Time to buy a PS3?
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Maximo
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I know it's a gaming system first, but I still see the PS3 as a "bluray player" that can also play games, stream music, etc. To me I don't think I could justify spending the same amount of money on a stand alone player. A friend of mine has one of the first ones that came out and upconverted DVDs look just fabulous on his 5-6 year old Sony RPTV.
I would love to get the move setup that's out now, but just don't have the funds yet. Maybe when that time comes around the PS4s will be out. If so, I just hope they are backwards compatible with PS3 games.
I would love to get the move setup that's out now, but just don't have the funds yet. Maybe when that time comes around the PS4s will be out. If so, I just hope they are backwards compatible with PS3 games.
I'm not so worried about PS2 games so much as I would worry about older PS3 games (when the PS3 was first introduced).
To give you all an idea how long I have been out of the 'video game click', my last game console was a Super Nintendo. I've played games here and there over the years at friends' houses, but never had the desire to get another console. The past couple of years have changed with Rock Band and Guitar Hero though. That PS3 really can play everything.
I'm sure if I don't get one in the next year or two, I'll have one when my son gets older.
To give you all an idea how long I have been out of the 'video game click', my last game console was a Super Nintendo. I've played games here and there over the years at friends' houses, but never had the desire to get another console. The past couple of years have changed with Rock Band and Guitar Hero though. That PS3 really can play everything.
I'm sure if I don't get one in the next year or two, I'll have one when my son gets older.
first off, how olds the stepson?
the reason im asking is, as a number of y'all know, ive been gaming for quite sometime already. (i said Gaming Matt...
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anyways, the amount of time you'd end up playing on a console is relative to the amount of productivity you would like to squeeze out of a person. As a result, a matter of balance is needed, and well, priorities are something ive learned throughout the years.
sure ive played a day or two straight, but hey, ive done the dishes, done the laundry, ironed clothes et al prior to such.
I also consider the age due to game selection. do you see him as a racer? as a FPS shooter? et al? most games out there, and a couple of responsible sellers would advise you if the game was rated M for mature, and it shows you what level of gore, expletive language is out there. I dont question parental guidance, or what not, im just saying whats out there.
Anyhoo, the new slims are great, and quite frankly, i didnt miss much of the BC a lot of 'Big boned' Ps3 owners have proudly boasted about. I owned the first one too for a while, and only held it for some time due to Snake Eater.
Nonetheless, the Lego series is also available on the Ps3, for your pleasure and your sons.
You can always head into gamestop, trade in EVERYTHING you own on the ps2, and put that towards the Ps3. Remember to look for hardware deals prior to such. This occurs mostly when bundles come out. Which in this case, the GT5 series might be a great reason to jump in.
As for the move, well, its a great product, its just a bit too high of a cost for me. Considering that it would cost almost as much as a new Ps3, i held off.
Give it a shot bud. And if i may suggest, there are a number of great games to boot to play.
I have a list of games 20 clams under, that may appeal to you.
the reason im asking is, as a number of y'all know, ive been gaming for quite sometime already. (i said Gaming Matt...
) anyways, the amount of time you'd end up playing on a console is relative to the amount of productivity you would like to squeeze out of a person. As a result, a matter of balance is needed, and well, priorities are something ive learned throughout the years.
sure ive played a day or two straight, but hey, ive done the dishes, done the laundry, ironed clothes et al prior to such.
I also consider the age due to game selection. do you see him as a racer? as a FPS shooter? et al? most games out there, and a couple of responsible sellers would advise you if the game was rated M for mature, and it shows you what level of gore, expletive language is out there. I dont question parental guidance, or what not, im just saying whats out there.
Anyhoo, the new slims are great, and quite frankly, i didnt miss much of the BC a lot of 'Big boned' Ps3 owners have proudly boasted about. I owned the first one too for a while, and only held it for some time due to Snake Eater.
Nonetheless, the Lego series is also available on the Ps3, for your pleasure and your sons.
You can always head into gamestop, trade in EVERYTHING you own on the ps2, and put that towards the Ps3. Remember to look for hardware deals prior to such. This occurs mostly when bundles come out. Which in this case, the GT5 series might be a great reason to jump in.
As for the move, well, its a great product, its just a bit too high of a cost for me. Considering that it would cost almost as much as a new Ps3, i held off.
Give it a shot bud. And if i may suggest, there are a number of great games to boot to play.
I have a list of games 20 clams under, that may appeal to you.
He's 16.
If I left him alone he's play video games as long as he's awake. We try to limit the amount of time but my general rule is that he can do waht he wants to after he does what he has to. My only concern is that the console becomes obsolete very shortly after I buy it. With what I've read the PS3 won't be replaced until late 2012. By then he should be in college and can buy his own PS4.
If I left him alone he's play video games as long as he's awake. We try to limit the amount of time but my general rule is that he can do waht he wants to after he does what he has to. My only concern is that the console becomes obsolete very shortly after I buy it. With what I've read the PS3 won't be replaced until late 2012. By then he should be in college and can buy his own PS4.
i cant believe i saw an ad yesterday about mario bros turning 25. that means ive been gaming for a good 25 years now!
anyways, i personally dont believe it to be replaced anytime soon. i kinda see myself in him in a way, but as long as he finishes his duties, then its cool.
id also consider having a power strip with a remote so you can 'turn it off' after midnight.
anyways, best of luck towen, its definitely a great investment, and seems like the timings just right.
anyways, i personally dont believe it to be replaced anytime soon. i kinda see myself in him in a way, but as long as he finishes his duties, then its cool.
id also consider having a power strip with a remote so you can 'turn it off' after midnight.
anyways, best of luck towen, its definitely a great investment, and seems like the timings just right.