this gaming Rig or PS3+HDTV+game

[CommanderShawnzer]

this

CPU AMD Phenom II 1075T 7420
Motherboard ASUS M5A88-M 5486
GPU MSI AMD/ATI R6850 Cyclone 1 GB 9761
RAM G.Skill 4GB DDR3(F3-12800CL9S-4GBXL) 1150
HDD WD Caviar Blue 500 GB 4300
Optical Drive Asus DRW-24B3ST 1110
Case Cooler Master Elite 310 red Mid Tower Cabinet 1828
PSU Seasonic S12II-520 4050
KB + Mouse logitech mk200 usb 2.0 854
UPS Intex 1KVA 2800
Total 38807

with NO GAMES.I have 18 games for PC already


OR

HDTV Samsung 22" Full HD LCD LA22D400E1R 12,990
Console Sony PS3 160GB 16990
HDMI Cable Nitho Gaming HDMI Cable 299
Game God of war 3(PRE-OWNED) 1200
Total 31109

i will get more games in the future


Dont get into graphics etc. just tell me whats the most VFM deal
NOTE:i'm frustrated with with pc gaming with having to get a good graphics(read expensive) card to enjoy game at full HD setting with stable framerates,after haggling with different drivers, DRM Clients
i will get gaming pc, but later
For console gaming its simple
a great console sage on TDF had once said

The console gaming experience is more fulfilling than any other. There is nothing like opening a can of pepsi, resting your butt on the couch, throwing your legs on the table, sit back and enjoy gaming on a large screen at the press of a button.

+1
also

So like an Arab with two wives, I went ahead and got myself the best in both worlds. A PlayStation®3 and a Gaming PC

+1

and dont put the fact that console games are expensive
as there are other alternatives too(how you interpret the emoticon is your prob)
the million-dollar question
bear with hardships of pc gaming or get a hassle free console?
please answer by keeping the stuff in bold in mind

 

[ArjunKiller]

You would be better off with a PS3 if you want a hassle free gaming lifestyle for the next 3-4 years, investing some more bucks in a larger monitor would be sweet, When it comes to PC gaming, the graphics are arguably better than the PS3 but as you said DRM's (Assassin Creed 2 ) spoil the gameplay..but nowadays many games which are released for PC are hassle free to download and install (Read: Steam).. the choice is yours buddy, if you have enough cash. you can be the Arab with 2 wives

 

[theserpent]

+1.To gaming PC.
According to me gaming at PC is the best.
Now each and every game in PS3 costs more than 1.8k
Nothing can beat PC-Gaming
But its your choice

 

[Sujeet]

Your Choice.
If you are FPS lover then PC is better option.
If enjoy every genre of games equally then Buy what you wish to.PC or Console.Both will do a god job.Just make a note of lower prices of Games available on PC.

 

[CommanderShawnzer]

hmmmm......... i will chose PS3 because there is'nt much intresting on PC game horizon right now but i'l get gaming pc next year when games like crysis 3,generals 2 and starcraft 2 expansion pack releases

i just have some questions regarding PS3
suppose i'm playing a game, and the power goes off does the ps3's firmware get corrupted like a pc's BIOS/OS? or does ps3 then run on a battery or something?

 

[Sujeet]

^^No battery.
It runs directly from AC.
but the chance of H/W-S/W failure happens to be low unless it gets damaged due to short circuit ,overvoltage etc,though you may loose your game progress.

 

[Sarath]

Ok since you are more inclined to a console, I will tell you what all will happen in the future.

The argument with PC vs Console usually has this statement, any house hold has a TV (for console) and every household wants a PC which is versatile (means its not just for gaming).

Now you are going ground up on both counts which compounds the problem a little more so for the console. For consoles I have always recommended at least a 32" simply because it allows for one and is really immersive the bigger the screen. Since you intend on getting a 22" I am not sure how good it will be for consoles. Is there no way you can convince you parents to buy a 32" HDTV?

