PS3 Poll Police: How often are you loving your PS3?

by Nick Doerr { Feb 10th 2008 at 6:30PM }

Loving, in this context, means using. Some depressed or cynical folk may say using is the same thing due to their most recent break-up, but that's not what the Poll Police are seeking today. Since there wasn't anything particularly breaking in the news this week, and the greeting card holiday of Valentine's Day is around the corner, we just want to gauge how often you remind your PS3 that you love it. That is to say, how often do you use the machine?
It's a strange question, but we notice some of the people who leave comments will say theirs is collecting dust, despite the great games available. We just want to know if you've found a reason to turn your console on yet. If you're curious about last week's atomic poll, check out the results after the jump.

At least 447 of you admitted your grudge is pointless. Still, when we dissect the "gotta have it" group from the "maybe" and the "nah" group, it's a relatively even spread. The victor still goes to the 37% combination of pre-orders and those who intend to go pick it up. We're surprised so many people don't find this type of game to their liking! We're not judging your taste, but we are curious about why it isn't your type of game. Is it the difficulty? The overt silliness in cutscenes? We're just curious! Anyway, thanks for voting and we'll be back in seven long, long days.

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

xXcrisisXx @ Feb 10th 2008 6:38PM

wow, if we have to ask our ps3 users how often they turn on their system, we're not doin so good.

KayRazy Ken Kutaragi @ Feb 10th 2008 6:46PM

How about this choice, I leave it on...period.

oh and crisis,

I have seen the same post about the Wii.

The Sound @ Feb 10th 2008 7:00PM

I turn it on once a week. Not because there aren't any games and what not, nor is it the fact that I'm "getting bored with it" which seems to be an answer found.

It's because I truly lack the time to play. School, friends, homework, girlfriend are all keeping me busy.

I'd love to play it more though, but school is too much at the moment.

Shinogu @ Feb 10th 2008 7:17PM

I use my PS3 for watching movies from HDD on remote-PSP viewing, and then there's also DMC4 and Super Stardust HD which is still awesome fun.

seansloan @ Feb 10th 2008 7:18PM

super puzzle figher makes me turn it on once a week now.im sure when prologue comes out i will be back to every day

Andy @ Feb 10th 2008 7:18PM

By the way, the way you worded your last poll was very bias.

It confuses me that people say their PS3's collect dust because
a) All PS3's collect dust, and the shiny black finish shows it off nicely
b) Why'd you buy something you never use.

Ayrkain @ Feb 10th 2008 7:21PM

Another vote for leave it on all the time, but I play it only when I'm not playing something on the PSP. I have a backlog of PS2 and PSP games to get through before the AAA PS3 titles start coming out.

eugene @ Feb 10th 2008 7:23PM

poll should also ask why we're turning it on. If it weren't for Pixel Monsters (LOVE) I'd only be turning it on to watch movies.

Warren @ Feb 10th 2008 7:37PM

Not a whole lot. I still need to beat Uncharted!
90% of my gaming time is on the Xbox 360, mostly COD4

james @ Feb 10th 2008 7:53PM

I am turning it on daily, but only for movies (blu-ray and DVD), streaming videos and music. I try the new games if there is a demo, but I usually only play it once.

adamantypants @ Feb 10th 2008 7:59PM

If it isn't on the entire day, I turn it on maybe 3 times a day.

Just today and yesterday, I played DMC3, Twisted Metal: Head on, Pixeljunk Monsters, watched Juno, and used Linux.

lucasbbadur @ Feb 10th 2008 7:59PM

Yeah, I still have that "Omg that's a ps3... and it's mine!" kind of love everytime I see it =P

The Sound @ Feb 10th 2008 10:41PM

I get that warm feeling every time I walk by it.

Thenz I needz a tissue.

=D

lucasbbadur @ Feb 10th 2008 8:02PM

@Eugene:
How do I edit my blogsmith profile? Or how do I create one under my current posts? Is there a way to do so?

eugene @ Feb 10th 2008 11:48PM

find one of your posts and click on your name. You'll be able to login to your account from that page and then you can upload an avatar and what not. Hope that helps.

