If you're not yet convinced, be sure to check out our various unboxing images, videos and other utterly childish reminders that we already haaaaave one.
[Thanks, Dustin]
If you're not yet convinced, be sure to check out our various unboxing images, videos and other utterly childish reminders that we already haaaaave one.
[Thanks, Dustin]
Reader Comments (74)
Posted: Aug 20th 2009 2:59PM Uncle Jesse said
Yep, I did what I said I was gonna do and bought the old fatty last night at the cheaper price instead of the slim. I don't like the look of the new one at all and I have my consoles on display, so the look mattered to me. So far, so good.
I wanted to buy Uncharted but they were sold out since the price dropped on it. (Also maybe people were buying it in anticipation of getting their new PS3?
I ended up buying the first Resistance. (I'm disappointed with it, to be honest). Can you guys recommend some old PS3 games that will be good. I'm think that Ratchet and Clank and Uncharted will be my next purchases.
I also bought my first BR - The Watchmen. It's pretty.
I wanted to buy Uncharted but they were sold out since the price dropped on it. (Also maybe people were buying it in anticipation of getting their new PS3?
I ended up buying the first Resistance. (I'm disappointed with it, to be honest). Can you guys recommend some old PS3 games that will be good. I'm think that Ratchet and Clank and Uncharted will be my next purchases.
I also bought my first BR - The Watchmen. It's pretty.
Posted: Aug 20th 2009 3:05PM ArchiGamer said
Get Valkyria Chronicles, its a good a game, and if your on the fence on that one, then try the demo on PSN, its really fun.
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Posted: Aug 20th 2009 3:09PM Uncle Jesse said
A bunch of my buddies have mentioned that one to me, too. I'll definitely have to check it out. Thanks.
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Posted: Aug 20th 2009 3:16PM Professor Lario said
+1 for VC.
Also, Ninja Gaiden Sigma can be found for $19.
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Also, Ninja Gaiden Sigma can be found for $19.
Posted: Aug 20th 2009 3:25PM Uncle Jesse said
I'm just trying to catch up on the older, good games that I've missed out on.
@ Longhorn:
I definitely want to get KZ2 but that's still regular price. I've played LBP and can appreciate it, but it's not really my thing I guess. I've only played a bit of the Metal Gear series. I was holding that in my hand for about an hour before I put it back. It looks pretty amazing. I'm sure I would like the game, but I doubt I would understand what the hell was going on in the story, haha. Would I still like it without knowing the story?
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@ Longhorn:
I definitely want to get KZ2 but that's still regular price. I've played LBP and can appreciate it, but it's not really my thing I guess. I've only played a bit of the Metal Gear series. I was holding that in my hand for about an hour before I put it back. It looks pretty amazing. I'm sure I would like the game, but I doubt I would understand what the hell was going on in the story, haha. Would I still like it without knowing the story?
Posted: Aug 20th 2009 3:28PM deathxrebirth said
LittleBigPlanet for sure (but you should wait til the GOTY edition that comes out in Sept).
And I second Heavenly Sword. Short but sweeeet.
I was disappointed with both Resistance games, personally. :(
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And I second Heavenly Sword. Short but sweeeet.
I was disappointed with both Resistance games, personally. :(
Posted: Aug 20th 2009 3:41PM xGeneral DEATHxDEETH82 said
I'd say that Resistance 2 was a bit better than R1, but I wouldn't pick that as my prime FPS...I'd go with KZ2...it's nice and LOUD, not to mention pretty. If you can get Resistance 2 on the cheap, do it for the co-op. It's not pretty, but a lot of fun IMHO.
For racing I'd go with MotorStorm 1 or 2, also Pure and/or Burnout Paradise. (I'm more of an arcade-style racer fan) If you already have Pure or BP on 360, bully for you!
Heavenly Sword, definitely. Solid game...short, but still underrated in the realm of gaming greats.
Folklore is also another underrated title, and now you can get it uber-cheap. It has a good bit of text to read, but its atmosphere and gameplay were refreshing to me.
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For racing I'd go with MotorStorm 1 or 2, also Pure and/or Burnout Paradise. (I'm more of an arcade-style racer fan) If you already have Pure or BP on 360, bully for you!
Heavenly Sword, definitely. Solid game...short, but still underrated in the realm of gaming greats.
Folklore is also another underrated title, and now you can get it uber-cheap. It has a good bit of text to read, but its atmosphere and gameplay were refreshing to me.
Posted: Aug 20th 2009 3:50PM Uncle Jesse said
I do have Burnout and Pure for the 360 already. Bully for me!
Wow, Heavenly Sword seems to be pretty underrated, indeed. When it came out, a friend of mine was in love with it and still talks about it. I'll be sure to grab that one. I should be able to find that fairly cheap, too.
Thanks everyone!
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Wow, Heavenly Sword seems to be pretty underrated, indeed. When it came out, a friend of mine was in love with it and still talks about it. I'll be sure to grab that one. I should be able to find that fairly cheap, too.
Thanks everyone!
Posted: Aug 20th 2009 4:51PM ptcamn said
Definitely Metal Gear Solid 4. While you would understand a lot of connections easily by playing the previous games Kojima released a MGS Database you can download free from PSN. It is a pretty detailed account of all the MGS story, character relationships, and events that took place over all the game's saga. That ought to bring you up to speed.
