Holding off Blu-ray for a couple of months - Blu-ray Forum

tru_to_blu · 01-16-2008, 02:23 AM

I know, im sorry but I am going to hold off on buying Blu-rays for 2-3 months.
I just bought a DS lite with 2 games. Now I am saving my spending money on a Wii, and a slim PSP and some games like GTA IV. The reason why is because I want to save the PS3 for games untill my birthday. One reason is I want to wait until May and get a good Blu-ray player to play Blu-rays on. I will probably buy 1-3 a month because I want to show my support for the Blu side but I am not going to buy heavy until I get a decent standalone player. I hope you can understand what I am saying because I have only bought 11 since November but when I get a standalone player in a few months I will show you I am Pure Blu.

tripleeric · 01-16-2008, 02:29 AM

OK...have fun saving! I hear ya though! This hobby is addicting....

ryoohki · 01-16-2008, 02:34 AM

I just did the complete opposite. After 20 + years of gaming. I don't have the flame anymore and sold everything. I'am now 100% HT dedicated..

DJ Willy Jo · 01-16-2008, 02:34 AM

I hear ya Tru, Personally I was a little disappointed with the Wii, its all my son could talk about before Xmas, surely it was exciting at first cause it was new, but Id much rather have spent the money on buying more movies on Blu.

miokti · 01-16-2008, 02:38 AM

understandable...

parachutepantz · 01-16-2008, 02:42 AM

thanks for letting me know your life story , I was wondering about you specifically. i dont see the relavence other than you used the word blu ray.

Midnightsailor · 01-17-2008, 01:57 PM

I'm looking forward to that Panasonic DMP BD50 SA.

tru_to_blu · 01-16-2008, 02:42 AM

Thanks, you guys are nice.

tron3 · 01-18-2008, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by tru_to_blu

Thanks, you guys are nice.

If anyone offers you any Kool-aid, don't drink it. Those are guys to watch out for.

JimR5 · 01-16-2008, 06:42 AM

what is the deal with the wii it is the most worthless system out and i dont understand why they are in such hi demand ya ill give them props for banking me an extra 300 bucks for a quick sale but just save the money and get the ps3 or a blu player its well worth it.

Beefbowl · 01-16-2008, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by JimR5

what is the deal with the wii it is the most worthless system out and i dont understand why they are in such hi demand ya ill give them props for banking me an extra 300 bucks for a quick sale but just save the money and get the ps3 or a blu player its well worth it.

I think it's mainly the hype. It sounds so cool thinking about it, but once that wears off, it'll probably just sit there and collect dust. Everyone I know says they used to play it a lot when they got it, but not so much anymore. As for me, I'll probably buy it for the super smash bros

It's going to be tough for Tru to keep up with all the game consoles and finding the time to play with it all. My psp and ds only sees any action is when I'm deployed. But it's always better to have it than not having one i guess

bageleaterkkjji · 01-16-2008, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by tru_to_blu

I know, im sorry but I am going to hold off on buying Blu-rays for 2-3 months.
I just bought a DS lite with 2 games. Now I am saving my spending money on a Wii, and a slim PSP and some games like GTA IV. The reason why is because I want to save the PS3 for games untill my birthday. One reason is I want to wait until May and get a good Blu-ray player to play Blu-rays on. I will probably buy 1-3 a month because I want to show my support for the Blu side but I am not going to buy heavy until I get a decent standalone player. I hope you can understand what I am saying because I have only bought 11 since November but when I get a standalone player in a few months I will show you I am Pure Blu.

enter the amazon drawing for a bd30k and 100 blu rays and you might win

lol probably not but then you dont have to wait

BoogalooShrimp · 01-16-2008, 08:45 AM

You don't have to explain to us how you spend your money. Enjoy your games

gand41f · 01-16-2008, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by tru_to_blu

I know, im sorry but I am going to hold off on buying Blu-rays for 2-3 months.

You're a funny guy. Do you really think you need to apologize to us for not buying BD's?

I think you are a strong man. Myself, I'm addicted, so I'm not going to stop.

enjoy
gandalf

TheTenth · 01-16-2008, 10:09 AM

Why people buy the Wii is beyond me ... their gimmick controller works incredibly bad for 80% games (those not developed by Nintendo and even those are not working so well), the games cost 50+ $ when similar kids games cost 10- $ on PSN ...

jw · 01-16-2008, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by TheTenth

Why people buy the Wii is beyond me ... their gimmick controller works incredibly bad for 80% games (those not developed by Nintendo and even those are not working so well), the games cost 50+ $ when similar kids games cost 10- $ on PSN ...

Thats your opinion in the same sense why someone would spend money on blu-ray movies. It would be an open ended arguement on both ends. The good part is the Wii holds its value unlike blu-ray has. Havent seen a massive BOGO on wii games other than TOYRUS, which was greatly appreciated by the way.
I support both Wii and Blu-ray and buy games for the DS as well, so I feel the OP's pain

cajun1975 · 01-16-2008, 10:28 AM

I have a PS3, a 360 and a Wii and my family loves to play the Wii. We have a great time with it playing Wii Sports and it brings us all together for at least a little while throughout the week. I love gaming and play my PS3 more so then all the others, but the Wii is indeed a fun system.

mystiksuicide · 01-17-2008, 01:25 PM

Seems fine with me, you work hard for your money and you should buy what ever brings you the most enjoyment.

