Help me convince my girlfriend.

[Mr.Pandah]

Spoiler

...Why don't you just let her get what she wants? And while we're on that topic, why don't you butt out of what she wants? It sounds like you just want her to get the PS3 so YOU can play it.

From the sound of it I gotta agree, it sounds like you want her to get so you can play both 360 and the PS3.

...Why don't you just let her get what she wants? And while we're on that topic, why don't you butt out of what she wants? It sounds like you just want her to get the PS3 so YOU can play it.

Agreed. If you wanna play LBP, get a psp or your own ps3. There's nothing wrong with the Kinect, it just has a small game library atm is all. But Rare's Kinect Sports? Hella fun. And I here good things about that dance game. Plus, if she has her OWN 360, you two can play online together when you aren't physically together. Win win win.

...Why don't you just let her get what she wants? And while we're on that topic, why don't you butt out of what she wants? It sounds like you just want her to get the PS3 so YOU can play it.

I agree. Your girlfriend needs a better boyfriend. :/

...Why don't you just let her get what she wants? And while we're on that topic, why don't you butt out of what she wants? It sounds like you just want her to get the PS3 so YOU can play it.

This.

The whole thing sounds like "I already have a 360, so help my gf get a console I don't have so I can play it too". She doesn't want a PS3, she wants a 360. If you're really going to make an issue out of it, I'd recommend her getting a different boyfriend, not a different console.

Where is the /thread button?

After reading all of the other posts, I deem him with selfish needs.

She could even play Live with you, but with a PS3, she is just going to sit around playing whatever games YOU tell her to purchase.

And I saw a rather hysterical post where, in my eyes, someone tried to tell you that a PS3 = $300, whereas a Xbox 4gb SSDD WITH Kinect is $300 (which is a far better deal), and you saw the 4gb drive and said OH MAN, THATS WAY TOO SMALL. SHES GONNA NEED THE PS3, WHICH IS BIGGER AND STUFF.

Come on man, realize what the hell you're trying to do. And once again, IT IS NOT YOUR MONEY.

Well what I meant was, she would need a bigger HD for her Xbox 360 and at thise time you can't get HDs for the new Xbox S, can you? Also there's probably nothing I can say here anymore to any of you that won't get me banned or something so I'll say this. None of you are perfect either, all your girlfriends and boyfriends deserve better, also I am not selfish, nope, not in any way. I think she'd tell you all of how great a boyfriend I am as well.

As far as I know, you don't NEED a bigger hard drive because you can simply re-download any old games you already bought. Just keep a nice and tidy hard drive and you'll be fine.

As for the last part...PFFTTTT BAHAHAHA Really? The last few girls I was with were complete bitches, so no, they didn't deserve better. I did. That is another story, for another time though. And saying you are not selfish is hysterical given the fact that you MADE this topic. I don't know you outside of this topic, but you can't deny the fact that you were acting completely selfish right here in this thread that YOU created.

I also don't know your girlfriend, and would love to see her come into this topic and actually say that after reading this thread. It's not a HUGE deal that you rather her buy a PS3 than an Xbox, but the manner you're going about it is what actually bothers me.

I'm not very good with topics and confrontations and wording, that's part of the problem.


Also I was referring to current love partners (shorter then saying girlfriends and boyfriends....which i just said...)

With a small hard drive though, wouldn't you not be able to play as many games as say on a 60GB HD? I know when I started playing on my Xbox 360, my HD GB's or whatever just plummeted, it went from 60 to 20 pretty damn fast. Now I don't know if she's like me (I've never bothered asking her) where she likes to keep all her game history and achievements or like when you beat a game and get 100% or something and just can't bare to delete it because you worked so hard on it, she might be one of those.

Achievements and save files take up next to no hard drive space. Actually installing and downloading titles from XBLA or discs themselves? That is what eats up space. Just don't forget to delete a demo after playing it, or delete an XBLA game after beating it and you'll be fine...

 

[mxfox408]

Um... if she wants to spend her own money on it, shouldn't she be able to buy what she wants?

I know I'd get really annoyed if my boyfriend tried to convince me out of buying something for the reasons that you've stated. Personally, it strikes me as a bit self-centered for you to think that she should buy something other than what she has already decided she wants, just on the basis of you already having the system.

