Worth it to buy a Ps3 this late in the generation?

I own a 360, but I have been dying to play Ni No Kuni and a load of other Ps3 exclusives like Infamous series, Uncharted, God of War 3 and Ascension, and a bunch of others. But I know that the new Xbox is most likely releasing in November and the Ps4 on its way next spring, I'm questioning if it would be worth the 300 dollars to buy one so late. I am thinking long and hard if I should buy the 500gb white Ps3 that comes out tomorrow or save the money for next gen. What do you think, worth it or not?

If I hadn't bought mine a year ago, I'd still buy one today, it's an excellent console. I don't think very highly of the 360 after owning a PS3 and Ni No Kuni is worth it alone, it's amazing.Nophoria88

[QUOTE="Nophoria88"]If I hadn't bought mine a year ago, I'd still buy one today, it's an excellent console. I don't think very highly of the 360 after owning a PS3 and Ni No Kuni is worth it alone, it's amazing.AdamPA1006

Thanks for the help guys. Looks like I'm picking up one tomorrow with Ni No Kuni! :D

I think it's worth it. Just don't be one those people who get a console this many years in then complains about the new consoles release lol. AutoPilotOn

Haha no. I probably won't be buying the next Xbox and might wait a few months after the Ps4 launch for more content to be released.

Basically it'd be alot of money for a handful of games. If you can afford it, it's worth it though. I highly recommend the Uncharted trilogy, the God of War games, Heavy Rain, and Ni no Kuni. Those would keep you in gaming bliss for quite a while.

Basically it'd be alot of money for a handful of games. If you can afford it, it's worth it though. I highly recommend the Uncharted trilogy, the God of War games, Heavy Rain, and Ni no Kuni. Those would keep you in gaming bliss for quite a while.

DaRq_MiNoS

I totally forgot about Heavy Rain. I probably can't buy all of these at once but within the next few months I should be able to pick up most of them.

Basically it'd be alot of money for a handful of games. If you can afford it, it's worth it though. I highly recommend the Uncharted trilogy, the God of War games, Heavy Rain, and Ni no Kuni. Those would keep you in gaming bliss for quite a while.

DaRq_MiNoS

I'd say definitely.

I see a trend where the big companies like to make "slim" versions halfway through their lifespan. The thing is, the slim models are more reliable, cheaper, and somtimes comes with 1 or 2 games. Not to mention the launch/older games will be a lot cheaper by the time "slims" arrive. I would buy a ps3 160gb slim right now with Ni No Kuni, Infamous collection bundle, Valkyria Chronicles, Darksiders 1 & 2, Killzone collection. When I bought my ps3 slim it came with GT5 extended version and all 3 Sly Cooper download voucher for $250. Just think, free online services.

Play some good ps3 games while you wait for the slim model of next gen. You will know by then which console will have better games/services too. That's the way I'm planning on going into next gen.

Like the previous Gamers say it is only going to bring you good. You have a long journey before you with tons of great adventures that actually could keep you entertained over the whole new Generation to the next one with (let's hope it!) PS5 and XBOX OVER 9000!, so it's a lot of good in it.
PLUS:
Buying Late means buying cheap and the newest. so big HDD and slim
Games are cheaper when you want to play the good Classics like Warhawk,Heavenly Sword,GOWIII and others
Gadgets like the Move and PSEye will be cheaper
Games are up to date, with lots of DLC's, Game of the Year Editions and more+lots of players in Multi that i hope wont go away quickly.
Buying late now and playing will maybe help you buy late later in the next gen, so you will always play for cheap and up to date :)

MINUS:
The only real one i think is losing alot chances to play multiplayer because of the players switching to PS4,XBOX720 and maybe a lack of support from sony in the future.
I don't know what will happen with PSN when the PS4 arrives. Will they support 2 PSN's or just one for PS4,PS3,Vita/PSP? I don't know.

This is the best time to buy one imo. All the games you could possibly want are there available, the console itself is at an affordable price now and most probably your friends will also have a PS3 by now. All the win!mav_destroyer

Basically it'd be alot of money for a handful of games. If you can afford it, it's worth it though. I highly recommend the Uncharted trilogy, the God of War games, Heavy Rain, and Ni no Kuni. Those would keep you in gaming bliss for quite a while.

DaRq_MiNoS

i just picked up a ps3 a few weeks ago, i came across a returned black friday deal, got a 250 gig new ps3 with uncharted 1/2 and infamous 1/2 for 140$. couldn't pass up! between psn store deals and cheap ps3 exclusives i havent played ive spent maybe 250 and have like 12 games now....

There are more than handful of games on PS3

You have a lot to pick from, even if you are just getting it for the exclusives.

