PS3 OR PC

[qdave]

I had the same issue, and decided to go with PC (core i5).

[acnpt]

PS3 for gaming, much cheaper than PC gaming.

PS3 also offers media functions, and has an internet browser.

You can just build a cheap PC for computer tasks.

I've got an xbox 360, and just use a cheap selfbuild PC ?160ish or my Samsung nc10 netbook for computer tasks - internet/programming/photoshop etc.

[thebigdil]

Probably helps if you follow the advice in your own sig :laugh:

Lol man XD :laugh:

[Jimmy0]

May I ask what accessories your buying that adds another $400 onto your PS3 bill? (Should you go that route, obviously...)

[thebigdil]

May I ask what accessories your buying that adds another $400 onto your PS3 bill? (Should you go that route, obviously...)

I meant Im buying a ****LOAD of games and things like a bluetooth and keyboard for the ps3

[Jimmy0]

I meant Im buying a ****LOAD of games and things like a bluetooth and keyboard for the ps3

Fair enough.

Are you big on online gaming? And if so do a lot of your friends play online on the PC or PS3? Perhaps that can sway your decision one way or the other...

[thebigdil]

Fair enough.

Are you big on online gaming? And if so do a lot of your friends play online on the PC or PS3? Perhaps that can sway your decision one way or the other...

3 friends = Ps3 - 1 friend = PC but that friend probably wont even play multiplayer with me.....

[shakey]

for no more than really $500 you can get a top of the line PC you build yourself. It would be able to run everything out and that comes out for a long time as well. PC parts are cheap, and building a decent quad core computer is not as expensive as most think. A PC can allow you access to more stuff if you use it properly/improperly lol. Blu Ray drives are cheap as well for computers now too.

[Jimmy0]

To be honest, in your situation it sounds like I'd be going for the PS3.

[thebigdil]

for no more than really $500 you can get a top of the line PC you build yourself. It would be able to run everything out and that comes out for a long time as well. PC parts are cheap, and building a decent quad core computer is not as expensive as most think. A PC can allow you access to more stuff if you use it properly/improperly lol. Blu Ray drives are cheap as well for computers now too.

I am just looking for gaming and PC needs upgrading so really Its alot more then $500

Im not really sure but I think Im going with PS3

Edited November 23, 2009 by thebigdil

[SimplySchizo]

Grats on your soon-to-be ps3.

/thread :laugh:

[Jimmy0]

Why does the PS3 need upgrading? You've got a good 5 years of gaming right there at least...

[thebigdil]

Why does the PS3 need upgrading? You've got a good 5 years of gaming right there at least...

Ops sorry I meant PC3 lol Ill fix that

[+Audioboxer Subscriber²]

Considering the Slim is newly out and the price point of $299 clearly isn't going anywhere till fall next year at the earliest, I don't see what you mean by "PS3 needs upgrading".

As I said if you choose PS3, buy it on black friday, you'll get it for $299 with some free games/movies. I can't really offer any other advice, you want something solely for gaming, best to dive into some review sites and check out the highest scoring PS3 games and see if they tickle your fancy. Do the same with the latest PC releases. When you decide your next step I'll try chip in with some PC build advice, or where to/what to buy for the PS3 first.

Have a look at the 2010 release schedule for both platforms as well.

I own everything this generation and my consoles get far more use than my PC, however every now and then something comes along that's tailored for the PC that sucks up my time (Football Manager/World of Warcraft/Dragon Age - You can get this on consoles, but it's better on PC). Consoles have kind of taken over as the casual FPS masterclass, however the PC still has unique approaches to certain types of FPS games consoles can't match - Arma 2/Valve Games (yes I know they're on 360, and some on PS3, but all Valve games play better SP&MP on PC).

[thebigdil]

Considering the Slim is newly out and the price point of $299 clearly isn't going anywhere till fall next year at the earliest, I don't see what you mean by "PS3 needs upgrading".

As I said if you choose PS3, buy it on black friday, you'll get it for $299 with some free games/movies. I can't really offer any other advice, you want something solely for gaming, best to dive into some review sites and check out the highest scoring PS3 games and see if they tickle your fancy. Do the same with the latest PC releases. When you decide your next step I'll try chip in with some PC build advice, or where to/what to buy for the PS3 first.

Have a look at the 2010 release schedule for both platforms as well.

I own everything this generation and my consoles get far more use than my PC, however every now and then something comes along that's tailored for the PC that sucks up my time (Football Manager/World of Warcraft/Dragon Age - You can get this on consoles, but it's better on PC).

I meant PC needs upgrading I edited my post and Im going with PS3 thanks to yours and others wonderful advice :D :)

[shakey]

I am just looking for gaming and PC needs upgrading so really Its alot more then $500

Im not really sure but I think Im going with PS3

Check out newegg.com for prices... But I have put together great computers for friends for just at $500. For a little more you can get much better things for the pc.

4gb ram - $99 at most

1terabyte hd - 99$ roughly depending on brand name and certain specs

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16819115214 - Quad i-7 , I chose that as it is low price for good power, you could save a good $150 if you didn't go i-7, but that wouldnt really future proof it too much. - $289

Motherboard will be around $200 give or take $50.

Case you could go anywhere from $40-whatever lol

Power supply roughly $100 give or take a little depending on brand and specs.

Video Card would be $150+ depending on what you really wanted.

So ya, it has gone up with the i-7's since I last built a pc for some one. You could make it cheaper by not using the i-7 and still have great speed for a long while, but it is hard to tell down the line how much it may be needed. But once you get your pc built, everything else for it is normally cheap lol.

[thebigdil]

Check out newegg.com for prices... But I have put together great computers for friends for just at $500. For a little more you can get much better things for the pc.

4gb ram - $99 at most

1terabyte hd - 99$ roughly depending on brand name and certain specs

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16819115214 - Quad i-7 , I chose that as it is low price for good power, you could save a good $150 if you didn't go i-7, but that wouldnt really future proof it too much. - $289

Motherboard will be around $200 give or take $50.

Case you could go anywhere from $40-whatever lol

Power supply roughly $100 give or take a little depending on brand and specs.

Video Card would be $150+ depending on what you really wanted.

So ya, it has gone up with the i-7's since I last built a pc for some one. You could make it cheaper by not using the i-7 and still have great speed for a long while, but it is hard to tell down the line how much it may be needed. But once you get your pc built, everything else for it is normally cheap lol.

I already have a motherboard I could use but the thing is my friend already showed me what I should buy for the perfect pc ( for me) Its costume build and costs 900 dollars but the thing is Im just looking for gaming and I think you get more for your Money with the ps3

[Klethron]

I suggest the PS3 for gaming, most games are developed for all the major consoles in addition to the PC. The beauty of the PS3 is it's designed for gaming, then throw in the addition for Blu-Ray and the PlayStation Store and you've got yourself a powerful gaming and media machine.

The problem I see with high end gaming machines is that the more software that is installed then the system becomes diluted, resulting in poor performance over time. Get the PS3 and your games.