Now, as I don't own a PS3, I can't compare it to my 360. Perhaps if you said what kind of video games she likes, or what her reasons are for wanting a 360 in the first place, it would seem a bit more reasonable that you're trying to convince her out of her decision? At the moment, though, I don't agree with your attempts to dissuade her, so I can't really contribute more than that.

Well she has a PS2 and a DS but the games she has for both systems are , well puzzle games I guess, Professor Layton and something else, also racing games, pretty sure the PS3 has better racing games. I'm also doing this for her, seeing as she doesn't have a job (though I don't know how much money she has so for all I know she could buy two xboxs or an xbox AND a PS3)

Also now that I think about it, she'd hardly be playing it as well, so it'd be a waste if she bought either, she goes to this school thing from monday to friday and she has other stuff all through the week (except for monday, thursday, friday, and the weekend) but she's with me the days she is available, she'd hardly get time to play either system.

Her DS as it is, is LITERALLY collecting dust as we speak, and don't get me started on her PS2

Ok based on your statements it would seem you are the one who wants a ps3 if shes set on a 360 why not let her just buy it? Or are you afraid that when she does have time shell play the 360 over kicking it with you? Let her buy what she wants, if you lived together than i can see why youd want a ps3.

 

[Quiet Stranger]

Um... if she wants to spend her own money on it, shouldn't she be able to buy what she wants?

I know I'd get really annoyed if my boyfriend tried to convince me out of buying something for the reasons that you've stated. Personally, it strikes me as a bit self-centered for you to think that she should buy something other than what she has already decided she wants, just on the basis of you already having the system.

Now, as I don't own a PS3, I can't compare it to my 360. Perhaps if you said what kind of video games she likes, or what her reasons are for wanting a 360 in the first place, it would seem a bit more reasonable that you're trying to convince her out of her decision? At the moment, though, I don't agree with your attempts to dissuade her, so I can't really contribute more than that.

Well she has a PS2 and a DS but the games she has for both systems are , well puzzle games I guess, Professor Layton and something else, also racing games, pretty sure the PS3 has better racing games. I'm also doing this for her, seeing as she doesn't have a job (though I don't know how much money she has so for all I know she could buy two xboxs or an xbox AND a PS3)

Also now that I think about it, she'd hardly be playing it as well, so it'd be a waste if she bought either, she goes to this school thing from monday to friday and she has other stuff all through the week (except for monday, thursday, friday, and the weekend) but she's with me the days she is available, she'd hardly get time to play either system.

Her DS as it is, is LITERALLY collecting dust as we speak, and don't get me started on her PS2

Ok based on your statements it would seem you are the one who wants a ps3 if shes set on a 360 why not let her just buy it? Or are you afraid that when she does have time shell play the 360 over kicking it with you? Let her buy what she wants, if you lived together than i can see why youd want a ps3.

That's also the thing, I don't even think she IS set on an Xbox 360/kinect cause she said either that or a Wii, I just think she knows nothing of the PS3, so if she saw it and played it for a bit and knew what she could do with it, she'd really love it

 

[mxfox408]

Um... if she wants to spend her own money on it, shouldn't she be able to buy what she wants?

I know I'd get really annoyed if my boyfriend tried to convince me out of buying something for the reasons that you've stated. Personally, it strikes me as a bit self-centered for you to think that she should buy something other than what she has already decided she wants, just on the basis of you already having the system.

Now, as I don't own a PS3, I can't compare it to my 360. Perhaps if you said what kind of video games she likes, or what her reasons are for wanting a 360 in the first place, it would seem a bit more reasonable that you're trying to convince her out of her decision? At the moment, though, I don't agree with your attempts to dissuade her, so I can't really contribute more than that.

Well she has a PS2 and a DS but the games she has for both systems are , well puzzle games I guess, Professor Layton and something else, also racing games, pretty sure the PS3 has better racing games. I'm also doing this for her, seeing as she doesn't have a job (though I don't know how much money she has so for all I know she could buy two xboxs or an xbox AND a PS3)

Also now that I think about it, she'd hardly be playing it as well, so it'd be a waste if she bought either, she goes to this school thing from monday to friday and she has other stuff all through the week (except for monday, thursday, friday, and the weekend) but she's with me the days she is available, she'd hardly get time to play either system.

