Pre-Order

[stringent]

A lot of places are taking pre-orders for the PS3 now. I have one on order. I have always coveted one since I heard about them. I know the majority of you think the world of the Wii. I would probably agree with your points. Yes its cheaper, yes it has the rumble pack, yes its fun. Yes Sony is nearly 3 times more, and no game bundled.

Just comes down to preference. I am having REALLY good fun with Rayman at the moment, and have Zelda on the side. I still think that the PS3 once the developers get to grips with it, will outshine graphically, and performance all the current consoles.

Anyways, best to have the best of both worlds? No I will NOT get an XBOX 360!

[Craig]

HMV want £100 to secure a ps3 preorder! Gamestation £20 and Game £50. Bet this still wont guarantee one on launch day though...

[Ashy]

Originally Posted by stringent

best to have the best of both worlds? No I will NOT get an XBOX 360!

Wouldn't it be better to have the best of all three worlds?
Whats wrong with Xbox?

[Craig]

Or buy a new Direct X10 capable pc in 6 months or so time and have the best of four worlds!

[millski]

If only I had 4 birthdays a year...

[Killarapp]

Curious? what games will you be getting for your PS3 at launch?

All I see that I want is resistance FOM.

I wouldn't recommend buying a console at launch on the it will eventually get better and be superior ideology. People after all said the 360 would be gavering dust right now yet it's currently market leader...

[Craig]

Isn't the ps2 the current market leader...?

[Ashy]

Not in next-gen (well this-gen now).

[stringent]

Besot of both worlds would be Sony and Nintendo in this case. Sony PS2 was one of the best 2nd gen consoles of time.

To be honest, I have been reconsidering my pre-order. If I hadn't have wanted a PS3 from when I heard about them (when I was debating about the new slimline PS2) I wouldn't be in this situation.

I always had my doubts about anything Microsoft release, their software needs umpteen patches to get right, Vista is a massive bloated show off piece (he says using it on his PC!), it just put me off their consoles. Plus I did not like their controllers.

Yes XBox 360 has great games, but you forget it has been out longer than the Wii and PS3. If we gave the PS3 the same length of time the XBOX 360 has now, I reckon the games will be very good, if not excellent.

BUT I DO think Sony is shooting themselves in the foot here with the PS3, I see most angles. My mate said though, if I do end up getting one (my pre order is still on at this point in time) then I have to play it to make the most of it.

As for launch titles, I don't know. I don't want something too serious, but fun as well. I will probably get Sonic, as the last console I bought (and still have) is a Sega Mega Drive. Haven't really thought about it. Too many consoles spoil the broth!

[wii_man76]

Originally Posted by stringent

I still think that the PS3 once the developers get to grips with it, will outshine graphically, and performance all the current consoles.

Anyways, best to have the best of both worlds?

I couldn't agree with you more on this point. The idea behind the Wii isn't to have the most powerfull, grafically enhanced console but to have a competively priced unique gaming system that is fun for everyone to play on!

You don't have a Nintendo Wii INSTEAD OF a 360 or PS3 you have it AS WELL AS, as it is a different kind of gaming experience than other consoles.

Or if you are like me, this will be your first ever console as you can't get on with the standard type of controller that you find on the PS2/PS3 etc...