The Official Wii & PS3 Launch Discussion

[Combo]

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For those getting PS3....Is buying an HDMI cable worth it rather than a component cable ?

[Rodster]

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For those getting PS3....Is buying an HDMI cable worth it rather than a component cable ?

If you have a HDMI input on your monitor or HDTV then yes HDMI is the way to go. Plus you can buy an HDMI cable for $8.00 online.

[vinny]

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Bringing a friend to buy a second PS3 for me. Were heading to Walmart 24 hours ahead of time (thats gonna suck) and when we get back those puppies are going directly to ebay.

[Acid]

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I'm only working one day this week, and it's a Wednesday, so I won't have to deal with a lot of people wanting a PS3 or Wii.

Personally, I'm gonna wait a few months until I get a Wii, or I might just stick with my 360 only.

[bergie56]

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Bringing a friend to buy a second PS3 for me. Were heading to Walmart 24 hours ahead of time (thats gonna suck) and when we get back those puppies are going directly to ebay.

The St Cloud Wal-Mart? Why so damn early? I didn't get to there until 5 pm on the launch of the 360 and I got one. Any idea of how many they are getting?

[bryan_05]

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I will be travelling for work, but I may give it a shot ... haven't decided yet. It'd be eBay only for me. 360 is great!

[Bacardi151]

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If you have a HDMI input on your monitor or HDTV then yes HDMI is the way to go. Plus you can buy an HDMI cable for $8.00 online.

not necessarily true

http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/34579/122868.html

YMMV

[ESPNdeportes]

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So what is the deal with component cables for the Wii? Are they going to be available at release? I remember reading somewhwere that it could be an issue.

[RubenDouglas]

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maybe ive grown old but i can wait another year if I have to... im growning away from this affection towards materialistic goods and the "high" you get off of them by being the first in town to get a game or system

[Bacardi151]

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So what is the deal with component cables for the Wii? Are they going to be available at release? I remember reading somewhwere that it could be an issue.

They will have them at best buy, gamestop, and target i beleive. There are some links around here poitning to one of the nintendo PR people ( harrison i beleive) stating that you will be able to purchase component cables come day of release.

[Blzer]

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Not getting a next-gen system until as early as next Christmas, but should I expect a price drop for the PS3 by then (or Christmas 2008)?

I'm just not ready for next-gen, since I just got an Xbox in 2004, and I still play my PS2 regularly as well. Not to mention, the first models are always the crappiest. When they come out with a good amount of reliable games, reliable models, and some nice hardware etc. (and when I get an HDTV), then I'll be looking at getting the PS3.



When's the launch date, anyway?

[Fresh Tendrils]

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maybe ive grown old but i can wait another year if I have to... im growning away from this affection towards materialistic goods and the "high" you get off of them by being the first in town to get a game or system

I can't speak for everybody else, but I could care less about being the first to own anything, much less the Wii. The only reason why I'm interested in the Wii is because of Zelda and the new controller. Oh, and the virtual console. This is the first system I'm getting at launch and if I'm the first person to get it, that's cool, but its not a reason why I'm picking one up.


Blzer: PS3 launch is Nov. 17th. I doubt the PS3 will have a drop in price within 3 years of launch.


ESPNdeportes: Component cables will be available both online and in stores at Best Buy, Circuit City, and Game Stop.

[Cebby]

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MIy brother wants a Wii and that Zelda game. He's 11, autistic, and lived in an orphanage for 5 years, so I'll be damned if he doesn't get whatever he wants. I'll be in Wal Mart whenever they're coming out.

[bigfnjoe96]

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We'll if you stay in line & come away empty handed over @ Best Buy.. You don't have to leave empty handed.....

According to a Best Buy's retail protocol for selling the PS3, customers who waited in line but didn’t get a PS3 will be offered a launch day deal of an Xbox 360 Premium System and two game titles, with a third title at no cost. The offer is said to be valid from Nov. 17 to Nov. 19.

http://news.punchjump.com/article.php?id=3341

[CaptainZombie]

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not necessarily true

http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/34579/122868.html

YMMV

Bacardi, whats YMMV?