Now the console part; you put 16.8k and you think it's a lot. In a few months you will completely forget that you even said that. You need a HDMI which can be bought el-cheapo, no probs.
You need a UPS if you have frequent powercuts, the PS3 will brick if there is a powercut during a system update or simply due to more powercuts while playing. Luckily this hasn't happened with me until now, it has always recovered. But if you can I strongly suggest getting a UPS. The cheapest one is enough.

Games: Games are the only thing you should worry about. When I got my PS3, I saw my friends collection, he had 35k worth of games or more. I was like, "this guy is crazy". After 2 years, I have spent around 30k on gaming and another 11k on hardware alone. But you need not spend so much. Just go with used games. I mostly got original titles, until a few months ago, till IVG happened.

You can survive on used games for a year or two happily and the game library is just so vast that going for a PS3 is totally justified at this point.
Games you should get for starters:

--- what ever price is given below, do not pay more than that-------
GoW 3: 800 (not more) (1200 is a joke)
GoW Collection: 1000-1100
Heavy Rain: 500-800 (very famous so easy to get a copy) (play demo first- not everyone likes it)
NFS - HP (if you are into racing and get a cheap copy)
Split second: (Nice game but very difficult to find used)
GT5 -800 (simulation)
DMC4 - 700-800
Enslaved-700-800
Killzone 3 - 800
Dante's inferno 700-800
and many more...

You would still end up paying around 5k-10k a year. Of course if you sell your inventory, it makes more sense. You can get back 80% of what you spent. If you sell it within the week you bought you can get back 90% of the investment.

Console gaming is a lot different than PC gaming, which is why it makes sense to get both. A big bunch of games are limited to either platforms.

Spoiler

Iam no sage

 

[Sujeet]

Sarath's Idea of Surviving on Used Games is great idea for New Console Gamers.
This way you dont end up spending bombs to play your fav titles.

 

[NoasArcAngel]

There was a very long thread about this discussion and lot of flaming happened there was no net conclusion which one could draw. The only thing i would suggest to you is wether you want good gaming experience but do not care about the graphics then get the ps3 else get a computer it is as simple as that. You can also invest in a better Full HD monitor as someone already pointed out. PS3 can be modded but there is no use because new flagship titles will require upgraded firmware to run. Also you can put virtually everything on a ps3 except a windows. so i guess there is your answer

 

[CommanderShawnzer]

Ok since you are more inclined to a console, I will tell you what all will happen in the future.

1. and every household wants a PC which is versatile (means its not just for gaming).

2. Is there no way you can convince you parents to buy a 32" HDTV?

But if you can I strongly suggest getting a UPS. The cheapest one is enough.

--- what ever price is given below, do not pay more than that-------
3.GoW 3: 800 (not more) (1200 is a joke)
GoW Collection: 1000-1100
Heavy Rain: 500-800 (very famous so easy to get a copy) (play demo first- not everyone likes it)
NFS - HP (if you are into racing and get a cheap copy)
Split second: (Nice game but very difficult to find used)
GT5 -800 (simulation)
DMC4 - 700-800
Enslaved-700-800
Killzone 3 - 800
Dante's inferno 700-800
and many more...

1. i have my laptop for PC like versitality
2.well, if it was up to my mom she would get me to make do with our flatscreen 22" boxy TV, you dont know how much pleading it took to get her to agree to the 22" HDTV(and routinely saying this "you know mom, IPL matches look so good on hdtv's and dont you want to see your tv serials in HD")
3.where did you get it that cheap?Ebay,IVG or TE? Post a link please

 

[Sarath]

I bought GoW 3 for 2500

It sells for 800 on IVG > *www.indianvideogamer.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=31687

just an example

 

[Baker]

regarding game prices... how much it will differ for PC and consoles....?

 

[Sujeet]

^^
Console Prices=2.5x PC Game Prices.approx for most AAA Games.