You have

The Uncharted Trilogy

The Motorstorm Trilogy

The Resistance Trilogy

The God of War games

The Ratchet and Clank games

Valkyria Chronicles

The Disgaea games

The Infamous titles

The Yakuza games

3D Dot Game Heroes

The Sly Cooper games

Tales of Graces F

Warhawk

Folklore

Starhawk

Twisted Metal

Wipeout HD

Demon's Souls

The Socom games

The Little Big Planet games

MLB The Show (if you are into baseball)

The Killzone Trilogy

Heavy Rain

Modnation Racers

PlayStation All Stars

Ni No Kuni

upcoming games

The Last of Us

Tales of Xillia

Sly 4

Beyond: Two Souls

Puppeteer

PSN titles

Super Stardust

Shatter

Rochard

Magic Orbz

Sidway New York

Explodemon

The Last Guy

Dead Nation

Flower

Journey

The Unfinished Swan

Dyad

Pixel Junk Monsters

Pixel Junk Eden

Pixel Junk Shooter 1 and 2

Fat Princess

The list goes on. Not all of those games are must haves, but they are worth at least one playthrough.

Hard to say knowing that the PS4 is likely just around the corner but not knowing if it's BC (and what the cost will be for older games), I would go ahead. Worst comes to worst you have a fairly good multimedia server that plays Blu-rays for $199 (if you shop around).

It not a bad time in the sense that right now PS3 is the most current console and has huge library of great games. It is bad in sense that if the new PS4 drops late this year for $350-$399 and has backwards compatiblility you made bad decision. But you can always sell your PS3 if that happens so go for it.

Ni No Kuni in itself is a rather meaty game to begin with so that'sa plus. I'd also highly recommend the inFAMOUS games as they are Sony's best offerings this generation. Personally though, I find I use my PS3 for multiplats more than anything. What kind of games did you enjoy the most on your 360?

Definitely worth,PS4 will not be in sale before 2014.Then you can sell your PS3 when you want :)

If you're not ashamed to buy "old" games like Uncharted 1-3, Borderlands, Bioshock, Kingdoms of Amalur, Little big planet, GT5, MGS4, Demon/dark souls ...most you can find quite cheap, then go!

Plus don't forget Playstation 3 will be supported long after the PS4 is launched. The PS1,and PS2 lasted 6 years after the 5th and 6th geneartion ended. So with PS3 you will plenty of time to catch those games you missed. Even when the PS4 is on store shelves.

Plus don't forget Playstation 3 will be supported long after the PS4 is launched. The PS1,and PS2 lasted 6 years after the 5th and 6th geneartion ended. So with PS3 you will plenty of time to catch those games you missed. Even when the PS4 is on store shelves.

Megavideogamer

It will be supported, but be a huge step down. Would you rather have the PS4 or PS3 version of Uncharted 4?

YES. BUY ONE. For several reasons:

1- It's affordable. Who knows how expensive the PS4 is going to be when it releases? Why not get a bundle right now for a great price?

2- Launch games vs. current games. What if the PS4 launch games aren't very good? Most likely since it's a new system, they probably won't be AS good as the current titles that are now being released (and going to be released) for the PS3.

3- PS3 still very strong. Not only are a bunch of the exclusives VERY affordable now, but there are a crop of great games STILL being released. Games I'm looking forward to now are The Last of Us and The Last Guardian.

People keep thinking that they should wait because somehow the PS3 being this old somehow makes it worse or inferior, when in fact, in terms of software and updates, the system is the strongest it's ever been since its release. Sure there are some things you can skip if you'd like (like the PS Move, although there are fun games and it's affordable), but overall, it's still a great idea to get one.

The only reason I'd say to not get a ps3 now is if you're a console launch day buyer, and WILL get a PS4 at launch, THEN granted *IF* there is full backwards compatibility, you will have to wait to play all these great PS3 exclusives until the release of the PS4. But then again, you don't know what the story will be with backwards compatibility. Nor do you know the exact release date of the PS4. Plus you don't know if you'll get hit by a bus tomorrow, lol.

Listen, either you wait a year or more with all these uncertainties OR you can get a FANTASTIC affordable system (the best right now, as I'm a total Sony fan), and start playing all these great exclusives NOW. Lots of people ask this question, and i always give them the same answer. heck, people were asking this question a YEAR ago. I wonder if any of these people are still twidling their thumbs consoleless still waiting for the PS4. No, I bet they all got a ps3 and are enjoying it as I type.

Why would late in a gen be a bad time? Its one of the better time as the library has had time to really grow and older games are selling for discounted prices online. If anything it comes down to do you have the time,money, and desire to invest in another system to play games on. I personally have so many games to play on PC I don't really play on my ps3 all that much I would be perfectly happy with just the PC but I got enough use out if it to make it worth it.

yes its worth it

Id get one just for the playstation plus. Go ahead now and start building your gaming library through that as im sure PS4 will support everything on the PSN.

