10 ways to rationalise pre-ordering a PS3

"The keynote presentation from Sony's Phil Harrison had a lot to do with it: he announced two separate PS3 virtual worlds – PlayStation Home and LittleBigPlanet – and showed demos of some key new games.

Of course, this won't make a jot of difference to your views if you're a hardcore Xbox 360 or Wii fanboy. But for the floating voters who've yet to decide on a next-gen console – or who've got a Wii and are wondering whether to become a two-console household – Harrison's keynote has spurred some serious pondering on whether to pre-order a PS3.

If you're in that situation, here's ten ways to rationalise shelling out £425 –

[CyberSentinel]

You have lots of money, and you are not intelligent enough to know what to do with it.

Blind and Dumb Lemmings, Sony Loves You.

[True Gamer]

Same thing could be said about you.

Blind and Dumb Lemmings, Microsoft Loves You.

There are Sony trolls but there are also Microsoft trolls.

[Bathyj]

We're intelligent enough to know anyone who hates a console because of some silly schoolboy crush on another console is going to miss alot of good games. Admit it, every console has good games, even Wii, eventually. If hate is denying you the chance to play them, then I feel sorry for you.

I'm sorry, but if you only care about one machine you shouldn't call yourself a gamer.

As for the article, those are good reasons but I dont really have to "Rationalise" getting a PS3. Everyone's making out like its like getting a morgage or donating a kidney. A couple hundred bucks extra is not a big deal and if it is you're in the wrong hobby. Stamps, marbles or baseball cards might be more up your alley. We spend thousands of dollars a year on games and worry about $100 or $200 for the console itself. Kinda backward thinking. How about the fact Sony titles are $AU100 while X360 are $AU120. Thats like getting a free game for every 5 I buy. Does an Xbot ever bring that up when discussing price. I'm also a movie nut and BR is looking good to me. People keep saying only about 10% of people have HDTV's but that number is rising. 90% of TV's sold today are HD and I bet out of all the gamers here the number is probably close to 50% or more. If you dont have one yet I bet you've been thinking about it. And its not just for PS3 (common misconception. "Wah I have to buy an HDTV now to get the most from it."). Well of course you do. The same is true for Xbox. Who wants a lousy 480i CRT when you have a next gen console. The Boss is giving me dirty looks, I better get back to work.

9 more sleeps to go. Only 7 if I stay up all weekend.

[Tut]

Says the person who sports an avatar of an Erudite from Everquest. Wait, who runs that game again?

Hypocrisy is a wonderful thing. /sarcasm off

*Answer to above question: SCEA (a.k.a. Sony)

[CyberSentinel]

If you know your EQ history, Sony did not make EQ, They bought it from Verant Interactive. Speaking of avatars, with a name like "Tut" (famous male figure in history)and an avatar of a women, which is it? Are you a man or a woman? Do you even know what you are?

[Tut]

That was the saddest comeback I have ever heard. Perhaps I should put a ripped male figure to accent my "manliness" right? I am very sure of what I am.

If you know anything about your history Verant Interactive was not purchased by Sony, it was the games portion of Sony until it decided to split divisions with PC MMORPG's and console games. It was called a few other things before that like SISA, but Verant has always been an internal part of SOE, never another entity NOT owned by it. Even so it doesn't change the fact that SONY is the sole owner and operator of that game, so it still makes you a hypocrite.

Get your facts straight before you decide to try and look cool.

[CyberSentinel]

Veriant Interactive was no longer a part of 989 when they developed EQ.
Your logic makes as much sense as someone hating on Microsoft because they made/make Halo. Microsoft Bought Bungie, just like Sony Bought EQ.
Don't believe me? Look it up.

Blind Lemmings, When Will They Learn ;-/

[MaximusPrime]

i already sold my xbox360 and earned a great deal of money.

Enough to buy an awesome PS3

[lilwingman]

As a movie buff as well as gamer, the Blu-ray player alone is enough of a selling point for me. Add in Sony's vast library (of released AND upcoming games) and I'm sold :)

[PS360WII]

#11 should really be #1. Playstation name. You know they are in the long haul and will show why they have been in the buisness long enough to launch 3 consoles.

