Console Quick Poll - Black Friday 2009

do you already have a DS

Haha, yes, the original model. I was considering putting in DSL/DSi for this, as they're also on sale, but didn't want to muddy up the poll.

Nhex - seems like this question has come up before. It kind of depends what you're looking for. Each console has positives and negatives, obviously. It used to be around here that people seemed to favor the 360, but I feel like in the last few months (post price cut), people have come around to the ps3 a bit, especially if they're interested in Blu-ray (I'm not). I go back and forth, but lately I probably favor the 360. Since you've played a lot of PC games though, the one knock against the 360 might be, it's the console whose games can most often be found on the PC. In general, cross platform games tend to run (slightly) better on the 360 (see the recent Assassin's Creed 2 and Bayonetta, for example), but on the other hand, the 360 is still the least reliable console. Also it's the most loud. The ps3 currently has a small library of exclusives that are appealing, and their 2010 line-up looks even better (though Microsoft has kept pretty quiet on what they have coming, so who knows - it may end up even again). In favor of the Wii, it's the one console that truly offers the most unique experience. Also the Mario games. Not for graphics whores, but the games are fun (and also less expensive). Nintendos emphasis on local co-op instead of online sometimes bugs me, in particular in relation to the great online friend set-ups and inter-connectivity on ps360. A 2010 line-up that includes Sin & Punishment 2, Capcom vs Tatsunoku and Super Mario Galaxy 2 looks good enough.

I don't mean to retread it too much, but I am incredibly, terribly wishy-washy. Mostly I just wanted a quick popularity census today - they're all pretty enticing and we did go over most of this stuff in the specific systems and Seventh Generation Console Wars threads. Definitely do feel a certain popularity shift (not just on this board) to PS3 since the redesign and price cut. Still a good chance I'll pussy out completely. Thanks for the input!

PS3

yeah agreed. but really just get whichever one has the most games u want

360 controller is better for first-person-shooters if you think you're more interested in some of those.

Free online on ps3 is a good deal.

I'm wishy-washy too (which is pretty much how I ended up with all three).

also I used to have REALLY cheap rent

well they did just announce PSN Gold a couple of days ago, although they're confirming that netplay will always be free:

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/technology/news/article.cfm?c_id=5&objectid=10611339

definitely don't get a used 360 though; ever since MS banned urryone and they mama for pirating a few weeks ago people have been trying to trade in their busted consoles like crazy.

Most original xbox games are playable on the 360. There's also a growing list of 360 games that you can just download to your console if you have a big enough hard-drvie http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/catalog.aspx?d=5 (though sometimes you can find a disc cheaper).

The entire Gamecube library is playable on the Wii. The virtual console is also pretty amazing.

def jam: fight for NY doesn't work on 360 but works on wii

mull tht one over

PS3 has fewer games but works better, and I like the interface much, much more. But the PSN Store is poorly conceived, the fact that you have to install things is weird, the constant user agreements to read is weird, the constant disclaimers about epilepsy risk is disettling.

But being able to play Uncharted 2 and Demons' Souls is pretty dope.

I have one weird ps3 problem in that when I first turn on my console, after about fifteen minutes it always signs me out of psn (and then right back in), knocking me out of any online game. This doesn't happen on any of my other consoles or on my pc. After it signs me back in, it works fine though. It kind of drives me crazy, because basically if I want to play any online ps3 game, I have to first turn on my console for 15 minutes to wait for it to sign me out then back in before I can start playing. I've never been able to find a solution (it only started happening about a year ago though, before that I had no problems).

I love my 360, and outside Uncharted 2, there hasn't been a single game I wanted to play but couldn't.

yeah, 'pick it for the games' is the best answer i think

I have one weird ps3 problem in that when I first turn on my console, after about fifteen minutes it always signs me out of psn (and then right back in), knocking me out of any online game. This doesn't happen on any of my other consoles or on my pc. After it signs me back in, it works fine though. It kind of drives me crazy, because basically if I want to play any online ps3 game, I have to first turn on my console for 15 minutes to wait for it to sign me out then back in before I can start playing. I've never been able to find a solution (it only started happening about a year ago though, before that I had no problems).

