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Not that i heard of. Where are you thinking of purchasing the console?

So far i think JB prices are the best.

One query though, are warranties on the PS 3 any good at all? Is it worth to get the warranty?

I might get it from JB as well there usualy the cheapest, But iam thinking of getting a Xox 360 it's alot cheaper then a PS3.

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if you can make sure it was made before March 08... cheaper to have it moded (firmware upgraded). Otherwise will cost upto $150 (vs $50 for the flash) to mod cause they need to remove the newer liteon drives and replace with something like the samsung MS28.

Is there gunna be any new console release any time soon?

Because i would hate to buy a xbox 360 or PS3 and a new one comes out a sort time after.

They have only really been chipping away with "minor" upgrades, the HDDs are back to 60gb and you get a dual shock controller standard with them now. But HDDs are easily upgraded for $100 odd and you can do it yourself, as for a whole new release I think it may still be a while yet. As for price I'm tipping that they may drop a bit in the new year as they haven't really dropped much in the last 6-9months but they give you a crappy game as a bonus now.

if you can make sure it was made before March 08... cheaper to have it moded (firmware upgraded). Otherwise will cost upto $150 (vs $50 for the flash) to mod cause they need to remove the newer liteon drives and replace with something like the samsung MS28.

Do you mean a modded PS3 or Xbox360?

PS3 graphics are far superior if you have a decent LCD/ Plasma.

My 46" bravia shows a definite difference when the 360 is plugged in compared to the PS3. I played GTA on both, and the textures, the panning and the shadows were all much more detailed on the PS3.

Games wise, most decent games are dual released. Exceptions being Halo and MGS 4, GT5 and Forza.

For my money, they deciding factor was blu-ray.

Anyone who says they cannot see the difference between blu-ray and regular DVD is either blind from watching too much downloaded porn or using RCA plugs on a CRT television.

HDMI connection, in 1080p with blu-ray is noticably better. Watching movies like Transformers, Underworld, Iron man or even Speed Racer show this abundantly.

And you haven't seen the movie "300" until you've seen it in high def. Second only to seeing it at IMAX.

For me, the 360 controller is a little cumbersome, but then again, I only noticed that after picking up the PS3 controller.

Region free gaming is good too. PS3 games from the US, Hong Kong, UK, whatever, all just slot straight in, though be aware that the online content is often only for the AU games.

Oh, and no matter what you decide to get, the must have games are:

Elder scrolls: Oblivion. (This may result in many hours lost in front of a screen though)

Grid (best drift Sim I've played so far)

Call Of Duty 4 (possibly 5 too, haven't added that yet)

Games to get to prove to the missus that she can play too:

(important! if you want to have sex ever again, get a karaoke game, or a cutesy game, like "Little big world" sure, it might cost you a bit of game time, but I'm sure you'll agree the occasional BJ off-sets this completely

To avoid:

Quantum of solace: It's COD4 on rails with less weapons, more predictability and repetitive motion. Ebay it if you must, but don't spend more than $50

Need for Speed series (except Most wanted, or Underground 2. Undercover is pending review, though not hopeful.)

Juiced 2. Crap.

The Force Unleashed: Lucas arts cashing in. A predictable, banal RPG/ FPS. It hurts that such a great sci-fi is made into cheap shit like this.

Region free gaming is good too. PS3 games from the US, Hong Kong, UK, whatever, all just slot straight in, though be aware that the online content is often only for the AU games.

You can still download content for overseas games by creating an account for that specified region, eg. If you want add-ons for a US region game, just make yourself another PSN user account and select US as country. This allows you to log into the US PS Store and download the stuff you want. Worked for me with my MGS4 game.

Anyone who says they cannot see the difference between blu-ray and regular DVD is either blind from watching too much downloaded porn or using RCA plugs on a CRT television

+1

I have just got a PS3.... it's ace!!!

I've now transferred all my Top Gear Vids, and my fav tracks across to it.... and my PSP plugs straight in and works a treat.

