Worth buying a PS3?

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Keller943
Hello.

I am a huge fan of the GT series, having played every addition from the 1st.

I bought a PS3 back In march last year, but sold it as GT5 never seemed to come out.

I play Forza 3 on the 360, and have to admit, it's rather boring compared to the old GT games.

Heard alot of mixed opinions on GT5, some saying it's terrible, others saying it's great. I sat for the past hour looking at the realistic photoshots thread, and it's tempted me to maybe buy the PS3 GT bundle with collectors edition, Is it worth it guys?

Thanks.

Dave.
 
I bought my 60gb on launch day purely for Gran Turismo. They were $600 back then, and they're $400 (the 320gb) now. Personally, I think they're worth every penny, and I'd have no problem buying a PS3 just for this game.
 
peobryant
I bought my 60gb on launch day purely for Gran Turismo. They were $600 back then, and they're $400 (the 320gb) now. Personally, I think they're worth every penny, and I'd have no problem buying a PS3 just for this game.
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I was just about to say the exact same thing...
 
Buy the 300 Dollar version. for extra 100 bucks you can buy faster HDD with 500 GB memory. Yes wont void worrenty.

GT5 is super great game, damage will come around next week or two in a patch. But pick it up now, play the heck out of it and try to complete as much as you can, because once damage is ON, we will ALL loose half of our cars in car crashes lol.

Forza 3 is great game, but GT5 has that SOUL and Realism that FM lacks.
 
Yes!

Agreed with above...Playstation is nothing more than Gran Turismo hardware

lol okay jm it has some other good features.. but GT has been the backbone of every PS
 
HoachyTokes
Hello.

I am a huge fan of the GT series, having played every addition from the 1st.

I bought a PS3 back In march last year, but sold it as GT5 never seemed to come out.

I play Forza 3 on the 360, and have to admit, it's rather boring compared to the old GT games.

Heard alot of mixed opinions on GT5, some saying it's terrible, others saying it's great. I sat for the past hour looking at the realistic photoshots thread, and it's tempted me to maybe buy the PS3 GT bundle with collectors edition, Is it worth it guys?

Thanks.

Dave.
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Lol, why in god's good name did you sell your ps3 for a 360??? That's like letting someone shi* in your mouth and then you get up and thank them for it.
 
VanderbroTT
Lol, why in god's good name did you sell your ps3 for a 360??? That's like letting someone shi* in your mouth and then you get up and thank them for it.
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HAHA agree!

People buy stuff, then they cant handle reality that one of their favorite games is not coming out for a bit so they SELL it out of stupidity and rage.. Its just like rage quiting a race because you know someone is faster then you. people need some patience.

I still own my Xbox because i know some game might come out for it, selling it will LOSE me money!
 
No single game is ever worth a console. However, I'm approaching 70 PS3 games now, so including everything else out there... yes, you should buy a PS3.
 
If you're interested in very real physics, some great tracks and some changing weather, time of day, along with a very good selection of greatly detailed cars, then yes, it is. If you're looking for something with a great deal of races and an immersive single player career-like experience, or your favorites cars aren't premium, then you'll be a little mixed to let down. The online mode seems to be an ongoing project.

You see, parts of GT5 are absolutely brilliant. Because of that, it really shows the parts that fall short. It's not as polished as the earlier GTs and generally misses a lot by aiming for too much. However, if driving through the Nurburgring as rain ceases and dawn breaks sounds great to you, then it's probably as close to really doing it as you can get.
 
For this single game? Damn...but then again I've spent already the G25 just for GT5. The racing seat and the buttkicker aren't really "sunk" costs as they are perfect for other games as a general gaming equipment.
 
The thing with PS3 is you also get the best Bluray player on the market thrown in free with your purchase...
 
Hi guys!

Now, I need a serious opinion, not a typical GT5-fan-type praise of the greatness of the game. Facts: I've always loved car-games, GT2 was probably my all time favourite; I own XB360, Forza3 AND Logitech G25, and it pisses me off like thousands and thousands of other players that I'm unable to use my wheel with the Microsoft product.

FACT: I know there's people out there that have claimed GT4 to be more realistic than Forza2/3 and I can honestly say those people have NEVER driven a car in real life. And this is no provocation, remember I love GT. It is just so clear to me that Forza has always been the realistic one, compare to LFS or GTR for example if u need realism. Or go out and drive a real car.

QUESTION: I'm really keen on buying PS3 just because of this game. The question is: I really want to know if GT5 is anywhere close to Forza3 drivingwise, or the "real" simulators? Or is driving in it something like GT4, which is hideous by my standards, even with G25. I NEED HONEST OPINIONS, PLEASE.

Thank you all in advance! :)
 
Forcone
QUESTION: I'm really keen on buying PS3 just because of this game. The question is: I really want to know if GT5 is anywhere close to Forza3 drivingwise, or the "real" simulators? Or is driving in it something like GT4, which is hideous by my standards, even with G25. I NEED HONEST OPINIONS, PLEASE.
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The only person who can really convince you is yourself. Do I think you should buy a PS3 just for GT5? Yes, I did it for GT5 years ago and GT3 on the PS2, as did many others. Other games were a bonus. Do I think you'll like it more than Forza 3? Word around the campfire is that GT5 + G25 = pure bliss. If you like driving more than playing Barbie dress-up with cars, and funds allow, give it a shot.
 
