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Dear davejay.

I got a tv for Christmas! Yay! This allowed me to put my old tv in my room and I am thus thinking about my gaming options again.

In your opinion, what should I go with?

A) xbox
B) ps3
C) PC
D)reject this reality and substitute my own
E) grue station 780.


I think (think!) I could use my new tv as a monitor for a gaming rig. That would be hella awesome as its 1080p and 46 inches. However I recognize this as my most expensive option as any decent gaming PC is going to run me probably a good 800+. It is the most attractive option though as it will grant me access to the most games.

That being said there's still the option to get a console. Pros being that it'll be cheaper and easier all around. But then the question is which system?

So WWHD? What would Halforums do?

It depends on your taste in games. The 360's mostly your macho boom-boom-boom games like Halo and Gears of War. PS3 has a wider array of games, like Little Big Planet, Uncharted, Heavy Rain, or the Team ICO games. Plus, you can play online for free with PS3, unlike needing an Xbox Live membership.

Then again, you're right that a PC gaming rig would give you the most versatility. But then, from what I understand, a number of PC ports from consoles aren't so good in the transition.

Which would you say has the better RPG selection?

I'm leaning toward getting a console for now, just to get my fix, and then save up for a rig.

Of the two I'm leaning toward PS3 mostly due to love of my ps2 and worries about the RROD.

For RPGs, you want a PSP or DS.

phil said:

Which would you say has the better RPG selection?

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PC. Easily has the most RPGs with the broadest variety of varieties, plus it has the option to mod RPGs like Skyrim, Fallout, etc.

If you're planning on getting a console now and a PC later, then consider what games you'll be able to get on PC later. For me, the PS3 has a lot more titles I want to play that aren't on PC than the 360 does. If I were to get one of the two, it would probably be PS3 because of that.

But then, from what I understand, a number of PC ports from consoles aren't so good in the transition.

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And there are a number of excellent, or at least competent, ports as well. Plus there are quite a few multi-platform titles that are decidedly better on PC.

It also depends on the resolution of the TV. If it's a high def you should think about PS3 as it also plays Blu-Rays.

If you have a love for the PS2, I'd say go with the PS3, if only for their growing selection of PS2 remastered bundles. I've already got the Sly Cooper and Team ICO ones, not to mention eyeing the Metal Gear one.

RPG selection, I'm honestly not sure since I've kind of moved away from RPG's in the last decade. Not to mention how many games today have RPG elements in them that it's hard to figure out if there's a "true" RPG anymore. Aside from Skyrim, I suppose. Demon's Souls is a pretty good (if stupidly challenging) game. I don't think the 360 has a great selection of RPG's either, honestly.

Also, speaking as a PS3 owner, if you do go that route, I'd recommend getting the Plus membership. $50/year and every week, you get free stuff. This week, I got the Back to the Future game for free, along with Syphon Filter 1-3 for PS1 for free. It's not always that good, but sometimes they'll something like that at ya.

I love my XBox 360. I own both consoles but the 360 has been played more by far.

To clarify on the console portion of the question: my new Tv is a brand new 1080p widescreen that is in the living room. My old one is a 15 year old big screen that is now occupying about half my bedroom. if I go the console route I'd want something I could play on either, depending on how late it is.

Also, im of the impression that new ps3s don't play older generation games. My question is then, can I download older ones off of PSN? For example I missed god of war 2 and would like to play it before playing 3. Would that be a possibility?

phil said:

I missed god of war 2 and would like to play it before playing 3. Would that be a possibility?

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http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002NN7AKU...e=asn&creative=395129&creativeASIN=B002NN7AKU

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Do they have one of those for like armored core and zone of the Enders?

http://www.g4tv.com/games/ps3/48740/armored-core-psn/ (No HD remake, but purchasable on PSN)
http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/zone-of-the-enders-hd-collection

I nostalgia'd in my pants.

No matter what you get, pick up Mass Effect 1 and 2, and play the shit out of them.

That game had some interesting cockpit locations.

Is mass effects on ps3? Cause I'm leaning that way.

Also yeah. Cock. Pit. #zoneoftheenders.

It even pointed strait up when you went into level select mode!


P.S. same question but the metal gear solid series. If I can play 1 and 3 the. That might seal the deal.

Mass Effect 1, no. Mass Effect 2, yes. You could always play 1 on PC.

Metal Gear for the PS3, why yes:



But you can also get it for the 360.

A few companies (and more being announced - I think a Devil May Cry re-release just got announced, both for the PS3 and 360.) are re-releasing their popular PS2 games in HD for the PS3. Even the PS1 original Tomb Raider got a re-release.

I know both consoles are great, but I pretty much adore my PS3. I like the exclusive games and that it plays blu-ray movies.

Er.... Uncharted 1-2-3?

I never bothered with a 360 because the major exclusives on the Xbox tend to be games like Halo and Gears of War and I really don't care about those series. However, do keep in mind that a good 90% of games that come out now are usually released for Xbox 360, PS3, and PC.

So either way I don't think you'd be screwing yourself out of the vast majority of games.

So if the consoles are so identical, why would you bother with an Xbox at all when PS3 can do Blu-Ray too?

That was one of the main reasons I got a PS3. Also, if you're at all interested, the PS3 is 3D compatable.

