Ps3 Owners...

[ReduxInflux]

a quick show of hands to counteract (or corroborate) the comments made by WB's Nickerson on why we own a ps3.

here's a recap of what he said:

"Following what they describe as a strong period of sales and momentum for the format, HD DVD’s share of the market averaged 74% from January to May 2007.

Taking a swipe at the Blu-ray (player sales) stats that are bolstered by the number of PS3's sold, Steve Nickerson, senior vice president of high definition media at Warner Bros sates:

'These figures are especially important because the standalone player market is by far the biggest driver of movie sales in the long-term.'

'This is simply because those who buy a standalone player are interested solely in buying and watching movies and other video content, whereas those with HD drives built into games consoles are primarily interested in games.'"

also check out the HD Player poll for other relevant stats...

[Y3k Bug]

I'm definitely into the PS3 for both Movies and Games. I'm actually a little insulted that the guy thinks we can only have 1 interest per device.

[mike79]

same here. Just goes to show how much they know

[assur191]

Equally for both. Although, it's mostly been used for blu-ray, since the good games don't start coming out until this fall.

[erowe83]

What a crazy assumption. I own over 1100 dvd's and i know there are a few people like me in that regard. Half the reason i bought a ps3 was for the blu-ray.

P.S. Oldboy & Seventh Seal on Blu-ray!!!! TARTAN!!! AWESOME!!

[aaronwt]

BD player. PS3 video games are of not much value to me since after 15 minutes of playing and my hands hurt. Four hours of playing with the 360 controller and my hands feel better than 15 minutes with the PS3 controller.

[disbthai]

BD player, PS3 does not have any games I like as of yet.

[ReduxInflux]

Originally Posted by aaronwt

Four hours of playing with the 360 controller and my hands feel better than 15 minutes with the PS3 controller.

i own a 360 and i know its purely preferential but i agree...

[babyBlu]

When I originally bought my PS3 it was for gaming. After watching my first BD though I was hooked. To be honest, I should have voted for I ONLY care about the video games. Blu-ray is of no value to me ,as that was my state of mind at the time of purchase, but I do value blu-ray and gaming equally now so I voted for it.

I think the majority of PS3 owners bought it purely for gaming because most have not had the Blu-ray experience. I for one was introduced to the Blu-ray experience through my PS3. I'm not trying to say that PS3 owners aren't interested in Blu-ray, I am merely saying that Blu-ray is not the reason most will buy a PS3. Once they try it as a Blu-ray player though, they will be hooked, like me.

[bgccdx]

I have a Region B Panny player so I bought a Region A PS3 so I can play BDs from just about anywhere. Main other reason is to use it as a media hub. I use it equally as BD player and Media hub to stream pictures and videos from my PC.

[buckshot]

I bought mine (or rather my wife bought it for me) for blu ray movies. the 2 games I have are full auto 2 (fun for friends randomly blowing crap up) and resistance (just an awesome video game).

[Blus Brother]

I play games alot as well as watch a ton of movies on it - My PS3 is my main Blu ray and DVD player - my other DVD players are in secondary rooms now. IMO to exclude the PS3 in their demographic is just their way of skewing what is really going on. BLU RAY ALL THE WAY!!!!!

[Aaron]

You should have put because of the media functionality. (Play MP3's, etc...)

I bought mine only for the Blu-ray movies, but it gradually developed into 75% gaming.

[MasterXeus]

My PS3
99% Blu-ray/DVD Player.
1% Video Games

This will change to 80% movies / 20% games once more video games come out that interest me.

[Ender]

I bought it for both reasons, I enjoy gaming and home theater.

[dialog_gvf]

- I ONLY care about the video games. Blu-ray is of no value to me.

It would be odd if someone here voted that way.

Gary

[Aaron]

Originally Posted by dialog_gvf

It would be odd if someone here voted that way.

Gary

Haha, I agree.

[ReduxInflux]

Originally Posted by dialog_gvf

It would be odd if someone here voted that way.

Gary

ha ha. wouldn't it? didn't want to deny someone the option in the name of fairness and data collection integrity

[Canada]

I don't know how many times I have typed this exact message in response to Toshiba's never dying argument that they have more (or is that used to have more, I don't really know now) dedicated HD DVD players. I don't give a damn how many stand alone HD DVD/Blu Ray players have been sold I only care about how many machiens are capable of playing the HD movies. Toshiba's agument to that I am sure is Sony has no idea how many of the PS3's will be used to play Blu Ray movies. I have been a member of the Blu Ray foums for about 4 months and I have to say most of the people I know of on these forums bought the PS3 for Blu Ray movies not gaming. I am seriously thinking about getting a PS3 in December or early 2008, I am buying it primarly for the capability of playing Blu Ray movies, the gaming capability will be a bonus for me though.

[Amon37]

I bought it for both equally.