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Originally posted by Jrod

That's funny because this link says that the ps3 has 13 million sold not 10 million http://www.vgchartz.com///
 

PS3 is still getting burned.

why did they post this topic, mmorpg.com pls close this discussion,

this is not a place for console war.  ALL THE COMPANIES LOSE MONEY ON THEIR SYSTEM

they make money off the software, WHY DO U THINK THEY GIVE PRICE CUTS, because the more software they sell more money they make,

with more console sell from the price cut they sell more software they sell which mean more money

YOU try and buy a PC for 300-400 bucks that can play the same game that Xbox360 and PS3 can play

Quit being stupid and go somewhere.

Originally posted by Calasto
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YOU try and buy a PC for 300-400 bucks that can play the same game that Xbox360 and PS3 can play

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For $250 or less, I can UPGRADE a very ordinary PC that I already have, so that it can play the same games the Xbox360 and PS3 can play, only better, and buy those games for $10-20 less per title.  I can also play many games (e.g. most MMOs) that are not available on consoles.

Plus, I can play and download music on it, surf the internet, watch movies, do work, transcode video, email my mom, trade stocks, post stupid crap like this on forums....

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Originally posted by Calasto
why did they post this topic, mmorpg.com pls close this discussion,
this is not a place for console war.  ALL THE COMPANIES LOSE MONEY ON THEIR SYSTEM
they make money off the software, WHY DO U THINK THEY GIVE PRICE CUTS, because the more software they sell more money they make,
with more console sell from the price cut they sell more software they sell which mean more money
YOU try and buy a PC for 300-400 bucks that can play the same game that Xbox360 and PS3 can play
Quit being stupid and go somewhere.

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Actually, I know somebody at work that did this for $300. It's just a matter of being computer savvy and knowing what parts you need to get. If not, even a $500 system will do the trick, (if you don't buy them at Best Buy, they are WAY too overpriced)

Originally posted by JestorRodo

Originally posted by Hrica

Great Thread Jestor!!!

Interesting too.

Not sure about many people, but if you live here in the US, you are feeling great at the pump, at the grocery store,  from you health insurance company, Everyone is feeling it due to ression and $150ish oil

Back to subject. Can my tax stimulas check get me a PS3 with controllers and games....Nope

Can it get me a Xbox 360, possible but to get everything, not probabal

Can it get me a Wii? nope can't find any

Can it build me a sweet rig for WAR......yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

   Thanks Hrica, building your own rig for Warhammer online is a great move. 

 Now SOE is still producing Dual Platform -  both PC and PS3  but as I and most know is that the Agency will not cross platform but that would be great if they did because then you could talk smack or communicate with your team on the PC and the PS3 players would just be there pissed off and pushing buttons.

do you work for sony?

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Originally posted by rikilii

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Originally posted by Calasto
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YOU try and buy a PC for 300-400 bucks that can play the same game that Xbox360 and PS3 can play
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For $250 or less, I can UPGRADE a very ordinary PC that I already have, so that it can play the same games the Xbox360 and PS3 can play, only better, and buy those games for $10-20 less per title.  I can also play many games (e.g. most MMOs) that are not available on consoles.
Plus, I can play and download music on it, surf the internet, watch movies, do work, transcode video, email my mom, trade stocks, post stupid crap like this on forums....

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Exactly right! It really amazes me how little some people here seem to know about PC rigs, when you'd think that, due to the nature and resource intensiveness of MMO's there'd be more PC savvy people here who know how or what parts to rig up their system on the cheap. I know I did the same for my PC a couple of years back for the same price you quoted, and to this day it still does the same job a 360 does. Except I have more options as to what I can do with my PC

Originally posted by Bane82

 

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Originally posted by rikilii

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Originally posted by Calasto
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YOU try and buy a PC for 300-400 bucks that can play the same game that Xbox360 and PS3 can play
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For $250 or less, I can UPGRADE a very ordinary PC that I already have, so that it can play the same games the Xbox360 and PS3 can play, only better, and buy those games for $10-20 less per title.  I can also play many games (e.g. most MMOs) that are not available on consoles.
Plus, I can play and download music on it, surf the internet, watch movies, do work, transcode video, email my mom, trade stocks, post stupid crap like this on forums....

