"PS3 is only good for exclusives"

What do you think? Which multi-platform game do you buy your games on? BTW... their words not mine.

"Of the five people I know with a PS3, four of them started with a 360. With a multi-platform game they are more likely to buy it for the 360. This is because they can top up their gamerscore and more importantly they have more friends with a 360.

For these reasons, the PS3 has become a machine for exclusive games only.

If consoles had no exclusives, how would they distinguish themselves from the competition? In other industry, reputation is important, such as the reliability of a car. But gaming is different, we are the consumers of content.

I'm a fan of Batman, and I have an affinity with the WB brand, but that didn't stop me watching Transformers 2 or Star Trek.

There may be short term loyalty to a console, but this is eroded when the next gen comes along, at that point it is about the content.

Friends of mine moved from PS2 to 360 because they didn't want to wait a year for the PS3. When it was released, the 360 offered exclusive games with next gen graphics and a superior online experience. Most notably in the States the 360 enjoys a sizeable lead.

Today, Sony's machine does not offer a worse experience online. But because of it's position as a secondary machine in homes with a 360, it lags in multi-platform game sales.

Exclusive content is why I chose PS3 over 360. Knowing I'll get MGS4 as well as first party content such as Ratchet and Clank was more important than Gears of War or Halo.

The exclusives PS3 has coming up interest me greatly. A large number of them are aimed at the hardcore. The majority of the hardcore market yet to own a PS3 have a 360 and so even when the PS3 console is sold with the exclusive game, the PS3 is likely to continue lagging in sales of multi-platform games.

The PS3 has become a machine for exclusive games only."

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What do you think? Which multi-platform game do you buy your games on? BTW... their words not mine.

"Of the five people I know with a PS3, four of them started with a 360. With a multi-platform game they are more likely to buy it for the 360. This is because they can top up their gamerscore and more importantly they have more friends with a 360.

For these reasons, the PS3 has become a machine for exclusive games only.

If consoles had no exclusives, how would they distinguish themselves from the competition? In other industry, reputation is important, such as the reliability of a car. But gaming is different, we are the consumers of content.

I'm a fan of Batman, and I have an affinity with the WB brand, but that didn't stop me watching Transformers 2 or Star Trek.

There may be short term loyalty to a console, but this is eroded when the next gen comes along, at that point it is about the content.

Friends of mine moved from PS2 to 360 because they didn't want to wait a year for the PS3. When it was released, the 360 offered exclusive games with next gen graphics and a superior online experience. Most notably in the States the 360 enjoys a sizeable lead.

Today, Sony's machine does not offer a worse experience online. But because of it's position as a secondary machine in homes with a 360, it lags in multi-platform game sales.

Exclusive content is why I chose PS3 over 360. Knowing I'll get MGS4 as well as first party content such as Ratchet and Clank was more important than Gears of War or Halo.

The exclusives PS3 has coming up interest me greatly. A large number of them are aimed at the hardcore. The majority of the hardcore market yet to own a PS3 have a 360 and so even when the PS3 console is sold with the exclusive game, the PS3 is likely to continue lagging in sales of multi-platform games.

The PS3 has become a machine for exclusive games only."

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I have more friends on PSN, plus PSN is free so I bu multiplats for that.

The ps3 is perfectly fine for multiplats, but for many its just better to get it for the 360.

I have just as much fun with my multiplat games as anyone else on any other console. Except I don't have to pay extra just to play it online, which makes it even a more enjoyable.

Not really. If you have more friends on PSN and dont want to pay to play online then PS3 is good all around.

Ps2 games and the rare 3rd party exclusive is what I buy.

I only buy single player exclusive PS3 games so i guess that article pretty true for me.

I buy all my multiplats for my PS3 (all my friends have one)

If all my friends had a 360, then I would buy all my multiplats for that

No, wii is only good for exclusives most of the time. PS3 is suitable for basically any game.

The normal consumer could careless what system has the slightly better version of the game. Nonstop-Madness

I use my PS3 for exclusives, and buy all multiplats for my 360.Doolz2024

Same here, but some games with strong mp I go with the ps3 versions (or PC versions for that matter) cause I really dont see much difference between xbox live and psn so why pay, even if in fact is very little money, for something that could and should be free..

No, wii is only good for exclusives most of the time. PS3 is suitable for basically any game.

ActicEdge

I wish it wasn't true, but it is :( . Even many of the exclusives on the Wii are pieces of crap...

About the ps3 being good for only exclusives, I have to disagree. I think the ps3 is thought of as that because there are less users, thus more people have friends that have an xbox 360. But both systems seem to be equally fun for me to play multiplats on. Although I can see why many think of the 360 as better in that regard.

the PS3 is suitable for any game, multiplat or exclusive.

[QUOTE="Nonstop-Madness"]The normal consumer could careless what system has the slightly better version of the game. Pinkyimp

I agree with the article 100%... I only have a PS3 for its exclusives, nothing else warrants my attention for the system. When I play a game I want to play the version of the title that best represents the vision of the dev....In 98.5% of multiplats are fully realized on the 360, not the PS3.

