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Help Me Convince My Wife We Need A PS3

TTP said:
Oh, and if she's worried about money, you might tell her you can play online for free. Heck, she might even suggest to sell the 360 if you put it this way. But then you'd be the one disagreeing I'd guess.
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Doesn't fly. Her wife like Netflix = XBL Gold.
 
Confusatron said:
Here's the deal. We've got a 360 and a Wii in the loft on a 32" lcd, used pretty much solely for gaming. In the living room, we have no game systems. Just a 42" lcd, cable box, dvd player, and stereo. I want a PS3 and I'm trying to convince her it would make a good media hub in the living room. She's not buying it. For some reason, she doesn't like Sony. She can't even justify it. She is also afraid I'll take over the living room for gaming.

So I need to come up with some good arguments to justify the PS3 as a media hub down there. Bluray isn't doing it. She hates the idea of paying more for movies on Bluray as opposed to DVD, rightfully so. We have a Netflix account. If there was built in support for Netflix on the PS3, this would be an easier sell. In fact, she is more on board with getting a second 360 for the Netflix support (I haven't told her about the upcoming Zune HD streaming :D ).

Put yourself in my shoes. How would you spin this? Also of note, she games a LITTLE. Mario Kart, Wii Sports, those sort of games.

I'm ready to go down to the store at lunch today and buy a PS3, Uncharted 2, and Wolverine on Bluray. But I think that would result in divorce papers. Gaming > marriage? Not sure.
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Is she going to pay for it? If no then why are you even listening to her?
 
Buy it for your game room and then move the 360 to the living room.

She might go for that. Also move the Wii to your living room. There is no place for it in a man cave.


:lol at people taking the divorce thing seriously.
 
red shoe paul said:
Seriously. That just sucks if your wife is that strict. Let her know and show her Blu-Ray, see how she reacts to showing her one of her favorite movies or TV shows in HD.
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In our house, $300 (really $400 with the game and a movie) is a bit more than an impulse buy. We can easily afford it, but psychologically, it seems like a lot of money. But on the other hand, we did decide to push back buying a new car into next year...

longdi said:
Just keep waxing how the best of the 3 PS3 is. Show her the value chart.
Psychologically imprint on her first.
Then buy it and fix it up.
Let her start the usual buying without consent argument
Cut her half way and demo the PS3 features.
Sure okay!
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I've been trying to wear her down for a few days now. I think I'm making progress, but not as quickly as I would like.

How easy is it to stream media from a pc to the PS3?
 
Confusatron said:
I work and pay my bills and I want a PS3 but Mommy II won't let me.
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This is probably horrible advice for you're relationship and trust me when I say that I know how it is, but go get your PS3.

And why should't Blu-Ray cost more than DVD?
 
I'd say just buy it. It's only 300 dollars, not a new car (as mentioned prior).

Unless you're financially strapped for cash, family wise (ie wrath would come due to waste of funds), I'd say it's fine.

She'll enjoy the bluray, possibly a game or two (but don't skip out on Uncharted - even if just for yourself), and it is a great media hub (I was surprised). I mean, it is what it is.

Just explain to her how awesome it is to get something new like that - it only happens every so many years. The joy of the smell as you open that new box, feel that new console, explore the new game and capabilities. Ah.. yes..
 
Borderlands.

Also if you have Netflix, why not just get Blu-Rays through there? Also, I haven't paid over $20 for any of my Blu-Rays (except the collections like Band of Brothers, Godfather, Matrix, Planet Earth, Firefly...) but even those worked out to <$20 per disc. Blu-Rays are never sold for MSRP...
 
Install something like PlayOn (or maybe there are others as well) on your PC. It'll let you stream Netflix to the PS3, as well as Hulu, Youtube, ABC, etc. Technically it's not the same as the Xbox, since you need your PC turned on, but if you're using the PS3 as a media hub anyways than it works like a charm.

I watch Netflix through my PS3 all the time with it.
 
Confusatron said:
In our house, $300 (really $400 with the game and a movie) is a bit more than an impulse buy. We can easily afford it, but psychologically, it seems like a lot of money. But on the other hand, we did decide to push back buying a new car into next year...
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A car costs a lot more, bit of a strange comparison. If you can easily afford it as you say, just buy it if you want it. Games like Uncharted, Ratchet & Clank, Killzone, WipEout and God of War are worth the investment in the console.
 
Dunno , but I can tell you my wife luves uncharted ( she even went to pick it up int he morning for me) she has no interest in LBP.

