Do you think PS3 is a good, long-term investment

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#1 Rammstein4all
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I am an owner of a Xbox 360 and absolutely love it. By no means am I a 360 fanboy. For a long time i've been looking at getting a PS3. Yes, I know that the games aren't there yet, and probably won't be that way for a while, but I see potential.I'm just wanting to know what you guy's(and girl's) think that I should do.
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#2 JiveT
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I'd wait for two price drops by that time the game library should be there to make it worthwhile. Otherwise you are better off with your 360.

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#3 Grive
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No console is an investment unless you're considering the option of keeping it in the box and selling it to pay for your grandkid's tuition :P
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#4 RahnAetas
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If you want a long term investment, buy a bar of gold or something.
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#5 GundamGuy0
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Video games aren't invesments in the reall meaning of the word anyway. Your investing in entertaiment, but you'll never profit from it.

Reall investments are made with the idea of making money in the long run.

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#6 tree-branch
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No.
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#7 XYZVector
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When it come to the PS3 it is an investment, because it might not pay off in gamming goodness. Don't waste your money right now wait it will come down in price...
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#8 foxhound_fox
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No. It will only depreciate in value. You invest in things that will gain you money, not lose it.
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#9 Vyse_The_Daring
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No. It will only depreciate in value. You invest in things that will gain you money, not lose it.foxhound_fox

Exactly.

TC, if you're buying the PS3 for games that will be out in the future, then just buy it after a price drop.

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#10 JiveT
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OK people why does everyone get so anal when people use the term investment in regards to a game system? He obviously is asking "do you think he will get his money out of it at this price point". The return on his investment isn't money in this case but gaming joy.

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#11 ALCATRAZZ3
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The PS3 simply is a waster of money right now. Not one AAA game. What's the point of purchasing a $600 buck system when they arent any damn games to enjoy the thing
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#12 PS3_3DO
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Don't invest in Sony stock right now it's taking a beating.

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#13 asdasd
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Don't invest in Sony stock right now it's taking a beating.

PS3_3DO

Really?

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#14 CJL13
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The PS3 simply is a waster of money right now. Not one AAA game. What's the point of purchasing a $600 buck system when they arent any damn games to enjoy the thingALCATRAZZ3

Oblivion?

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#15 ALCATRAZZ3
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[QUOTE="ALCATRAZZ3"]The PS3 simply is a waster of money right now. Not one AAA game. What's the point of purchasing a $600 buck system when they arent any damn games to enjoy the thingCJL13

Oblivion?

360?

ring a bell?

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#16 OhSnapitz
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I plan on getting a PS3 sometime in the future However I don't buy into the "long-term" investment unless it's sometime worthwhile to use it in the here and now. This isn't a stock-option my friend.
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#17 CJL13
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For me yes. It'll be my Blu-Ray player, plus it has some of my favorite games.
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#18 CJL13
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[QUOTE="CJL13"]

[QUOTE="ALCATRAZZ3"]The PS3 simply is a waster of money right now. Not one AAA game. What's the point of purchasing a $600 buck system when they arent any damn games to enjoy the thingALCATRAZZ3

Oblivion?

360?

ring a bell?

Still got AAA on PS3.

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#19 ALCATRAZZ3
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[QUOTE="ALCATRAZZ3"][QUOTE="CJL13"]

[QUOTE="ALCATRAZZ3"]The PS3 simply is a waster of money right now. Not one AAA game. What's the point of purchasing a $600 buck system when they arent any damn games to enjoy the thingCJL13

Oblivion?

360?

ring a bell?

Still got AAA on PS3.

:lol: You must be new to system wars

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#20 asdasd
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[QUOTE="CJL13"][QUOTE="ALCATRAZZ3"][QUOTE="CJL13"]

[QUOTE="ALCATRAZZ3"]The PS3 simply is a waster of money right now. Not one AAA game. What's the point of purchasing a $600 buck system when they arent any damn games to enjoy the thingALCATRAZZ3

Oblivion?

360?

ring a bell?

Still got AAA on PS3.

:lol: You must be new to system wars

He tells the truth. The PS3 has a AAA, just not a AAAE

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#21 ALCATRAZZ3
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[QUOTE="ALCATRAZZ3"][QUOTE="CJL13"][QUOTE="ALCATRAZZ3"][QUOTE="CJL13"]

[QUOTE="ALCATRAZZ3"]The PS3 simply is a waster of money right now. Not one AAA game. What's the point of purchasing a $600 buck system when they arent any damn games to enjoy the thingasdasd

Oblivion?