Now for the big screen TV :)

Little big planet is cool... but the other games are not my cup of tea (Need for speed-something, and something of 2). Oblivion and GH4 are on teh cards ASAP!!!

I have just got a PS3.... it's ace!!!

I've now transferred all my Top Gear Vids, and my fav tracks across to it.... and my PSP plugs straight in and works a treat.

Now for the big screen TV ;)

Little big planet is cool... but the other games are not my cup of tea (Need for speed-something, and something of 2). Oblivion and GH4 are on teh cards ASAP!!!

LOL!! I bought a PS3 from JB hifi last week too :P. I immediately traded Little Big Planet for Need For Speed Undercover :D.

Ahhh the age old battle (no not you Age :)). Just buy both....In saying that the ONLY reason I bought a 360 was to play Gears of War 1 and 2 Silly? Nope, worth it I say, kick ass games!

I prefer the PS3, it's kick ass with the remote as a bluray player and the graphics are awesome. The games looked better on Xbox at first but they are getting better on the PS3 and the Xbox's are now showing age (again not you Age :)). The free online is a big bonus on the PS3 as well, it's p|ss poor having to pay for Xbox live to play against your mates.

Xbox is the better option IF your wanting nothing more than JUST a gaming console for yourself @ home.

However if you want anything of blu ray, a hard drive, free online and all that jazz... PS3 all the way home, no question...

But it comes at the added cost etc. :rofl:

The latest Gen (Jasper) Xbox's are now filtering into the market in the US (so no doubt here too) and they should hopefully finally not suffer from the RROD... if thats actually true still remains to be seen however, but hopefully 4 years on its been fixed lol.

Surf the net for more info on Jasper if a xbox is what your after :P

PC gaming anyday though :nyaanyaa:

Especially now Blu Ray players are less than $170 for a PC if that was something you were thinking about.

Time to setup my media centre!!!

Ahhh the age old battle (no not you Age :)). Just buy both....In saying that the ONLY reason I bought a 360 was to play Gears of War 1 and 2 Silly? Nope, worth it I say, kick ass games!

I prefer the PS3, it's kick ass with the remote as a bluray player and the graphics are awesome. The games looked better on Xbox at first but they are getting better on the PS3 and the Xbox's are now showing age (again not you Age :thumbsup:). The free online is a big bonus on the PS3 as well, it's p|ss poor having to pay for Xbox live to play against your mates.

Agreed.

And if you have a PSP, that say has Top Gear ep's on it, then you can transfer them across to the PS3 HDD.... i have :D (also a PSP can act as a 2nd controller)

Now i have most of my music, all my Top Gear vids on the PS3 HDD.

All i need now is to convince the GF on a Plasma biggy TV ;)

meh ive found that using the 360 as a media centre is far better and easier... like you said, blueray players for PCs are under 200 now. My 360 is hooked up to a media box i made out of an old PC which is connected to my home LAN, rather then relying on an inbuilt HDD.

Graphics detail is minimal to say the least at the moment, by the time its capabilities are fully utilized they will be on to the next gens.

Plus paying for online play far outweighs the cost of actually buying games.

As for FPS on consoles, i thought you can use a keyboard and mouse on a PS3? Whereas for 360 owners you have to buy a XFPS Sniper?

When GT5 is released i will buy a PS3 as i did with the PS2 and release of GT3. Hopefully by then someone would have worked out how to hack them... altho i dont mind buying it just to play GT5

Well that's good.

It means i can still feel happy that i spent $500 on something worthy, and lets face it with no car to pour cash into, it's not like i have much to look forward to ATM :P

I'll still place bets now, When GT5 is released there will be a GT5/PS3 bundle that'll be around the $500 mark! ;)

I downloaded that new "Home" thingy for the PS3 toady... bit like 2nd life.

Could be good, but as it's in the Beta testing stage it's not much....but i can see it having potential.

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