PSXE Poll Update: Most Are Satisfied With The PS3
See Full ImageThis was an especially interesting poll, because it told us two things: 1. a great many people say their PlayStation 3 can satisfy their gaming needs, and 2. if it can't, it can certainly satisfy their console gaming needs.
We asked you, assuming you already own a PS3, which of the other major gaming platforms - excluding handhelds - you would most like to have to complement Sony's machine. I was relatively convinced that most would opt for the Xbox 360 - if only for exclusives like Gears of War, Splinter Cell: Conviction, Halo, and Alan Wake - but obviously, such games don't really resonate with most PSXE readers (and really, in comparison to the PS3 exclusives, we can understand that sentiment to a certain extent). Most of you just say the PS3 is more than enough but second closest was the vote for a gaming-quality PC. Really, it confirms that the majority of our readers don't feel the need for another console, which is pretty impressive, especially considering the early claims by the competition that the PS3 "had no games." ...we are beyond that absurdity now, aren't we? As for the PC, while we're not exactly big fans, we can comprehend the desire for a variety of reasons.
This week, in honor of the launch of new 3D-enabled HDTVs by Samsung - Sony's will arrive in June - we want to know how interested you are in this fancy new technology. How often will you use it? And what would you use it for? Games, movies, or both? Or do you just view the whole thing as a waste of money until more 3D products hit the market? Vote now.
4/18/2010 9:55:40 PM Ben Dutka
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Comments (140 posts)
Kingshitv4
Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 11:52:27 PM
15 up, 7 down
Jackyl
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 12:33:51 AM
For a list of recent years including 2010 check out adrianwerner dot wordpress dot com.
6 up, 8 down
LimitedVertigo
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 1:00:34 AM
The combination of a gaming PC and a PS3 is the way to go.
12 up, 6 down
LimitedVertigo
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 6:54:33 AM
8 up, 8 down
Scarecrow
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 9:14:23 AM
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LimitedVertigo
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 10:18:47 AM
StarCraft 2
Guild Wars 2
Crysis 2
Splinter Cell Conviction
Mass Effect 2
Command and Conquer 4
Diablo 3
APB
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Call of Pripyat
Tactical Intervention
Supreme Commander 2
Deus Ex 3
Portal 2
DC Universe Online
FFXIV
Star Wars The Old Republic
...and there are many more.
I'm not trying to "enlighten" anyone Scarecrow. Just share my opinion on what I think is a great gaming combo: PC+PS3. If there are those that disagree, fine, but at least explain why.
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Underdog15
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 10:35:43 AM
Note, LV says PC is a good COMPLIMENT to PS3 gaming. He's not saying he likes it better. And I agree with him. Games like FFXI weren't all that practical on the PS2. I didn't want a XBOX360 just for that title either. So my PC made a wonderful substitute to experience the FFXI world of Vana'diel.
I'm with LV 100% on this one, despite the inevitable downvotes. (And if you do downvote me or LV, at least be a real man or woman and explain yourself instead of hiding behind an idle mouse-click)
5 up, 3 down
TEG3SH
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 10:37:40 AM
I disagree and disagree bad, not because PC sucks or i'm a fanboy or something( for me PS3+360 all the way) back to subject.. the reason why I hate Pc is I really can't use the mouse+keyboard function . I suck at it I know I could a Joystick,but still .
another reason is I hate windows, I only own MAC's (dont care what y'all think.lol ) and as we all know, when we are talking games Mac sucks asssssssssssssss.
I know thats why I bi*** about down-votes If u disagree at least tell my why , I would love to be enlightened.
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coverton341
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 10:42:48 AM
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Highlander
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 11:05:24 AM
Civilization V - will it be any less boring than Civ 4 which bored me to tears?
StarCraft 2 - when/if it appears should be good. Should've arrived years ago, hope it doesn't look that way.
Guild Wars 2
Crysis 2 - Isn't this coming to consoles too?
Splinter Cell Conviction - Isn;t this coming to the RedRing 360 as well?
Mass Effect 2 - Didn't the RedRing 360 already get this?
Command and Conquer 4 - Like Civ 5, I hope this is a batter game than C&C 3.