360?

ring a bell?

Still got AAA on PS3.

:lol: You must be new to system wars

He tells the truth. The PS3 has a AAA, just not a AAAE

You cows kill me. Oblivion AAA for the PS3 does not count for anything on system wars.

sorry cows :lol:

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#22 CJL13
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[QUOTE="CJL13"][QUOTE="ALCATRAZZ3"][QUOTE="CJL13"]

[QUOTE="ALCATRAZZ3"]The PS3 simply is a waster of money right now. Not one AAA game. What's the point of purchasing a $600 buck system when they arent any damn games to enjoy the thingALCATRAZZ3

Oblivion?

360?

ring a bell?

Still got AAA on PS3.

:lol: You must be new to system wars

I've been here over a year. Meanwhile you're a level 2.

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#23 CJL13
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[QUOTE="asdasd"][QUOTE="ALCATRAZZ3"][QUOTE="CJL13"][QUOTE="ALCATRAZZ3"][QUOTE="CJL13"]

[QUOTE="ALCATRAZZ3"]The PS3 simply is a waster of money right now. Not one AAA game. What's the point of purchasing a $600 buck system when they arent any damn games to enjoy the thingALCATRAZZ3

Oblivion?

360?

ring a bell?

Still got AAA on PS3.

:lol: You must be new to system wars

He tells the truth. The PS3 has a AAA, just not a AAAE

You cows kill me. Oblivion AAA for the PS3 does not count for anything on system wars.

sorry cows :lol:

Why not?

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#24 daveg1
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its an investment in the same sense the other two are..dont read too much into sony's marketing ..they only say that so you part with the hard earned and that the ps2 is still getting games..

ive got one and its a good system plus i can aford to buy one easy..not many people can

however if i was oing to give you real advice i'd say wait until after e3 and some better games come out so you feel you've justified your purchase and the price you paying cos right now there arent many good games and some of those can be enjoyed on the 360 which yuo already have.

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#25 Prid3r
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Ill wait for a $200 price point , there is pretty much a better game coming on 360 for each Good game coming on the PS3 . I can live without MGS4 .
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#26 ALCATRAZZ3
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[QUOTE="ALCATRAZZ3"][QUOTE="CJL13"][QUOTE="ALCATRAZZ3"][QUOTE="CJL13"]

[QUOTE="ALCATRAZZ3"]The PS3 simply is a waster of money right now. Not one AAA game. What's the point of purchasing a $600 buck system when they arent any damn games to enjoy the thingCJL13

Oblivion?

360?

ring a bell?

Still got AAA on PS3.

:lol: You must be new to system wars

I've been here over a year. Meanwhile you're a level 2.

It's called a new account

I've been on here before anyone was even called a cow, lemming or sheep

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#27 CJL13
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[QUOTE="CJL13"][QUOTE="ALCATRAZZ3"][QUOTE="CJL13"][QUOTE="ALCATRAZZ3"][QUOTE="CJL13"]

[QUOTE="ALCATRAZZ3"]The PS3 simply is a waster of money right now. Not one AAA game. What's the point of purchasing a $600 buck system when they arent any damn games to enjoy the thingALCATRAZZ3

Oblivion?

360?

ring a bell?

Still got AAA on PS3.

:lol: You must be new to system wars

I've been here over a year. Meanwhile you're a level 2.

It's called a new account

I've been on here before anyone was even called a cow, lemming or sheep

And how many times were you banned?

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#29 opi-14
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I disagree these. I think PS3 is a good, but short-term investment :?

PS3 is best console in history period it! too MGS 4 and FFXIII games. **** YOU!

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#30 REVOLUTIONfreak
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Right now? Definitely not, too many risks considering the hefty price, questionable format, and crappy line up of games. Eventually however I can't deny that the PS3 would be a good investment, especially if Blu-Ray becomes standard.
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#31 Prid3r
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[QUOTE="ALCATRAZZ3"][QUOTE="asdasd"][QUOTE="ALCATRAZZ3"][QUOTE="CJL13"][QUOTE="ALCATRAZZ3"][QUOTE="CJL13"]

[QUOTE="ALCATRAZZ3"]The PS3 simply is a waster of money right now. Not one AAA game. What's the point of purchasing a $600 buck system when they arent any damn games to enjoy the thingCJL13

Oblivion?

360?

ring a bell?

Still got AAA on PS3.

