoyable and it's good to get a sense of history from the developers.

So far I'd say that the hardware is practicall on par with 360, the controller is somewhat annoying to get used to as it's considerably smaller and playing FPS games on it just feels.. Wrong.

The KZ controls are heavy, clunky, and pretty shit tbh. Although I am a big fan of both Battlefield and COD, this is the heavyweight champion it appears, it's just slow, takes ages to aim down, and the weapons feel useless, maybe that's due to the fact that there were practically no games going in Europe, so I had to join one from Asia, so I kept lagging like a little bitch, literally emptying clips into enemies that only appear in the kill feed and finally collapse after about 10 seconds or so.

Overall the multiplayer seems to be a broken heavy mess and controlling the character is a chore, aiming is considerably slowed(Have to drag the scope it seems). The online is quiet and desolate, no one has any microphones, as these games are exclusives I am probably more lucky in regards to service as there are designated servers I think - not sure if the same applies to multiplats like COD/Fifa etc.

The system seems to be slow in general, the loading screens can be agitatingly slow, the updates are beyond terrible and extremely large. So far I am finding myself confused navigating the dashboard equivelant, but then again, I've just recently started, so will probably get used to it.

The controller really does let it down for me, as I much prefer the 360 controller. I really need to play the likes of KZ3/UC3 to see whether there is actually THAT drastic a difference in regards to graphics, because I am not wowed so far, there is a difference, but nowhere as drastic as most make it out to be during the 2009 games - UC2/KZ3, for example I thought some multiplats during that time period have been almost on the same level, despite being multiplats.

I am slightly disappointed with my purchase, as so far, it doesn't really do anything beside looking pretty (I got the 80GB old model "phat" as I've always prefered the look of them compared to slim)

Here's the thing. BMW drivers that switch to Mercedes are disappointed by the drive experience. Mercedes drivers that switch to BMW are equally disappointed by the drive experience. The two cars, though occupying the same market space handle differently and people like what they are used to.

It's the same with consoles. If you are familiar with 360 you'll be disappointed with PS3 and vica versa. You got the 360 first so are disappointed with PS3...I got PS3 first and am disappointed with 360.

The truth is though, there isn't really a hair's breadth between them.

@ Notstan

I'd say skip out on Killzone 3 to avoid dissapointment. It's doesn't drastically differ from Killzone 2. Pick up the other Uncharted games, get Demon's Souls, Valkyria Chronicles and try out the demos of some other games before buying. Honestly, it seems odd that you'd buy KZ2 without at first playing the demo to test out the controls. Could have saved you some money.

So, you hate the PS3 controller and don't like their exclusives. Then the answer is simple, sell it, and buy 360 games with the money. Also, see an optometrist if you think Uncharted 2 looks outdated. You might need a new set of glasses.

I disagree with Jay520, KZ3 has vastly improved controller response and a much more solid frame rate.

I've played KZ3 beta at a friends house, the controls seemed a lot more COD like and the game was a lot more fast paced, I've purchased it since it was only £3 - around $5 at the time in a local shop, I was like why the hell not and had some change lying around. Lame impulse buy is lame. But without knowing the story in previous iteration, I can't just jump in, however KZ1 would be going too far for me, same could be said for Resistance 1.

Here's the thing. Some people enjoyed the fact that you had to work just to get used to killzone controls. Why do you get frustrated? Just play along and you will get used to it.

To get used to the PS3 controller you have to keep playing the PS3. It's the same thing with the 360 too. The first time I played the 360 I couldn't get used to the controller. The first time I played the PS3 I couldn't get used to the controller either. They both took some time to master them.

Just doing the math...