I have been a 360 user for just about 3 years now, been a full time employee at my day job for 3 years and as a result for that, in 3 months I will be getting a 80 hour bonus (which should be at least $720, and that does not include the $285 weekly paycheck that I will get along with that bonus). Right now on amazon they are going for $150-$200 with a 60gig hd I believe. Not only do I want the blue ray, but I also want Heavy Rain, Uncharted games, MGS4, Trash Panic, Kill Zone 2, and God of War 3 are a few reasons for me to want to own one. But are those enough of a reason to actually own the system and shell out a couple of hundred bucks for one?

Not only do I want the blue ray, but I also want Heavy Rain, Uncharted games, MGS4, Trash Panic, Kill Zone 2, and God of War 3 are a few reasons for me to want to own one. But are those enough of a reason to actually own the system and shell out a couple of hundred bucks for one?

I am also a 3 year 360 man, and I personally believe that the PS3 is finally getting the momentum that the PS2 had as a console.  I bought a PS3 with my first paycheck from my new job and have not regretted it in the slightest.  I have not turned on my 360 since I purchased my PS3.  With the wide range of exclusives comming out on it in the next year, FREE online, Blu-ray, It is THE best time to buy a PS3.

" @teh_destroyer: SOunds like you got some pretty good reason already.  Just be warned Trash Panic is very hard. "

I will have to think about it for a bit longer, and if the price drops a bit more by Christmas time, I may go for it. 
Thanks for the feedback ;).

Sure, especially if you want it for the blue ray.

Be sure to add Valkyria Chronicles if you are dead set, but unless you already have a PS2 (and even if you do) I'd hold off until Sony smartens up about backwards compatability (which i've heard murmurs of)

It's definitely a good time to buy.

i would say yes get it. there is also free online play so u can play online for free. there are also a lot of great games for it. u also get bluray, i have to say that bluray movies kick ass. i watched 40 year old virgin and shaun of the dead they just looked awesome. i have to say that bluray look better then real life.

I got over Blu-ray after a few month of paying $3 extra for Netflix, only to get the disc late, damaged, and only playable on the loudest speaker system in the house. But I aligned with Sony this generation because of my dissatisfaction with the quality of games worth buying on 360, and the quantity of games worth buying on Wii.  It really is the one-stop-shop for maximum entertainment, hosting a similar game library as Xbox 360, but holding a slight edge on exclusives.

some good exclusives, it also has some nice multimedia abiiliies

I sold my 360 for a PS3 almost two years ago now and it was not a mistake, I love it : D

blu-ray is pretty nice as well as a game playing machine. i own all the "current gen" consoles and don't regret any of the purchases.

I use my PS3 to play Fringe season 1 on Blu-Ray, at the moment (I LOVE THAT SHOW!).  Otherwise, I should probably finish MGS 4.  Then, I'd like to start the Uncharted series.

Man I need a good reason too ... and $300

Don't forget inFamous! And the inevitable Twisted Metal game. I bought a PS3 for the few exclusives it would have. Blu Ray is a nice addition as is free online play.

If I were you, I'd totally buy a PS3 to play games and watch blu ray movies.  But you could use it as a doorstop, foot rest, paper weight...Whatever you wanted really.

If blu-ray is up your alley, then by all means. I personally enjoy HD movies through online services and don't see a need for a disc based player in the future. I personally have not gone for the PS3 because I can't justify a purchase on a just a few games.  
 
Uncharted 2 and MGS4 are the only releases that I would be interested in purchasing that are exclusive to the platform.

It plays Blu-Rays, and is upgradable in the Blu-Ray firmware

Uncharted 1 and Uncharted 2: Among thieves, there is your biggest reasons 
 
Also InFamous

I am a 360 owner about to by a PS3, however it'll be my mum or dad who are visiting the US for thanksgiving who'll be making the purchase for me and I know they will need strict instructions as to where/what to buy ('coz they are stoopid)
 
In Ireland most retailers offer some sort of deal like 2 games and an extra controller for like €100 extra. Are there any US retailers doing anything similar. I am hoping to get my PS3 plus a controller and 2/3 (Uncharted 2 + R&C Future + AN OTHER) games for $400/$450. Any tips?

It's better than the 360 in every way. LOLOLOL
 
The PS3 is great for fighting games, system-exclusives, sport games and driving games in my experience due to the controller's design and layout.

My position is that the Xbox is now beginning to show its age, and developers are now exploiting the PS3 to its full potential. It is a dam good time to buy one, and I would advise all future console buyers to buy a PS3 over an Xbox.

" I have been a 360 user for just about 3 years now, been a full time employee at my day job for 3 years and as a result for that, in 3 months I will be getting a 80 hour bonus (which should be at least $720, and that does not include the $285 weekly paycheck that I will get along with that bonus). Right now on amazon they are going for $150-$200 with a 60gig hd I believe. Not only do I want the blue ray, but I also want Heavy Rain, Uncharted games, MGS4, Trash Panic, Kill Zone 2, and God of War 3 are a few reasons for me to want to own one. But are those enough of a reason to actually own the system and shell out a couple of hundred bucks for one? "

@teh_destroyer: It's been a month now since you asked so have you decided yet? I would give my reasons but just like the user above me said. Yes X2. There's a lot of games now for the PS3 so it's justifiable to buy one now.

You know why everybody should buy a PS3?
 
SO WE DON'T HAVE THE SAME GODDAMN THREAD SEVERAL TIMES  A MONTH WHERE PEOPLE ASK WHY THEY SHOULD BUY IT AND THE SAME COMMENTS FROM THE USUALLY SAME GAGGLE OF POSTERS REGURGITATING THAT UNCHARTED 2 AND MGS ¤ ARE ACE AND THAT HEAVY RAIN AND GOD OF WAR  WILL BE AWESOME!
 
On that note, it has Uncharted 2. Buy one!

"...unless you already have a PS2 (and even if you do) I'd hold off until Sony smartens up about backwards compatability (which i've heard murmurs of) "

It's a great game system with great games on it, with more great ones coming, it's the best blu-ray player, it's awesome at media streaming over LAN, and it just had a price drop to the point where no one really has an excuse anymore. Did I mention Uncharted 2?

If you really want bluray and those games, go for it.

Two words, "mon-tage":
 
 

reason:
- Christina Lee
- Gran Turismo 5
- Final Fantasy 13 versus
- God of War 3
- Metal Gear 4
- Uncharted 2
- Resistance 2
- Killzone 2 
- Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 motion sensing melons
- Christina Lee
- Christina Lee

" I will have to think about it for a bit longer, and if the price drops a bit more by Christmas time, I may go for it. Thanks for the feedback ;). "