First time PS3 buyer - Page 2

manasecret · 08-24-2009, 11:39 PM

Well thank you for the opinions!

First off I'm surprised no one mentioned any Pixar movies. Even when playing a DVD on an HDTV, Pixar movies look spectacular. I was seriously leaning towards Ratatouille. I of course did the prerequisite Google for "best blu-ray movie", though I didn't go far down that road. But from that search it seems that the Blade Runner ultimate Blu-Ray set is quite the masterpiece. Anyone have that?

So my decision has come down to --- *drumroll* --- The Dark Knight and Uncharted.

Both my girlfriend and I saw the Dark Knight on IMAX, so I know just how amazing the IMAX shots are.

As for Uncharted, I guess I wanted more glam than length. As much as a long lasting game like GTA4 or (I think to a lesser extent) MGS4 are nice, they are actually to my gaming detriment. I just don't have the time anymore. BioShock took me forever. That said, I think GTA4 will be in my future, but I doubt MGS4 will ever be because I have only playe MGS1.

Thanks again for all the opinions and the help!

Bube · 08-25-2009, 03:57 AM

I have Blade Runner on bluray, although not the "ultimate set", just the final cut. Don't know if there are any differences, but I'm guessing there isn't. I think it's really good, and I'm a big fan of the movie, but The Dark Knight should be the first choice for you. And everybody else

I also own Wall-e, and that's brilliant as well. In truth, Wall-e may be even better looking than TDK. But it's an animation, it doesn't have the same effect as TDK.

Typhoid · 08-25-2009, 04:44 AM

Even though it's not a movie, the "Planet Earth" DVD/Blu-Ray series looks goddamn phenomenal.

magus113 · 08-25-2009, 08:30 AM

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Even though it's not a movie, the "Planet Earth" DVD/Blu-Ray series looks goddamn phenomenal.

It's a shame though because they had a really good deal on the Blu-ray set that was under 40 bucks or so at Best Buy around when I first got my PS3 and I didn't get it then so now it's back to 50+

manasecret · 08-25-2009, 10:27 AM

Planet Earth does look phenomenal. I see that in my future collection.

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It's a shame though because they had a really good deal on the Blu-ray set that was under 40 bucks or so at Best Buy around when I first got my PS3 and I didn't get it then so now it's back to 50+

Dude... http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Earth-C...1210065&sr=8-1 $40 + free shipping.

TheGame · 08-25-2009, 05:58 PM

I just brought home my Ps3 slim with Madden 2010 and GTA4. GTA4 is installing on it right now..

I wanted MGS4 instead of GTA, but MGS was sold out at the 3 main stores I go to... so I'll have to wait it out. I already played through that game anyway, so its no rush.

The Ps3 slim is smaller and noticably quieter then the old PS3, and I like the power buttons more. It actually weighs a lot still.

Typhoid · 08-25-2009, 06:20 PM

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The Ps3 slim is smaller and noticably quieter then the old PS3...

...my PS3 never made noise.

Was it supposed to?

magus113 · 08-25-2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by manasecret

Planet Earth does look phenomenal. I see that in my future collection.

Dude... http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Earth-C...1210065&sr=8-1 $40 + free shipping.

Dammit. Why'd you have to show me this. Now I'm gonna go spend more money mumble grumble..

manasecret · 08-25-2009, 07:07 PM

Nice, Game. I got all mine sent from Amazon but it won't be here 'til Thursday (some reason they're not shipping until tomorrow). I paid for overnight, but hopefully that cancels out with the money I saved on all the extras I bought as well. Perhaps I should have just gone to the ol' brick 'n mortar...

Where did you get it from?

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Dammit. Why'd you have to show me this. Now I'm gonna go spend more money mumble grumble..

Dude, I know. I took a lot of willpower for me not to plunk down the cash right there.

TheGame · 08-25-2009, 07:34 PM

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...my PS3 never made noise.

Was it supposed to?

Which model do you have? The one I borrowed to play MGS4 on I could hear the fan on.. But then again maybe that's because I sat on it a good 6-8 hours at a time.

Oh, and if anyone's wondering.. Madden 2010 is cool, but I feel like they're just starting to get the gameplay quality on par with last gen. And GTA4 is GTA4.. I played it before. I mostly want to mess with the online play. I really want to get a basketball game now... Damn this expensive hobby.

Typhoid · 08-26-2009, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by TheGame

Which model do you have? The one I borrowed to play MGS4 on I could hear the fan on.. But then again maybe that's because I sat on it a good 6-8 hours at a time.

I have (had) a first release (backwards compatible), and a 40 gig.

Then again I'd never really play them for more than 2 hours in one sitting, aside from the time me and Dylflon's brother beat MGS4 in one sitting.

Angrist · 08-26-2009, 07:50 AM

My Wii makes a lot of noise too, is that normal?

Typhoid · 08-26-2009, 09:07 AM

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My Wii makes a lot of noise too, is that normal?

That depends how hot the girl shaking the wiimote is.

Angrist · 08-26-2009, 09:20 AM

Ew I'm the only one shaking it, is my Wii gay?

BreakABone · 08-28-2009, 03:33 PM

So impressions... thoughts... did it arrive... and sure that should have been first.