Weekly Poll 7/8/07

[Speedy_NES]

I don't think I'll be getting one for a while.  I assume the price cuts are only in the US and not for Europe?

[ColecoVisionist]

No, I'm still having fun with my PS. Maybe when it his the $300.

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[phoenix1967]

$300 is still too much, imo.

The price drop is only USA from what I've read.

[Tynstar]

$300 is still too much, imo.

You are just being a Anti Sony Fanboy at that point.

[Ataripitbull]

 Its not that I don't want one, but $500.00 plus is a little high for me right now, but then again I just dropped $300.00 on a Atari 2600 game called Springer CIB, so I guess I dumb enough to pony up $500.00 for the new system.

   

[phoenix1967]

$300 is still too much, imo.

You are just being a Anti Sony Fanboy at that point.

No. My price point to buy the PS3 has always been $199.99 or less. I just have no use for Blu-Ray, nor will I EVER have a use for Blu-Ray unless I get a 1080p TV. And that's not likely to happen in at least the next 5 years (hopefully). And even then, who's to say that Blu-Ray won't be obsolete by then, giving way to direct HD downloads?

By the time the PS3 drops to $300, the Wii will likely be something like $150 or less. In which case if I'm ready to buy a new console I'd choose the Wii.

So I stand by my comment.

[Tynstar]

What makes a 360 worth 399.99 but a PS3 only 199.99? Given time the PS3 will have awesome games.

[phoenix1967]

What makes a 360 worth 399.99 but a PS3 only 199.99? Given time the PS3 will have awesome games.

At the time I bought my TV almost 2 years ago, the 360's capabilities maxxed out my TV's capabilities (720p/1080i). Basically, I bought the 360 knowing that I wasn't paying for any technology that I wouldn't be getting the most out of; unlike with the Blu-Ray player (1080p) which I have no interest in buying movies for in the new format. Circumstances the year in which I bought my 360 were also favorable to me in the form of casino poker winnings that I set aside towards the purchase of the 360. I also ended up cashing in on my football prop bets from Vegas to be able to pay for the balance.

So, right now, the reason that the PS3 is only "worth" $199.99 or less to ME is that if I were to have budgeted $600 in total to spend for consoles, and that I'd already spent $399.99 to become an early adopter of the 360 (got mine 6 months after launch), then that leaves me with $200 left. Therefore, I won't spend more than that for a PS3.

I agree that it will likely have some great exclusive games, but just like the last gen, I'm more inclined to wait to buy the Playstation as the last of the consoles I get from this generation.

It's all just my personal preference, Tyn.

[Izret101]

He has a very good point and defends his position Scott

Why do so many people own a DS where the PSP is technically a great bargain?

Its all personal preferance

[Tynstar]

He has a very good point and defends his position Scott

I agree 100% but it usually sounds like blind hate of Sony. Hell he all know I hate Sony but for 399.99 I would get a PS3. Sure my TV can't do 1080i but it still looks damn good in 720p and 1080i.

[JWKobayashi]

Eh, so far the only exclusive game that I want is MGS4, and I've got at least half a year on that one. Otherwise, I'll just get the 360 version (well, once I finally get one of those).

I'd like to see it hit $400 before I move on it.

[Tan]

No Price cut for Europe

Any reactions from our friends from across the pond?

[hXd]

There's not really any PS3 games I'm into right now, but I do look forward to LittleBigPlanet, MGS4 and FFXIII, so maybe if I can afford it in the future I may invest in one.

[Tan]

http://www.gamesindustry....ontent_page.php?aid=26702

Apparently according to this guy (SCEE president David Reeves) if you can believe him, the 60Gb model will be discontinued and only the $599 model will be sold.

This is either a bone-headed idea or a desperate PR attempt to boost sales.

[James]

No Price cut for Europe

Any reactions from our friends from across the pond?

lol

http://www.gamesindustry....ontent_page.php?aid=26702

Apparently according to this guy (SCEE president David Reeves) if you can believe him, the 60Gb model will be discontinued and only the $599 model will be sold.

This is either a bone-headed idea or a desperate PR attempt to boost sales.

That's a rather confusing article. I couldnt understand who they were talking about getting an 80GB model and why that's bad if it only costs Euro cents.