SharpShooter @ Feb 11th 2008 12:04AM

I have the same problem. Everything I click my name, I get no option to log in. I've seen the option on other people's accounts also.

eugene @ Feb 11th 2008 12:36AM

huh, wierd... I see where it says "no profile found". Maybe it's a bug?

boxmyth @ Feb 10th 2008 8:36PM

I bought a 360 when it came out. I use it maybe a few times a week. I bought a Wii when it came out. I use it maybe once or twice a month. I bought a PS3 last year after not really wanting one, and now I use it almost daily. It has become my favorite of the three, although they each have their strengths. I'll only be able to play Mario Kart on Wii, Xbox Live is awesome, but PS3 has my heart :)

ClarkyCat @ Feb 10th 2008 8:38PM

"At least 447 of you admitted your grudge is pointless."
No, at least 447 admitted they had a grudge, the pointless part was assumed by the Poll Police. But hey, this isn't a fanboy blog for nothing, amirite?
As for this week, I went for every other day or so. Whilst I do turn the console on every day, I mightn't actually use it. It's gotten a lot of use the last few days since I was playing Assassin's Creed, but I'm finished now so it'll probably go into another lull. I'd play Tekken Online a lot more often if it wasn't for the fact that it's riddled with bugs and an awful community, if any. I play Theme Hospital a good bit, but on the PSP.

Kenny @ Feb 10th 2008 8:38PM

i don't know about you guys but i'm constantly playing skate.

Ruben @ Feb 10th 2008 10:59PM

touché

Dahk @ Feb 10th 2008 8:40PM

Hmmm I hit up the PS3 everyday usually for a round of Pixel Junk Monsters. That game is just too addicting =P and frickin' insanely frustrating >

poyort @ Feb 10th 2008 9:11PM

i finshd DMC 4 in 9 ours on human nd automatic dos dat meen im bad

Autopsy15 @ Feb 11th 2008 12:30AM

The only thing your bad at is...no it's too easy.

Daniel @ Feb 10th 2008 9:18PM

I turn mine on daily to check messages from friends. Proabably play ps3/ps2 games on it every other day and PSN games I usually end up playing one of my 25 PSN games each time I turn it on. It's also my main dvd/blu ray player in my living room. My 360 I play about once a week and my Wii I play about once a month but turn it on daily to check Everybody Votes.

Ruben @ Feb 10th 2008 11:03PM

I havent turned my wii on in half a year, and it has less dust then my ps3 which i dusted off an hour ago when i finished using it.

Ranus Studios @ Feb 10th 2008 9:33PM

It really is very good at collecting dust. I have to blow the dust off the USB ports on the occasions that I turn the thing on.

Someday I will find something to play on it.

Edge @ Feb 10th 2008 10:14PM

"...despite the great games available."

Right. So every time I go to the PS3 section, walk up and down a few times and walk away uninterested, it's somehow MY fault?

That's right, I love my WebTV box...

JerJerBinks @ Feb 10th 2008 10:10PM

I play my PS3 everyday, with Burnout Paradise and UT3 in the majority of my playtime right now. I just finished Ratchet and Clank, and have been working through the 'Challenge' mode, which is even more fun than the normal mode. I recommend that game to everyone that is looking for something amazing to play on their PS3.

shuref00t @ Feb 10th 2008 11:39PM

Been using my PS3 more for upscaling DVDs (not that impressed with BluRay btw) than actually playing games. And I've been downloading and playing more demos than actually buying new games or playing the few that I already own.

NACHO @ Feb 11th 2008 12:12AM

It used to be once every 1/2 days. However, i just startd playing Mass Effect, and i must admit that i haven't turned my ps3 on in 2 weeks. This could e the best next-en title i've ever played. To those who haven't, let's hope EA sens Mass Effect 1 and/or 2 to the ps3. It's that good.

Autopsy15 @ Feb 11th 2008 12:29AM

My PS3 is getting zero love from me...because it's broken. I think COD4 bricked my disk drive. The PS3 won't read disks anymore and when I put them in, they don't spin. Right now I'm just praying that I'm still under warranty. Spending $150 to fix a problem I didn't cause just doesn't sit well with me.

BUT! If my PS3 wasn't broken, it would be receiving tons of love.

usagi704 @ Feb 11th 2008 12:53AM

I use my PS3 almost everyday thanks mainly thanks to Burnout Paradise.

Iain @ Feb 11th 2008 2:49AM

Pixel Junk Monsters AT LEAST once a day :.D

Jay @ Feb 11th 2008 7:21AM

I love the way fanboys treat this issue. I remember seeing a post on Engadget from some Wii-boy who claimed he bought a Wii and a PS3 on the same day two months ago and while he's played the Wii every single day, the Sony console remains unpacked in its box. Hilarious.

Me? Every single day, but not always to play a game. About a 80/20 split for gaming/non-gaming activity.

kentuckyfried @ Feb 11th 2008 7:52AM

I turn on the ps3 to play COD4 everyday...just picked up DMC plus I have a backlog of all the other good ps3 titles I haven't touched (Skate, Ratchet and Clank, AC, Folklore, etc). I have game-collecting disease.

