What does PS3 say about your love life?

by Andrew Yoon { Nov 5th 2007 at 10:00PM }

We couldn't help but laugh at this article on MSN Dating, which details what owning a specific console means for a person. A PS3 owner according to psychologist Carl Arinoldo reminds women that PS3 owning men "have deep pockets." Great for a fancy first date, no?

Ted Owen, CEO of GGL adds that "the PS3 guy enjoys life to its fullest. He is sophisticated, intelligent, enjoys competition and is willing to wait for a good thing." Finally, Shane Satterfield also notes that PS3 owners are a cut above the rest: "This guy is in the know. He knows the right people, goes to the best restaurants and doesn't wait in line to get into the club."

We don't know how well this describes our readers, but that certainly sounds like the life of a blogger. Seriously. To check out what it means to own other consoles, check out MSN.

[Thanks, petey!]

Tags: dating, msn, ps3

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Andy @ Nov 5th 2007 10:31PM

It depends how much you play it? You play it more than 4 hours a day, chances are you ain't got no love life.

One thing I have noticed is the cooler people at my school(like myself)) has Playstation 3's. Its hard to find out as they don't talk about them 24/7 like Xbox owners.

Brandon @ Nov 5th 2007 10:40PM

I think they are going by the console itself and not the people owning them. The PS3 seems to suggest a certain type of player, but the people who bought it are the same frumpy dudes in hoodies that buy everything else. But then again, there is that "AV" crowd that bought it for its superior dvd and blu-ray playing capacities, they are more inclined to wear khakis that cheeto-stained jeans.

Random1448 @ Nov 5th 2007 10:42PM

that's me exactly, plus I drive an Aston Martin.

Kattleox @ Nov 5th 2007 11:22PM

This pleases me. I just picked up a copy of 19th century American verse and the White Papers on opthamology. And neither for school! At least that's one part.
However, I hate competition. Blimey. Back to the drawing board.

JR @ Nov 6th 2007 12:54AM

i sure aint getting it as much as they would have me think that i am. once in a time that was very true but it was well before i bought my ps3...god damn marriage.

maybe if i buy a second one.....

Joey_Numbers @ Nov 6th 2007 3:07AM

360 owners- alpha types. competitive. extreme.
ps3 owners- laid back. well rounded person. tech heads.
wii owners-loyal/or trendy. impulsive. likes change.

just my impressions... of course it is all bs.

cookiemonster @ Nov 6th 2007 5:48AM

Xbox Users talk about xbox alot because theres alot to talk about.

PS3 users dont talk much about PS3 coz there still gutted theres no games to talk about.

Wii users talk alot between sippin on there 11p milk carton eating 2p carrots from the canteen.

R5 @ Nov 6th 2007 6:38AM

It's all true honestly living the life of a baller is quite hard, ya know?

Jevanzz @ Nov 6th 2007 7:29AM

Quit trolling cookiemonster.

Galley @ Nov 6th 2007 8:27AM

This reminds me of my personal motto:
"I'm not a cool person in real life, but I play one on the Internet".

NATO_Duke @ Nov 6th 2007 10:42AM

Is it me or do all those console comments try to come to the same point - that owning a console shows some positive value in you.

TORO @ Nov 6th 2007 12:39PM

I don't think Cookiemonster is trolling, just expressing his opinion.

My opinion is:

Xbox 360 fans - have a lot of bandwagon fans because it is "The Console" to get, with the best games (currently) and rave reviews. I think the Xbox fulfills the casual gamers wants (XBLA, flagship titles, etc.), as well as the hardcore gamers with must have games (Bioshock, Assassins Creed, Mass Effect, Halo 3). You've got to be naive if none of these games catches your attention.

PS3 - hardcore gamer, loyal to their system. Could also be that they have money, and want the latest "new" thing. Software hasn't been up to par but will pick up next year.

Wii - who cares about Wii, we know what it offers.

I don't hate PS3, but it has been a slow start for them, Xbox 360 is currently kicking it's ass with features, software, and Xbox live (definitely worth the $50).

Larz @ Nov 6th 2007 2:34PM

@TORO:

360 definitely seems to be a bandwagon thing.

Assassins Creed: will be buying for sure... for PS3.
Halo 3: played it, yawn. Maybe shooters are just a tired genre for me.
Bioshock: hey a really GOOD shooter, for PC!
Mass effect: I've heard tiny interesting snippets about it. But not enough to make me run out and buy a 360 yet.

All of the high rated games for 360 are shooters, and I'm of the PC gen, meaning KB&M for me or bust. So excluding shooters, I haven't seen much of interest on 360. Maybe someday...

Saying the PS3 has had a slow start sounds like a tool comment... Did you forget about the horribly SLOWER start 360 had?

Even when I do get a 360, I'll be getting the cross-platform titles for PS3. It's just built like a rock, plus the one's I've compared look better on PS3.

Larz @ Nov 6th 2007 2:43PM

Larz @ Nov 6th 2007 3:50PM

Grr, damn joystiq... my post didn't show up for 20 minutes, and by that time I re-posted.

leiwei @ Nov 6th 2007 3:57PM

xbox 360: the user base is pretty ignorant. it also seems to copy what the PS3 has or will have(120gig hd to compete against higher model PS3s, IPTV rumor).

ps3: it actually has games and psn isn't that bad. it's trying to be like Live but fails at it. At least it's not that laggy as some claim. the users are just waiting for THE game.

wii: it isn't that great. BUT it's cheap. Generally consisted of owners belonging to the PSWii or Wii60 category.