Oh, another thing to consider, if you like multiplayer: What platforms do your friends play? If most of your friends are on Xbox Live, then PS3 generally won't let you play with them. There isn't a lot of cross-platform multi-player out there.

What has everyone heard about/ experienced with failure rates for their console? One friend of mine claims that she knows more people that have had bad luck with the ps3 than 360. I'd always kind of imagined that to be the other way around though.

I'm still playing my 1st gen PS3, so my experience is definitely not the same. As far as I know the whole RROD problem as been largely fixed on the 360.
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However, one current topic to consider is the current issue with Xbox Live erroneously charging people for downloading demos.

http://www.giantbomb.com/news/nasty-xboxcom-login-issue-identified-but-theres-good-news/3888/

also

http://www.giantbomb.com/news/hundr...-live-story-thats-hopefully-almost-over/3892/

Not to take Xbox's side but don't forget that PS3 network was down for a month due to hackers recently. Both companies have issues in that department.

Also, Xbox is very clearly better for multiplayer interaction but if you're not interested in multiplayer games, you're definitely better off with PS3.

"Bitch ass faggot ass! I'll fuck your faggot ass before you fuck your fucking fuck!"

Yes, Xbox is the better for multiplayer. *sarcasm, sarcasm* Not that PSN is any better, but Live has a...reputation.

Xbox is better for multiplayer because of it's larger playerbase, hence quicker "ques" for games and more people playing older games. I never said it had better people.

I wouldn't know if PSN people are any better because I don't talk to them. Assassin's Creed multiplayer isn't really geared for shit-talk.

Heh, no, I know. As far as performance, Live is better. Playing online with strangers, though, is not exactly going to be a positive experience to listen to. That said, my only PSN experience was with Dead Rising 2 and didn't run into any jerks.

True, I mean I don't think I'll be doing THAT much multi playing but the occasional night of whatever shooter will certainly be had.

Thanks for all the input BTdubs. It's appreciated.

Shegokigo said:

Not to take Xbox's side but don't forget that PS3 network was down for a month due to hackers recently. Both companies have issues in that department.

Also, Xbox is very clearly better for multiplayer interaction but if you're not interested in multiplayer games, you're definitely better off with PS3.

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XBox has had an INSANE amount of account hacking for the past couple of years, but people are mostly hush over that. Also, no one remembers the month long XBox Live outage that happened near the beginning of the consoles life and when it did come back, Microsoft gave everyone that fucking terrible water XBLA game that no one would ever buy as a sorry bout that gift. You're right, they both definitely have had their issues.

And Nick, the only reason you don't hear that kind of language as much on PSN games is PS3 doesn't come standard with a headset.

Got the ps3 and am thus far writing my congressperson to fight for my right to marry it.

So, what games have you gotten.

Also:

https://www.halforums.com/threads/the-halforum-xbl-psn-steam-etc-username-thread.19914/

add folks.

Uncharted 2. Holyshitballs it's a fun game. I've actually only Played it once because I stayed up until like 5 am playing and I just can't do that shit anymore.

I know that my entire next day off will most likely be spent playing that or god of war 3.

I still need to get GoW 3. Is it down in price yet?

Want to experience the most intense gaming of your life? Get Heavy Rain.

Ravenpoe said:

Want to experience the most intense gaming of your life? Get Heavy Rain.

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You mean Quick Time Event: The Game?

Seriously though, I do want to play that game too.

Bowielee said:

You mean Quick Time Event: The Game?

Seriously though, I do want to play that game too.

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This is partly true, but it's also about gathering clues, making decisions, and living with the consequences since there is no game over. I wouldn't say it's the best game ever, but RavenPoe has it right about intensity. There were times I wanted to keep going because I wanted to see what would happen next, but had to stop because the atmosphere is so just so damn heavy. You need to come up for air and play Little Big Planet or something to relieve the emotional tension.

Bowielee said:

I still need to get GoW 3. Is it down in price yet?

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Yes, I got both of my games for 20 bucks each.

I loved the God of War games until I played Bayonetta. Now we own them all and I wonder if I'll ever play through them a second time.

Uncharted 2 and GoW3 first? I dunno how you do it, I can't stand to play a sequel game if I haven't played the previous installments.

Shegokigo said:

Uncharted 2 and GoW3 first? I dunno how you do it, I can't stand to play a sequel game if I haven't played the previous installments.

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I never played Uncharted 1 before playing 2 and didn't feel the least bit like I was missing anything storywise, except maybe the relationship between him and the blonde girl.

GoW2, however contained MAJOR plot points leading into 3, So, I'd highly recommend playing through that first, or at the very least wikiing what's going on.

Unless you're not in it for the story at all.

Yeah, that's kind of weird. God of War and God of War 2 have a big gap between them in time, but GoW3 picks up immediately where GoW2 left off--as in, a few seconds later.

Yeah I know. I was worried with uncharted because I knew nothing about it but I figured that rarely are games like that made with a sequel in mind, so story wise it would t matter THAT much. I'll still want to get 1 though just because I'm loving it so far.

I know for the most part what happens in GoW2. I actually played half of it a few years but my copy kept freezing at one point. I geeked out on it though and read through the wikis and stuff. Hell I've already seen how 3 ends.