Are you waiting to buy a PS3 just for Gran Turismo 5?

[BlackZ28]

I bought my PS3 for GTHD Prologue was a bonus.

 

[aaron17]

I figure i might have to buy another ps3 cause of the YLOD on my 60....grrrrrr

 

[FLASH48]

Might have to buy a Slim if they have a GT5 bundle and GT5 logo is printed on the Slim! Come on Sony give me an excuse to buy a Slim!

 

[FC3S-D]

Must've posted here already but I'll be getting PS3 just for GT5. Anyway, someone told me the best time to get one is during January.

 

[speedfreak69]

I'm gonna buy PS3 slim when GT5 hits the stores, preferably in a bundle(lower price/extra stuff)! ...of course, it isn't just for that, there are other great ps3 games too, but to be honest, GT5 is the main reason I'll be getting the PS3

 

[Kryz11]

I'm gonna buy PS3 slim when GT5 hits the stores, preferably in a bundle(lower price/extra stuff)! ...of course, it isn't just for that, there are other great ps3 games too, but to be honest, GT5 is the main reason I'll be getting the PS3

You have 5 months for GT5 game, so I would recommend u buy the SLIM today and start playing those games. Once you go Turismo, you never go back!

 

[happycorey]

I bought my Slim when I heard the price drop and the Slim was going to be released, I ended up buying GT5P because I didn't want to wait till later in the year (when GT5 was expected to have a 09 release) and ever since I set everything up and got the media server going off my computer I just watch Top Gear 90% of the time it's on and play GT5P or Battlefield 1943. But I specifically bought my PS3 Slim for GT5

 

[MercilessOne]

I've had one since last year. The Wii was fun for maybe a month or two, then it lost a lot of appeal for me. I got the MGS4 bundle. And I have LittleBigPlanet, GTA IV, Killzone 2, and CoD4 too. Modern Warfare 2 comes out tomorrow. That's going to occupy me for quite some time.

 

[SrRd RacinG]

I've had one since last year. The Wii was fun for maybe a month or two, then it lost a lot of appeal for me. I got the MGS4 bundle. And I have LittleBigPlanet, GTA IV, Killzone 2, and CoD4 too. Modern Warfare 2 comes out tomorrow. That's going to occupy me for quite some time.

Same, but I almost wish I waited one more year to get it for 200 dollars less.

 

[AtD94-[GT]]

I'm gonna buy PS3 slim when GT5 hits the stores, preferably in a bundle(lower price/extra stuff)! ...of course, it isn't just for that, there are other great ps3 games too, but to be honest, GT5 is the main reason I'll be getting the PS3

Exactly the same explaination as mine:tup:.
In addition, in case there's no bundle, I'll just buy the GT5 special edition instead (if available), before buying a PS3. I've saved all my pocket money only for GT5!!!

 

[SrRd RacinG]

Bump bump!

 

[scoobyonline200]

It took me 1 year to save up to buy them, but I purchased 3 PS3's when they first were released here in the states.... I'm glad I still have them in Good condition because stupid ass Sony took the PS2 backwards compatibility off of the newer ones.

But they need to release GT5 like TODAY!!... Its waaaayyy too long until March!

 

[Rage0329]

My brothers got one of the first initial Japanese spec.

I bought my own Dec '08 Australian version (it's not as good).

 

[HN7]

got a PS3 when they 1st came out, sold it and bought a 360 while waiting for more good games for PS3 then last month I bought a slim PS3 and GT5P. Very happy with my decision.

 

[Jay]

My brothers got one of the first initial Japanese spec.

I bought my own Dec '08 Australian version (it's not as good).

Whats not as good? The Australian version? I bought the original initial Japanese release then bought the Australian release the moment it came out and the only difference (after updating all verisons) is the language.

 

[Dan_]

I've bought a PS3Slim just to play MGS4 and GT5, I didn't even bought any other game because I don't have time to play, so I can focus on these two artworks, but when GT5 come out....I would take some vacation, or even fire myself........oh...no..no..wait, I must begin saving for the PS4 and GT6.....

 

[imtheleprechaun]

I'll be waiting for reviews. And to see that there are many many more favourable posts here post-release than there are unfavourable. And maybe even for favourable responses to a thread I may or may not eventually create, asking about the things that concern me most.

Apart from GT5, I originally wanted a PS3 primarily for 2 other things, Linux support(for MythTV front end -like functionality) and backwards compatibility (for GT4&GT3 at the very least). What were once 2 PROs are now 2 CONs.

