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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.

    Should I buy a PS3 now or wait?

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    #1  Edited By ZombieJesus

    After sending my 360 away for a second time in a month I have decided to purchase a PS3. Thanks to the weakening great british pound I can get a LittleBigPlanet 80GB PS3 bundle and Motorstorm: Pacific Rift for around €300 on amazon.co.uk here. Considering the standard PS3 in Ireland is €400 this is an excellent deal.
    My question to you guys is should I buy a PS3 now or wait for a price drop?
    Any help will be appreciated.

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    #2  Edited By dsplayer1010

    No seems like a good time. There are good games now, and a more coming down the line

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    #3  Edited By Optiow

    Get it now.

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    #4  Edited By fr0br0

    Get that shit!

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    #5  Edited By Vinchenzo

    You can't really get an unbiased answer other than doing some research and deciding what is best for you, and when.

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    #6  Edited By ZombieJesus
    Vinchenzo said:
    "You can't really get an unbiased answer other than doing some research and deciding what is best for you, and when."
    Good point but my question is basically will Sony drop the price ot he PS3 in the coming months.
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    #7  Edited By KamasamaK
    ZombieJesus said:
    "Vinchenzo said:
    "You can't really get an unbiased answer other than doing some research and deciding what is best for you, and when."
    Good point but my question is basically will Sony drop the price ot he PS3 in the coming months."
    Even then you'll just get speculation. If you want it now then get it.
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    #8  Edited By kcwsk8

    I think Sony will drop the price, but I think you should get it now anyway. Best of luck and be sure to do as much research as possible.

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    #9  Edited By PufferFiz
    dcpc10 said:
    "ZombieJesus said:
    "Vinchenzo said:
    "You can't really get an unbiased answer other than doing some research and deciding what is best for you, and when."
    Good point but my question is basically will Sony drop the price ot he PS3 in the coming months."
    I remember hearing from somewhere that sony confirmed a price drop in Q1/Q2 of 2009 but i may be mistaken."
    read an interview saying there will be no price drop but maybe summer of 09.
    anything could happen though.
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    #10  Edited By shadows_kill

    it sounds like a good deal. 100 euros less and 2 great games :D (idk about motorstorm 2 but i liked the demo) also if it does drop price i doupt you could still get that deal.

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    #11  Edited By Qorious

    Get it now! You won't regret it! LittleBigPlanet and Motorstorm are both great games!!!

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    #12  Edited By daniel_beck_90

    Do not hesitate , go and get it , you won,t get it that cheap even after March 2009's price drop .

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    #13  Edited By the8bitNacho

    Honestly, there isn't going to be a better time.  There are actually a substantial amount of games out for the system now that are worth playing, and it doubles impressively as a Blu-Ray player.  I'd say the current generation of consoles have about two solid years left, maybe more, so I'd get it now if I were you.  Just make sure you pick up Valkyria Chronicles while you're at it, because those guys deserve a little more recognition for making such an amazing, beautiful game.

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    #14  Edited By daniel_beck_90
    Kombat said:
    "  I'd say the current generation of consoles have about two solid years left,
      be sure that we will see great games coming for current generation of consoles till 2011-2012 .
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    #15  Edited By the8bitNacho
    daniel_beck_90 said:
    "Kombat said:
    "  I'd say the current generation of consoles have about two solid years left,
      be sure that we will see great games coming for current generation of consoles till 2011-2012 ."
    Probably.  Look at Persona 4.
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    #16  Edited By LiquidPrince

    Now is good.

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    #17  Edited By psmgamer

    You won't be disappointed with the PS3 if you get it now.

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    #18  Edited By coakroach

    Depends if your money-conscious enough to wait for another price drop

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    #19  Edited By get2sammyb

    I wouldn't hold out for a price drop. It's true the system might drop price in the new fiscal year (that's around April) but it's nowhere near guaranteed. Analysts expect it to happen but, you sound like you want the PS3 now. And you're getting it at a good price too. :)

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    #20  Edited By ColMustard

    I can't bring myself to buy one. I have a family and a mortgage and I live in the real world where people lose jobs and suffer in life.  No PS3 for me.

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    #21  Edited By DirrtyNinja
    Kombat said:
    "  Just make sure you pick up Valkyria Chronicles while you're at it, because those guys deserve a little more recognition for making such an amazing, beautiful game."
    Indeed they do.

    Back on point tho, i do not understand these people who wait a couple of months to get 50 ( insert currency) off the price of the system. Surely if you buy it now , playing and enjoying the system for the months before said price drop, makes up for the paltry lose of your monies. Never did understand this one.
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    #22  Edited By get2sammyb
    ColMustard said:
    "I can't bring myself to buy one. I have a family and a mortgage and I live in the real world where people lose jobs and suffer in life.  No PS3 for me."
    Well, yeah, that's fair enough.

    DirrtyNinja said:
    "Kombat said:
    "  Just make sure you pick up Valkyria Chronicles while you're at it, because those guys deserve a little more recognition for making such an amazing, beautiful game."
    Indeed they do.

    Back on point tho, i do not understand these people who wait a couple of months to get 50 ( insert currency) off the price of the system. Surely if you buy it now , playing and enjoying the system for the months before said price drop, makes up for the paltry lose of your monies. Never did understand this one.
    "
    Yeah, I totally agree with that. I might have spent £300 on a PS3 but playing it almost everyday for nearly 11 months means I don't feel like I spent too much on it. I'm more than happy.
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    #23  Edited By Snipzor

    Just wait for the worldwide prices to fall, then buy it. That's my plan, and I'm sticking to it.

    /Still waiting for better games
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    #24  Edited By Red

    I dunnoh.