 

[CommanderShawnzer]

regarding game prices... how much it will differ for PC and consoles....?

pc game prices : rs 999 for most new games, rs 1299 for some new games
rs 2799 for new games whose publishers dont have tie-ins with indian game distributors


console game prices : rs 2799 to 3599 for new games,
1699 and below for old games

 

[pkkumarcool]

1. i have my laptop for PC like versitality
2.well, if it was up to my mom she would get me to make do with our flatscreen 22" boxy TV, you dont know how much pleading it took to get her to agree to the 22" HDTV(and routinely saying this "you know mom, IPL matches look so good on hdtv's and dont you want to see your tv serials in HD")
3.where did you get it that cheap?Ebay,IVG or TE? Post a link please

Exactly serials in HD! i agree its not easy to convice.. they say buy with your money when u earn

 

[eggman]

Ok since you are more inclined to a console, I will tell you what all will happen in the future.

The argument with PC vs Console usually has this statement, any house hold has a TV (for console) and every household wants a PC which is versatile (means its not just for gaming).

Now you are going ground up on both counts which compounds the problem a little more so for the console. For consoles I have always recommended at least a 32" simply because it allows for one and is really immersive the bigger the screen. Since you intend on getting a 22" I am not sure how good it will be for consoles. Is there no way you can convince you parents to buy a 32" HDTV?

Now the console part; you put 16.8k and you think it's a lot. In a few months you will completely forget that you even said that. You need a HDMI which can be bought el-cheapo, no probs.
You need a UPS if you have frequent powercuts, the PS3 will brick if there is a powercut during a system update or simply due to more powercuts while playing. Luckily this hasn't happened with me until now, it has always recovered. But if you can I strongly suggest getting a UPS. The cheapest one is enough.

Games: Games are the only thing you should worry about. When I got my PS3, I saw my friends collection, he had 35k worth of games or more. I was like, "this guy is crazy". After 2 years, I have spent around 30k on gaming and another 11k on hardware alone. But you need not spend so much. Just go with used games. I mostly got original titles, until a few months ago, till IVG happened.

You can survive on used games for a year or two happily and the game library is just so vast that going for a PS3 is totally justified at this point.
Games you should get for starters:

--- what ever price is given below, do not pay more than that-------
GoW 3: 800 (not more) (1200 is a joke)
GoW Collection: 1000-1100
Heavy Rain: 500-800 (very famous so easy to get a copy) (play demo first- not everyone likes it)
NFS - HP (if you are into racing and get a cheap copy)
Split second: (Nice game but very difficult to find used)
GT5 -800 (simulation)
DMC4 - 700-800
Enslaved-700-800
Killzone 3 - 800
Dante's inferno 700-800
and many more...

You would still end up paying around 5k-10k a year. Of course if you sell your inventory, it makes more sense. You can get back 80% of what you spent. If you sell it within the week you bought you can get back 90% of the investment.

Console gaming is a lot different than PC gaming, which is why it makes sense to get both. A big bunch of games are limited to either platforms.

Spoiler

Iam no sage

Exactly. PS3 has a huge library, and you can easily survive the first 6 months on used games. I usually buy a game for 800 and sell it for 700-750 or so. Except for RDR and heavy rain, All the games I have bought are used ones. Too muvh VFM! I think i spend less that 500 on 10+ games after I bought Ps3 4 months back.
And ya, 32inch is a must. 5.1 would be a big bonus though

 

[funskar]

If u r fond of Xclusives like gow3-klz3-gt5-heavy rain.. get a ps3 n hook it up wid min 32" HDTV

If u r more into fps & rpg .. Go for pc.
Btw I own both & bought ps3 especially for gow-Hr
And now waiting for god of war ascension

 

[rajnusker]

IMO wait for PS4.

 

[abhidev]

pc gaming FTW!!!

 

[eggman]

IMO wait for PS4.

Not worth it. It won't come before two years atleast. ANd then too it will hardly have any good games for the first year . Not to mention the price would be double of Ps3's current price. No point in missing PS3 now for that.