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bizarre

cd be your router?

i got all three now and while I'm loving the ps3 solely for demon's souls,i'd likely go 360 as that's where the most action is. ask me again in six months.

Tried two different routers. Same results. It's something weirder, because it will sign me out after exactly the same (approximately) 15 minutes after I've turned on the console, but then won't sign me out again, even if I leave the console on for hours. Possibly some conflict between psn and time warner internet or some weird glitch with my console? Actually nothing about this problem makes sense...

could be a problem w/ the PS3s wireless unit. have you tried running a wire?

have you tried WEARING a wire and trying to get the ps3 to admit to the problem verbally?

thanks for the advice guys. I don't have/use wireless, so that's not it. I'm pretty sure it just signs me out of the ps network, but still is connected to the internet, for whatever that's worth. I was just thinking maybe I should try creating a new account tonight and see if that takes care of the problem (it's one thing I never thought to try before). Who knows...

have u tried logging out 1st before the connection can dump u? or maybe just try leaving the ps3 on but not connected 4 a little bit and let it spontaneously reconnect u instead of u just crawling back

ya. you need to regain "hand" in this relationship.

I've never tried logging out first. It always automatically reconnects me. 15 minutes after I turn on the console the grey box pops up, something like, "an error has occurred - you've been signed out of the network," (if I'm playing online it dumps me out of the game, back to the game's menu - connection lost) then five seconds later a new grey box pops up, "signed in," and then it works fine :(

LOL

I'm wishy-washy too (which is pretty much how I ended up with all three).

Me too, hopefully, by Christmas. I voted PS3 coz that's the one I don't have yet.

ur PS3 has become sentient and is pissed u haven't bought uncharted 2 yet

and is taking it out on you in a bizarre and awkward way

the ps3 wants u 2 get rid of the other consoles in your lyfe thats why it keep refusing to put out (a network connection)

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dont own a ps3, but voting for 360 because i find myself staring at my wii with growing loathing every day

I don't understand how you can be hating on the wii like a week after New Super Mario Bros comes out. What more you were expecting out of the console?

Not that I didn't vote 360 too

i think the dearth of anything other than nintendo franchises just bugs me, also the online component is just terrible. all i know is that every time i feel like playing a videogame, its hard for me to bother to dust off the wiimote and turn the damn thing on.

again, get one NSMBWii. it is The Wii Game.

git yer vote in!

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whoever voted for the wii, you guys got heart. ya got heart.

also thanks for the responses, everybody

You know, I voted PS3 cos I don't have one already and it's the one I'd buy next...which isn't really what the poll asked. If I was recommending to somebody else I'd still say 360 first. If I'd read before voting this poll would've been a draw! I've ruined everything!

Between what I've seen online and offline the PS3 is going to have a major bump this month - it's the only console actually selling out everywhere with the bundles being offered. Kinda kicking myself for not getting in on the Walmart one this morning (came with Arkham Asylum, Infamous and Dark Knight Blu-Ray at normal retail price).

yeah, wtf on that one.
also kinda 0_0 at Rock Band for fifty bucks which i woulda bought if i had any intention whatsoever of being near a Wal mart. Are prices gonna reach that level all over ah hopes ah hopes?

You probably don't want that anyway - from what I heard the RB2 instruments are much better (and wireless to boot), that's why they've been getting clearanced so cheap. They even got dumped into the Beatles RB "value" bundle, which is some kind of shenanigans! The RB2 set is only $99 til the end of the year anyway - a better deal on that could show up.

ya i got the lame RB1 instruments with my beatles pack cuz thye weren't selling the "2" ones anywhere. so i bought a GH guitar off craigslist.

good to know, thanx. i will jump to rb2 when i get o so bored