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Exactly right! It really amazes me how little some people here seem to know about PC rigs, when you'd think that, due to the nature and resource intensiveness of MMO's there'd be more PC savvy people here who know how or what parts to rig up their system on the cheap. I know I did the same for my PC a couple of years back for the same price you quoted, and to this day it still does the same job a 360 does. Except I have more options as to what I can do with my PC

not getting the point i am said the hardware cost more then the price, rikilii said a PC can be UPGRADE for 250 bucks or less NOT BUILD FROM THE GROUND UP,

if you could build a computer for 300 buck that can run the pc version of Assassin's Creed like it does on the xbox360 or the PS3 and then add a blueray player to that bad boy, U should start ur own computer company and i will be ur first customer

everyone can rig their pc to play better game with a cheap price now, since graphic cards are much cheaper

Just a few interesting points to all of those trashing the PS3....  (look especially at the items in BOLD)

According to VGChartz.com, current worldwide sales have the Wii in a commanding lead with 27.42 million, 360 in second with 19.13 million, and PS3 in third with 13.26 million.

The Xbox360, of course, was release a year ahead of the Wii and PS3. It is interesting to note as well that PS3’s growth and speed of sales almost exactly mimics that of the Playstation 2, which won last generation’s battle by a landslide, now having sold well over 125 million units worldwide.

At this point in its life, it only trails PS2 by about 700,000 units, and surpasses the 360 by about 3 million. Nevertheless, fans and critics alike have hailed MGS4 as the first must-have exclusive for the system.

In fact, on day one of sales, Thursday June 12th, 1.3 million people worldwide took Solid Snake home for one last mission.

The PS3 saw a 180% increase in system sales week over week in the United States, as well. This included about 70,000 bundles w/MGS4 in box. Worldwide, sales increased by more than a factor of 2.

[url=http://www.newsarama.com/games/080617-MGS4Sales.html]http://www.newsarama.com/games/080617-MGS4Sales.html[/url][b][/b]

-  Zaxx

Originally posted by zaxtor99

 

Just a few interesting points to all of those trashing the PS3....  (look especially at the items in BOLD)

According to VGChartz.com, current worldwide sales have the Wii in a commanding lead with 27.42 million, 360 in second with 19.13 million, and PS3 in third with 13.26 million.

The Xbox360, of course, was release a year ahead of the Wii and PS3. It is interesting to note as well that PS3’s growth and speed of sales almost exactly mimics that of the Playstation 2, which won last generation’s battle by a landslide, now having sold well over 125 million units worldwide.

At this point in its life, it only trails PS2 by about 700,000 units, and surpasses the 360 by about 3 million. Nevertheless, fans and critics alike have hailed MGS4 as the first must-have exclusive for the system.

In fact, on day one of sales, Thursday June 12th, 1.3 million people worldwide took Solid Snake home for one last mission.

The PS3 saw a 180% increase in system sales week over week in the United States, as well. This included about 70,000 bundles w/MGS4 in box. Worldwide, sales increased by more than a factor of 2.

 

[url=http://www.newsarama.com/games/080617-MGS4Sales.html]http://www.newsarama.com/games/080617-MGS4Sales.html[/url][b][/b]

 

 

-  Zaxx

I have a 360 and am a HUGE Microsoft fanboy (Zune 80, Vista on my pcs, 360) and can admit that I'm seriously considering dropping 500 on a ps3 just for mgs4. On top of that the ps3 comes with a blu-ray dvd player, seems worth it to someone like me who isn't stressing w/money, plus I want to see what it has to offer. I can honestly see the ps3 passing the 360 in time, shit I still have a ps2 in my living room. The 360 is simply amazing though, I think microsoft did an awesome job and I really enjoy it.

For the guy who said he can just upgrade his pc and play the same games on his pc as the 360 for 250$ there is a big difference between the two which should be obvious. Most people who go for a console already have a nice hd tv to put it to use, something about seeing a great looking game on my 37'' lcd is just nice. There is a lot of stuff I can do with my 360 and some extra software such as tversity, watch movies from my pc without burning them or streaming stuff off youtube or whatever.

But the real reason to enjoy a console is because it's more socially friendly, let's say a buddy comes over, all I have to do is turn on the other controller and set the game to co-op, 2 player or whatever and get to enjoying. With Halo 3 I can have 3 people over and we can all kick back crack open a beer and have some fun. With the console you get simplicity, I can understand that if you are the only person who will be using the 360/ps3 then sure just stick with your pc. Not to turn this into a pc vs console topic though, just saying. As I do gaming on both I really enjoy the console as much as the pc for those reasons.