Her DS as it is, is LITERALLY collecting dust as we speak, and don't get me started on her PS2

Ok based on your statements it would seem you are the one who wants a ps3 if shes set on a 360 why not let her just buy it? Or are you afraid that when she does have time shell play the 360 over kicking it with you? Let her buy what she wants, if you lived together than i can see why youd want a ps3.

That's also the thing, I don't even think she IS set on an Xbox 360/kinect cause she said either that or a Wii, I just think she knows nothing of the PS3, so if she saw it and played it for a bit and knew what she could do with it, she'd really love it

So why are you trying to convince her to get something she doesnt even consider as a choice? Why not support whatever she chooses to get? I smell selfish ambition here.

 

[Quiet Stranger]

Um... if she wants to spend her own money on it, shouldn't she be able to buy what she wants?

I know I'd get really annoyed if my boyfriend tried to convince me out of buying something for the reasons that you've stated. Personally, it strikes me as a bit self-centered for you to think that she should buy something other than what she has already decided she wants, just on the basis of you already having the system.

Now, as I don't own a PS3, I can't compare it to my 360. Perhaps if you said what kind of video games she likes, or what her reasons are for wanting a 360 in the first place, it would seem a bit more reasonable that you're trying to convince her out of her decision? At the moment, though, I don't agree with your attempts to dissuade her, so I can't really contribute more than that.

Well she has a PS2 and a DS but the games she has for both systems are , well puzzle games I guess, Professor Layton and something else, also racing games, pretty sure the PS3 has better racing games. I'm also doing this for her, seeing as she doesn't have a job (though I don't know how much money she has so for all I know she could buy two xboxs or an xbox AND a PS3)

Also now that I think about it, she'd hardly be playing it as well, so it'd be a waste if she bought either, she goes to this school thing from monday to friday and she has other stuff all through the week (except for monday, thursday, friday, and the weekend) but she's with me the days she is available, she'd hardly get time to play either system.

Her DS as it is, is LITERALLY collecting dust as we speak, and don't get me started on her PS2

Ok based on your statements it would seem you are the one who wants a ps3 if shes set on a 360 why not let her just buy it? Or are you afraid that when she does have time shell play the 360 over kicking it with you? Let her buy what she wants, if you lived together than i can see why youd want a ps3.

That's also the thing, I don't even think she IS set on an Xbox 360/kinect cause she said either that or a Wii, I just think she knows nothing of the PS3, so if she saw it and played it for a bit and knew what she could do with it, she'd really love it

So why are you trying to convince her to get something she doesnt even consider as a choice? Why not support whatever she chooses to get? I smell selfish ambition here.

Because she might consider it if she knows more about it, like if you didn't know anything about something, would YOU want to buy it, or try it?

 

[mxfox408]

Um... if she wants to spend her own money on it, shouldn't she be able to buy what she wants?

I know I'd get really annoyed if my boyfriend tried to convince me out of buying something for the reasons that you've stated. Personally, it strikes me as a bit self-centered for you to think that she should buy something other than what she has already decided she wants, just on the basis of you already having the system.

Now, as I don't own a PS3, I can't compare it to my 360. Perhaps if you said what kind of video games she likes, or what her reasons are for wanting a 360 in the first place, it would seem a bit more reasonable that you're trying to convince her out of her decision? At the moment, though, I don't agree with your attempts to dissuade her, so I can't really contribute more than that.

Well she has a PS2 and a DS but the games she has for both systems are , well puzzle games I guess, Professor Layton and something else, also racing games, pretty sure the PS3 has better racing games. I'm also doing this for her, seeing as she doesn't have a job (though I don't know how much money she has so for all I know she could buy two xboxs or an xbox AND a PS3)

Also now that I think about it, she'd hardly be playing it as well, so it'd be a waste if she bought either, she goes to this school thing from monday to friday and she has other stuff all through the week (except for monday, thursday, friday, and the weekend) but she's with me the days she is available, she'd hardly get time to play either system.

Her DS as it is, is LITERALLY collecting dust as we speak, and don't get me started on her PS2

Ok based on your statements it would seem you are the one who wants a ps3 if shes set on a 360 why not let her just buy it? Or are you afraid that when she does have time shell play the 360 over kicking it with you? Let her buy what she wants, if you lived together than i can see why youd want a ps3.

