Poll: Should I buy a Xbox 360, or a PS3?

[Eggsnham]

I'm just going to leave this here:

Unbiased facts:

Xbox has a bigger game selection. (Was true in 2008)
Xbox has better online. (debatable - depends from what angle)
Xbox has better controllers(opinion - my opinion Dualshock is always better)

PS3 and Xbox have good exclusives (depends on your taste)
PS3s are very customizable.

Xbox can provide free Netflix and usage of Facebook (assuming you bought a LIVE subscription).
PS3 has an internet browser where you can visit websites such as Facebook. PSN also provides a free music video service. I have also heard that PS3 can access Netflix as well.

Xbox discs can't stand up to bluray discs in terms of available space and quality of graphics.

Xbox hard-drives are sold separately or with the console and can be replaced with expensive 360 only HD's, however, some Xbox consoles don't have a memory card or hard-drive with them at time of purchase.

PS3 console each come with a hard-drive with available space ranging from 20-250 GB and can be replaced with standard cost-effective Hard Drives.

PS3 controllers are very unnatural feeling and don't conform to the hand very well, and no amount of controller add-ons can fix this fact (although, this is purely opinion <--{TRUTH}, it's almost a unaninmous opinion <--{fiction} based off what I've seen. But feel free to argue on this one).

Xbox consoles tend to be much more affordable while PS3 consoles are on average $50 more. (? $50 is much more affordable??? Especially after that monthly Live fee....)

I'll leave the final verdict to you.

Fixed that for you. XD

Well, I'm trying to jam as much fact in there without sounding too biased to any side. Truth be told, I'm a bit of a PS3 fanboy myself, so that may be why I was putting a slight edge on the XBOX's argument. In any case, you made some decent improvements

 

[DustyDrB]

List of 360 Games, you can organize them in groups of 360 only (meaning not on Ps3 OR PC) [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Xbox_360_games]

Same for Ps3 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_PlayStation_3_games]

Again, this is coming from someone who just has a 360 and a Wii. I think the Ps3 is the best fit for you, because most of the great games that are said to be 360 exclusives are also on PC, which you say you already use for gaming. If you're looking at buying used, finding a 360 for at or under $100 will be easier, but it's more even nowadays if you're buying new. It actually would be cheaper to go with the Ps3 if you're plan on playing games online, as the 360 wireless adapter is about $80, new or used (as far as I have seen). DLC is often comes much later on the Ps3. Some games have been known to come much later on the system as well (though this hasn't been much an issue lately). Exclusives should be the biggest factor in choosing between these systems, and (and I know I sound like a broken record) most of what you'd probably want on the 360 is available on PC.

I think most of the people voting in the poll (and many giving advice) didn't read your original post, because I don't see why so many would think the 360 would be the best fit for YOU.

 

[Sovvolf]

Edit: Oh yeah, and PSN is miles ahead of X-Box Live. And free, too.

Kind of depends what your looking for. PSN is free and you get to access the actual internet (which is pretty useful at times) but anyone with a PC can do just the same and a lot better. The market place has some nice features and I like the old PSone games you can get but I'd say (IMO) XBL is better. XBL has much more on offer, the market place is much bigger and has more variety, it's more user friendly, easier to navigate and look better. The down side is the pay but well, £5 a month isn't all that much out of your wallet (this is coming from a student) and it's well worth the price.

I do like PS Home... it's a nice little feature to mess about with but ultimately there's nothing much you can do on it other then walk around shopping and playing mini games.

As far as consoles go, well they both play just like each other, the graphics are practically the same and they all pretty much play the same. The Xbox has better backwards compatibility (The PS3 no longer supports it so winner by default) and you can play music while in game along with downloading music straight on to your Xbox 360 via disk... which I don't think you can do on the PS3 and if you can I haven't figured out how. The PS3 makes it mandatory to download every game you put in, which is a bit of a pain, while the 360 grants you the option to. The PS3 on the other hand tends to have more memory and doesn't seem to over heat as fast.

The PS3 does act as a blueray DVD player too which is also a bonus, though I haven't tried that out yet given how much Blueray movies cost. The Xbox 360 can be plugged into a monitor for HD support without having to buy an HD T.V... it's not as good as HDMI but it still looks beautiful. Overall they are just as good as each other, each have their pros and cons... just comes down to which exclusives you want best... or if you save your pennies (like I did, and it took a long, long, long time to save those pennies ) you could just buy both. The 360 tends to be cheaper but the PS3's have come down in price a lot putting them in a reasonable price range.

Ho and before I forget to mention it, the Xbox 360 has the RROD which if you kept the box and receipt along with your warranty still being valid, Microsoft will fix or repair for free. You don't have that for the PS3 (as far as I know) but Sony will not fix or repair for free, but most retailer allow you to by insurance for your consoles for a small sum of money (about £35 at gamestation).

 

[cheese_wizington]

I own both, and believe you will get a more solid experience out of the 360.