[techie]

Games. A wide selection of genres of games. Heavenly Sword please.

[DiLeCtioN]

i started real gaming on the ps2 cus i didnt have enough money and interest when i had my ps1. later bought a psp and i dont think ill like to miss out on the ps3

[Stiffler203]

Sony promises you God but gives you a old dirty man with a beard smelling of booze. When will you realize that Sony can never deliver on there promises.

[timmyp53]

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[biomajor09]

Yeah I am getting a 2nd job just so I can afford a ps3. So hopefully by the time I have enough money to afford it games like oblivion, rainbow six, the darkness and killzone get great reviews. So with this along with the free online and Home it would be worth the money.

[grifter024]

Some of those "REASONS" are not that good. .. RESISTENCE!! is that all you can come up with??? I mean I would have thought it would have been a better game they put.... A Reason to get a HDTV?? Wow totally unnecessary reason... Soo 600 plus what well the lowest highdef tv I saw was a Westinghouse 1080p monitor 1000...so what 1600 plus tax.... Thats a lot...Now the Singstar I dont know how that is going to work.. Is it going to be like napster?? Free songs or what??? I doubt it but then again like I said I dont know ..Rumble... A BIG reason come on guys the only thing on that list that is worth is the BR capabilites and the Home.... I as well am a Video/Audio whore... I am thinking about buying a ps3 just for the BR but seeing as how they shall be making a br player lower than the price of a ps3 I might buy it or maybe wait till they have Combined BR-hddvd players... But I would rather wait and see how it turns out... No games on the console of choice is a bad thing for everybody that has it... What Motostorm just came out but that will only last so long until it gets boring .. Not that im dissing it its just I wouldnt want to be playing it for 2 months when no other good game has come out yet.But I would think after all the hype of Sony saying it was the "TRUE" next gen console they wouldnt need "REASONS" to pick up this thing. Weird though

[Contra26]

1. you can look like a fool
2. you can miss out on a better online gaming experience *XBL*
3. you can play the lame controller
4. a heavy fat ugly look
5. you get to wait for better games (2008)
6. you get blu-ray whch is still in battle
7. you get a system which 3rd dev's hate
8. you get to spend a FAT 600 dollars of your mommy's wallet
9. you get to play more than half of your ps1/ps2 games
10. you get to experience the titanic and how it sunk

10 reasons to hate the 360

1. It's online experience is too much to handle
2. It's sleek design and custom faceplates
3. It's only plays to the most popular and best Xbox1 games(online too)
4. It has the force feedback wheel
5. It's supported b many 3rd parties
6. It already has a proven library
7. It's controller is so simple and accurate
8. It has retro gaming (XBLA)
9. It HD-DVD which is optional
10. It's price is too affordable

Stupid Xbox360.. I hate you.. I'm so glad I'm gonna buy the PS3
PS3 rocks!!!.. lets play B3YOND!!! ..WOOO HOOO PLAY B3YOND!!!! WOOOOHOOOOOOO!!!!... GO PS3!!!

TRUEGAMER: why are you attacking me? I love the PS3!!!!!. i should attck you cuz you have a picture of master chief!! I hate halo because it's such a good all around game. I HATE MASTERCHIEF..

OldSchoolGamer: aaahhhh.. sorry man... okay okay...I promise I wont attack the glorious 360. Sorry man. Good post though. You made me feel good about buying my PS3. =)

[True Gamer]

of an attention whore who also happens to be an xbox fanboy.

You don't even deserve a single bubble.

[Stiffler203]

funny couldn't agree more. True Gamer is just mad b/c he was tricked by Sony and believed the hype.

[OldSchoolGamer]

This is more of a fun article, wish everyone would take it as such and stop all the fanboy comments. Remember its about gamer's-demands versus developers/console-makers want of the quick-and-easy buck. Was hoping for comments on how people are justifying it to their old ladies, lol=).

