[Help] Advise on a gaming system

Originally Posted by mp123

Hi everyone I'm new to this board and first off just wanted to say hello to everyone.

Secondly I was lookng for a gaming system and was thinking of geting either a PS3, Wii, or a xbox 360 and was wondering of the 3 which would be the wisest decision.. I kind of like the Wii's controlling aspect and interaction of game play, but I like the PS3's HD dvd and graphics portion, and x box because its cheaper then PS3 with more games currently and you can add on the HD DVD portion to it.. So therefor I'm a bit torn...lol...

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

If you're hellbent on getting a next gen system, don't break the bank and get a Wii. But, IMO, none of them have justified themselves. The titles simply aren't there and we may have to wait until the holiday season next year for real reasons to buy any one of these.

Wii + PS2 and you're set for a very long time, not to mention you'll save money, so you can start buying games to play until late next year. The latter of the two has more than enough great titles to keep you busy, while the former has one already.

Edit: I also forgot to mention, if you're interested in high definition video playback and HDTVs in general, it will help if you wait. Television prices drop, performance improves, HD libraries expand, etc...

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by mp123

For game choices I would have to say I prefer single player shooting games, RPG games and the wife love the cartoonish games.

Wii + PS2 would fit you best, then. The FPS selection may be a bit sparse with this combo, but you'll be getting access to not only the PS2's massive RPG library, but the Gamecube's as well. Ditto for cartoonish games. Plus, the Wii has a high WAF.

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I know the whole blue ray/ HD DVD are still in the process of being decided on and thats ok with me and probably th eonly thing from staying slightly away from the PS3 becayse at lease with the X BOX its only 199 in canada for a HD DVD unit.

To be honst I like the Wi's interactive part as you actaully play the game and not just control it but graphics arent the same and the game look a bit old school and then X BOX has the HD add on but it is pricier, graphics are better but no interaction like the wii and obviosuly tons more games... if I had the cash I'de just go out and pick both up I guess thats where my dilema is ...lol...

Question: Do you have an HDTV?

Edit: Nice edit.

What do you rank higher? Gaming or HD movies/shows?

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Originally Posted by mp123

metal sphere - is PS still going to come out with games for its PS3 or will all the new games only be for the PS3 because I was looking at the elder scrolls oblivion and it doesnt lok like its going to be on PS2 and just PS3 ...

Wait, are you asking if games will continue to roll out for the PS2? Yes, and if they don't there's the blockbusters released this holiday season for the PS2. Also, pick what you want from its library.

Of course, as the newest console in that family of consoles, it'll get all the next gen titles. I recommend you don't get one now, unless you believe Oblivion (one game) is worth $500.

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Originally Posted by mortis

Perhaps, if that game is your favorite game, you might consider it for PC, and then get a Wii. That will give you the best of both worlds...so to speak.

Hey, you may be onto something. He could just connect his PC to his HDTV, and get his HD fix there + PC content on his TV.

I'd switch Wii to PS2 though. The former needs more titles, just like the rest of its next gen console brethren.

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Originally Posted by mp123

thanks so much for all the advice thus far... As for the PC option, it had crossed my mind a few months ago however when I looked into what I would need to start gaming on my PC propertly it would cost me more then I want to spend to just play a few games so not really worth it unless I end up rebuilding my whole PC in the future.

Yeah, updating your PC to game takes quite a bite out of your wallet, even with equipment moderately priced.

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This might sound like a stupid question but how long do you think sony will continue to make new games for PS2 before they stop and only make them for PS3. I guess my desiction would be easy if sony continues to make new games for the next year or so for there PS2 as well then I'll go with a wii until someone wins the format war (hd DVD or Blue ray) and then I'll go with either X360 or PS3.

At least a year and a half until they stop putting major games on the console, and start to seriously transition to the new machine. Good thing you chose to wait on the HD formats, as their IQ performance is spotty and their movie selection leaves much to be desired.

I was speaking idiomatically.