Just ordered a PS3 (after 2 bad 360s!)

[photorebel]

I'm fed up. I had an original 360, it had the red circle of death. Later on, I opted for an elite...and yesterday..it has the red circle of death.
I'm not a hard core gamer, by any stretch. I already have a Sony HDTV, a Sony BR player..so might as well get a Sony game system.
So what games do you recommend? I like shooters like Rainbow Vegas, and CD4 (which I've ordered) and sports games.
Any other recommendations? Not really into RPGs, though.

[un4gvn94538]

Originally Posted by photorebel

I'm fed up. I had an original 360, it had the red circle of death. Later on, I opted for an elite...and yesterday..it has the red circle of death.
I'm not a hard core gamer, by any stretch. I already have a Sony HDTV, a Sony BR player..so might as well get a Sony game system.
So what games do you recommend? I like shooters like Rainbow Vegas, and CD4 (which I've ordered) and sports games.
Any other recommendations? Not really into RPGs, though.

i had 3 360's in 6 months and said forget it. try UT3. very fun as well as cod 3 and now theres rainbo six 2

[Blu Titan]

Nice time to jump into a PS3.

[ZeeMan84]

Definitely get "Uncharted: Drake's Fortune"

[Blinkman987]

Uncharted and Ratchet and Clank are the only two exclusives I can think of. I'd highly recommend Uncharted if you were into Gears of War, but would like something more platformish instead of shooter-based. Metal Gear Solid 4 is coming out soon if you're into games like that.

Play FPS on your PC. There's better competition if you really like FPS, but you say you're not a hardcore gamer, so you might be better off with the PS3. Unfortunately, in my opinion, the PS3 has the worst controller imaginable for FPS. =(

[dperrone]

Uncharted-Drakes Fortune
COD4
MLB the Show 08 .... if you like baseball

[stockstar1138]

I reccomend MLB 08: The Show, Call of Duty 4, Unreal Tournament 3, Uncharted, Resistance: Fall of Man, NHL 08, Madden 08, Rainbow Six Vegas 2

[statikcat]

If we are talking exclusives..

Shooter wise check out Resistance and Uncharted. You may dig Ratchet and Clank it is a great game but not strictly a shooter. Uncharted possibly has the best graphics on any console right now.

You might also like Ninja Guiden and Heavenly Sword if you are into combat / God of War style fighting. A lot of crap in this genre but these two are excellent and have good graphics.

As for up and coming this year for shooters Haze comes out in May, Metal Gear Solid 4 in June. Socom, Resistance 2 and Killzone 2 later this year.

I have a 360 that has not red ringed once yet but I am on my PS3 way more.

[junior619]

Originally Posted by Blinkman987

Unfortunately, in my opinion, the PS3 has the worst controller imaginable for FPS. =(

Could not agree more i wish i could somehow use my 360 controller when i'm playing cod4. But anyways Uncharted and Ratchet & Clank are pretty bad ass first two games i've played offline and actually finished. both are must haves

[Ranger-R]

I read the failure rate on the 360 was very high. Class action suit?

[photorebel]

Thanks. I have ordered uncharted, as well as Rainbow 6 Vegas 2...I've played it on the 360.
I'm not worried about exclusive titles, so much as something fun to play.
Can't hurt to have a 2nd BR player either.

[Balian]

Originally Posted by Ranger-R

I read the failure rate on the 360 was very high. Class action suit?

No, Microsoft went on a CYA mode and issued a 3 year warranty for such failures.

[photorebel]

Originally Posted by un4gvn94538

i had 3 360's in 6 months and said forget it. try UT3. very fun as well as cod 3 and now theres rainbo six 2

Wow three in 6 months! I bet you are fed up! I only bought an Elite (after 6 months) because I had several 360 games. My son has an Elite, and he has played a LOT more than I have, never had an issue with his. At least he can use the 360 games.
I told him I let him play the PS3 for only $20/hour.

[ixlegitballinxl]

2 crapped out 360's , and i opted to get a ps3 with the remaining warranty on 360 ( store credit at BB) ....

[sfmarine]

I know someone who's gone through 7 X-box's....which is why I won't buy one. Well, you can get the new MGS4 in July so that tops them all.

[photorebel]

Originally Posted by Balian

No, Microsoft went on a CYA mode and issued a 3 year warranty for such failures.

I'm going to try to get my Elite repaired, but who knows how long that will take.
I'm not buying another X-Box.
I had an original X-Box, the HD failed.
The 2nd X-Box..never an issue.
360 when first introduced...failed within 6 months. (red circle of death)
Elite 6-7 months old...red circle of Death.

No more 360's for me.

[photorebel]

Originally Posted by sfmarine

I know someone who's gone through 7 X-box's....which is why I won't buy one. Well, you can get the new MGS4 in July so that tops them all.

Wow...7 X-Boxes!!!

But ..if you've got several games, I can see trying to get a console that works.
Obviously, I'm not willing to go that far.

[Copywriter]

Originally Posted by photorebel

I'm fed up. I had an original 360, it had the red circle of death. Later on, I opted for an elite...and yesterday..it has the red circle of death.

Wow. My friend called me a few days ago and said his "Elite" 360 just bit the big one. Guess he's replacing it.

Can't believe my 360 has lasted this long. I'll never buy another and I stopped buying games for it.

[Kairav]

Originally Posted by photorebel

Wow three in 6 months! I bet you are fed up! I only bought an Elite (after 6 months) because I had several 360 games. My son has an Elite, and he has played a LOT more than I have, never had an issue with his. At least he can use the 360 games.
I told him I let him play the PS3 for only $20/hour.

LOL.....

[air_max]

someone should maybe make a sticky about games for new PS3 owners. maybe make a best of each genre (i.e. FPS, racing, sports, etc...) it seems we get a new PS3 owner who wants to know what games to buy, every week...which is a good thing