That's also the thing, I don't even think she IS set on an Xbox 360/kinect cause she said either that or a Wii, I just think she knows nothing of the PS3, so if she saw it and played it for a bit and knew what she could do with it, she'd really love it

So why are you trying to convince her to get something she doesnt even consider as a choice? Why not support whatever she chooses to get? I smell selfish ambition here.

Because she might consider it if she knows more about it, like if you didn't know anything about something, would YOU want to buy it, or try it?

If she wanted to know about it she would check it out her self, stop trying to convince us that its cuz of her lack of knowledge, clear obvious that you want her to get it for your benifit, otherwise you would support her choices, instead of having us manipulate a choice for your gf. This is what is called 3rd person manipulation. Look just admit its for your benifit, there is no other explanation for it.

 

[Quiet Stranger]

Um... if she wants to spend her own money on it, shouldn't she be able to buy what she wants?

I know I'd get really annoyed if my boyfriend tried to convince me out of buying something for the reasons that you've stated. Personally, it strikes me as a bit self-centered for you to think that she should buy something other than what she has already decided she wants, just on the basis of you already having the system.

Now, as I don't own a PS3, I can't compare it to my 360. Perhaps if you said what kind of video games she likes, or what her reasons are for wanting a 360 in the first place, it would seem a bit more reasonable that you're trying to convince her out of her decision? At the moment, though, I don't agree with your attempts to dissuade her, so I can't really contribute more than that.

Well she has a PS2 and a DS but the games she has for both systems are , well puzzle games I guess, Professor Layton and something else, also racing games, pretty sure the PS3 has better racing games. I'm also doing this for her, seeing as she doesn't have a job (though I don't know how much money she has so for all I know she could buy two xboxs or an xbox AND a PS3)

Also now that I think about it, she'd hardly be playing it as well, so it'd be a waste if she bought either, she goes to this school thing from monday to friday and she has other stuff all through the week (except for monday, thursday, friday, and the weekend) but she's with me the days she is available, she'd hardly get time to play either system.

Her DS as it is, is LITERALLY collecting dust as we speak, and don't get me started on her PS2

Ok based on your statements it would seem you are the one who wants a ps3 if shes set on a 360 why not let her just buy it? Or are you afraid that when she does have time shell play the 360 over kicking it with you? Let her buy what she wants, if you lived together than i can see why youd want a ps3.

That's also the thing, I don't even think she IS set on an Xbox 360/kinect cause she said either that or a Wii, I just think she knows nothing of the PS3, so if she saw it and played it for a bit and knew what she could do with it, she'd really love it

So why are you trying to convince her to get something she doesnt even consider as a choice? Why not support whatever she chooses to get? I smell selfish ambition here.

Because she might consider it if she knows more about it, like if you didn't know anything about something, would YOU want to buy it, or try it?

If she wanted to know about it she would check it out her self, stop trying to convince us that its cuz of her lack of knowledge, clear obvious that you want her to get it for your benifit, otherwise you would support her choices, instead of having us manipulate a choice for your gf. This is what is called 3rd person manipulation. Look just admit its for your benifit, there is no other explanation for it.

Yeah whatever, it would be for both of us, stop trying to paint me as a "bad guy"

 

[mxfox408]

I was merely addressing how you were making seem as if it was for her only, everyone on this post caught. I own all 3 but play niether of them since im a pc gamer, only perks i can see of a ps3 is you dont have to pay a subscription to the psn and it plays blurays also slightly better graphics, hope that helps also all consoles pale compared to pc's

 

[chuckman1]

...Why don't you just let her get what she wants? And while we're on that topic, why don't you butt out of what she wants? It sounds like you just want her to get the PS3 so YOU can play it.

Kind of, but I also don't want to see her waste so much money (SHE DOESN'T HAVE A JOB) on a Xbox 360 AND a kinect when I have a perfect one that she can use any time. Also I know for a fact no wheres in her house is big enough for the kinect (you know, that whole, "stand farther away" thing that the Kinect does)

PS3 $300
Xbox 4gb plus kinect $300
I think you just want a ps3, this won't be good for a relationship let her get what she wants.

I just checked EB Games.ca and you're right BUT! that's only the 4 GB console so if she's gonna be gaming, she needs a WAY bigger hard drive then that.