She also is pretty much sold on blu-ray after seeing it (disney animation) for the first time compared to dvd.

shrug..

You could put money aside each month for it ..
just buy it ( unless you are not you providing the main source or at least equal ammount of income?)
Beg beg and beg..
Guilt her in it somehow.
 
show her a pin and condom and say " it's either this or the ps3". actually she prolly wants a baby. scratch that idea.

just buy a damn ps3. she'll get over it. plus how many times has she bought stuff without your consent and that doesnt even benefit you. at least she can use a ps3. you however can't use a dress or cooking utensils.
 
gamergirly said:
Gaming-Girl-Age eh?

Humm, as a woman who loves video games, I wouldnt have a problem with it. This isn't the case in this situation. While your wife doesn't mind doing it and it's fun sometimes, she's just not that into the video game world. It doesnt seem like it's the money or even the brand. I think she feels territorial about having video games in your home and your life.



She probably feels like video games are beginning to take over the familiarity of the house. YOUR home. She probably feels negative about how much time you're going to spend with her after the introduction of PS3. Like if you're both in the living room, you're going to bring up something PS3 related or want you both to play the PS3 instead of watching movies/spending time together.

You have to be careful, spending too much time on any hobby can kill a relationship. If you're with the right person, it's not WORTH it. The only real solution is to get her into video games. So that it's not just YOU playing or doing thing with the PS3. It's something you're both doing together. That way it will be a fruitful investment. Will bring you closer together too.
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I appreciate the female perspective, thanks! We've been together for ten years now. She knew she was with a gamer from day one. So no surprises there. Honestly, these days I don't spend a whole lot of time gaming. Especially on weekends, most of our time is spent going out doing things together.

I think the larger issues are:
1. She sees this as a waist of $300. Again, not that we can't afford it. "You already have too many video games" is probably the argument in her head.
2. Taking over the living room for gaming. This PS3 would definitely be relegated to gaming when she is elsewhere.
 
it's better to ask for forgiveness than permission. you should have just bought it and said "Surprise!" It works for me, I've been married almost 10 years now and I have 3 kids. She'll get over it.
 
Confusatron said:
How easy is it to stream media from a pc to the PS3?
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It's pretty easy. You just install a media server program on the PC (say, TVersity), tell the program what files you want to share, and the PS3 will then recognize it on the network and you're good to go. I may be forgetting crucial steps in this process, mind you, but I seem to recall it being fairly straightforward. The PS3 does a fine job of playing AVIs and MP4s but other video formats (such as MKV) don't work very well. I use my PS3 all the time to play MP3s via the server; there's a nice visualizer of Earth that's available during playback that I like to have going in the background.

I think that if you can sell her on the PS3 long enough to get it in the house along with a copy of Planet Earth on Blu-ray then she'll see the benefits of HD video and domestic harmony will be restored. Good luck!

FnordChan
 
knitoe said:
Tell her Uncharted 2 is great movie.


Relax. Referring to the Sony commercial.
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My GF didn't think it was a movie, but she seriously stopped whatever she was doing and watched UC2 when I was playing. If I died or got stuck she's quit paying attention till I got past that part and then she was back to watching it.
 
I think by post #3 you should have realised GAF wasn't the best place for advice and moved on. :lol

Also, FHUTA. /ot
 
peterb0y said:
dude, just let it go man, not worth the problems. You already have a wii/xbox, do you really need another system? If she doesn't want blu ray, then w/e.. Id let it go for now, and hint at it later as maybe a bday present or christmas gift
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^

OP - I think your wife is posting on gaf. See above!
 
I connect PS3 through lan router to win7. as long as you put your files in the shared media folder, it was easily detected. dont forget give her a hug after showing the ps3 features and games.

games to showoff uncharted2, lbp, pj monster, and show bluray movies like planet earth and dark knight. :D
 
I'm so glad I only have answer to myself. I would mention the likelihood of hot Dell and black friday deals soon and the fact it can play movies.
 
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Confusatron said:
Here's the deal. We've got a 360 and a Wii in the loft on a 32" lcd, used pretty much solely for gaming. In the living room, we have no game systems. Just a 42" lcd, cable box, dvd player, and stereo. I want a PS3 and I'm trying to convince her it would make a good media hub in the living room. She's not buying it. For some reason, she doesn't like Sony. She can't even justify it. She is also afraid I'll take over the living room for gaming.

