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I've had my PS3 for nearly a year and a half. The BR drive broke once, and I think it was due to the terrible Fallout 3 PS3 port than an actual issue. Had to ship it off to Sony for all of a week and it was back, working just fine.
In terms of hardware failure, the 360 definitely has a worse track record (although they are better/getting better).
The only real way to determine if the PS3 is worth the money is pretty simple.
-Do you own any other consoles?
-If yes, are there any PS3-exclusive games you absolutely cannot live without.
-If no, are there enough console games (exclusive and not) you want for the PS3?
I'd argue the PS3 is here for the long haul. It may not have a lot of support right now, but Sony can easily keep the PS3 rolling while Microsoft/Nintendo are going to need another console to catch up with some of its capabilities in the future. I've been playing it an awful lot and it is a perfectly decent console to pick up.
In terms of hardware failure, the 360 definitely has a worse track record (although they are better/getting better).
The only real way to determine if the PS3 is worth the money is pretty simple.
-Do you own any other consoles?
-If yes, are there any PS3-exclusive games you absolutely cannot live without.
-If no, are there enough console games (exclusive and not) you want for the PS3?
I'd argue the PS3 is here for the long haul. It may not have a lot of support right now, but Sony can easily keep the PS3 rolling while Microsoft/Nintendo are going to need another console to catch up with some of its capabilities in the future. I've been playing it an awful lot and it is a perfectly decent console to pick up.
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personnally i like xbox's more becuase ive grown up with one, but i have to say there equal in there ways, you should get the one you want, if your friend says they suck, the games suck etc. say you suck and buy what you want
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I own both a PS3 and a 360
My 360 red ringed about a year and a half ago. Called up Microsoft and they replaced the console which restarted the three year warranty. It was fast easy and free.
My PS3's disc drive went out about six months ago. I called up Sony...I was apparently out of warranty. Cost me $150 to fix and once fixed I had like a month limited warranty after that.
Winner: Microsoft.
The PS3 is still a pretty good system. If you enjoy the games that are coming out for it, then go for it. I'm a big MGS fan here.
My 360 red ringed about a year and a half ago. Called up Microsoft and they replaced the console which restarted the three year warranty. It was fast easy and free.
My PS3's disc drive went out about six months ago. I called up Sony...I was apparently out of warranty. Cost me $150 to fix and once fixed I had like a month limited warranty after that.
Winner: Microsoft.
The PS3 is still a pretty good system. If you enjoy the games that are coming out for it, then go for it. I'm a big MGS fan here.
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one thing you need to know
ps3=boring less intense gamer
xbox=HARDCORE GAMER!
ps3=boring less intense gamer
xbox=HARDCORE GAMER!
Ya got it wrong, PS3 = hardcore gamer, Xbox = Jocks, Frat Boys, etc.
I own both and they have never let me down, great consoles the both of them.
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Well I've had my PS3 for 14 Months and I've had no problems whatsoever. I've also had my Xbox360 for 2 months and had 2 games that seized up already. From my experience I'd say that the PS3 is a more reliable console.
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Fix'd
Doesn't matter what console you have to be a hardcore gamer
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a lot of great games on the ps3 (MGS4!!!!!)
as for it breaking a lot...not sure how often it occurs but mine broke recently (I got the hardware failure light YLOD...because the motherboard died)
I have thought about buying a new one, but my PC came run all games on high or very high at 1920x1200(my monitors max output)
so i am not sure if it would be worth it for me.
I would suggest waiting for GDC to complete because i heard there is a possibility of a price drop for the ps3. So to be safe i would wait a few more weeks
as for it breaking a lot...not sure how often it occurs but mine broke recently (I got the hardware failure light YLOD...because the motherboard died)
I have thought about buying a new one, but my PC came run all games on high or very high at 1920x1200(my monitors max output)
so i am not sure if it would be worth it for me.
I would suggest waiting for GDC to complete because i heard there is a possibility of a price drop for the ps3. So to be safe i would wait a few more weeks
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