I own a 360, but I have been dying to play Ni No Kuni and a load of other Ps3 exclusives like Infamous series, Uncharted, God of War 3 and Ascension, and a bunch of others. But I know that the new Xbox is most likely releasing in November and the Ps4 on its way next spring, I'm questioning if it would be worth the 300 dollars to buy one so late. I am thinking long and hard if I should buy the 500gb white Ps3 that comes out tomorrow or save the money for next gen. What do you think, worth it or not?

xxchadxxchad

[QUOTE="DaRq_MiNoS"]

Basically it'd be alot of money for a handful of games. If you can afford it, it's worth it though. I highly recommend the Uncharted trilogy, the God of War games, Heavy Rain, and Ni no Kuni. Those would keep you in gaming bliss for quite a while.

xxchadxxchad

I totally forgot about Heavy Rain. I probably can't buy all of these at once but within the next few months I should be able to pick up most of them.

It's never too late to buy a PS3. That's why Sony is bringing out the white, red and blue super slim (500 GB) this week.  Get it, if not just for Ni No Kuni alone

I own a 360, but I have been dying to play Ni No Kuni and a load of other Ps3 exclusives like Infamous series, Uncharted, God of War 3 and Ascension, and a bunch of others. But I know that the new Xbox is most likely releasing in November and the Ps4 on its way next spring, I'm questioning if it would be worth the 300 dollars to buy one so late. I am thinking long and hard if I should buy the 500gb white Ps3 that comes out tomorrow or save the money for next gen. What do you think, worth it or not?

xxchadxxchad

[QUOTE="Megavideogamer"]

Plus don't forget Playstation 3 will be supported long after the PS4 is launched. The PS1,and PS2 lasted 6 years after the 5th and 6th geneartion ended. So with PS3 you will plenty of time to catch those games you missed. Even when the PS4 is on store shelves.

StrongBlackVine

It will be supported, but be a huge step down. Would you rather have the PS4 or PS3 version of Uncharted 4?

Absolutely, so many awesome exclusives to play.

Just got the 250gb with Uncharted 3 about 5 days ago. Only problem I'm having is that Uncharted 3 won't load, just a spinning ring. The other two games I have, Farcry 3 and Ni No Kuni work fine. Weird but if I play another game for a while then put in Uncharted 3 it works. So I'm thinking it's the game and not the system. Praying it's not the system :)

NO...save the money for ps4/xbox 720. it's just aright the corner

It's never too late to buy a PS3. That's why Sony is bringing out the white, red and blue super slim (500 GB) this week.  Get it, if not just for Ni No Kuni alone

EastMagi

LOL that game isn't close to being a system seller.

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[QUOTE="Megavideogamer"]

Plus don't forget Playstation 3 will be supported long after the PS4 is launched. The PS1,and PS2 lasted 6 years after the 5th and 6th geneartion ended. So with PS3 you will plenty of time to catch those games you missed. Even when the PS4 is on store shelves.

DaRq_MiNoS

It will be supported, but be a huge step down. Would you rather have the PS4 or PS3 version of Uncharted 4?

You know what I meant. You wouldn't want the PS3 version of a game if the PS4 version is available.

I think "The Last Of Us" could be a system seller. But I will admit my daughters and friends have been playing the heck out of the Ni No thing. I kind of want to play it but I need to make sure no one is around. Kind of like when I got caught playing Viva Pinata. My friends made fun of me for a week lol.Curzad

Wait a year and it'll be $150 because the new PS4 is coming out this holiday season.

Wait a year and it'll be $150 because the new PS4 is coming out this holiday season.

masterpinky2000

No he should buy it now, play all the games he missed out on and then sell it for cash towards the PS4. Since he already has a 360 he had access to the best versions of most multiplats already so I doubt he has ton of games on his wishlist that are exclusive to Sony. And I got a brand new 160GM PS Slim off Ebay for about $230 last Christmas so where are you getting your prices?

I do not see how the PS4 supposedly coming out has anything to do with buying a PS3.  We do not know how launch is going to be.  Most launches are not that great to begin with.  If backwards compatability comes in the PS4, it probably will run games 100% perfectly.  I doubt that the BC for PS4 will be able to run PS3 games from discs.  Sony has been stressing cloud saves, and I believe that Gaikai will play heavily into playing PS3 games.  The poster should get a PS3 for PS3 games, and get a PS4 to play PS4 games.  

I'm questioning if it would be worth the 300 dollars to buy one so late. I am thinking long and hard if I should buy the 500gb white Ps3 that comes out tomorrow or save the money for next gen. What do you think, worth it or not?

xxchadxxchad

Honestly the main thing is this. Is the money worth it to play the games now instead of in 9 or 10 months IF the PS4 is backwards compatable. If it is to you and you can affordit then welcome to the club :) If not then sit it out.