:lol: You must be new to system wars

He tells the truth. The PS3 has a AAA, just not a AAAE

You cows kill me. Oblivion AAA for the PS3 does not count for anything on system wars.

sorry cows :lol:

Why not?

AAAE>AAE>AAA . kind ove. I don,t mean that Exclusive AA are better then Multiplat AAA . Just mean they are more worth mentioning in SW .

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#32 CJL13
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[QUOTE="CJL13"][QUOTE="ALCATRAZZ3"][QUOTE="asdasd"][QUOTE="ALCATRAZZ3"][QUOTE="CJL13"][QUOTE="ALCATRAZZ3"][QUOTE="CJL13"]

[QUOTE="ALCATRAZZ3"]The PS3 simply is a waster of money right now. Not one AAA game. What's the point of purchasing a $600 buck system when they arent any damn games to enjoy the thingPrid3r

Oblivion?

360?

ring a bell?

Still got AAA on PS3.

:lol: You must be new to system wars

He tells the truth. The PS3 has a AAA, just not a AAAE

You cows kill me. Oblivion AAA for the PS3 does not count for anything on system wars.

sorry cows :lol:

Why not?

AAAE>AAE>AAA . kind ove. I don,t mean that Exclusive AA are better then Multiplat AAA . Just mean they are more worth mentioning in SW .

Doesn't stop PS3 Oblivion being AAA.

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#33 sixringz1
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i don't own one but the more i look at it the more i truly believe it will be worth it in the future. I simply believe that sony released the system too soon. The advanced technology of the system (blu ray) isn't standard yet. I think in a couple years when the price goes down $100 or so and the standard technology begins to catch up with what the playstation offers, as well as the games that are bound to be there (MGS4 and Final Fantasy are system sellers alone), i believe it will be worth the money. I laugh so hard when i read all these post about how playstation is dead and they will never be successful again. They may have dug themselves to deep of a hole to come out of in terms of dominating the industry like the PS2 did, HOWEVER there is no way any REAL and OBJECTIVE video game player can say after 8 months that a company like sony is dead. That's just obsered. Sony is like the Yankees of video games. No matter how many people want to count them out, at some point they will make their run, and in the end they'll be rightup there with the rest of the competition.
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#34 lowe0
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OK people why does everyone get so anal when people use the term investment in regards to a game system? 

JiveT
In my case, it's because I work for a stock brokerage.  Using "investment" like that drives me nuts.
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#35 opi-14
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Right now? Definitely not, too many risks considering the hefty price, questionable format, and crappy line up of games. Eventually however I can't deny that the PS3 would be a good investment, especially if Blu-Ray becomes standard.REVOLUTIONfreak

not many, people not care about high definition format. you know DVD is so popular because fuk so easy copy dvd-rom. I said it's priates copy. I heard hacker can easyc ode ablu-ray for download in PC!

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#36 Kook18
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A house is a good long-term investment. A videogame system will always be a videogame system.
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#37 lafigueroa
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Exclusive or not, The PS3 still has an AAA

Case Closed.

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#38 blizzvalve
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Wait until you know the games are out, hopefully by the end of this year.
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#39 ALCATRAZZ3
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[QUOTE="JiveT"]

OK people why does everyone get so anal when people use the term investment in regards to a game system?

lowe0

In my case, it's because I work for a stock brokerage. Using "investment" like that drives me nuts.

investment doesn't always pertain to money

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#40 snipe2004
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Exclusive or not, The PS3 still has an AAA

Case Closed.

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#41 WeeWeeJumbo
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Inasmuch as it's the best dollar value in this generation--even though it's prohibitively priced for most--then yes, the PS3 is the best long-term investment; I'm not going to go anal on your use of the word "investment;" I know what you mean. This is especially true when you consider the possibility of 360 meltdown.

But I'd just like to add my two cents to the Oblivion spinoff conversation. Aren't we talking about a person who already owns a 360? The fact that Oblivion can be played on 360 makes all the difference in the world. It means it can't be a selling point for the PS3, at least not to people who already own a 360. Or, a nice gaming PC. In either case, Oblivion may as well not exist on PS3, because gamers who own those platforms can already play it. That would have been like buying an XBox last generation to play the best-looking version of Vice City, when you already owned a PS2. Yes, the graphics are a little better... but not good enough to justify buying a new console.

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#42 OhSnapitz
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Doesn't stop PS3 Oblivion being AAA.

CJL13

No it doesn't but in the sw's it doesn't count.