Diablo 3
APB
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Call of Pripyat
Tactical Intervention
Supreme Commander 2 - Will this require a dual i7 system with quad GPU graphics? Or will it run on an ordinary system without making the owner of the ordinary system feel like an inferior jerk for not owning a $10K PC?
Deus Ex 3
Portal 2 - More portal? Seriousl. more?
DC Universe Online
FFXIV - Isn't this coming to PS3?
Star Wars The Old Republic - and this is not like KOTR at all, right?
4 up, 1 down
LimitedVertigo
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 11:05:36 AM
Thanks for seeing my point and making some good points yourself.
@ T3G
I only use a Mouse/Keyboard setup for games intended for it: FPS/RTS. For everything else I use a wireless 360 controller and enjoy PC games on my HDTV from the comfort of my recliner or couch.
Several of the games I've listed are/will be available for Mac and even those that aren't you can still play on a Mac. You can use an emulator to run PC only games on a Mac, it's rather inexpensive and effective.
I'm glad you don't use the argument "PC gaming is too expensive" having informed us all you own an Apple computer :)
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LimitedVertigo
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 11:16:01 AM
Civ V marks a drastic change from IV so I'm hoping as IV bored me quite a bit as well.
SC2 will arrive by the Fall, most are speculating this summer since the beta is already well under way.
Crysis2 is coming to consoles, but I prefer the best version of the game.
Splinter Cell C and MassEffect2 are both on the 360, correct. Now you see why I no longer own a 360. Most of their "exclusives" can be played on a PC with better graphics and less bugs.
C&C has always been an enjoyable series for me, sorry you didn't like the 3rd one.
Supreme Commander 2 runs on my friends computer which is a 3 year old Dell. The only upgrades he's made to it is a $100 bargain videocard last summer.
Portal2 is said to expand immensely on what made the first one such a great game. Why wouldn't you want more of that?
FFXIV is coming to PS3, does that mean PC gamers aren't allowed to play it? It's an MMO those games are perfect for PC gaming.
Star Wars The Old Republic is not like KOTR, think FFXIV but with Star Wars characters.
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Highlander
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 11:24:18 AM
My PC is in sore need of a refresh though. I keep waiting for i7 motherboards and CPUs to drop to a more mainstream price. I don't want to go with another FSB based system. QPI is the way forward for Intel, and performance wise it makes sense. But, it's still too darned expensive.
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LimitedVertigo
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 11:27:19 AM
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MadKatBebop
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 11:38:41 AM
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TEG3SH
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 11:42:38 AM
nahh I will never use that argument nor can I, if its something I enjoy i'll gladly pay for it, yeah but Mac's always have (until recently ) bad graphics card. and as we know douchy apple wont let you swap it.
still getting the iPad, the worst thing I don't know why , but I have got to have one.
the funny thing is PPl keep down voting me :)
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OtisFeelgood
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 11:42:45 AM
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Highlander
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 11:59:35 AM
Well, right now it would cost me about $200 more to go with an i7 vs an i5 system, or drop all the way to i3 for another $60 saved.
It's not that huge of a saving considering the price of a custom built system, but I'd prefer to take some or all of that $200 and put it into a good case and PSU. So, since I don't want to get another FSB based system, I'll just have to wait.
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Scarecrow
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 12:06:23 PM
Half of those games are coming out on ps3/360.
And the rest are just the same thing PC has been doing for years now: RTS RTS RTS, MMO MMO MMO, FPS FPS FPS FPS
I'd probably give you Diablo 3, but seriously, you think I'm going to spend $500 to upgrade my PC for 1 or 2 games? lol
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LimitedVertigo
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 12:22:48 PM
I hear ya, it's important to invest in a good case and that $200 should drop significantly by Summer.
@Scarecrow
Out of all the games I listed that are currently headed to consoles besides the PC only one isn't designed with the PC as the lead platform (Conviction). Owning a gaming PC IMO isn't so much about exclusive games but rather having the ability to play a game in its most perfect form.
You're same ole same ole argument is no different than someone saying consoles have been giving us the same thing for years. 3rd Person adventure games, RPGs, Fighting Games, etc. Uncharted is very similar to TombRaider (a game from the mid 90s) but it expanded on the gameplay and story aspect. PC gaming is the same, taking what works and expanding on ideas. You're attempt to generalize the games offered on PCs only opens yourself up to a debate on what consoles offer. I'd also remind you I didn't list any indie games which are far more prevalent on the PC than on consoles.