Forcone
Hi guys!

Now, I need a serious opinion, not a typical GT5-fan-type praise of the greatness of the game. Facts: I've always loved car-games, GT2 was probably my all time favourite; I own XB360, Forza3 AND Logitech G25, and it pisses me off like thousands and thousands of other players that I'm unable to use my wheel with the Microsoft product.

FACT: I know there's people out there that have claimed GT4 to be more realistic than Forza2/3 and I can honestly say those people have NEVER driven a car in real life. And this is no provocation, remember I love GT. It is just so clear to me that Forza has always been the realistic one, compare to LFS or GTR for example if u need realism. Or go out and drive a real car.

QUESTION: I'm really keen on buying PS3 just because of this game. The question is: I really want to know if GT5 is anywhere close to Forza3 drivingwise, or the "real" simulators? Or is driving in it something like GT4, which is hideous by my standards, even with G25. I NEED HONEST OPINIONS, PLEASE.

Thank you all in advance! :)
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I hope you get your honest replies. Be warned however, this isn't a Forza V GT5 discussion area, so if you recieve a reply then please don't attempt to argue the opinions laid before you. Also remember that "honest opinions" are not considered fact. This also applies to anyone else who is tempted to turn this into a Forza V GT5 flame war. You've been warned.
 
No one game is worth buying a console for. However, since you sold yours the PS3 has seen amazing titles like Uncharted 2, God of War III, Heavy Rain and of course GT5. On the way are Killzone 3, LittleBigPlanet 2, Twisted Metal, The Last Guardian and inFamous 2.

If that sounds good to you go ahead and buy one.
 
Forcone
QUESTION: I'm really keen on buying PS3 just because of this game. The question is: I really want to know if GT5 is anywhere close to Forza3 drivingwise, or the "real" simulators? Or is driving in it something like GT4, which is hideous by my standards, even with G25. I NEED HONEST OPINIONS, PLEASE.

Thank you all in advance! :)
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Go to the Live for Speed forum. You'll see many positive reviews of the driving.

Even the pickiest iRacing fan I know likes the GT5 physics.

I'm talking from the perspective of someone who uses a wheel. Driving down the Nurburgring with a wheel in GT5 is the most realistic driving experience on any console. period.
 
HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL YES..........get a ps3 and a driving force GT.

there is nothing close to GT5.

GT is GT. if you like it, you like it. if you don't, you don't...
 
Sphinx
I hope you get your honest replies. Be warned however, this isn't a Forza V GT5 discussion area, so if you recieve a reply then please don't attempt to argue the opinions laid before you. Also remember that "honest opinions" are not considered fact. This also applies to anyone else who is tempted to turn this into a Forza V GT5 flame war. You've been warned.
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No no, of course I won't. I just want to have a little faith left in humanity. I want to believe that a rational conversation of a game's features and comparing it to say, real life is possible.

I'm also very sorry if someone finds my post provocative, that really is not the point. I just believe there's a bunch of guys and girls out there who think the same way I do. It isn't the brand, the game's name or the people who make it that matter, it is the gaming experience itself. And I like my car-games realistic. Comparing GT5 to Forza is just one way of reflecting it's realism or lack of it. The fact is; I still haven't had a chance to try GT5 and it's killing me!

My post was specifically aimed to those people who really admire even the smallest, invisible details in car-games, for example the way tires react to road, how tire pressure effects their behaviour etc. stuff which most of the players find completely irrelevant.

The thing that has always fascinated me in GT-type games is that they always try to mix realism and the more "fun-factors" of gaming, for example buying old beaters and improving them etc.

OK, this is a way too long post, I can see it already. I just want to try and point out a few things that I personally didn't like in GT4:

- grip felt like it was either ON or OFF, nothing in between
- getting the car sideways felt really weird, and once I finally got it sideways, I never was able to catch the drift with my G25, the "pendulum effect was too strong" I had to drift by fiddling with the hand brake all the time, beginning drifts by just giving throttle felt "impossible", somehow the diff didn't work properly. Always felt like just one of the rear wheels was spinning, no matter what the LSD settings were -> for example if you were standing still, gave full lock with a "locked diff" and floored it, the car would never make a 180, just understeer to grass or something

OK, don't want to make it any longer than this. These were just some of my observations, most of you may have different opinions. If you can just give me some answers related to those "issues"?


EDIT: came across this while surfing youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPfCoHErp1c&feature=related
That video contains most of the problems I'd like to have an answer to..!
 
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VanderbroTT
Lol, why in god's good name did you sell your ps3 for a 360??? That's like letting someone shi* in your mouth and then you get up and thank them for it.
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At no point did I mention selling the PS3 for a 360...

I owned both, and I only had CoD 4 and GT5P for PS3, wasnt much point keeping it, until now.

