Those that Don't have PS3...

[Phalanx]

But have thought about it;
I have recently come across some information at work.
No real specifics, but I'll tell you what I know.
With the impending (so damn close) release of a certain rockstar title, a package is set to be released - I literally know nothing else.
So, if you're looking at a ps3, might be an idea to hang back until say 24-25 April before doing so, after all, you'll only be getting the game that you know you'll buy already - I'm confident most will.
Anyways I have one of the guys from EB giving me a call when it's available.
He didn't know anything either, and since the EB guys just love breaking the rules (releasing games too early, insider info at customer request) I'd believe him.
So, there ya go.
Next to nothing - but a point of interest.

[ManchestrMorgue]

I have heard the same thing. Rumors I have heard suggest the bundle will be $749, which is pretty good value.

I got mine bundled with GT5P for $678, which is probably comparable value. Especially since I think I will be getting my copy of GTAIV from abroad, to avoid the censored version we are getting in Australia.

So far, have got Fight Night Round 3, GT5P, and Singstar (ahem...).

And Close Encounters of the Third Kind on Blu-Ray.

And set up TVersity media server - which is a brilliant piece of software.

[_____V_____]

Great news for anyone who doesn't have a PS3 yet and is planning to buy one.

A PS3 + GTA IV...kickass combo.

[Phalanx]

to avoid the censored version we are getting in Australia.
I believe it's just some cutscene, or part of one...nothing to do with game/mission content.

Rumors I have heard suggest the bundle will be $749, which is pretty good value.
Confirmed on the package.
Not sure about the price - but that's now many AUD the standard package is right now, through retailers, no?

Great news for anyone who doesn't have a PS3 yet and is planning to buy one.

A PS3 + GTA IV...kickass combo.

Yup.

[urgeok2]

i think we're getting an X-box 360 instead ... my son is saving for it (when he gets about 1/2 way we'll help with the rest.



what i want to know is - are ALL x-box 360 units compatable with regular x-box games. (backwards compatable.


i thought i heard somewhere that the one with the large harddrive wasnt - but that makes no sense

[Phalanx]

what i want to know is - are ALL x-box 360 units compatable with regular x-box games. (backwards compatable.

...I believe it's mainly BC, and has updates coming out here'n there that add more titles? Last I heard anyhows.

[urgeok2]

good to know ...

Halo 3 takes priority over anything the PS3 has right now ..

[Freak]

I love my 360.Have since the day I got it.I hear alot of people talking about how better the PS3 is.Right now as far as I can see the PS3 has nothing to back up those statements.

They say its better casue the online is free.But I also hear that there online service is crappy.It lags alot and there's tons of problems with the servers.

Now on the other hand I think 50 a year for 360 online is well worth it.They provide a great online service.I rarely get lag and there servers are almost never down.

I dont really think the graphics are any better either.Maybe a little bit but not enough to sway anybodys judgement away I dont think.

If Sony had got exclusive rights to GTA 4 then maybe they would be giving Xbox a run for there money.but they didn't so there not.Sony has no really excitable exclusives, at least not in my eyes.

[ManchestrMorgue]

Confirmed on the package.
Not sure about the price - but that's now many AUD the standard package is right now, through retailers, no?



Actually the retail price on the PS3 + GT5P bundle is $699, so $749 with GT4 doesn't seem ridiculous.

[ManchestrMorgue]

Sony has no really excitable exclusives, at least not in my eyes.

Grand Turismo 5 is a pretty major exclusive. May not be your bag, but it is a very popular franchise, and I am sure sold many PSX and PS2 systems with earlier installments.

[Phalanx]

I dont really think the graphics are any better either.Maybe a little bit but not enough to sway anybodys judgement away I dont think.
The PS3 is capable of more, but I think it'll be a while before either system reaches their "potential", if ever.

Sony has no really excitable exclusives, at least not in my eyes.
Well yeah, that's how a gamer ought to make their decisions - where more titles are available that they want to play.

I think xbox IS ahead right now in selection, but then put any system out a year before another, that'll happen, no?
In regards to ps3s exclusives, well, I'm looking forward to LBP, Motorstorm/resistance 2, the soulcalibur 4 Vader edition, time crisis 4 will be awesome at home, kILLZONE 2, not to mention HOME & PlayTV(yes, I know this isn't a game), Heavy Rain - assuming anyone knows what this is, is set to be ps3 exclusive at the moment too, Driver 5, the FF & MGS sequels, God of War 3 will be a huge flagship title and looks AMAZING, another kingdom hearts is coming, and Shadow of the Collossus 2 (or unnamed title anyways) will be something very special...there's a lot to come - Right now I'm not really able to go into non-sequel titles all that much, but needless to say - I think anyone that thinks the ps3 is lagging in releases ought to pay attention from about june-july onwards, where some new projects are happening, and a LOT of releases will be coming through then.

[Despare]

It won't be Shadow of the Colossus 2 but that group inside Sony are working on another project and that's REALLY exciting. PS3 will eventually have enough games I want to warrant buying the system, I know they will... it will just be a while. Not much mentioned on your list really moves me Phalanx except Little Big Planet, Kingdom Hearts, and God of War. As far as PS3 exclusives go I think I'll take Haze over Killzone any day. I was a beta tester on the original Killzone and I was VERY disappointed with . Anyway, I've learned my lesson about buying systems before there are a ton of games I want for it... I think I'll go hook up my Jaguar and play some Alien Vs. Predator.

[Phalanx]

As far as PS3 exclusives go I think I'll take Haze over Killzone any day. I was a beta tester on the original Killzone and I was VERY disappointed with

Agreed on both points...but then, from what I've seen at work, KZ2 looks waaaay better than the POS first.
Haze looks great though, definately picking that up.

So...yeah, this rockstar package, I'm getting it in a few days.
I understand it's a newer model in there too...

[ManchestrMorgue]

Here is confirmation of the Australian price for the PS3/GTA4 bundle:

http://au.playstation.com/emailcampaign/gta4_bundle_AU.html

[Phalanx]

Yeah I saw that...before I buy it I want to confirm the model # on the console in the package.
If it's the first gen 40gb, fuck it - highest rate of problems.
If it's 2nd gen, it's all good.