gaming consoles

BrianR · 08-19-2010, 12:26 PM

I'm sure there's a thread dealing with this subject but I can't be bothered to find it.

I am thinking of investing in a gaming console to keep me entertained when the TV service isn't available and I get sick of the PC. But which system?

I hear that there's really not much difference these days. I'm not really interested in MMOs or joining the larger gaming community, just playing by myself is fine.

I haven't owned one of these things since the Atari 2600 so I'm very out of date on specs and title availability. I don't even know what I like to play anymore. I always liked arcade games and maybe a FPS or two.

Thoughts? Suggestions for game titles? Mitch? Isn't this one of your specialties?

Thanks

Brian

Happy Monkey · 08-19-2010, 12:34 PM

Playstation 3 has Blu-Ray, which is nice. The "Uncharted" games are excellent single-player games.

It's the only console I've got, so I can't really give a comparison.

Griff · 08-19-2010, 01:10 PM

I don't game but Pete just got a custom Alienware laptop for a graphics heavy software project at work.

Pete Zicato · 08-19-2010, 01:14 PM

I suspect you'll find that they all have adequate specs. Your best bet is to go to metacritic click on each of the platforms and see which has the kind of games you think you're interested in.

classicman · 08-19-2010, 02:21 PM

PS-3 is what we have. The Blu-ray option might be nice to have while you are without cable.

When I bought ours I also got 5 blu-ray movies for free!

Happy Monkey · 08-19-2010, 02:44 PM

If you have Blu-Ray, you can get Planet Earth on Blu-Ray. That may be worth the cost in itself.

classicman · 08-19-2010, 02:58 PM

I got it! Nothing short of awesome - I've watched so many times.

08-19-2010, 12:26 PM	#1
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	gaming consoles I'm sure there's a thread dealing with this subject but I can't be bothered to find it. I am thinking of investing in a gaming console to keep me entertained when the TV service isn't available and I get sick of the PC. But which system? I hear that there's really not much difference these days. I'm not really interested in MMOs or joining the larger gaming community, just playing by myself is fine. I haven't owned one of these things since the Atari 2600 so I'm very out of date on specs and title availability. I don't even know what I like to play anymore. I always liked arcade games and maybe a FPS or two. Thoughts? Suggestions for game titles? Mitch? Isn't this one of your specialties? Thanks Brian __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

08-19-2010, 12:34 PM	#2
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	Playstation 3 has Blu-Ray, which is nice. The "Uncharted" games are excellent single-player games. It's the only console I've got, so I can't really give a comparison. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

08-19-2010, 01:10 PM	#3
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	I don't game but Pete just got a custom Alienware laptop for a graphics heavy software project at work. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

08-19-2010, 01:14 PM	#4
Pete Zicato Turns out my CRS is a symptom of TMB. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 2,916	I suspect you'll find that they all have adequate specs. Your best bet is to go to metacritic click on each of the platforms and see which has the kind of games you think you're interested in. __________________ Talk nerdy to me.

08-19-2010, 02:21 PM	#5
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	PS-3 is what we have. The Blu-ray option might be nice to have while you are without cable. When I bought ours I also got 5 blu-ray movies for free! __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

08-19-2010, 02:44 PM	#6
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	If you have Blu-Ray, you can get Planet Earth on Blu-Ray. That may be worth the cost in itself. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

08-19-2010, 02:58 PM	#7
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	I got it! Nothing short of awesome - I've watched so many times. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

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