[blackmagic8103]

dude have you even ever played a ps3. i have played all three and they all kick ass so just get over your love for a single platform and start being a REAL gamer

[SIX]

I now have both a 360 and PS3, and I must say that I'm more excited with what the PS3 has in store for 2007 more so than I am with the 360.

[OldSchoolGamer]

Don't hold your breath though this site is no longer about the news, its about Sony-only fans, all other news gets rejected before it hits the front page, and duplicate Sony stories make the front. Its about games people! Demanding more not console versus console.

[THAMMER1]

Too bad it will go over most peoples heads.

[OldSchoolGamer]

attempt #2 is under way lol, not holding breath though

[MySwordIsHeavenly]

Dude, the PS3 now supports all PS1 and PS2 titles...and I'm sure it will be fixed in Europe soon after the launch. The 360 even screws up Halo 2!

Oh yeah...XBL is better...how? more demos to download? dude...it's the SAME frickin' experience! I realize that XBL has more features...but not while you're actually GAMING!

The design looks amazing...how can you not see that? The wii is ugly...the PS3 and 360 look very good!

[caffman]

its doesn't support everyone in the UK and soon won't in the USA either

[FKN Unbelievable]

1. you can look like a fool
2. you can miss out on a better online gaming experience *XBL*
3. you can play the lame controller
4. a heavy fat ugly look
5. you get to wait for better games (2008)
6. you get blu-ray whch is still in battle
7. you get a system which 3rd dev's hate
8. you get to spend a FAT 600 dollars of your mommy's wallet
9. you get to play more than half of your ps1/ps2 games
10. you get to experience the titanic and how it sunk

10 reasons to hate the 360

1. It's online experience is too much to handle
2. It's sleek design and custom faceplates
3. It's only plays to the most popular and best Xbox1 games(online too)
4. It has the force feedback wheel
5. It's supported b many 3rd parties
6. It already has a proven library
7. It's controller is so simple and accurate
8. It has retro gaming (XBLA)
9. It HD-DVD which is optional
10. It's price is too affordable

You gotta Love this Sh1t. Pure Platinum.

[MySwordIsHeavenly]

Sony-only fans? Wait...no...that's SO off. There are more xbox fanboys here than anything. There have been since i've been here...and I've been here since it was news4gamers.com and back when Therealdeal and DCrider360 ruled the forums...

DJ's been here for quite awhile too. Dude...I know i sound like a fanboy here...but I love my PS3. Diss things that deserve to be dissed...not the PS3. The wii's HARD-TO-DO online experience...or how lame Gundam: Crossfire was...

Sony KNOWS how to make a system and they KNOW how to make games. Each of the three companies knows how to do these things. These Sony-only fans may actually be making good points that u refuse to see. I generally like ur posts...unless they show lack of understanding. <some of them.

You just seem like the freshmen deuschebags at my school who think the 360's the best thing since the SNES! I know you like all three systems...but you gotta admit...you sway HARDCORE for MS.

[OldSchoolGamer]

My simple point is I like games (PERIOD) That is regardless of system, I have been through so many console wars it is ridiculous, and since the days of Atari vs. Colleco, and Nintendo vs. Sega (Snes vs Genesis) I have long since realized it is a great thing. Not then, nor now, do I sway "HARDCORE for MS." I am critical of both systems and have continued to offer praise and condemnation respectively when a system needs it. Being logical and critical is all I aim at. I see Microsoft shovel some crap to me about launch systems not having problems when I'm on my third, you've read me slam them for it. Now, have sent me two new ones, no charge? Yes, and I've praised them for it. You've also read me be critical of Sony. Do I want a blu-ray player? Hell no, I want a game system, and when games the shear size of Oblivion, which if you acheive everything, and anything, in the game can last over 200 hours and the game looks amazing doing it, do I need blu-ray? Obviously not, when it comes in at around 4-5 gigs. Proper software programming makes blu-ray unnecessary at this point, and were it not forced into the system, or even offered as a system without it, you would see Sony with every single system offered sold out (even with the lack of true MUST PLAY games). The cost would be more justifiable. Nor am I a little kid at your school, college is long gone.