Chances are she won't be gaming too much if she wants the Kinect and even if she does a 250 gb hdd is $50.

Just have her get what she wants.

 

[kellith1stnonly]

@Quiet Stranger: Rather than repeat what everyone else here has said and call you selfish or greedy, I just want to say that I can see where you're coming from in this situation.

My boyfriend and I are both gamers, and he got his 360 a year before I bought my PS3. He and I are together quite a bit, even though we don't live together, and his owning an XBOX was one of the big reasons I chose to get a PS3. In my mind, it just seemed to make more sense that I get a different system than him since I can play his 360 with or without him whenever I want, and, whenever we move in together, we'll have more variety than if we both had XBOX's.

That's not to imply that I hate my PS3 or was pressured into buying one because of my boyfriend. I got a really good deal on my system when I bought it (on Black Friday 2009) and I absolutely LOVE it. I think both systems are really similiar and I enjoy playing both for different reasons, but the PS3 works very well for me. If your girlfriend really is debating between the two, let her know that the PS3 has some great exclusive games, like Little Big Planet 1 and 2, Heavy Rain, Uncharted 1 and 2, Ratchet and Clank, and God of War III.

I have a Move, though I haven't used it very much since I bought it (except to play Sports Champions). I think the Kinect is a better accessory overall and has the best motion-control game on the market (Dance Central), so if that's all she really wants, then maybe you two can go in on it together. That would definitely show her that you're supportive and excited about the two of you sharing a new activity.

 

[TheSteeleStrap]

I haven't played the PS Move, but I don't see how it could stand up to the Kinect. I'm not going to have fun by sitting in one place and waving a dildo around to simulate bowling. I started with that because I was just going to say what everybody else said.

 

[Iwana Humpalot]

Umm.. You could just show her couple videos on the internet about littlebigplanet.
And you could tell her that she needs to pay to play online whit xbox. Like you said she wouldn't play much so this would be waste of money for her.

On her defence: I think it would be pretty sweet to play whit your gf through online. (Play videogames, not her )

 

[Deef]

...Why don't you just let her get what she wants? And while we're on that topic, why don't you butt out of what she wants? It sounds like you just want her to get the PS3 so YOU can play it.

Kind of, but I also don't want to see her waste so much money (SHE DOESN'T HAVE A JOB) on a Xbox 360 AND a kinect when I have a perfect one that she can use any time. Also I know for a fact no wheres in her house is big enough for the kinect (you know, that whole, "stand farther away" thing that the Kinect does)

Well why does she want a kinect? >.> Did you even ask?

I can only assume she's one of those people that think it will "help her lose weight" GO OUTSIDE I SAY! or to the gym. I will ask her next time I see her. Other then that i can't think of a reason. Maybe she's one of those people who thinks "ooooohhhh shiny, MUST BUY!"

It sounds like you don't know your girlfriend very well...

....we haven't been together for that long....BED TIME! I'm so tired

Well having followed your responses in this thread and gleamed what I can of your personality, I can't imagine you guys will last very long. Good luck though.

 

[Quiet Stranger]

...Why don't you just let her get what she wants? And while we're on that topic, why don't you butt out of what she wants? It sounds like you just want her to get the PS3 so YOU can play it.

Kind of, but I also don't want to see her waste so much money (SHE DOESN'T HAVE A JOB) on a Xbox 360 AND a kinect when I have a perfect one that she can use any time. Also I know for a fact no wheres in her house is big enough for the kinect (you know, that whole, "stand farther away" thing that the Kinect does)

Well why does she want a kinect? >.> Did you even ask?

I can only assume she's one of those people that think it will "help her lose weight" GO OUTSIDE I SAY! or to the gym. I will ask her next time I see her. Other then that i can't think of a reason. Maybe she's one of those people who thinks "ooooohhhh shiny, MUST BUY!"

It sounds like you don't know your girlfriend very well...

....we haven't been together for that long....BED TIME! I'm so tired

Well having followed your responses in this thread and gleamed what I can of your personality, I can't imagine you guys will last very long. Good luck though.

I wish the escapists rules weren't so strict when it came to swearing AT people, I have so many things for these but I can't say anything, what a predicament

 

[Deef]

...Why don't you just let her get what she wants? And while we're on that topic, why don't you butt out of what she wants? It sounds like you just want her to get the PS3 so YOU can play it.

