Am I the only one with this problem?

Hey everyone, I have this problem-nothing serious of course- but it must be some form of OCD. 
 
When I buy a game for one system, I feel compulsion to buy the sequel for the same system for no other reason than to have consistency. An example being Dead Space, I was planning on buying it and its sequel for the PS3. But the EA store was out of stock for the PS3 version so I bought the 360 version, now when Dead Space 2 comes out, I have no choice but to buy it for the 360 even though the PS3 version will have the Wii game. 
 
I don't fully know why I have this kind of problem. Maybe it has something to do with how I keep my game library in order, all sequels are kept in with their own respective series and are divided among specific systems. So maybe I don't like the idea of having Dead Space on the left hand side the shelf with the 360 games, and Dead Space 2 on the right hand side of the shelf with the PS3 games.
 
Am I the only one with this kind of problem?

Nope, but that's pretty serious. Spending $60 on a new game just to have consistency.

It has nothing to do with money, I buy almost all my games used or later when they are cheaper.

I usually buy the sequel for the same system as well, unless I hear the sequel is better on the other console (like with Dead Space 2, which comes with Dead Space: Extraction as you mentioned). Some games also use the save files of previous games, so it is necessary to buy the sequel for the same console. 
 
But it probably does have something to do with the way you organize your games. Unless Dead Space 2 uses the previous game's save file in some way, I think this would be a good way to break your habit and get the better version for the PS3! Break the cycle!

I do the same thing, it makes sense for the sake of organization.

Well I buy all my multiplatform games on my 360, so it just kind of works that way.

I have the same problem. For example I bought Suikoden IV. I didn't play much of it, but I'm frantically searching for the other Suikoden's. There's always something to help our problem. With yours you can buy Dead Space on the cheap now at Gamestop. It's about $15 now.

I do the same thing.   
I do it more for controller preference though. 

For a long time I did that too.  
But that was ages ago. I did buy Dead Space on the PS3 though so I guess I'm just "lucky" with the whole Dead Space: Extraction thingy coming for the PS3 too.  

I was planning on doing the same thing with Bioshock 2, but that plan fell through due to the release of Dante's Inferno. I am hoping to do the same thing with Dead Space 2 (lets hope that plan stays) so you are not alone .

I can't say I've had this problem. It definitely seems to be a strong mental urge but are you sure this qualifies as OCD?

I haven't had anything like this happen, but I don't think it would bother me much. Unless it was Mass Effect.

Same problem.  Waiting on New Vegas for the 360, just cause I want all the achievements for it too rather than trophies. 

It's 2010, everyone has some form of technological OCD.

i pretty much always do the same thing

" I do the same thing, it makes sense for the sake of organization. "

Weird, I think I've played more sequels than originals. Fallout 3, Civ IV and Fable 2 to just name a few. I have no interest in playing the originals. But the sequels to the sequels... maybe.

Yes, you are the only one. How does it feel to be alone in this world? How does it feel?!
 
Seriously though, get DS2 on PS3. The Marker compels you! Altman Be Praised.

There's nothing wrong with wanting to be consistent.

" @Symphony: I already subscribe to a particular church but that's beside the point. ^_^ "

" @Symphony: I didn't expect you to be a fan of Dead Space. ^_^ "

I'm glad you didn't buy it for the ps3, you made the right decision, it's the most inferior version. I know i'm going to get a reply for it, however I just want to cite my source. 

http://www.gamespot.com/features/6202552/p-2.html

   
You can solve your multiplatform dilemma by stop buying the ps3 version for multiplatform games if you care about better textures and overall graphics. Then again I could say the pc version is superior to both of them, however that's irrelevent.

Never done that, but c'mon, Dead Space 2 on the ps3 is going to be way better because of it including extraction.  I have Dead Space for 360 (1000G!) but when I saw the ps3 I said sucks for you microsoft.

I do not have that problem. I typically go for which ever edition is better, or has more features. For example, Dead Space 2 comes with Extraction, that on-rail shooter, but only currently on the PS3 version. So, I'll be getting that one, even though it's probably only a timed exclusive and Extraction will probably hit XBLA pretty soon.

Gotta keep yourself organized, I do the same thing. I like to look at my stack of games and have everything be squared away.

I hate buying a sequel if I don't have the one before it, but I do it anyway.

I try to do that, but sometimes I can't help myself. I'll usually break my organization on a PC game; most often these days, it'll be a Steam sale that'll get me to bite.
 
But I remember my Mass Effect 2 dilemma, where I was trying my best to hold off on buying it, heard such universal praise about it, wanted it immediately, and instead of going through Steam and having it delivered in bits, I ended up buying a discounted copy of the 360 version and waiting ages for shipping. All because I own the 360 version of the first game. Of course, there was another big reason for that one: savegame support. I wouldn't have been able to import in my Shepard if I went multi-platform.

I don't buy the sequel unless I actually want the game but... I will generally buy it for the same system I suppose.
 
My thing is that if there is a series of games I like to play them in order. So I will sometimes put off playing a newer game to play the previous title. I'm trying to break the habit though because some sequels truly overshadow the first game.

" @Symphony: Well coming back to my topic. Have you never had this problem with games? "

I don't have it as severe as you but it sorta bugs me that I have games of a series for different systems. Like Final Fantasy XIII for the 360 or Jet Set Radio on the DC and JSRF for the Xbox (There was no choice but still). I feel that dilemma differently with Portal 2. I have Portal for the 360 and it will feel weird buying Portal 2 for the 360 knowing it's the inferior version, whereas I buy it for the PS3 and now I have these games on different consoles. I can see where you are coming from.

Just get whatever version you want.  Dead Space was the same on both platforms and its sequel probably will be too.