"...I know i sound like a fanboy here" You hit that nail on the head, lol at least your open about it unlike DeepBrown.

"I generally like ur posts...unless they show lack of understanding. <some of them. " Well glad you enjoy the reading, please next time point one out that shows "lack of understanding," and would be happy to debate a point, or provide research as I occasionally do for really dumb comments.

For clarity, again my stance on the current consoles, I don't sway any way. This is how I personally view the consoles as of 8:48 central time March 13, 2007 (which changes as I see good and bad for each console), written at work, yes I work for my money, my mommy and daddy long ago stopped providing for me, so my money needs to be spent wisely:

The hardcore consoles (defined as aiming at the same group the high end graphics, connected over the internet systems aiming at being the portal to content).
Sony Playstation 3: System with the most underutilized potential. Why do I still have my PS2 and not a PS3? Games (period) Why there are only 3 worth playing after this system has been in development over 5 years, pretty much remember reading something to this article's effect in EGM http://www.theregister.co.u... and started getting excited for this system (that long ago). Motorstorm, VF5 (with no online, VF4 made me a fan of the series and I remember not being able to wait for the next, since we all knew they would finally add the on-line, damn you VF5) and Resistance (don't start that ridge racer crap, because that game is simply *shudder*). I don't feel any of those games currently justifies a $600+tax purchase (and if you get the $500 version you are short-changing yourself, now if it was $450 without blu-ray lets talk), nor do the promises of games with no firm release date that will come out sometime between April 2007 and Dec 2008 entice me to spend that hard earned money now (its like preodering a car that will be fun to drive next year, and paying for it now. God of War 2, and Guitar Hero2 are games that would make more sense as a system seller than these. The online support is not nearly as polished as Xbox live. Head to head gaming, the main reason for having internet on a console, is severely undersupported with Resistance the only game doing a damn good job of it, and Motorstorm a moderate job of it. So far, this system has the most potential for both good and bad, just not enough good right now for me to get. On-line looks interesting lets see what happens with home, but more interested in them getting their head-to-head gaming act more polished, and more universal per game. Now, would half of this get commented on normally by me? No, but when its in relation to a "Sony story" with comments by their heads of departments, and CEO's then its time to be critical. Do I need to hear that the next generation doesn't start until they say so? No, actually it started over a year before PS3 released, and the launch titles look worse than year old 360 versions. Do I need to hear I need to work more hours to buy one? No, sorry my job isn't spouting bs, lol well most of the time it isn't. Do I need to be told my desire for rumble is last gen? No, Sony started the feature, you better not make me like it and then drop it, spend the cash and include (which as of now looks like it should be coming)(hopefully). When you tell me backwords compatibility is vital for next generation at E3 as a trump to 360 because they didn't want to offer it, and then say oh wait no its not, you open yourself to being criticized.

Xbox 360 so far has the most going right for it. The bad parts for the system include shoddy launch hardware: I should not be on my 3rd already was another year before I was on my 3rd PS2. The Accessories are low quality, headsets break faster than a fatman-on-a-diet who sees an icecream truck, and the rechargable battery packs go bad way too soon and often, and recharging USB cables stop functioning if you look at them the wrong way. The good though is the software (The Games I can play Now) The titles out currently are good (not great with a few exceptions, but hey games are what its about). Gears looks the most amazing, but lacks some online capabilities, like playing in ranked matchmaking as a team a la Halo 2, Dead or Alive (if you haven't stuck a shower spout in a fat zombie's head and taken six photos, you haven't lived) DOA4 good graphics and very nice online capabilities (reminiscent of Arcade days), but not as technically sound as Virtual Fighter series, Graw 2 and Vegas both great strategic online games, PGR 3 looks good, variety of fun racing challenges(outdated compared to Motorstorm graphically by far)! Viva Pinata, wow weird sim-like game very strange but good for kids. Madden still looks best on this system and MLB 2k7 looks amazing for both. Oblivion been loving this game over half a year now. Chromehounds is a fun Mech custimization battle game, and Halo 2 (yes you can play it on a 360, try it) gets some playing time on occassion. Its still the online system to copy, plus new maps, a 360 exclusive after the free Halo 3 beta, extending the life of the game. There is a reason more hours have been logged on this game than any other for xbox or 360 (or any console for that matter). The positive about this system is the understanding that with almost any game, you are getting deep online modes. Thats what on-line is about.

