PSP-Monkey

As the title of the article indicates, I, too, joined the ranks of the PS3 initiates not so very long ago. Indeed, even as I entered the store, wallet in hand and ready to pay the somewhat fearsome price, having braved the first step, I found that any complaints I previously possessed have either been solved already or will be in the near future.

As a gamer I found myself wondering, does the PS3 have enough games to be worth it? Even the most seasoned gamers will find themselves shaky at the thought of paying out $500 for a newly released system without the benefit of the large gaming library that most systems gain a year or so after release.

Should you have had the same concerns as I did you’ll be happy to find that they are being already assuaged by the ever-growing number of first and third-party game titles being announced every day (as well as those already previewed some time ago,) drawing closer and closer to release. Admittedly the PS3 doesn’t have nearly the practical armory of games available like the PS2 or even Xbox360, but what it does have will instantly show just why the PS3 is a “next-gen” console.

Now, I’ll tell you one thing first, even if you do not happen to desire the immediate dosage of gaming goodness that the PS3 can bring you in the form of titles such as Resistance: Fall of Man or The Darkness, you’ll still have a rather cheaply obtained and completely functional blu-ray player, along with DVD upscaling capabilities as a side bonus to boot. Finally, you’ll have the ability to connect your PS3 to your wireless network, which will enable you to play videos, mp3’s, and even surf the internet on your TV.

But, why buy a 60 GB version right now when the 80GB version is available? Here’s why you should rush to the store before the 60 GB version is all gone:

the current 60GB version PS3, unlike the more expensive 80GB, has a chip within it specifically built to allow emulation of PS1/PS2 games, whereas the 80GB version possesses an inferior software emulation program. Obviously for those of you interested in the PS3’s game upscaling/version emulation capabilities the fact that the 60GB PS3 has ceased production, and thus will only be present in stores for a limited time, would be a matter of some concern.

Should you happen to really need the space or perhaps love Motorstorm, the 80GB would be your preffered choice. Otherwise though, I’d highly recommend picking up the 60GB version instead. If you are, like I am, more interested in being able to play your old favorites in higher resolution, as well as enjoy the PS3’s games, than paying $100 more for a little extra space and a free game, get thee to Amazon ASAP. You’ll also get FIVE FREE Blu-ray movies if you buy the PS3 soon.