Camulus · 01-16-2008, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by TheTenth

Why people buy the Wii is beyond me ... their gimmick controller works incredibly bad for 80% games (those not developed by Nintendo and even those are not working so well), the games cost 50+ $ when similar kids games cost 10- $ on PSN ...

So true. Bought one on ebay for the kids for Xmas. Oldest plays Zelda on the virtual console and youngest kid plays gamecube games. Actual Wii games they have no interest in

Grisle · 01-16-2008, 10:32 AM

I think the Wii is a bit like The Matrix...no one can be told that you won't enjoy the Wii for more than 3 months...it must be experienced. I had one too, but luckily I sold it for more than I bought it for. To the OP like many say there is no need to apologize, but I wouldn't be too concerned about burning out your PS3 drive. If you're more interested in purchasing games than movies then that's okay, but if you're just waiting to buy more BD's until you can afford a standalone player I'd say just keep using the PS3 and buy a standalone later. Either way you're buying what you want so have fun.

01-16-2008, 02:23 AM	#1
tru_to_blu Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Kentucky 4K collection:280 Blu-ray collection:1167 Trading Score:62	Holding off Blu-ray for a couple of months I know, im sorry but I am going to hold off on buying Blu-rays for 2-3 months. I just bought a DS lite with 2 games. Now I am saving my spending money on a Wii, and a slim PSP and some games like GTA IV. The reason why is because I want to save the PS3 for games untill my birthday. One reason is I want to wait until May and get a good Blu-ray player to play Blu-rays on. I will probably buy 1-3 a month because I want to show my support for the Blu side but I am not going to buy heavy until I get a decent standalone player. I hope you can understand what I am saying because I have only bought 11 since November but when I get a standalone player in a few months I will show you I am Pure Blu.

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01-16-2008, 02:29 AM	#2
tripleeric Member Member since:Dec 2007	OK...have fun saving! I hear ya though! This hobby is addicting....

01-16-2008, 02:34 AM	#3
ryoohki Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:5	I just did the complete opposite. After 20 + years of gaming. I don't have the flame anymore and sold everything. I'am now 100% HT dedicated..

01-16-2008, 02:34 AM	#4
DJ Willy Jo Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Rock Hill, SC	I hear ya Tru, Personally I was a little disappointed with the Wii, its all my son could talk about before Xmas, surely it was exciting at first cause it was new, but Id much rather have spent the money on buying more movies on Blu.

01-16-2008, 02:38 AM	#5
miokti Expert Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:San Diego, CA	understandable...

01-16-2008, 02:42 AM	#6
parachutepantz Member Member since:Jan 2008	thanks for letting me know your life story , I was wondering about you specifically. i dont see the relavence other than you used the word blu ray.

01-17-2008, 01:57 PM	#7
Midnightsailor Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:32 Blu-ray reviews:1	I'm looking forward to that Panasonic DMP BD50 SA.

01-16-2008, 06:42 AM	#10
JimR5 Member Member since:Jan 2008	what is the deal with the wii it is the most worthless system out and i dont understand why they are in such hi demand ya ill give them props for banking me an extra 300 bucks for a quick sale but just save the money and get the ps3 or a blu player its well worth it.

01-16-2008, 08:45 AM	#13
BoogalooShrimp Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Las Vegas, NV Blu-ray collection:454	You don't have to explain to us how you spend your money. Enjoy your games

01-16-2008, 10:09 AM	#15
TheTenth Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Clermont-Ferrand, France Home Theater Gallery:9 4K collection:98 Blu-ray collection:681 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:11	Why people buy the Wii is beyond me ... their gimmick controller works incredibly bad for 80% games (those not developed by Nintendo and even those are not working so well), the games cost 50+ $ when similar kids games cost 10- $ on PSN ...

01-16-2008, 10:28 AM	#17
cajun1975 Active Member Member since:Oct 2007	I have a PS3, a 360 and a Wii and my family loves to play the Wii. We have a great time with it playing Wii Sports and it brings us all together for at least a little while throughout the week. I love gaming and play my PS3 more so then all the others, but the Wii is indeed a fun system.

01-17-2008, 01:25 PM	#18
mystiksuicide Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Miami Blu-ray collection:305 Blu-ray reviews:27	Seems fine with me, you work hard for your money and you should buy what ever brings you the most enjoyment.

01-16-2008, 10:32 AM	#20
Grisle Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Northern California 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:18 Trading Score:12	I think the Wii is a bit like The Matrix...no one can be told that you won't enjoy the Wii for more than 3 months...it must be experienced. I had one too, but luckily I sold it for more than I bought it for. To the OP like many say there is no need to apologize, but I wouldn't be too concerned about burning out your PS3 drive. If you're more interested in purchasing games than movies then that's okay, but if you're just waiting to buy more BD's until you can afford a standalone player I'd say just keep using the PS3 and buy a standalone later. Either way you're buying what you want so have fun.

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