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    #25  Edited By penguindust

    I say wait 'til spring. There are too many rumors circulating now that suggest that the system's price will drop in a few months.  I think it is a great system (I have the backward compatible 60gig sku) with a ton of good games out now, but if you can get by game-free until your 360 returns (mine broke twice), saving some money in this economy is always a worthwhile venture.

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    #26  Edited By TwoOneFive

    you should get one now, theres plenty of great games for it now, and many great ones coming out soon. 

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    #27  Edited By get2sammyb
    PenguinDust said:
    "I say wait 'til spring. There are too many rumors circulating now that suggest that the system's price will drop in a few months.  I think it is a great system (I have the backward compatible 60gig sku) with a ton of good games out now, but if you can get by game-free until your 360 returns (mine broke twice), saving some money in this economy is always a worthwhile venture."
    Which is kinda half the problem as to why we're so fucked. ;)
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    #28  Edited By Hector

    Instead of posting this you should have gone out and gotten it. Go get it!

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    #29  Edited By sparky_buzzsaw

    I think it's worth it now.  I just bought one myself last week, and I'm very pleased.  The games I picked up (MGS4, Valkyria Chronicles, Motorstorm Pacific Rift, and Disgaea 3) have made the system purchase justifiable even if a price drop should happen in the next few months.  I say go for it if you have the cash!

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    #30  Edited By brukaoru

    You may want to wait a few months, they could announce a price drop soon, but that's all speculation. If you think there's enough games to warrant the price, then I'd say go for it.

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    I'm personally still not completely sold on the PS3. I own one, but that's only because I wanted to have one that had the hardware emulation, and not software. I guess it depends on the type of games you want to be playing, I personally still favor XBOX360 when it comes to multi-platform games. I've been using mine for the most part as a Blu-ray player.

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    #32  Edited By KamasamaK

    Wait... Okay, now.

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    #33  Edited By monosylabik
    dcpc10 said:
    "ZombieJesus said:
    "Vinchenzo said:
    "You can't really get an unbiased answer other than doing some research and deciding what is best for you, and when."
    Good point but my question is basically will Sony drop the price ot he PS3 in the coming months."
    I remember hearing from somewhere that sony confirmed a price drop in Q1/Q2 of 2009 but i may be mistaken."
    It is not confirmed, but a strong rumor. I personally don't think they will because of the restructuring that is going to happen soon and they are going to try and recoup all that money that will be lost during these times.
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    #34  Edited By Hexpane

    Patience is a virtue.  If you buy now, then they drop the price in 9 months you could be upset?  There is no reason to rush out and buy one now, the current SKUs lack the BC, mem cards etc...

    I have a 60gb and it was fucking expensive, but I use the PS2 BC a LOT so for me it was worth it. 

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    #35  Edited By chililili
    Hexpane said:
    "Patience is a virtue.  If you buy now, then they drop the price in 9 months you could be upset?  There is no reason to rush out and buy one now, the current SKUs lack the BC, mem cards etc...

    I have a 60gb and it was fucking expensive, but I use the PS2 BC a LOT so for me it was worth it. "
    I think they will price drop most likely in March, what with the whole new Resident Evil 5 SKU
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    #36  Edited By BiG_Weasel

    I brought this up in my own thread, but here's something you should consider. Do you feel that the PS3 is worth the money? Is its "perceived value" enough that it justifies buying it? If that's the case, go for it. $399 USD is a lot of money nowadays when the economy is struggling. Impulse buying and "wants" vs "needs" are becoming the deciding factor in most people's (myself included) purchases.

    I do feel strongly that Sony will drop the price at some point in the near future. 2009 is predicted to be tougher than 2008, and non-essential purchases will take a hit. The principle of the "Thin Market" states that people aren't always going to buy what you have to offer, and that market gets thinner as the price of the item goes up. Right now, with increased living expenses, job security concerns, and low buyer confidence, Sony's hand may be forced if they want to stay competitive.

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    #37  Edited By BryanGuitarDude

    to get it now would be a horrible idea. If you made it this far past the holiday season without a PS3 i say wait until the next inevitable price drop in 2009. those games arent going anywhere. Except maybe down in price....just wait dude.

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    #38  Edited By LiquidPrince
    Hexpane said:
    "Patience is a virtue.  If you buy now, then they drop the price in 9 months you could be upset?  There is no reason to rush out and buy one now, the current SKUs lack the BC, mem cards etc...

    I have a 60gb and it was fucking expensive, but I use the PS2 BC a LOT so for me it was worth it. "

    Nine months O_o

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    #39  Edited By 44MAGNUMRAM

    NOW!!!

    and help make the media look stupid.

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    #41  Edited By granderojo

    I am also waiting for a price drop, but I am buying an HD TV first.

    After I get the HD TV, I will work on getting a PS3, by that time it should be priced dropped and if not fuck it I am getting one anyways.

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    #43  Edited By Bass

    Considering the fact that many believe that Sony will drop the price of the PS3, it would be my decision to wait. That said, if you really want one soon, the titles are finally starting to roll in, so it couldn't really hurt to pick it up now.

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    #44  Edited By bandro

    if you want a job in the industry you have to buy all 3 and list yourself as an "anti-fanboy" on your resume

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    #45  Edited By Stanford

    Buy one now.  There are already some great games for it right now and there are some great games coming out in 09

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    #46  Edited By Pibo47
    Snipzor said:
    "Just wait for the worldwide prices to fall, then buy it. That's my plan, and I'm sticking to it.
    /Still waiting for better games
    "
    This. If i already didnt have a PS3 this is what i would be doing, because as it is, the PS3 is not worth the cash.
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    #47  Edited By LiquidPrince

    So... Did you get one...?

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