The 360 gets played maybe once every week or once every 2 weeks (for 360 COD4). Again, I have a bunch of games to complete on that console as well (Dead Rising, Condemned).

Lastly, and sadly, the wii gets no love. I have a few games for it but just haven't felt that motivated to play them (Mario Galaxy, Trauma Center 2).

Nate @ Feb 11th 2008 8:31AM

I play a 1-3 times a week. With a busy work schedule and a girlfriend in the house, there's not always that much time where I can appropriate the TV for personal use.

I wish I had the problem of not having enough games for it. I think it likely that those who said there aren't enough games either play way too much or are way too focused on a particular genre. I haven't played nearly enough Warhawk. Haven't played portal or TF2, haven't played COD4 or Folklore..... There's so much I have left to do....

lucasbbadur @ Feb 11th 2008 10:42AM

So... I looked to find where to register a account or something like that, and couldn't find anything, not a "Sign up" or anything!
Where did you create your account?

James @ Feb 11th 2008 11:16AM

My PS3 is the only box hooked to my HDTV right now that will play back my MythTV recordings. Since I watch TV basically every day... well, you get the idea. I actually *play games* on it at least every other day, though -- Odin Sphere FTMFW.

mint400 @ Feb 11th 2008 11:20AM

I'm in the lucky position to have a gaming girlfriend. So we both love our ps3 practically everyday. Currently Pixel Junk Monsters, Singstar and GH III get the most love. We had a blast playing through R:FOM too and are eagerly waiting for some fresh coop fun. When the gf falls asleep, it's COD4 time.

Lars @ Feb 11th 2008 2:09PM

It's definitely a love-hate relationship for me. I use it pretty much every day after work for hours and hours. So many awesome games, as opposed to the other systems which just have many games. I thought the Wii would be the console I'd love and spend all my time on, but the PS3 really really surprised me. My Wii is actually the console which sits there unused--I still haven't even finished Mario Galaxy because I'd honestly rather play R&C through a third time.

Lars @ Feb 11th 2008 2:12PM

Oh, the 'hate' part of that relationship is that it's monopolizing my time, but I just can't tear myself away! With my other consoles I can take or leave the games. I'll get into one for a few days then not play any games for a few weeks, but the PS3 is like a drug I can't live without. Grrr, damn you Sony!

Keith @ Feb 11th 2008 4:04PM

Play it every day for several hours a day cuz I just got Oblivion a couple weeks ago. WarHawk and Ninja Gaiden have been collecting dust because of Oblivion.

I love playing my PS3 so much I've been neglecting my Tivo. Luckily the writer's strike has given me more time to play my PS3 without falling behind on my TV shows.

I still want to get Burnout and I'm looking forward to Vikings and I'll probably try COD4 and Uncharted at some point but I figure I'll wait to pick them up when I'm finished or tired of playing what I have. In the mean time the prices might drop.

If firmware 2.10 did a better job playing my video files, I'd be using it as a media hub a lot more often. Most of my avi files get that 800##### error when I try to play them.

Emophia @ Feb 11th 2008 4:55PM

I turn it on every single day.

ArmorForVictor @ Feb 11th 2008 5:41PM

have a wii and a ps3 and usually play my ps3 every other day at least. right now though i have been playing my ps2 to finish all the games i have for it and then it's back to the orange box and rock band on my ps3.

mberkowitz @ Feb 11th 2008 6:00PM

I love my PS3 so much, I've even tried to have sex with it. is that weird>??

Fane @ Feb 12th 2008 4:55PM

I use my PS3 (launch 60 GB) every day, mostly for internet surfing (the browser is not-so-good, but it IS on my HDTV) and to play demos and movies. I would play games more often, but I'm waiting for some price drops on software (cheapskate and have many PS2 games still unfinished) and I've primarily been playing Jeanne D'Arc since Xmas (finished it at 5:00 last night).

p.s. Sony, where's the Resistance Greatest Hits love?

jorgiex @ Feb 13th 2008 1:13AM

My poor PS3 is not played much since my 360 gets all the love. I play CoD4, BlueDragon, Lost Odyssey, Mass Effect, Gears, Halo3 and FFXI online on my 360. I play Resistance, WarHawk and Uncharted but not much else since I like long deep games and don't like games like Lair, Heavenly nor MotorStorm style of games so for my the 360 has more games that cator to my style of gaming. I own both HD-DVD and BR movies but I guess ny the way BR is gaining much ground I will be using my Gaming Console "PS3" as a movie player instead. LMFAO

How often do you play your PS3?
	I turn it on at least once per day.
	I play it every other day or so.
	Once a week, if I have time.
	It's still collecting dust. It's good at that.

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