I don't expect you to spend $500 to upgrade your computer unless you're using a computer that was already out of date 4 years ago in which case you must not be a PC gamer anyways so it doesn't matter.
Last edited by LimitedVertigo on 4/19/2010 12:25:03 PM
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Jackyl
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 12:49:34 PM
Scarecrow: I don't your particular computer situation but it is quite likely not necessary for you to spend $500 to get your computer to play this generation games better than on the PS3.
And like LV I'm not trying to put down the PS3. I've been hooked on Sony consoles since their original inception and find that owning a PS3 and PC is the best combination to enjoy all that gaming has to offer. I tend to purchase multiplatform games for my PC for several reasons. First off they are cheaper, usually by at least $10. Secondly, using Steam I don't have to worry about a constantly increasing physical library of games, manuals, and cases. I'm all for the digital download revolution. Finally, PC versions of multiplatform games are simply better than their console counterparts. Better graphics, better options for controls (M+K or 360 controller), also great mod communities for games like Dragonage.
TheHighlander: As you were pointing out some of those games are available for the red ring 360... exactly why you should instead get them for the PC! Plus the other multiplatform reasons I just mentioned.
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FlyingKickPunch
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 3:47:45 PM
now i have a family, and have kinda fallen out of it, but if i ever got some extra funds i would love a new alienware. FPS is impossible to beat on a pc, as is RTS.
so yes, i am extremely happy with my playstation family of products, but i would love a new gaming PC. best of both worlds my friends!
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Orvisman
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 @ 8:51:07 AM
Actually, a thought just popped into my head. With the DC Universe Online, The Agency, and FFXIV MMOs coming this year, maybe that will be a part of the premium PSN subscription service. Along with unlimited PS1 downloads and expanded demos, maybe the premium price will allow you to play the MMOs for "free" as opposed to subscribing to the MMOs individually if you don't have the premium PSN.
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JMO_INDY
Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 10:15:10 PM
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BTW: @Highlander I wrote a reply to your reply on the Can Enhanced Authenticity Be A Dangerous Progression? article (near bottom)
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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 10:21:18 PM
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Jackyl
Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 10:15:46 PM
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3 up, 1 down
JMO_INDY
Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 10:19:42 PM
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Karosso
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 12:34:08 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 10:22:37 PM
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3D? Just a bad dream, an old fad to squeeze money out of the ignorant because there is no cost feasible or realistic reason to push resolutions past 1080p at this time.
Last edited by WorldEndsWithMe on 4/18/2010 10:23:48 PM
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Highlander
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 12:05:32 AM
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BTNwarrior
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 12:51:47 AM
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LimitedVertigo
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 1:06:21 AM
Just torrent the hell out of those that force DRM down your throat.
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chedison
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 1:17:41 AM
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CH1N00K
Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 10:24:28 PM
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I like what SONY has brought to the table, and will stick with them as long as possible.
As for the new TV's? I don't know if they're going to catch on or not. It's a neat Idea but with one drawback. The glasses. If you want to have 20 friends over to hang out in your living room and watch a movie in 3-D, everyone needs to have a pair of the glasses.
If it's just you and your significant other, then it's justifiable, but to have to pay for a box load of crappy glasses in case you have friends over? I don't think that's going to fly to well...
These TV's were designed for the people who do things with the TV alone, like video gamers who for the most part don't throw many video game parties anymore. The gamers and small families may buy them...but I don't really see it getting extremely popular.
Have to wait and see though.
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DeathOfChaos
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 8:02:47 AM
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Milonakis
Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 10:25:01 PM
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godsman
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 2:06:19 AM
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Cpt_Geez
Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 10:48:17 PM
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tes37
Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 10:50:18 PM
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I'm pretty much ignoring 3D right now because I had a hard enough time spending over $1,000 on hdtv. I just don't think it's worth it, even though it will most likely be pretty cool.
