PS3 is most pre-ordered console

[badass]

Honestly, I'm not messing about, I am observing reality as it happens. This is a genuine phenomenon, and one which I am interested in. Its a social observation. Something to do with tribes and a need to belong.

ya get me?

You got to admit - its pretty obvious which tribe you belong to

[Stewart]

My tribe is better than your tribe.

[directhex]

when twooo tribes go to war

a point is all you can score!

[Tom Scott]

How did this end up at Frankie goes to Hollywood?

[Papa Lazarou]

Do we think that many of these pre-orders will be going to people hoping to make a killing by selling them on Ebay?

[Syd]

Do we think that many of these pre-orders will be going to people hoping to make a killing by selling them on Ebay?

Unsure that speculation will be profitable on these, at 425 quid you would have to sell for 500 + to make it worthwhile, will people really pay that I wonder?

[dangel]

Probably - there's plenty of brand-worshipping mugs around

[Bazzlad]

Halo when it came out was absolutely fantastic, the control system worked, the graphics were groundbreaking for consoles and it was the first FPS that I found truly playable on a console. The health system was an innovation, and splitscreen coop was fantastic! The gameplay was good single player, and even better coop (driving around with your mate in the Wathog was amazing). I spent a lot of time playing it through and through again.
Different strokes for different folks and all that though.

Cough. Goldeneye/Perfect Dark - PERFECTION.

Halo was poor. I completed it repeatedly, but boy was it poor, the only reason anyone liked it was because it was the ONLY decent game for the Xbox.

Points against it:
1) Crappy moon gravity. Come on, what was with that crap jump.
2) A grand total of 5 weapons (not the exact figure, but you get the point)
3) A grand total of 6 1/2 enemies. I mean come on.
4) Health system. Crap. Wait behind a tree or run off to get your life refilled. What a stupid idea.
5) Deathmatch was poor.

Good points:
1) Co Op. A well done FPS Co op has been missing since LAN Doom.
2) Vehicles were quite good.
3) Level design.
4) It wasn’t Timesplitters.

It was repetitive, flawed but fun. 8/10. No higher.

[dangel]

Not to mention you were fighting blinking munchkins..

[kalniel]

I take exception - Quake 2 had great co-op, as long as you didn't mind the brown

[steve threlfall]

*Plays violin*

Look, I've not tried to stop anyone offering an opinion - offer away.

*Plays large brass tuba*

Oh yes, you love the opinions. Unless the opinions that are offered are in any way contrary to your own.

Someone offers an opinion you don't like, you take exception and attempt to undermine them with some inane sarcastic comments and a totally unnecessary patronising tone, lovely

[Stewart]

Well mate, when you have stoped moaning, you are free to actually contribute to this thread, rather than complaining about my posts in it.

ya get me?

Got anything to say about the PS3? If not stop posting in the thread please.

David@hexus.net for any complaints about the Moderators.

[Silent Shark]

The games are the same style, they have the same characters in them, the aim of the games are the same, but they evolve. Innovation in gameplay is what Nintendo do.

Anyway, getting back to the PS3, at the moment, I'd say (putting my sensible DirectHex hat on) the 360 is the best purchase. Its got Xbox Live, its got tons of good games. I've already had one though, and I've no interest in buying another, so for me, the PS3 is the one. Thats my reasons for getting one.

I suppose I can take your point on the Ninty games. They are good games (not my thing, but whatever), and they do have some new ideas in them, but quite a lot of negative comments about the PS3 are directed at the number of sequels... anyway, moving on.

If I was recommending a console to someone who was new to console gaming, I'd have to recommend a 360 right now. It's better value for money, and will give the great gaming experience instantly. I'm viewing the PS3 as an investment. I happen to be fortunate enough to buy one at launch, and if it doesn't work out, the 360 isn't too badly priced .

I do think that a lot of pre-orders are for ebay selling. What seems to be happening is people are pre-ordering from as many places as possible, to guaruntee one at launch, and then instead of cancelling the rest, they will ebay them. I think it's despicable to deny genuine buyers a console at launch just so you can profit from demand.

[Stewart]

I think it's despicable to deny genuine buyers a console at launch just so you can profit from demand.

Well its not very nice, but this is the real world, not the Guardians lifestyle page. If someone can make a quick buck who are we to say its not on? If they end up on eBay they can still only sell for what people are prepared to pay - supply and demand. Nowt wrong with that.

[kempez]

Actually I think it's wrong, but I also accept that it's human nature and will happen

[Mike Fishcake]

Oh sweet Jesus Rollerskating Christ, not THIS discussion AGAIN!!