The Wii, I picked up and am still happy/unhappy, and a little concerned about. The bad, not enough killer games right now. The system needing a recall for Wii straps, lol you know things are gonna get thrown around and these things aren't going to get worn. The good, they did the paid recall. The motion control, come on this is shear genius, and its a no brainer with the success of other game selling hardware. The bad? How can you preach innovation with 9 Mario related titles to be released? I'm as nostalgic as the next person but don't spout bs like I'm a moron. Wii Sports, fun but more of a what-you-can-look forward to doing in depth title. The Good, one killer ap: Zelda! This is a launch game done right that delivers on the hype. The bad, have I played it much since beating Zelda, only when non-gaming couples come over to hang out with me and the girlfriend. Needs more hits, and soon, but for less than 360 a chance to check this innovative thing out and get a new Zelda experience, made it worth it. Online? Ok, if I want emulated games, I can download them off the internet, or brush off the three feet of dust on the systems in the basement. Where is my head to head on-line Nintendo, this right now is a joke.

So, thats my stance on the systems, for the record. Show me one thing that is not spoken accurately and that I am unfair to any of the systems, and then feel free to call me a fan boy. Its not about leaning towards one system or another, its about looking at all of the logically and with an open mind. Its not console-versus-console, its about us (the gamers) demanding more from each of these companies. Demanding better from each of these companies. Better games, better hardware, better online. This competition forces some of this, but ultimately "a console war" makes everyone a winner. Don't let a company take your money on promises, lol fell for that with the 3DO and the promise of the D2 (look it up). Make them do more for us for less money. So, unless your retirement is invested in one of these system's parent companies, stop the blind sheep dance, and think wow, we have a hell of a lot of good games coming out for each system and demand more.

[the_bebop]

Why do people keep on posting this stuff on this site, don't get me wrong I a getting a PS3 once it is released here in Australia next week but these types of articles are just really annoying nowadays even if it was about the 360 instead.

[kamakazi]

MS fanboys are really looking for anything these days to bash the PS3. what are you so afraid of and why arent you playing your games? only those who fear the PS3 talk the most SH!T.

[Duker]

Until the PS3 gets some good games released for it, and until blu-ray is proven superior to HD-DVD the PS3 is a joke. The only thing PS3 has going for it is that it has the rights for final fantasy games and metal gear solid, but thats not enough to justify the price tag.

The reasons they give are ridiculous.
" MotorStorm really does look rather good" - too bad the actual game is nothing new and is poorly done.

"It's another reason to buy an HD-ready TV" -horay, more ways to spend money

"It'll probably easier to get hold of a PS3 than a Wii come March 23rd" -theres a reason for that......the Wii actually has quality games

"Resistance: Fall Of Man" -Am I the only one who thinks this game is a joke? it's horrible.

[Adriokor]

Have you palyed MS? the gameplay is fantastic for the most part, the funnest racer I ve ever played.

And stop whining about the pricetag, 200 more than your precious xbox is not that much seeing how each game costs about 70 bucks or so. Get off of your fanboy wagon and either buy both or go play your Xbox and don't come here with your negative attitude.

[Duker]

Yes I have played motorstorm. Many reviews that have been released agree with me. The game is fun for a bit (like every game) but it is in no way comparable to other exclusive titles on other consoles. (And if it is the "funnest" racing game you have every played, you will be blown away by the countless other better racing games out there you must not have played yet)

Also, I never once whined about the price tag. I simply said that the PS3 cannot justify the price you pay for it. Even if it was much cheaper I would still say the same thing.