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Kowhoho
Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 11:00:53 PM
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CH1N00K
Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 11:08:10 PM
I could be wrong but I believe the format is a lot like the difference between blu-ray and DVD...If you throw in a 3-D disc, the TV plays it in 3-D. If you throw in a regular bluray or DVD, the TV plays that format instead. I don't think the TV is always playing in 3-D..it will depend a lot on the signal coming in, which may mean that we will soon see advertisement for 3-D cable boxes available and 3-D television channels...which would be cool for things like f1 racing and might even make golf more interesting to watch without having to buy illicit drugs to endure it.
Although it would be funny to watch someone tripping out as a ball comes flying at their head.
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tes37
Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 11:10:31 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 11:14:45 PM
er, uh, no offense intended of course.
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Kowhoho
Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 11:19:30 PM
And thanks fir the info, Chinny. If I had thought about it before posting for at least ten seconds I probably wouldn't have had to waste your time with that comment. :P
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kraygen
Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 11:25:36 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 11:48:54 PM
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tes37
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 12:03:59 AM
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BikerSaint
Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 11:14:44 PM
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As for the new poll, I'm all for 3D, but I had to vote to wait for the prices to come down.
I'll wait till the 3D's come out, which should also drop the price down on the regular HDTV's, & then I'll try to pick up a regular 50+ inch HDTV near the end of this year.
As for getting a 3D TV, I'll wait until the 2nd gen of 3D's come out.
That way, any unforeseen bugs should be all ironed out, an overall standard for all 3D TV's already been in place, and the 3D prices should also be a lot lower then too.
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BikerSaint
Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 11:39:56 PM
Another reason I'm going to wait until the 2nd gen of 3DTV's is that I want my 3DTV to already have the special technology in place so I won't have to use any frigging special 3D-glasses.
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Highlander
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 12:08:32 AM
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Jawknee
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 12:12:58 AM
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BigBoss4ever
Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 11:28:08 PM
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In short --- Cool Technology, but not the way to go for serious gaming.
Last edited by BigBoss4ever on 4/18/2010 11:28:47 PM
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kraygen
Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 11:28:37 PM
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When 3d can be viewed in my home with 1080p quality video, it doesn't need glasses, its affordable, and the 3d is of good quality(looks as 3d as reality) then I'll be interested in purchasing 3d for my home.
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Mornelithe
Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 11:45:17 PM
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"As for the PC, while we're not exactly big fans, we can comprehend the desire for a variety of reasons."
Heheh, no, not gonna start, this is completely light-hearted. It just made me chuckle. Anyway, yeah, my PS3 and PC are more than enough to satisfy my time. Just don't have the time, nor really the desire for the handful of exclusives the 360 really has.
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 12:45:53 AM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 2:07:17 AM
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Shams
Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 11:50:21 PM
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Regarding the previous poll. Though I have a 360, too, in hindsight, I'd go for just a ps3, with more games. My second choice would be to have a gaming rig, but I feel that would be overkill, because there's hardly a couple of pc games I'd see myself getting. I admit, aiming is much better with a mouse, but I also feel traversal is better with a thumb-stick. So why they haven't release 1st party developed, and standardly supported mouse/dongle controls, is beyond me. Maybe they feel a table top isn't a part of gaming, or maybe they're waiting for motion controls to outstrip mouse support?
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Highlander
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 12:06:42 AM
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Shams
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 12:25:51 AM
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Highlander
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 12:42:55 AM
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Shams
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 6:07:07 AM
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LimitedVertigo
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 6:56:41 AM
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Highlander
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 10:51:13 AM
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___________
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 @ 7:46:09 AM
HA good joke!
asus like everything else french are a piece of shite!
i had my toshiba for over 4 years and not one thing went wrong with it.
ive had my asus for just under 2 years now and almost everything has broken on me.
keyboard, plastic covering the vents, screen, 4 chargers.
one freaking charger even caught flame, no joke i plugged it into my lappy and a flame came out of the DC port.
anything french = avoid with every fiber in your body.
same thing with my car, again french, and again as reliable as a launch day xbox 360!
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VicTheMighty
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 12:12:44 AM
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I don't see myself with a couple of buddies playing a 3d game because of that.
