Pick the "next gen" console I should purchase

[Dromar]

IMO, it all depends how bad you want Halo 3. I've lost interest in the FF series lately, but if I were more into it, I'd get a PS3 when the next FF game comes out.

BTW, if you like FF, keep in mind Final Fantasy Tactics is being rereleased (again) for PSP. With multiplayer.

[TheSalche]

It depends on what exclusives intrigue you more. I'd say 50%-75% of the good games out there are on both the systems, but then when you weigh in exclusives (i.e. Halo 3 vs. MGS4) the decision should be made for you. Don't rule out the future, I'm sure you could be satisfied playing the few good games that are out for the PS3, a good portion of the holiday's games will be on the PS3 as well.

[jalapenoguy]

everyone is talking about exclusives but one thing to consider is that just about every multi plat game runs better on the 360 or come out earlier on the 360.

i think the choice is a no brainer if its only about playing games. if blu ray interests you then you have a tough decision on your hands.

[SuperUberBob]

Playing the games is the key, but I have no desire to play online. Most of the frills offered by these consoles are pretty much worthless to me. I want something that play games.

I might wait a little longer. I was hoping to see what Christmas would bring, but it seems that a lot of the good games aren't coming out until after then.

I asked you guys because I'm pretty far behind on video gaming because I haven't had the money to keep up with them. Hell, I'm still playing PS2 games.

[20Five]

the catalog of games with 360 is so far superior beyond that of ps3 that really this is a no contest.

[Phoenix1010]

You know you can buy outside of the established franchises once in a while. I think most people don't realize that everyone who made Final Fantasy good are off at another company now. I mean brands have a powerful effect on all of us, but just saying "I'm gonna ignore Mass Effect and Lost Odyssey because I've never heard those names before, I'm waitin' for my Final Fantasy" is a little sheepish.

And um, all three Metal Gears went to the Gamecube last cycle. Did I miss a press release where someone said MGS4 is an exclusive forever? I'd put the likelyhood of a 360 release at 1000 percent, even if it takes a couple months.

[JuntMonkey]

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You know you can buy outside of the established franchises once in a while. I think most people don't realize that everyone who made Final Fantasy good are off at another company now. I mean brands have a powerful effect on all of us, but just saying "I'm gonna ignore Mass Effect and Lost Odyssey because I've never heard those names before, I'm waitin' for my Final Fantasy" is a little sheepish.

And um, all three Metal Gears went to the Gamecube last cycle. Did I miss a press release where someone said MGS4 is an exclusive forever? I'd put the likelyhood of a 360 release at 1000 percent, even if it takes a couple months.

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Care to make it interesting? I'll put up $1 but you have to give me 1,000:1. Since you're positive it's an easy buck for you.

[Phoenix1010]

Exaggerating obv. If I cared and enjoyed betting outside of poker I'd be comfortable laying 5:1 I think, but I don't and I don't.

[Hume]

If you make the cut-off point 12 months, I'd take that bet for substantial money.

[daaaaahawkz]

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You know you can buy outside of the established franchises once in a while. I think most people don't realize that everyone who made Final Fantasy good are off at another company now. I mean brands have a powerful effect on all of us, but just saying "I'm gonna ignore Mass Effect and Lost Odyssey because I've never heard those names before, I'm waitin' for my Final Fantasy" is a little sheepish.

And um, all three Metal Gears went to the Gamecube last cycle. Did I miss a press release where someone said MGS4 is an exclusive forever? I'd put the likelyhood of a 360 release at 1000 percent, even if it takes a couple months.

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i love how 360 owners downplay the next 12 months in which the ps3 is gunna come out with numerous must have games by saying " dont worry guys, we'll get all those games eventually "

the truth is the 360 is dying already in pretty much every country except the US.... give these next-gen consoles 2 years and well see the same trends we saw with the original x-box vs ps2 "battle"