Also why did you jump to the conclusion that I own an Xbox 360? Cleary you are confusing me with a fanboy, rather then someone with an informed opinion (not everyone is a fanboy, although you cleary are). And don't tell me I have a negative attitude, just read your own post to find an example of that. grow up

[ApocalypseShadow]

and still be successful.i would understand if sony was a crooked company,but they(sony) are not.not only do they want sony to fail,they want sony out of the gaming business.that's just wrong.to trash every potentially good game on ps3 is wrong.we know sony has made a lot of mistakes.and they still will.but so does the competition.

ps3 is proving itself to be a very capable system.

1.it plays bluray as well as any high end bluray player and has more movie support.
2.it plays more of your old games and looks as good as they did on the previous system.(yeah europe is different).
3.the features like the larger hard drive swap and warranty,card readers,usb,bluetooth,motion control,web browser,photo mode,media thumbnails and free online.
4.great playing and great looking games like VF5,motorstorm,rr7,fnr3,nba 2k7,resistance,etc.
5.the games to look forward to like heavenly sword,lair,8 days,getaway,gt5,killzone2,mgs 4,dmc4,ffxiii & ff vs xiii,uncharted, white knight story,well i could go on and on.
6.upcoming features and games like HOME(free) and little big planet.building a 3D virtual community with advertisers and game companies.not a chat room.
7.rumble returning for the sony community.
8.a broad selection of games in multiple genres.
9.support for quirky games like loco roco,okami,sotc and ico,singstar,eyetoy,guitar hero,lumines,ddr,beatmania,etc
10.knowing the company will support you until you are ready to upgrade to the next system while still releasing hits like god of war 2 on the previous system that plays on your new system.

yup.worth every penny.

[THAMMER1]

You just gave us your 10 ways to rationalize buying a PS3. Some I agree with and others I do not. Allot of people out there in the real world have a hard time rationalizing buying a PS3. Not every one is a Sony fan. Some people just buy a console on hope with out doing any research or and digging for a reason. I think that is fine.

But how do you explain some one like me. I know every thing you know about the PS3 but I still have had not inclination to go buy one. Based on what I know I still do not want a PS3 today. But when I am sold I will have to rationalize and explain my purchase. Right now I have to rationalize my non- purchase of a PS3 to Sony fan boys all the time. They seem to be the only ones who have the problem seeing that the PS3 is not that hot.

[ApocalypseShadow]

a problem with people wantiing another type of system.i have a problem when people trash it for the wrong reasons.they say games,but good games are on the system.they say features,but ps3 has great features that will grow over time.they say the future outlook of games,but i see great games coming.it's only been about 4 months.

if i had a 360 for a year and didn't like quirky games or japanese style games,then i'd say "why do i need this system?" what's so different.but i ask myself the same thing on why microsoft doesn't release counter action games like heavenly sword(bad move to not pick this game up),god of war,castlevania,etc.gamers like me like that type of game but it's not being supported.when i bought my xbox(still got it),i bought action games like bloodrayne2,otogi 1&2,ninja gaiden,buffy 1,spiderman2,etc.things like that.but i don't see any coming.lot of combat shooters,but i did that in REAL LIFE.i don't need those games to relive it.but then we are talking personal preference.

i like any good game that controls well.i see mass effect and say,whoa,great looking game fron a developer that knows how to make a games(love scifi).but it's still combat like gears is.can i have a sword?a medieval game?something for me that doesn't have to be shooting?if they want more gamers to jump in,give gamers like me a game to play.don't rely on third parties to do it for you.make it yourself(microsoft).does that make sense?

[Duker]

People who bash everything about the PS3 are wrong but everyone is entitled to their opinion, and mine is that there is soo many more quality exclusive titles coming out for the Xbox 360.

Ever since the first playstation I have been a big huge Sony fan (not fanboy). The playstation 2 was and is still a great system, one of the best. I wanted to like the playstation 3 with all my heart but I just couldn't. The games coming out for the PS3 aren't in the same league as the games coming out for the Xbox360 (The 360 has more games that are my type by far).The graphical difference isn't very noticable, and so the choice was easy.

I never did like the first Xbox or Halo or any of that, but the 360 has so much more to offer than the PS3 right now and in the near future.