Plus we are talking about 3200$ tv PLUS the special rechargeable 3d glasses worth 250$ plus tax XD XD XD So 500$ for only two people LOL but oh yeah they give you a free 3D movie with those hahaha
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Jawknee
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 12:16:30 AM
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VicTheMighty
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 12:22:31 AM
And samsung uses about the same technology... Only difference will remain in the quality of the picture itself.
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DeathOfChaos
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 8:20:52 AM
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VicTheMighty
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 9:16:12 AM
lol Yeah they are USB lithium battery glasses.
I don't exactly remember how it works but they emit something in the lens. Just like when you go at IMAX.
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Jawknee
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 12:16:01 AM
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As for the 3D tech, i personally can't wait. After playing around with it at the Sony Style store in my state, it's looking to be everything Sony said it would be.
Last edited by Jawknee on 4/19/2010 12:17:55 AM
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Bugzbunny109
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 12:33:14 AM
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Jawknee
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 12:39:48 AM
Bottom line is, its a piece of junk, that's only done harm to the industry as a whole, it offers nothing new, and is the reason so many 3rd party devs have sold out this gen. Making all their games half ass just to dip into the 30 market, yet were expected to pay full price for ports and half done games.
One thing i will give it credit for, it motivated Sony to get their arses moving on PSN. It was weak when it launched, and because of LIVE, Sony has managed to give us a just as good if not better experience for free. Not sure PSN would be what it is today had LIVE never come about. Other then that, the 360 is more useful as a door stop and their games as coasters for my beer.
Last edited by Jawknee on 4/19/2010 12:44:32 AM
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LimitedVertigo
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 1:07:24 AM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 1:26:13 AM
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Highlander
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 1:43:13 AM
Basically it's a shoddy design, shoddily made and has yet to improve.
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RadioHeader
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 7:55:51 AM
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Miggy
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 10:34:32 AM
1.) William (my best friend) already has one and he brings it over all the time.
2.) Uncharted 2
3.) Uncharted 2
4.) Uncharted 2
5.) inFamous (they knew how much I wanted that game when I watched a playthrough of it online).
and so on. God of War 3 was somewhere in that list as well but they didn't know the release date at the time.
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faraga
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 12:42:19 AM
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(If I play music on YT and go to this site in another tab it freezes for crying out loud!)
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RebelJD
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 1:15:43 AM
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It's too bad that only the huge screen TVs are capable of 3-D. It be nice if they would include the feature in smaller sized TVs. Then everyone could enjoy it.
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Highlander
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 1:44:01 AM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 1:27:29 AM
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LimitedVertigo
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 1:46:28 AM
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LimitedVertigo
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 5:03:07 AM
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MyWorstNightmar
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 11:46:46 AM
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LimitedVertigo
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 1:06:18 PM
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bridgera
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 1:56:22 AM
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...but the PS3 is still the best gaming console for my interests.
The Wii seems to geared towards little kids, and the PS3 has a ton of advantages over the 360.
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Snaaaake
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 2:51:31 AM
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And as for 3D, I'll just pretend I don't know what it is, what a waste of time and money for gaming.
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___________
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 2:59:03 AM
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like the ability to keep your console on whisper quiet to download titles, you can do that with the ps3 but on normal mode and its so freaking loud and ive got the slim!
or when you get a achievement if you hit the media button it takes you straight to the unlocked achievement, where do the same in the ps3 you have to scroll over to trophies, select the game, than find the trophy you unlocked and hope you remembered the name of it otherwise your stuffed!
just small simple things like that make it much easier and more enjoyable to use the thing.
as for 3D tech theres really no point at the moment because 1 the prices are through the roof!
and 2 there is not much content supporting it for now.
you watch when the ps3 is updated with 3D functionality there will be very few titles for it, and most will be PSN titles.
id say big name retail releases wont be 3D compatible till next year, and even when they are they wont be as good, to the extent of what computers will offer.
i really can not see consoles doing true 3D effects and such, because of what the guys from ninja theory said.
to do true proper 3D you need 1080P @ 120 FPS.
the ps3 can barley do 720P @ 60FPS, let alone 1080P @ 30FPS, let alone 1080P @ 60FPS, let alone 1080P @ 120FPS.
looks like to me father kens 1080P @ 120FPS promise was nothing but a pipe dream!
not to mention its much cheaper to upgrade a PC for 3D all you need is a new monitor @ 500, maybe a new VDU say 300, and the glasses which will set you back roughly 100AUD.
so that totals to a mere 900AUD, compare to the 1700+ AUD a new 3D TV would cost you.
a new 3D TV is going to set you back a sh*t load more than 900 bucks!