Kind of, but I also don't want to see her waste so much money (SHE DOESN'T HAVE A JOB) on a Xbox 360 AND a kinect when I have a perfect one that she can use any time. Also I know for a fact no wheres in her house is big enough for the kinect (you know, that whole, "stand farther away" thing that the Kinect does)

Well why does she want a kinect? >.> Did you even ask?

I can only assume she's one of those people that think it will "help her lose weight" GO OUTSIDE I SAY! or to the gym. I will ask her next time I see her. Other then that i can't think of a reason. Maybe she's one of those people who thinks "ooooohhhh shiny, MUST BUY!"

It sounds like you don't know your girlfriend very well...

....we haven't been together for that long....BED TIME! I'm so tired

Well having followed your responses in this thread and gleamed what I can of your personality, I can't imagine you guys will last very long. Good luck though.

I wish the escapists rules weren't so strict when it came to swearing AT people, I have so many things for these but I can't say anything, what a predicament

You can try being just passive-aggressive enough to piss people off, but nothing so extreme that it could really be considered "offensive". That's what I do.

If you really want to swear at me though, feel free to do so with a PM. I don't mind.

 

[Quiet Stranger]

...Why don't you just let her get what she wants? And while we're on that topic, why don't you butt out of what she wants? It sounds like you just want her to get the PS3 so YOU can play it.

Kind of, but I also don't want to see her waste so much money (SHE DOESN'T HAVE A JOB) on a Xbox 360 AND a kinect when I have a perfect one that she can use any time. Also I know for a fact no wheres in her house is big enough for the kinect (you know, that whole, "stand farther away" thing that the Kinect does)

Well why does she want a kinect? >.> Did you even ask?

I can only assume she's one of those people that think it will "help her lose weight" GO OUTSIDE I SAY! or to the gym. I will ask her next time I see her. Other then that i can't think of a reason. Maybe she's one of those people who thinks "ooooohhhh shiny, MUST BUY!"

It sounds like you don't know your girlfriend very well...

....we haven't been together for that long....BED TIME! I'm so tired

Well having followed your responses in this thread and gleamed what I can of your personality, I can't imagine you guys will last very long. Good luck though.

I wish the escapists rules weren't so strict when it came to swearing AT people, I have so many things for these but I can't say anything, what a predicament

You can try being just passive-aggressive enough to piss people off, but nothing so extreme that it could really be considered "offensive". That's what I do.

If you really want to swear at me though, feel free to do so with a PM. I don't mind.

How so on being passive aggressive enough?

 

[MaxwellEdison]

1. I came in here expecting an ENTIRELY different discussion.

2. No, it's her money, let her buy what she wants. Why the hell would I help you convince someone to buy something they don't want so you can use it?

 

[Vivace-Vivian]

...Why don't you just let her get what she wants? And while we're on that topic, why don't you butt out of what she wants? It sounds like you just want her to get the PS3 so YOU can play it.

This. Kinect has been very popular, and is pretty innovative.

 

[Jamash]

You need to sit her down and show her this video:


Once she knows her limits, she'll abandon the foolhardy notion of spending her own money or making her own decisions, but instead leave the technological decision making to the men, the way it should be.

Quite frankly, I doubt the chain attached to the kitchen sink will be long enough to let her even use a Kinnect, let alone go to a shop and buy her own console, so you're probably fretting over nothing.
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Sarcasm aside, you should try renting a Kinnect and a PS3, that way you can both make an informed decision, together.

Who knows, perhaps it's you who needs to be convinced to get a Kinnect, not her to get a PS3...

 

[Fudj]

I was Hoping the word Anal was gonna be mentioned alas no.

However on topic Motion controllers or indeed the motion tracking of the Kinect is all very gimmicky at the moment theres nothing out i would define as an actual game and not some mini-game family/party type game. Even the more "adult" fighting ones look terrible. However im not saying the Kinect is a bad thing, i really do think it will come into its own (just like joseph Fritzl......am i right??!!....high five!!.....no?! okay then) its just gonna take time for something which balances actual engaging gameplay with motion controllers i would personally like to see some kind of RTS with "Minotity Report" type interface although they will have to fine tune the voice recognition a little.