IMO this is the best way for me to appreciate my PS3 is to enjoy it for what it does best, PS3 exclusive games.

Game On...

[QUOTE="Pinkyimp"][QUOTE="Nonstop-Madness"]The normal consumer could careless what system has the slightly better version of the game. Jfisch93

True, but think about this:

360 only owner: You're in paradise.

PS3 only owner: Okay, too.

360 & PS3 owner: "Hmmm...if I'm going to spend a chunk of money for a certain game between each version, then I'll want the version that has better graphics, framerates, etc., plus a better controller, & for better online/multiplayer!"

That's what most people are going to think. What about you?

[QUOTE="Pinkyimp"][QUOTE="Nonstop-Madness"]The normal consumer could careless what system has the slightly better version of the game. Jfisch93

Yea it is lame. I dont pause games and zoom in every 5 seconds so why would one pixel out of place make a difference.

[QUOTE="Jfisch93"]

[QUOTE="Pinkyimp"] This, but you see we are not the average consumer, we know the differences websites point out when comparing games. and even then the differences are so small you can just avoid them. The whole "PS3 sucks for multiplat's" thing is old, the only differences are usually cosmetic.garland51

True, but think about this:

360 only owner: You're in paradise.

PS3 only owner: Okay, too.

360 & PS3 owner: Hmmm...if I'm going to spend a chunk of money for a certain game between each version, then I'll want the version that has better graphics, framerates, etc., plus a better controller, & for better online/multiplayer!

That's what most people are going to think. What about you?

LMAO you gatta love opinions. While I do agree 360 is a tiny bit better online mainly cause of 3 features it still aint 50 bucks worth to me. Also again most of the difference is so tiny majority of the time I dont really care. I own both 360 and PS3 and still get my multplats on my PS3.

[QUOTE="Pinkyimp"][QUOTE="Nonstop-Madness"]The normal consumer could careless what system has the slightly better version of the game. Jfisch93

the ps3 is great for everything if i was broke and cant afford 50 for a whole year i would stick to buy games with online for ps3

[QUOTE="Jfisch93"]

[QUOTE="Pinkyimp"] This, but you see we are not the average consumer, we know the differences websites point out when comparing games. and even then the differences are so small you can just avoid them. The whole "PS3 sucks for multiplat's" thing is old, the only differences are usually cosmetic.FatalDomain

When the PS3 first started yea,but thats not as often as now. The biggest blunder I remember was the ghostbusters(i played both version and sure didint feel that much different)and from that the fallout 3 thing,but thats about it.

[QUOTE="FatalDomain"][QUOTE="Jfisch93"] Yes, I find it really funny when the only differences must be seen with a magnifying glass. Quite a lame arguement, really.

finalfantasy94

When the PS3 first started yea,but thats not as often as now. The biggest blunder I remember was the ghostbusters(i played both version and sure didint feel that much different)and from that the fallout 3 thing,but thats about it.

No, wii is only good for exclusives most of the time. PS3 is suitable for basically any game.

ActicEdge

It's the truth, PS3 has exclusives, and hardly any multiplats that are better than 360 ones.

I haven't touched my 360 in ages, and its kind of sad. I buy Multiplats on PS3 because the online is free which is great cause I don't play online a lot. I only use the 360 for exclusives that actually appeal to me. Hasn't been any lately.

I personally have more friends on PSN so when it comes to multiplats which have MP, i still get them on PS3... in case of games such as Fifa, COD4 i sometimes get versions on both PS3 & 360 (one at launch & the other versionlater on at a cheaper price/special offer)

Most of the time the differences in multiplats are minimal and dont really effect the game, but when it comes to single player oriented titles I tend to get those on 360..

I'm getting ready to buy a 360 so I can play multiplats. I can't take the bad framerates, jaggies, and low resolutions of PS3 multiplats anymore. The only reason I don't sell my PS3 is because of the awesome exclusives (MAG!). I'm not gonna lie though; the main reason I'm getting a 360 is to play the Perfect Dark remake. :P

For me it's PC first. If my friends are playing online then it's Xbox 360 (only one other person I know has a PS3, and he never plays online compared to almost 20 people with 360's). If it's single player then PS3 unless the 360 version runs better.

I play all multiplats on PS3 cuz I have a bad history with RRoD just keep the Xbox 360 for exclusives + I have more friends on PSN than Live.

I plan on buying 360/PC games as well as 360 exclusives. Most of my multiplats will be on the PS3 unless there is a huge difference between the two versions.

To me, every machine's worth is defined by it's exclusives. I'm sorry, but I don't really care much about a few pixels difference between one version of the game and the other. I'd just as soon have it on the PS3 as the Xbox 360 or PC or whatever. The worth of having each of my platforms, to me, is the games that I can play because of that platform.

I buy all multiplats for my PS3. because it's the only console I have. :D

I disagree, PS3 is good for a Blu-ray player. One of these days I will buy Ratchet and Clank. Oh wait, that is an exclusive...