If you're reading this blog, then you probably don't need convincing that the PS3 is "relevant" in the video game industry today. You probably already know exactly what makes the system great.
If not, however, be sure to check out our latest feature, entitled "
10 Reasons why the PS3 relevant again."
We've put together a decent list that covers all of our bases with regards to hardware, software and firmware. All the wares you could ever need in a decent current-gen console. If you agree or disagree with any of the points, or feel that something was left out, let us know in the comments.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
3-04-2008 @ 3:12PM
Ranus Studios said...
Call me a jerk, but I don't really care about any of these.
And I have one of the things.
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3-04-2008 @ 5:06PM
HalaMadrid!!! said...
I wonder what will make the playstation4 relevant when it comes out? Thats the name of the new system right????? oh well I agree with the first reason Blu-Ray
3-04-2008 @ 5:37PM
AnonyMack said...
hmm... none of this stuff interests me either.
I Don't have an HDTV, not a fan of MGS, and I already have Xbox Live...
I think I just justified my continued apathy towards the ps3.
The PSN games are the only thing I like after a year+... and 3 10$ games that I'll play for a month isn't enough to justify a 400$ purchase.
3-04-2008 @ 3:20PM
LJ said...
Bad tittle.
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3-04-2008 @ 3:27PM
coplice said...
Shouldn't number 1 be because it has good game?
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3-04-2008 @ 5:38PM
AnonyMack said...
thats what I always say! no one hears us, man...
3-04-2008 @ 7:51PM
SkeetSkiLee said...
but it does have good games! dont 360 need good games too besides shooters??? and what about the wii?? motion controls dont work with everything... and the library of game it has proves it too.. most of them suk besides the 1st party games witch i like... no reason to go buy a 3rd party game on wii
3-04-2008 @ 3:37PM
taz10_remix said...
Another reason: free themes
Am I the only one who doesn't like paying for customization? 500 Microsoft Spacebucks for an avatar? 800 for a theme?
With PS3, free themes on PSN and on the internet (user created) on top of Sony having released an XMB Theme Editor for PC that allows you to make your own XMB themes for PSP and PS3.
Free themes and an ease of use OS in Cross Media Bar, if that isn't user friendly to you *cough*X360Fanboy*cough* then I don't know what is.
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3-04-2008 @ 5:46PM
Edge said...
Way to miss the point.
Sure you can get the paid themes... or you can load your own background images.
If you missed that fact *cough*PS3Fanboy*cough* I don't know what to tell you...
3-04-2008 @ 3:37PM
a.j. said...
I love when people say "still relevant" like the thing is 20 years old. Lame story. PS3 rules. We know.
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3-04-2008 @ 3:42PM
Kinglink said...
A lot of these reasons are quite weak, outdated, or biased. Home
should have been out already, but we're going to be waiting for a
LONG time. Regular updates are for both systems, but the 360 didn't
need the XMB. Dual shock 3 should have been a launch product. That
being said the other points are pretty spot on.
I own a PS3, but to be honest... Most of us are tired of this waiting
game. We heard all of these reasons 6 monthes ago... Nothing has
really changed. We did get some good games at the end of the last
year, but waiting is getting tiring.
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3-04-2008 @ 3:46PM
Carl;)G said...
Yeah PS3 rules & that(i got a 60GB one), but
5 of those things on that list are not available yet!?!?
i.e
HOME
DS3 pads(U.K,U.S)
LBP
MGS4
In-Game XMB
+it's cheaper coz they took out PS2 B/C!!! :-/
When they bring all of those things out PS3 WILL be worth every penny!!! ;)
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3-04-2008 @ 3:49PM
marklar said...
Agreed - it should've been a top 5 list. A top 10 is just pushing it...
3-04-2008 @ 3:54PM
doc j said...
I think people underestimate the awesomeness of Remote Play. I just got a PSP last friday and I am totally digging the Remote Play capabilities. Comining TVersity and Remote Play I now have 1 TB of potential media for viewing anywhere with a wireless connection.
That being said, I think the PS3 is relevant again mostly because of the impending onslaught of hyped games... if they can live up to the hype.
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3-04-2008 @ 4:27PM
Dahk said...
You... must... MUST get Pixeljunk Monsters then lol.
Actually I haven't tried my copy of Lair on Remote Play. (yeaaaaaah I was one of the Lair suckers.)
3-04-2008 @ 6:24PM
doc j said...
Already got pixel junk monsters :)
Haven't tried Lair though, I'd probably get it if it does end up getting the analog patch (and yeah, I know the psp can remote play it with the analog - but that'd be 60 bones for essentially a psp game. count me out)
3-04-2008 @ 4:04PM
Supino said...
Home and DualShock 3 as two of the reasons... really?
I own both 360 and PS3.. here's what wrong about both of em'..
PS3:
* Need more exclusives
* A better PSN Store
* BC on at least one modle!! (why sony? why..)
* Better online service
* European PSN Store; this just makes me angry...
* In Norway, PS3 games cost more than X360 games...
XBOX360:
* Online play should be free
* Make the machine less noisy!
* Make quality hardware!!
* Make the HD mandatory.
* DL-DVD isn't enough space.
* XBLA gamesize limit -> make it higher!
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3-04-2008 @ 5:38PM
dannyCage said...
a positive note to your list is that the PS3 requests will propably be fixed in the lifespan of the console, while the X360's list wont.. :)
3-04-2008 @ 4:06PM
deaftly said...
I understand this is a "fanboy" site but half these reasons are just moot points. You're making the damn system just look desperate now.
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3-04-2008 @ 5:44PM
deaftly said...
btw...
"This means there's no extra cost for the complete PS3 experience - just grab a console, a game and you're off."
Complete experience ya say? Yea who needs HD cables, a headset and a vibrating controller you'll want to buy later on. Sorry but this whole article is misinforming.