new mac or PS3? i need help.

[sam10685]

what do you guys think i should do? (there is going to be a poll in a few minutes.)

[GimmeSlack12]

Do you need a computer?

I have a PS3 and its cool and all, but I say go with a new Mac.

[MacRumorUser]

if it was a choice of mac or ps3 - i'd always go for a new mac.

I love gaming - but I love my mac's more ;) :D

[zap2]

Mac>Gaming


No questions asked get a Mac over a PS3

[sb58]

it depends. if you desperately need a computer, then go for it. if your current one is sufficient, get the ps3.

[bored911]

360 is the way to go!

[psycoswimmer]

I'd certainly go with a new Mac. :) The PS3 is nice and all, but, yeah I'd still go with Mac.

[MacRumorUser]

The only thing weird about your poll is that choice 1 & 2 are pretty much the same so why 3 choices when 2 would have sufficed.

[zap2]

The only thing weird about your poll is that choice 1 & 2 are pretty much the same so why 3 choices when 2 would have sufficed.

Ya, I'd wait for 10.5, then buy the new Mac. And after that save up for you console(which I'd say not the PS3, but I'm sure you've looked at the other system, or have the both)

[NYmacAttack]

I would go with a Mac after Leopard comes out. PS3 is fun but computer much more versatile.

[iBenzin]

I would go with a Mac after Leopard comes out. PS3 is fun but computer much more versatile.

I think it comes down to.

Do you want a computer or a console?

[Dagless]

As I've said before, never chose a games machine over a computer or anything used as a creative device.

[Konradx]

The PS3 has one game to play. The Mac can do a million things! Get a mac. I'd wait another year till there is atleast 5 games to play before spending that much money

[JackAxe]

Aye on a new Mac. A PS3 in a year. Like any console, it should have quite a bit more going for it.

<]=)

[zap2]

As I've said before, never chose a games machine over a computer or anything used as a creative device.

But the PS3 is a computer ;)


I had to...sorry,it just fit so well. There just wasn't a spot like this in the war thread

[2nyRiggz]

Get a mac buddy...the PS3 can wait..although its worth it.



Bless

[iBookG4user]

I'd definetly get a new Mac over a PS3.

[JackAxe]

But the PS3 is a computer ;)


I had to...sorry,it just fit so well. There just wasn't a spot like this in the war thread

It clocks in at about a 1.8Ghz G5 from linux benchmarks, so pretty cool. :)

If only it could legally run OS X, than it would be an awesome investment, but Linux... :o

<]=)

[darkwing]

Seriously, Mac >> Console.

[Sky Blue]

PS3 is well worth the money. get one of those now.

I loled.

[sam10685]

Ya, I'd wait for 10.5, then buy the new Mac. And after that save up for you console(which I'd say not the PS3, but I'm sure you've looked at the other system, or have the both)

yep. have a wii... absolutely love it. now i want another set-up. looked into the 360 but the PS3 sounds like a better buy. (blu-ray drive vs. standrd dvd drive; built-in wireless vs. not built in wireless; free internet vs. not free internet; 60 gig HDD vs. 20 gig HDD; HDMI vs. no HDMI... any questions?) i need a mac more though because this computer set-up that i have (12'' G4 powerbook) is seeing its age. just posted this question to get a little input. thtnk you guys!

[ghall]

If I were in your position, I would chose the Mac. Now, choosing between a new Mac and a Wii...that's a bit tougher. :)

[Dagless]

If I were in your position, I would chose the Mac. Now, choosing between a new Mac and a Wii...that's a bit tougher. :)

I don't know why but you reminded me that I really want a Mac Mini :(

[ReanimationLP]

I don't know why but you reminded me that I really want a Mac Mini :(

Its because they're so cute. :D

[MacRumorUser]

results speak for themselves.

36 get a mac
2 get a ps3

If it was who wants to be a millionare and you just asked the audience - I think you can call that result a 'safe bet'.

[Poogis]

I always tend to have all at once (not because I'm rich but because I'm greedy) but experience has told me that having a computer, Mac or PC, is more important just because it's more versatile as someone has already stated and can do so much more.

When I was having problems with my G5 and waiting for a replacement I had never known panic like it. With a console (my 360 recently), you just don't notice as much.

And it depends if you like the games on a mac which are somewhat limited to ports of two year old PC games and RTSs - which I love by the way. Consoles do the beat-em-ups, driving games etc.

Mac over everything though. Just make sure your Mac is fully specced for games if that's what you'll use it for. By the way, I found out recently that the Mac Star Wars: Empire at War will only run on the latest Intel Macs. Gutted! That's a lot of Mac users frozen out.

[zero2dash]

Mac, no question

Hell if I had a Ps3 I'd trade it in a heartbeat for a Mac. (Guess I could've done that if I had one on launch and threw it on eBay and got all that money for it. :D)

[Skrilla™]

results speak for themselves.

36 get a mac
2 get a ps3

If it was who wants to be a millionare and you just asked the audience - I think you can call that result a 'safe bet'.

ask the same question on another forum and you get the opposite result :rolleyes:

I have 3 HDTVs but am waiting to get a 1080p set before I get the PS3, otherwise I would have it already.

[zero2dash]

ask the same question on another forum and you get the opposite result :rolleyes:

WindowsRumors.com? :D

[FleurDuMal]

If you're a gamer, and the question is between a Mac Pro or iMac 24" and a PS3, then I'd say the Mac in a heartbeat.

[Oneness]

I think you should give your money to the poor and be content with what you have.
Did I say that out loud?

[huck500]

(blu-ray drive vs. standrd dvd drive; built-in wireless vs. not built in wireless; free internet vs. not free internet; 60 gig HDD vs. 20 gig HDD; HDMI vs. no HDMI... any questions?)

I have a question... is that all worth the extra $200? I played Crackdown all day yesterday, and it seemed to run just as well on my 360 as it runs on the ps3...oh, wait.:D


Get a Mac.

[aussie_geek]

easy choice.

if u want to play games get a ps3.

if you want to do computer stuff then get a mac.

i am sure there are alot of ppl on these boards just voting "get a mac" because we all love them.

[Corrosive vinyl]

$500 plus $60 per game is a lot just to play a video game

I bought an NES for about $35 and can get games for a few bucks each!

[Dagless]

Whilst looking at Mac Minis with an educational discount, you could buy a Mac Mini for the same price as a PS3. That's just stupid.

In the end the decision is simply - A competent computer or Dreamcast 2?

[aussie_geek]

$500 plus $60 per game is a lot just to play a video game

I bought an NES for about $35 and can get games for a few bucks each!

:rolleyes:

not sure what you are going on about here.... :rolleyes:

and again... :rolleyes: