Buy a PS3 now, or wait?

[iaacp]

So, after much pushing, my parents finally bought a 52" Sony Bravia, which is supposed to be here on wednesday. They can't wait for me to hook up my PS3 and watch some Blu's, which is awesome. However, they will need their own Blu-Ray player soon, because I love mine too much to let them keep it. So, I suggested that they get another PS3, because it is the most stable, can play my games when i feel like playing them in the den, and can be updated to the newest versions, like 2.0.

So, basically, I'm stuck between a few choices:

1. Get the 40GB PS3 now. Instant gratification FTW!!
Pros - They get to watch movies now, and don't have to wait.
Cons - A price drop later would kind of be a swift kick to the nuts. They have to actually use the PS3 controller, or maybe the blue tooth one, which is quite hard to use for those that don't really know how to even hold a Sixaxis. Not the easiest to use...

2. Don't get the 40GB - instead, wait a few months, see if any other SKU/price drops occur.
Pros - Still getting the great system, at a cheaper price, or with more storage. I could swap HDD's with mine. Saving money will make the parents happy.
Cons - The same PS3 controller problem as #1.

3. Skip the PS3 alltogether - wait until late this year and (if its going to be the last release) get a 2.0 dedicated player.
Pros - A dedicated player looks more "savvy" in the room, a gaming console might look kind of silly. Easier to use than a PS3. The remote can most likely be linked to whichever one they use as the "master" remote.
Cons - Price? New players are often expensive, correct? And of course, the long wait, going all that time without Blu-Ray goodness (except for the few times I bring my PS3 out to the den for maybe a few days).

So far, I think I'm leaning towards option 2 or 3, probably three. It needs to be easy to use, and at a good price.

What do you all think?

[tofur69]

option 1

Instant gratification just feels good.

[ezcobar411]

Yea, join the PS3 family and I can destroy you in Warhawk. Well, after I get good at it, lol

[Blu-Beard]

option #1

[turboedguy]

just do it.

[kolasi]

option one. you cant go wrong with a ps3.

[BlackLightShark009]

I think just go for it and get the ps3. By the way all six axis r blue tooth. Just buy the BD remote so they dont need to use the controller.

[MOONPHASE]

option 1 is the best choice since the PS3 is more than just amazing its the greatest gaming machine i ever had

[Canada]

If you love movies buy the PS3 now since Blu Ray won!

[Evlyti]

You could always wait until the next PS3 model comes out (120gb/160gb) if it comes out.

Than ask if your parents will buy you the new PS3 in exchange for giving them yours.

You never know, it might work.

[gamer4eva]

option 1 and now blu-ray has won (as if there was ne doubt ) all i can say is you wont regret it

[MOONPHASE]

Originally Posted by Evlyti

You could always wait until the next PS3 model comes out (120gb/160gb) if it comes out.

Than ask if your parents will buy you the new PS3 in exchange for giving them yours.

You never know, it might work.

or upgrade the 40 to a 200gb

[Grisle]

I don't see a price drop in the near future, but we may see a different sku. If I understand correctly this new PS3 is for your parents only...I don't see why a 40GB won't be enough for them. They're not going to be playing any games on it are they? IF/when we get the DVR playback then they can upgrade the HD if they want to. Go with option #1.

[Petra_Kalbrain]

There is no time like the present! And, with todays news about HD DVD officially being discontinued, it only seems right that Blu-ray hardware sees a spike!

That's right! Toshiba has officially quit! Tell your friends!!!

[Grisle]

Old news already...j/k...I was just waiting all day for the announcement so once it came I was like "cool...where's everyone else now"?

[scragham]

the price drop is not guaranteed to happen. in the meantime, will you/they use the ps3 enough to warrant the possible price difference from buying it earlier?

if it were me, i'd certainly be watching enough movies to make it worthwhile.

[WriteSimply]

I'd suggest the 80GB PS3. Set it to Autoplay - and teach them how to turn on the surround system if you're getting them that as well - and it's set. Another feature they'd use more is the card reader, for showing photos.


fuad

[plee]

Option 1 and get them loving HD and Bluray NOW

[MacDaddyOJack]

Do your parents have an HD audio capable reciever? If they don't, then the PS3 is a pretty good choice (and get it now!). But the Panasonic that comes out in a couple of months will internally decode all HD-audio signals and output over HDMI or 5.1 analog. Pretty hard to pass that up if you are only using the machine for BD movies.

[rebfandan]

Originally Posted by plee

Option 1 and get them loving HD and Bluray NOW

Exactly. Sell them on the technology ASAP. Make them love it early and that means more BDs for everyone on their dime. The PS3 BD player remote is only 19.99. DO IT NOW!!