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Gaming => Video Games => Topic started by: ragingwookie on July 15, 2008, 01:13:52

Title: PS3 Purchased - Thank You economic stimulus
Post by: ragingwookie on July 15, 2008, 01:13:52
Just used to buy a PS3. Then spent the next three hours trying to come up with an online ID that it would take. I wonder if it was because it was the master account that it was so strict.



(Updated subject line - Dragon)
Title: Re: Thank You economic stimulus
Post by: Dragon on July 15, 2008, 01:26:33
Cool. The fact that there is no extra cost for online play is just one factor of why I really want that system, especially since I've played Call of Duty 4. I wish I could say that I was getting a PS3 soon, but due to current prices and the potential distraction from school that it would probably be, I can't get one right away.

What game(s) do you have at this point?
Title: Re: Thank You economic stimulus
Post by: tampamac2002 on July 15, 2008, 06:46:58
Yes, me too.
I bought a PS3 with Turok and Rainbow Vegas Six 2, traded the first for elder scrolls and play the other religiously.

mac
Title: Re: Thank You economic stimulus
Post by: ragingwookie on July 15, 2008, 11:08:09
Cool. The fact that there is no extra cost for online play is just one factor of why I really want that system, especially since I've played Call of Duty 4. I wish I could say that I was getting a PS3 soon, but due to current prices and the potential distraction from school that it would probably be, I can't get one right away.

What game(s) do you have at this point?

right now I just have Metal Gear 4. I'm going to trade in some of my 360 games today. I think I'm going to get the ratchet and clank game. Loved those on the PS2.
Title: Re: Thank You economic stimulus
Post by: Dragon on July 15, 2008, 12:27:20
Metal Gear Solid was really fun for me. There probably isn't an online version of that though, is there?
Title: Re: Thank You economic stimulus
Post by: ragingwookie on July 15, 2008, 12:44:47
Metal Gear Solid was really fun for me. There probably isn't an online version of that though, is there?

MGS4 does have online.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=0BGUttgk4sM (http://youtube.com/watch?v=0BGUttgk4sM)
Title: Re: Thank You economic stimulus
Post by: ragingwookie on July 15, 2008, 13:16:12
Online Id is reptilesnsamurai
Title: Re: Thank You economic stimulus
Post by: Wyldwing on July 30, 2008, 21:06:58
I own the Ratchet and Clank.  Bought it for my son. 

Did you want to buy it from me?  Offer me a price!

I like it, but I'm in Soul Caliber IV and Orange Box right now.
Title: Re: Thank You economic stimulus
Post by: tampamac2002 on February 12, 2009, 06:53:38
I don't play my PS3 much anymore. About two downloads ago, I started having problems. The game/movie will play for about 15-25 minutes, then it says disk error. It lists an error number, I forget to write it down. I looked on the internet, some say it was a download in January that is causing problems, I started having issues about the time of the mandatory download. However, some say it's a bad laser and it costs about $60 for a new one if you want to do it yourself, $150 or more if you have Sony fix it. The weird part is that my laser works, for a while, every thing on the internet says it doesn't work at all.
I wonder if the Sony download didn't totally break my system, creating an influx of money for Sony, and I just got a partial breakdown.
Either way it's a bummer.
Title: Re: Thank You economic stimulus
Post by: Dragon on February 12, 2009, 13:49:39
That sucks. I hope they have that fixed soon. I still don't have a PS3 yet, but I'm sure if it's a problem due to their patch they'd have to get it fixed soon if they care about their customers at all.
Title: Re: PS3 Purchased - Thank You economic stimulus
Post by: tampamac2002 on March 02, 2009, 05:41:48
They refuse to acknowledge any problem. Everyone just needs a new DVD drive, that's all.
Sounds like a economic stimulus created by SONY to me.
What can I do? I play half a game of football, and it's locked up. I try to play my new orange box game, can't even download the latest forced upgrade.
Guess I better read some instructions and figure out how to install a DVD laser.
Oh, well. I'm pretty good at that kind of stuff. Just have to justify the $80 or whatever it costs.
Maybe in a month or two. Gotta pay the house insurance, always a fun event.
Title: Re: PS3 Purchased - Thank You economic stimulus
Post by: tampamac2002 on April 30, 2009, 15:26:14
One $85 laser from China, and I'm back in business.
Oh, what game to play first. second or third.
they all look like old friends I have neglected.
I choose you, Rainbow Vegas Six 2. I love shooting the terrorists.
Next up, Are you ready for some Football. I am , I still have only completed the first two games for the Bucs season. Last season. I think we're going to the Super Bowl this time around. Can you say home field advantage?
Why look, there's a new game I haven't played, Orange Box. OOooooo, it has five games in it. This may take a while.

Mac
Title: Re: PS3 Purchased - Thank You economic stimulus
Post by: Wyldwing on May 01, 2009, 18:17:19
Orange Box is awesome...I think you will LOVE PORTAL!!!  Play that first.  It's one of my favorite games of all time!!
Title: Re: PS3 Purchased - Thank You economic stimulus
Post by: Dragon on May 01, 2009, 22:33:54
I wonder if I'd be able to convince my wife to let me get a PS3 now since I'm not taking classes during the summer.  :-\
Title: Re: PS3 Purchased - Thank You economic stimulus
Post by: tampamac2002 on May 06, 2009, 15:18:13
Can you twist her arm, that may help. Of course, if you twist too far, you'll have to work and take care of her until she heals.  :P
I think it's down to only $300.00 now.     Um, I'm not sure that will help, you may want to leave the price out of it.
Oh and the cost of games as well. $60 is a bit steep. I am planning on buying a new game in 2010, not sure yet, I'll have to check the finances when I get closer to that date.
Title: Re: PS3 Purchased - Thank You economic stimulus
Post by: Dragon on May 06, 2009, 16:56:55
I've already got a couple games for the PS3 (The Orange Box is one) and the only other ones that I've been looking at have been out for a while, so they might not cost so much.
Title: Re: PS3 Purchased - Thank You economic stimulus
Post by: Wyldwing on May 06, 2009, 19:53:39
Plus...you can buy it used at Gamestop.  They also have a card that you can buy, which gives you a subscription to their magazine...which is really quite good...and the card gives you 10% off any used games...basically pays for the tax...which is nice.

And used games are always at least $5 cheaper than the original.  So if you buy 3 games, it more than pays for itself and the awesome magazine is totally free.

Just a suggestion.