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    The PlayStation 3 (often abbreviated PS3) is the third home video game console created and released by Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

    Too buy or not to buy?

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    #1  Edited By SSbabel

    I have always been a hater of Sony, no offense. But since my mate got a PS3 ive had the erge to purchase a PS3 and MGS4, i think its going to happen soon.

    Do you PS3 fans think this is a good choice.

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    Well obviously people who own a PS3 are going to tell you it was a good choice. But personally, opinions aside, I think now would be a perfect time to get a PS3 with all the other games coming out soon.

    And the bundle is worth it, if you can find it.

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    #3  Edited By SSbabel
    Sentry said:
    "Well obviously people who own a PS3 are going to tell you it was a good choice. But personally, opinions aside, I think now would be a perfect time to get a PS3 with all the other games coming out soon.

    And the bundle is worth it, if you can find it."

    Thankyou for your truthful opinion.
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    I hope that wasn't sarcasm. =(

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    #5  Edited By SSbabel
    Sentry said:
    "I hope that wasn't sarcasm. =("

    Nah im serious, cheers.
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    #6  Edited By DualReaver

    Go for it, but get some bengay to rub on it, for if it overheats on you.

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    #7  Edited By crunchUK

    if blu ray super high res flims interest you get a ps3, if not get a 360 by all means. cheaper, better games, better online, you get a headset out of the box, and you get to stream music and videos that are in your PC. (it does require a bit of networking though). i wouldn't be bothered about it not being wireless, just move your router to where your 360 is.

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    crunchUK said:
    "and you get to stream music and videos that are in your PC. (it does require a bit of networking though)."
    You can do that on PS3 as well, btw... I have all my computers in the house (laptops & Macs) linked to my PS3, it's pretty seamless, I can stream stuff there and I can also copy stuff from any of the computers onto my PS3s HDD, really useful. You can even stream YouTube videos there too.

    Yeah WiFi isn't a big deal, but it is really convenient, especially if you can't move the router for whatever reason to your system.
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    #9  Edited By kush

    If the games coming out for the system interest you...like LBP, Resistance 2, Killzone 2 etc and there are old games you want to play (Uncharted, Ratchet and Clank etc) then buy it. I personally still don't think it's worth the money, but that's just me. Though if you want to play PS2 games on the PS3 then you better get one soon before BC is completely gone. I guess a messed up emulation is better than nothing.

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    #10  Edited By Quadrifoglio

    Sure, why not?

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    #11  Edited By KindGalaxy

    PS3 was my first Sony console, really worth it, I was same as you, a 'Sony Hater' although I had no real reason to be; beyond the fact that I didn't think I wanted a PS3, but on a whim I got one and yeah; it is great fun.

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    #12  Edited By SSbabel
    crunchUK said:
    "if blu ray super high res flims interest you get a ps3, if not get a 360 by all means. cheaper, better games, better online, you get a headset out of the box, and you get to stream music and videos that are in your PC. (it does require a bit of networking though). i wouldn't be bothered about it not being wireless, just move your router to where your 360 is."

    Already got 360 and Wii.
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    SSbabel said:
    "crunchUK said:
    "if blu ray super high res flims interest you get a ps3, if not get a 360 by all means. cheaper, better games, better online, you get a headset out of the box, and you get to stream music and videos that are in your PC. (it does require a bit of networking though). i wouldn't be bothered about it not being wireless, just move your router to where your 360 is."

    Already got 360 and Wii."
    Well if you have both other systems then yeah, thats an even bigger reason to get a PS3. :P
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    #14  Edited By Jordan23

    Yo! This is a very good choice on your behalf, keep in mind, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is the game to buy for the PlayStation 3 console.

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    #15  Edited By thelastguy

    Wait until the fall when the 40GB model is replaced by the 80GB

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    #16  Edited By Krypton

    Yeah get it, there is so many good games out later this year :D

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    #17  Edited By gman

    If you have the cash, yes it's a good buy.  You'll have some good games and the option of watching movies in Blu-ray (my current addiction).

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    #18  Edited By Red

    Only get one if you can find an MGS4 80 gig bundle, because that'll let you play all the PS2 and PS1 games you probably didn't play if you hate Sony.

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    GMan said:
    "Watching movies in Blu-ray (my current addiction)."
    Yes; eye orgasm indeed.
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    #20  Edited By Shocker

    I know that I want to get one soon. I just don't have the money right now...

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    #21  Edited By Demyx
    Sentry said:
    "crunchUK said:
    "and you get to stream music and videos that are in your PC. (it does require a bit of networking though)."
    You can do that on PS3 as well, btw... I have all my computers in the house (laptops & Macs) linked to my PS3, it's pretty seamless, I can stream stuff there and I can also copy stuff from any of the computers onto my PS3s HDD, really useful. You can even stream YouTube videos there too.

    Yeah WiFi isn't a big deal, but it is really convenient, especially if you can't move the router for whatever reason to your system."
    how?
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    Media Servers bro, just scan and it picks them up. Just google it a bit, and you will find some helpful guides and how tos on what to do and everything, its pretty simple really.

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    #23  Edited By LiquidPrince

    It's always a good time to get the console. Now better then ever, with the slew of good games coming out.

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    Sentry said:
    "Media Servers bro, just scan and it picks them up. Just google it a bit, and you will find some helpful guides and how tos on what to do and everything, its pretty simple really."
    I've actually not had a lot of luck with media server stuff on my PS3. Tho, I think my slow router is to blame.
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    #25  Edited By LiquidPrince

    Blame the routers!

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    #26  Edited By Jordan23

    The PlayStation 3 has steadily been climbing each month in sales.

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    #27  Edited By Homer

    This is the perfect time to get a PS3 with all the great games coming out.

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    #28  Edited By Solid_SnakeXx
    Homer said:
    "

    This is the perfect time to get a PS3 with all the great games coming out.

    "
    Its the worst time Hardware wise =/ we get half the features

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