So I need to come up with some good arguments to justify the PS3 as a media hub down there. Bluray isn't doing it. She hates the idea of paying more for movies on Bluray as opposed to DVD, rightfully so. We have a Netflix account. If there was built in support for Netflix on the PS3, this would be an easier sell. In fact, she is more on board with getting a second 360 for the Netflix support (I haven't told her about the upcoming Zune HD streaming :D ).

Put yourself in my shoes. How would you spin this? Also of note, she games a LITTLE. Mario Kart, Wii Sports, those sort of games.

I'm ready to go down to the store at lunch today and buy a PS3, Uncharted 2, and Wolverine on Bluray. But I think that would result in divorce papers. Gaming > marriage? Not sure.
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I don't mean to be harsh but you need to man up. If you work a job then its your money, you should be able to buy what ever the hell you want. Now if this purchase is going to cause you not to pay your mortgage then I can see why she would be upset but if not then don't let her control your money that you worked hard for. Yes, she will be mad but she is not going to divorce you cause you spent your money on something you wanted.

Now before you ask, yes I'm engaged and going to married to my fiance in April. We been together for 7 years and I let her know she is not going to control my money nor will I control hers.
 
Nafai1123 said:
Tell her you can rent blu-rays through Netflix too, and bring home some pixar flick with the new PS3.
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Yep. Forget about Wolverine, pick some Blu-Ray movies she will like so it's a present for her too.
 
Kureishima said:
Just explain to her how awesome it is to get something new like that - it only happens every so many years. The joy of the smell as you open that new box, feel that new console, explore the new game and capabilities. Ah.. yes..
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This means he has to make an unboxing video!
 
Confusatron said:
I appreciate the female perspective, thanks! We've been together for ten years now. She knew she was with a gamer from day one. So no surprises there. Honestly, these days I don't spend a whole lot of time gaming. Especially on weekends, most of our time is spent going out doing things together.

I think the larger issues are:
1. She sees this as a waist of $300. Again, not that we can't afford it. "You already have too many video games" is probably the argument in her head.
2. Taking over the living room for gaming. This PS3 would definitely be relegated to gaming when she is elsewhere.
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1) You will have to do one of two things. You can either justify your purchase by listing off all of the facts and reasons why you *both* need one and/or look at all of her purchases such as make-up and all that little stuff that adds up and justify your hobby that way.

2) Don't take over the living room. Play only when you have time to play or make an agreement on how T.V. time is spent between you two. It can easily be worked out.
 
I have to wonder if some of you have even ever been with an Women, not to say married. you cannot just go and drop $300 on something Wifey is already opposed too, and not think that will impact the marriage. She has already said no too it and express concern, if he just went out and got one now that would tell her that her opinions are not valued and he doesn't care. So yeah that could be a marriage ender, me and my ex-wife started the road to divorce over an XB360, so yeah it could happen. Some of you just have no idea how teneous something like keeping an marriage together can be, I feel sorry for any women you happen to suck in.
 
You could show off some of the more unique PSN games to her, like Flower, Pixeljunk Eden, Echochrome, Fat Princess. Smaller, more iconic games than the normal run-and-guns she might be thinking of.
 
I'm going to need to see a pic of the wife, OP.




But seriously, I'm in kind of the same boat. I've been itching for a Blu-ray player and the PS3 has enough exclusives that I want to play (already have a 360). I was holding out because I knew the Slim was coming. At around the same time it was released, my wife got a 35% cut in salary at her job. All of a sudden we are strapped for cash and while she appreciated that I wanted to get one argued against it due to the economic reality - even with the price drop. I really couldn't argue much. Things have settled down and I think I will be able to finally get one this weekend (along with Uncharted and the blu ray remote).
 
I don't understand how this kind of situation happens. You're a free human being, you should be able to make this kind of choice on your own if it's your money (I'm assuming you at least have claim to some of it), and it really shouldn't affect the way your wife feels one way or another. Marriage shouldn't automatically turn partners into people who aren't allowed to make their own decisions about purchases... and if she really has a problem with it being in the living room, just put it with the other consoles.
 
Lagspike_exe said:
Planet Earth/LittleBigPlanet.
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Pretty much this. Add LBP to your list with Uncharted 2 (she'll think that's a movie! :lol ) and you'll be good to go. Lately my wife has been playing LBP on the PS3 while I play Left 4 Dead on the laptop in our family room. :lol

As far as not liking Sony for some reason.. why? They've been the biggest player over the last decade in the home console space.
 
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