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FlyingKickPunch
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 3:52:01 PM
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Blaiyan
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 3:15:02 AM
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Even if I actually thought Ps3 was enough it's not as I won't be able to play future games on movies with update 3.15 as I'm holding off for I don't know how long on sony's 3.21 downgrade foolishness. So now i'll have to wait for them to either do the right thing or someone to make custom firmware. As of now i'm buying games on something else. There maybe too many competitors out for some but I hope next gen someone new throws their hat in.
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Highlander
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 10:05:39 AM
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Blaiyan
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 @ 1:21:27 AM
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fluffer nutter
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 3:52:23 AM
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As for this week's poll, to those that selected "No, it's too expensive right now", the question wasn't asking if you can afford it but the pricing of the new sets. They are cheaper than 2009 models were so they are definitely not too expensive. Even if you don't use them for the 3D technology, they are great for regular viewing. Look at the specifications.
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DeathOfChaos
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 8:11:49 AM
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Highlander
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 10:07:39 AM
The active shutter goggles also sock because susceptible people will get headaches or worse from the experience, and people wearing glasses are SOL.
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slimey
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 4:07:24 AM
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LimitedVertigo
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 5:01:58 AM
Look, I understand there are those that want backwards compatibility but it was available, if you didn't take advantage of the opportunity and support Sony early on this generation than deal with your decision. A PS2 is under $100 now although I'm sure a majority of those complaining about BC already own a PS2.
I bought a PSP for its intended use (hand-held gaming). Have you seen a PSP game on a television? It's far worse than playing a PS2 on an HD television.
I think Sony should continue to advance the PS3's functionality forward, not cater to the minority that evidently don't own a PS2 or want a hand-held to be a console.
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DeathOfChaos
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 8:10:22 AM
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Highlander
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 10:10:07 AM
The PS3 can emulate the Emotion Engine without any problem. The old 80GB system with BC ran an Emotion Engine emulation. But, the graphics synthesizer (GS) - the PS2s GPU - is the issue. On the old 80GB BC systems there was still hardware for the GS because it's not easy to emulate the hardware capabilities in the GS via software.
BC through software will have to wait for a solution to that issue. The emotion engine is not a problem.
@LV
Unless you count external controllers or other devices as upgrading the PS3s capabilities, Sony can only add new features to the PS3 itself through software. In that sense if they could bring PS2 emulation in software to the PS3 it wouldn't be a backwards step at all.
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LimitedVertigo
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 10:23:19 AM
You're correct, but we both know that isn't going to happen. Nor do I think it should given their success now and the goldmine waiting for them on the PSN.
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Highlander
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 10:48:55 AM
I think we'll see the return of BC with PSN downloadable games. There will be a firmware update that includes the PS2 emulator, but to protect their PSN download business, all game executables will be encrypted and the emulator will be able to decrypt them on the fly. It won't play PS2 game discs, only PSN downloads of PS2 games.
With the PS4 we might see a full PS2 emulation, by then it will be of more significance (business wise) that the emulation of PS3 allows Sony to sell more full price titles via the PSN.
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LimitedVertigo
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 6:42:25 AM
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www
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 5:59:45 AM
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3D TVs, their too expensive now, we'll wait and see.
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slimey
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 6:26:11 AM
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Isn't the PS3 supposed to be the all singing all dancing entertainment hub that can do eveything? Eveything except play Sony Playstation 2 games..?
I had a 60g BC PS3, but it conked out
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LimitedVertigo
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 6:48:47 AM
The PS2 slim is smaller than most books, I'd hardly call it an object that would clutter an entertainment stand. Also you can find wireless controllers for the PS2.
I understand you're wanting BC for convenience but you have to realize that as technology advances BC will become harder and more expensive to offer with each new console. Sony offered it early on and the result was a higher priced PS3. I'm glad they got rid of the feature and cut their costs thus boosting their sales and putting them in the position they are now.