If you are specifically looking for older games then definitely Heavenly Sword, Motorstorm, and Folklore if you want an RPG. To this you can add Warhawk if you want some mutiplayer action, and Lair (which was seriously underrated and whose controls are very good). All of these you can find for cheap now. You can also add Genji to the list. It is not an incredible game (specially if you are getting Heavenly Sword) but it is not bad either. And of course R&C and Uncharted already on your list.
If you want even cheaper games there are plenty on PSN. PixelJunk Monsters and Pixeljunsk Eden are very good, High Velocity Bowling (since last year you can play online), Echochrome, Stardust HD, Elefunk, Fat Princess, Flower, Everyday Shooter, etc (most of these have demos you can download to try for yourself).
And of course plenty of recent games such as Infamous, Killzone 2, Motorstorm: PR, Valkyrie Chronicles, Socom Confrontation (get the bluetooth mic).
Plenty to choose from.
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If you are specifically looking for older games then definitely Heavenly Sword, Motorstorm, and Folklore if you want an RPG. To this you can add Warhawk if you want some mutiplayer action, and Lair (which was seriously underrated and whose controls are very good). All of these you can find for cheap now. You can also add Genji to the list. It is not an incredible game (specially if you are getting Heavenly Sword) but it is not bad either. And of course R&C and Uncharted already on your list.
If you want even cheaper games there are plenty on PSN. PixelJunk Monsters and Pixeljunsk Eden are very good, High Velocity Bowling (since last year you can play online), Echochrome, Stardust HD, Elefunk, Fat Princess, Flower, Everyday Shooter, etc (most of these have demos you can download to try for yourself).
And of course plenty of recent games such as Infamous, Killzone 2, Motorstorm: PR, Valkyrie Chronicles, Socom Confrontation (get the bluetooth mic).
Plenty to choose from.
Posted: Aug 20th 2009 3:38PM Professor Lario said
@Uncle - you want to play the entire series. MGS4 may be enjoyable, but you would enjoy it much more having played at least MGS2 and 3.
Posted: Aug 20th 2009 3:51PM goggle5 said
I work at a Sony distribution center ... we already have 800,000 units ready to ship out of the slim.
Posted: Aug 20th 2009 4:01PM ptcamn said
Why the need to specifically pre- order/get the Slim model when you can get the original RIGHT NOW for the same price?
I get that the price drop is a big deal for most people but it seems that some are more interested in the design of the slim than the console itself. Personally, if I were looking for a PS3, I'd pick up the $299 cool looking original over the $299 slim any day of the week.
I get that the price drop is a big deal for most people but it seems that some are more interested in the design of the slim than the console itself. Personally, if I were looking for a PS3, I'd pick up the $299 cool looking original over the $299 slim any day of the week.
Posted: Aug 20th 2009 7:23PM ptcamn said
Hey Jack.
You are free to get the original or Slim model as you please. And if you want to save a few cents (not bucks, cents) a month on your electrical bill to have more money for games by all means. But please don't fall for all the "green" nonsense out there.
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You are free to get the original or Slim model as you please. And if you want to save a few cents (not bucks, cents) a month on your electrical bill to have more money for games by all means. But please don't fall for all the "green" nonsense out there.
Posted: Aug 20th 2009 4:05PM JoshMilewski said
I would be surprised if they don't change their ship date to September 1.
Posted: Aug 20th 2009 4:11PM (Unverified) said
bet thing in the world
Posted: Aug 20th 2009 7:21PM ptcamn said
Hey Jack.
You are free to get the original or Slim model as you please. And if you want to save a few cents (not bucks, cents) a month on your electrical bill to have more money for games by all means. But please don't fall for all the "green" nonsense out there.
You are free to get the original or Slim model as you please. And if you want to save a few cents (not bucks, cents) a month on your electrical bill to have more money for games by all means. But please don't fall for all the "green" nonsense out there.
Posted: Aug 20th 2009 10:08PM VEX said
Just to let you guys know, it is releasing September 3rd here in Australia. I think the US should get it before then, or at the very least, on that day.
Oh and sadly it costs $494 AUD here = $410 USD, so everyone better buy one I the US, ya lucky bastards!
Source:
http://tiny.cc/L0BXd
Oh and sadly it costs $494 AUD here = $410 USD, so everyone better buy one I the US, ya lucky bastards!
Source:
http://tiny.cc/L0BXd
Posted: Aug 20th 2009 11:18PM (Unverified) said
bestbuy also has it for da same date!!!!!!!!
Posted: Aug 21st 2009 11:19AM Rajko said
I've never owned a playstation of any sort but I think I'm gonna have to pick this up.
Posted: Sep 2nd 2009 1:21PM Phadz13 said
i know im late on replying cuz i just finished playing FFX and X-2 till now.
but to think that its called PS3 for only playing PS and PS3 games only then whats the use on calling it a PS3 y not just call it PS1.5 w/ HD Games.
if its not goin to play all the previous systems.
i have like 60 PS2 games and im still playing it with my 4 y/o PS2 console.
and all im saying is that they might if they think whats good or not. even if i have to w8 or dont buy it at all it depends.
still im just putting my opinion so that i know what ppl think about it.
but to think that its called PS3 for only playing PS and PS3 games only then whats the use on calling it a PS3 y not just call it PS1.5 w/ HD Games.
if its not goin to play all the previous systems.
i have like 60 PS2 games and im still playing it with my 4 y/o PS2 console.
and all im saying is that they might if they think whats good or not. even if i have to w8 or dont buy it at all it depends.
still im just putting my opinion so that i know what ppl think about it.