I have no use for the PS3's built-in media player and its abject failure to offer even remotely decent format support. I have a standard def TV so the enhanced graphics aren't going to be quite so enhanced. Similarly, neither is HD video a particular attraction for me, and HDMI definitely is not, so Blu-Ray Shmoo-Ray. More CONs.

Add the fact that I detest consoles (for many many reasons I won't bore anyone with here) and that GT4 is a total UI nightmare which has had me spending at least as much time waiting on disc reads, menu loads, level loads, and LINEUP RELOADS as I have spent actually racing, and you have one customer here who needs to see a LOT of greatness before he plonks down any cash for GT5, let alone a PS3.

I want to want it (really really want to want it), but as I say, GT5 needs to be over-the-top-amazingly spectacular for me to stomach buying another console. I've had my fill of being annoyed at bugs and hardware limitations.

edit:

Do you buy a music CD for just one song?

A better analogy: Do you buy a CD player to listen to just one CD?

Would you buy CD's at all if you couldn't play any CD on any CD player?

 

[emg]

I *just* bought a PS3 this week - *my* first gaming console, to use as an R&D unit, and I bought it because of GT5P.

I'm likely old enough to be a father or grandfather to most of you... My son and his friends, however, have used our house over the years as a gaming party location, so I'm well aware of what's been available and what is available - so this PS3 is *my* first console now that my son is off to college.

I bought the slim 120GB PS3 with GT5P and the Logitech steering wheel controller. I use HDMI for video out, and TOSlink for audio out, and I have it on a Gbit wired network.

I feed the digital audio to my Rotel A/V receiver (5.1) and I feed the video to my 50" Panasonic 1080p plasma.

I've been doing media server integrated audio/video distribution for 5+ years now so this PS3 is being tested for its integration into a whole house audio/video system. I'm not here to hijack this thread with that topic, so don't ask...

The PS3 is really one of the better BluRay players I have come across, however, way too many BluRay discs have such poor authoring and/or audio tracks that there is very little reason to want to migrate to BD today.

So the bottom line is this: as a gaming console for HD video and high quality audio, I find the PS3 to be way above average.

As a console for GT5P, I am suitably impressed - I do track my car as often as I can, I do run closed circuit performance driving events often, and I found there is a lot to like about how GT5P was put together - the physics and the road feel through the Logitech steering wheel are pretty darn realistic.

I only wish I didn't have to start with such a BS car model given my default $credits....

 

[SrRd RacinG]

Holy hell this needs a bump.

 

[FrancisBenjamin]

i bought the PS3 for 3 reasons...

FREE online play, Better Hardware (Cell, Blue) and GT5.

but now i only care for two of those... the Free online and Blueray.

 

[Viktor Navorsky]

just bought a g25 for this game.... waiting sooooooo MUCH already!

 

[Open Addict]

I'll but it in a bundle, when GT5 comes out. So I may never get one

 

[E RaK]

I'm saving myself for the release. I'm sure I'll have plenty of time to beat GT4 before it comes out

 

[stevetam]

GT5 is a main factor, but with so many good games out for PS3, its shouldn't be a mutually exclusive reason to get PS3 anymore.

With such quality titles like FF XIII, Uncharted 2, Fallout 3, Resistance, Ratchet and Clank, God of War III, MGS4, LBP, there are games for everyone. Now GT5 will sure just add on top of that as another one of those great titles. Now about the G25/27...

 

[noshog]

I got my PS3 on launch(AU/NZ),just for F1CE,thinking I can justify it because GT will be released fairly quickly...hmmm

 

[subsonic]

I Have my PS3 since November 23rd 2007

 

[Spagetti69]

I got mine because a fella in work was selling it £120 notes brand new in the box with singstar and mics, all unopened. Even though I have an xbox I couldn't resist that offer.
The wife wasn't too happy though.
Funny thing is I hardly play it.

 

[astrosdude91]

I never got one for Christmas, so I had to buy my own! Though, being right after Christmas, nobody had one! I found a 120gb slim at a Best Buy in a really ghetto area of Houston! And it had a hole in the box when I bought it, so I was taking a big risk! It all worked out though, I love my PS3!! I bought it with GT5 in mind, but I want it for other games too.

 

[shotamagee]

Definitly waiting until GT5 comes out, maybe get it as a package deal, but i might not even get it on release. I often wait until the price of a game (or console) comes down a bit until i buy it. There's plenty to do in GT4 (for me) in the meantime.

 

[AgentK]

Got one back in 2007 for MGS4, God of War 3 and GT5.
I have other games as well by now but those 3 were main reasons.