Props on owning a 60gig PS3, I own one myself and thankfully it hasn't died yet though I mostly use my Slim now. Sorry yours died.
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DeathOfChaos
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 8:06:59 AM
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Highlander
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 10:14:31 AM
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LittleBigMidget
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 7:59:17 AM
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slimey
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 8:12:14 AM
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For the next 3-4 years, a tiny minority of folk will consider investing in 3D tech compared to those who have ps2 game catalogues and would benefit from the convenience of BC. I've nothing against 3D and such cutting edge tech, but I don't like the retrograde steps Sony has taken
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DeathOfChaos
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 8:23:32 AM
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JackC8
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 8:17:51 AM
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I'm just not one of those people who spend a pile of money on electronics. $400 for my PS3 was a fair bit of money. $400 is about all I'm willing to pay for a TV. I'm perfectly happy with our 32" 720p two-dimensional TV's. Sure, a 50" would be nice, but I've got one kid in college and another starting college this fall, 100% paid for by daddy... 50" 3D TV's are way down at the bottom of my priority list.
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slimey
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 8:23:19 AM
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you have your priorities all wrong. Tell your kids to go out and earn a wage, so that you can get a top-notch 50inch 3D 1080p rig!
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JackC8
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 12:51:30 PM
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slimey
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 8:49:59 AM
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Scarecrow
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 9:16:51 AM
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If only Nintendo would have gone full force like they did in the first year or two of Wii's life. They were actually releasing good games. They just kinda gave up after the first year and half.
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slimey
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 9:23:05 AM
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AwRy108
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 10:36:49 AM
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If SONY would just add cross-game chat to the XMB, I'd be totally content with the PS3.
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Highlander
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 10:50:15 AM
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King James
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 11:35:52 AM
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maxpontiac
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 11:56:41 AM
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Yes, I do have a 360 in the house, but in all reality, it's nothing more then my DVD player. I do not have Live, nor will I.
When it comes to PC gaming, no thanks. I work from a PC pretty much every day, and I am not interested in using my PC as a device for my hobby.
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hadouken
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 12:28:30 PM
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In the poll I voted for wii, since there is less games on the wii you'd save money and be able to give your games the proper time. Besides maybe a new star fox will come.
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Robochic
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 1:10:07 PM
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Karosso
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 1:14:47 PM
BTW, hope I can find a wife like you :)
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Karosso
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 1:11:42 PM
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I will consider a XBox180 "Slim" if the rumors I hear are true and the thing is more reliable than what they have out right now.
Not getting any 3D TVs until the end of next year most likely.
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DemonNeno
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 7:18:56 PM
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That said, I DO enjoy the PS3 for all the obviously great things about owning it. Graphically, the PS3 does more than enough to impress me. The PC obviously does better, but I'm more interested in the fit and finish of a game along with its storyline.
I'm growing tired of the same Ole' boring rant from people regarding PC gaming. How ancient are your PCs to require $500 to play games?! Seriously man. A 5770 1GB ATi card for ~$160 will set you straight for years!
I think one thing most people overlook is what their monitors are capable of. If you're playing in 1080p, a 5770 1GB card will handle ANYTHING you throw at it. This coming from a guy still running a AMD X2 5000+BE Running at 3GHz. The most common Monitor is still running 1680x1050, which is a fair notch above PS3 resolutions and with a 5770, you can max out FSAA, textures, filters and all the other bells and whistles.
Keep in mind, unlike a PS3, PCs *mostly* rely on their GPU pipelines to juice out graphics. If you have a 3-4 year old CPU (Core 2 Duo, Phenom, X2 5000+ or better) and decent RAM (3GB+ only on 64bit OS) then you're ready to just slap in a GPU, update your drivers and feed it anything you'd like to play.
I guess my point is that not all PC gamers are dumping their check books at their PC. Most of us have a life away from games with financial responsibilities, but always find a way to game-on! ;)
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sha4dowknight05
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 @ 4:02:11 PM
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Jackyl
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Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 10:11:17 PM
Meaning at least that those who have not experienced all the PC gaming has to offer just might know what they are missing.
Just played two awesome indie games. Plain Sight and Beat Hazard.
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