 

[Fidelias]

In my opinion, I like the 360 more. I have both but I just like the exclusives on the 360 better. Also, if you're into online play, xbox live seems to run a bit smoother than ps3 online, though the cost kind of cancels it out. Basically, just look at the exclusives. There really isn't that much difference between them.
Also, the red ring of death on the 360 will be fixed for free, even if you don't have a warranty, you just have to wait a couple weeks.

 

[kenzu27]

well seeing your tastes i would say ps3 becuase of xbox360s communty allways saying halo is better than every game ever made. there community sucks

 

[Sovvolf]

well seeing your tastes i would say ps3 becuase of xbox360s communty allways saying halo is better than every game ever made. there community sucks

No they don't... most people who own a Xbox 360 find Halo to be a average to poor shooter.

 

[Daedalus1942]

If you're a computer gamer, then you'll adapt better to the 360.

That's pretty much it.

What? I don't understand the logic behind your statement there...
Essentially they're the same, bar the exclusives. They both need to install games to play, they both use hard drives, they both have online play though Sony's is free to a degree.
The controls are practically identical save for a few different button placements, the multiplatform games are all the same. Ps3 has more exclusives than the 360, but 360's good for RPG's. The graphics difference is very negligible.

But, I honestly can't see how the 360 is more similar to a pc than the PS3 apart from the bloody great Microsoft logo shown when it fires up and at the start of games.
-edit- also PS3 has that blatant ripoff of SecondLife called Home.

 

[kenzu27]

i mean im talking about the hardcore halo fans and hardcore xbox fanboys me my self have never been one of those i just dont like the fact a multibillion dollar company makes you pay for online

 

[Phoenixlight]

I'd go for a PS3.

 

[SpAc3man]

I am considering just getting a Ps3 because I do know that a lot of the 360 games also come on the PC, but I just... I love the Xbox controller so much...

If you have a Xbox controller fetish just get the controller for your PC. Its like playing Xbox just without the Xbox part which seems to be the biggest letdown for most people.

 

[K_Dub]

From my own personal experience, I'd say to get yourself a PS3. I own a 360, and the past couple of weeks, I've been craving that Sony goodess. It's got two really addicting games on the market at the moment, Uncharted 2 and God of War 3, which are both insanely addicting! And the gaming line-up for this year is lookin' pretty damn awesome.

 

[Mad World]

DUDE! Live is only like 8 bucks a month, 50 for a year.

Either way, it costs money. And free online (PlayStation 3) must be very appealing to some people, I'm sure.

Anyway, the point that I was trying to make is that Live costs money... not a lot of money, but it still costs money; however, Live - I'm sure - has many more features than PlayStation 3's online. And in regard to PlayStation 3: it has great online, but it is free.

 

[Kaill]

Thanks for everyone that has been replying. All of your opinions have been very helpful. I asked almost everyone at work today, and it was pretty much the same thing over there. 50/50 between the whole squad.

I think i'm going to give this one more day to decide on. One day is just not enough.

I'm SLIGHTLY leaning towards a PS3 right now. The controller I can deal with, I can get used to the interface, although I do like Xbox's better... And paying 50 dollars a year is definitly no problem for me for Xbox live.

Ugh. Just trying to weigh the pros and cons. I think it really might just come down to God of War 3.

Well. NEW QUESTION.

Are the graphics really all that different between systems? People have been saying that the Ps3 is actually clearer and better as far as game detail/graphics.

Let me know what you think.

 

[daltob]

Thanks for everyone that has been replying. All of your opinions have been very helpful. I asked almost everyone at work today, and it was pretty much the same thing over there. 50/50 between the whole squad.

I think i'm going to give this one more day to decide on. One day is just not enough.

I'm SLIGHTLY leaning towards a PS3 right now. The controller I can deal with, I can get used to the interface, although I do like Xbox's better... And paying 50 dollars a year is definitly no problem for me for Xbox live.

Ugh. Just trying to weigh the pros and cons. I think it really might just come down to God of War 3.

Well. NEW QUESTION.

Are the graphics really all that different between systems? People have been saying that the Ps3 is actually clearer and better as far as game detail/graphics.

Let me know what you think.

I feel that they are better on ps3 as long as you avoid transition games like the first Rainbow six vegas besides that crysis 2 should be on at least "medium" as i like to say.

 

[Kaill]

Well it seems like this thread has kind of died.
Still haven't decided. It's taken me longer than I thought. :/

 

[Kaill]

Well, just wanted to let everyone know.
Bought an Xbox. I'm lovin it. Got Assassins Creed 2 and Bioshock 2 + The L4D and Pure that came with it.

Anyone have any suggestions as to what game I should get next?

 

[QuickDEMOL1SHER]

Well, just wanted to let everyone know.
Bought an Xbox. I'm lovin it. Got Assassins Creed 2 and Bioshock 2 + The L4D and Pure that came with it.

Anyone have any suggestions as to what game I should get next?

I'm probably going to get alot of flak for this, but if you want excellent multiplayer, get MW2 and if you want really well done single player, go Halo 3.

Unquestionably, get Crackdown and if by L4D you only bought #1 get 2 immediately.