It's getting ever more tempting, the only put off is the car noises, which If im going to be spending £270 for this game, is a make or break really.
 
I'm an diehard XBox fan and a Forza fan (although I've completed all 4 GTs so far). I got rid of my PS2 years ago and have bought a PS3 specifically for GT5.

That makes it the most expensive game in my collection :D

Worth it? Absolutely!
 
JUST for GT5?, no, at the games current status, I personally don't believe its good enough to warrant spending that much money on it, maybe in the future, patches and DLC will change that, but currently the game is lacking in too many areas to make it worthwhile.

That said, if you don't already own a console, and like the look of, and fancy playing other PS3 games, or using it as a BR player / media centre, then you could probably justify it.
 
Ok, I took 2 days to consider whether to buy the PS3 or not. And my mistake was to come to this gtplanet-forum. You people made me spend the last of me pennies! :D

Nah just kidding, can't wait to get the console and the GT5!
 
I did, I bought a $200 120gig PlayStation slim the weekend before it released of craigslist.com paid another $50 for the game $250 for this wonderful experience is priceless.
 
Forcone
Hi guys!

Now, I need a serious opinion, not a typical GT5-fan-type praise of the greatness of the game. Facts: I've always loved car-games, GT2 was probably my all time favourite; I own XB360, Forza3 AND Logitech G25, and it pisses me off like thousands and thousands of other players that I'm unable to use my wheel with the Microsoft product.

FACT: I know there's people out there that have claimed GT4 to be more realistic than Forza2/3 and I can honestly say those people have NEVER driven a car in real life. And this is no provocation, remember I love GT. It is just so clear to me that Forza has always been the realistic one, compare to LFS or GTR for example if u need realism. Or go out and drive a real car.

QUESTION: I'm really keen on buying PS3 just because of this game. The question is: I really want to know if GT5 is anywhere close to Forza3 drivingwise, or the "real" simulators? Or is driving in it something like GT4, which is hideous by my standards, even with G25. I NEED HONEST OPINIONS, PLEASE.

Thank you all in advance! :)
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I personally didn't think that GT4 physics were very good.

I haven't played this game near enough to give it a thorough review and your question isn't an easy one to answer because you are a real fan of the GT series.

Normally I would say to a Forza owner I don't think it is worth buying a PS3 just for GT5 yet but most people don't buy a PS3 just for GT even if they love GT and your case is a little different.

The first thing I would say is the premium car physics are great and it is a real pleasure to drive these, the standard cars are arcade like in comparison and I question their inclusion in the game, the standard cars are like an improved version of the best of classic GT physics. So if realistic physics are your thing consider this a two hundred and something car game. The only serious across the board gripe I have with physics is the brakes are too sensitive.

The tracks are incredible. Yes elements about the tracks could be better such as trees and other details that leave a little to be desired and there are annoying things like small signs that would normally break in real life but in this game your car will bounce off them, as a Forza player you will no doubt have little picky issues about certain things not necessarily the same. However looking past the little things driving these tracks especially the ones with dramatic elevation changes has been the greatest sim driving joy I have experienced. Last night driving a quick car around Eiger Nordwand, getting airborn over the downhill jump provided the single greatest moment in gaming I have experienced. I'm not going to mention it because some of my family experienced it but my oldest son didn't and I want to see if anyone else mentions it without me saying anything, if you buy it and experience the same feeling I did no doubt you will mention it.

The AI is terrible, hopefully PD address this but currently some offline racing is more frustrating than fun.

The damage issue is well documented, it remains to be seen if PD do a good enough job of improving this in the next week or two.

You no doubt are already aware that modifications in GT5 are not on the same level as Forza, there are no test tracks and there is no real telemetry.

I can't think of what else to say about it right now.

I have a love/hate relationship with GT5, I am very disappointed about a number of things in the game but I can only hope that PD will improve it because what I like is very good. I would recommend the game regardless to anyone who owns a PS3 and is lover of driving sims. I don't think I would go as far as recommending to buy a PS3 for it just yet but if PD get the performance damage right and improve AI I wouldn't hesitate in recommending it.

I see you have decided to buy it or already bought it, considering your thoughts on GT4 are similar to mine I would guess you will be disappointed but still find a lot to love about GT5. I look forward to reading your impressions about the game and hearing your thoughts about how you think it compares to Forza.
 
7HO, and others as well, thanks for your comments!

Your answer was just the type of answer I was hoping to hear. I have been reading a few days about GT5 here and on other forums as well and I've been able to form quite a good picture of the game in my mind. And when I think about it, GT5 isn't really the only reason why I ordered PS3; I don't have a Bluray player and I actually need one.

I'm quite aware of the drawbacks in the game now, but I believe I can live with them. But if I had to choose one big "WHY?", I'd also point my finger to this "premium"-car system. I haven't quite got it yet, what was the point of making some of the cars as good as they were able while most of them were just sort of "thrown" in the game? I'm sure they have their reasons for this but just looking at that fact from an "outsiders" view, I find it rather disappointing.

But I promise to post my first feelings as soon as I get the console, since I know there are many people like me out there!
 

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