Poll: So what console is better for gaming, 360 or PS3?

[flarty]

if you allready own a capable pc then id really go for the ps3. Im guessing you would still more than likely use your pc for multiplayer games and since this is the 360's ace trick in comparison makes it kind of redundant. plus theres a shit load better exclusives on the ps3 imo

 

[ElPatron]

Why the hell is the PC considered a "console"?

Anyway, this better be a joke thread because both were made for gaming... Asking which is best is pointless because they both have different features.

 

[Goofguy]

If I were you, I would just wait out at this point. You've gone this long with your PC, might as well ride it out until the next generation of consoles are released.

 

[burningdragoon]

Has anyone said SNES yet? No? Well then the answer is SNES.

(I do like my PS3 though)

 

[DanielBrown]

I own both 360 and PS3 and prefer the latter waaaay more.
Think the only thing the 360 has that's better is the controller. Otherwise it's my PS3 all the way.

 

[chadachada123]

The PS3 is simply unplayable with its controller, though.

Or maybe you just aren't used to it, just maybe?

It's just an uncomfortable controller. the placement of the left analog stick is atrociously unnatural, with both analog sticks being far too "flicky," in addition to the whole thing feeling like I'm grasping onto eggshells with how much it weighs...it will never compare to the intuitiveness of the GCN or 360 controllers.

I can play with them just fine, that isn't the issue. I just despise them and the monkeys that designed them.

 

[Crazy Zaul]

This generation is ending soon (1-1.5 years) anyway so don't get either.

The PS3 is simply unplayable with its controller, though.

Or maybe you just aren't used to it, just maybe?

It's just an uncomfortable controller. the placement of the left analog stick is atrociously unnatural, with both analog sticks being far too "flicky," in addition to the whole thing feeling like I'm grasping onto eggshells with how much it weighs...it will never compare to the intuitiveness of the GCN or 360 controllers.

I can play with them just fine, that isn't the issue. I just despise them and the monkeys that designed them.

Thats what I said last time this thread came up. Some playstation fanboy had a big go at me then the thread got locked.

 

[Chunga the Great]

Wait, if this is about consoles, why is there a PC option?

No matter, this thread will devolve into an elitist circlejerk before the day is out.

Y'all best be packin ur things and headin out Californy way 'fore that storm hits ya

 

[JoesshittyOs]

No versus threads here please.

 

[Agow95]

360, love it, pretty balanced console, but that's just my opinion, if you have a good PC then I'd stick to it, consoles may not match your PC's performance

 

[Troublesome Lagomorph]

Depends on the exclusives you want. I think the PS3 has better ones, so I'd go with that. Also: built in blu-ray player.

 

[Wintermoot]

PC
mod support
free patches
100% backwards compatible
freedom of software
free online

The PS3 is simply unplayable with its controller, though.

big hands?

 

[Arqus_Zed]

My opinion:

Back in the early days, I would have said X360: Lost Odyssey, Mass Effect, Bioshock, etc.
But nowadays, Xbox has got nothing.

Luckily, the PS3 was ready to take over, with games like LittleBigPlanet, Valkyria Chronicles, God of War III, Uncharted, the HD remakes, etc.
However, despite all of this, I still find it somewhat of a betrayal that there is such a lack of JRPGs and platformers on the console.

But these days, with games like Xenoblade Chronicles, The Last Story and Pandora's Tower, I've been spending a surprisingly large amount of time on my Wii.

In conclusion, the best console for gaming is... the PlayStation 2. And no, that's not a typo.

 

[Mr. Omega]

Since you already have a PC, get a Wii. PC + Wii = Best Combination, unless you're a big fan of Gears of Uncharted.

There are enough Wii exclusives to justify getting one, you just have to look around and see what might interest you. Plus the Virtual Console is good for getting a lot of older games.

So yeah. PC + Wii.

Edit: Actually, wait for the WiiU. Because Nintendo actually understands the concept of backwards compatibility.

 

[Proverbial Jon]

I would decide by putting these in my hands one after the other. Unless you plan on using a wheel or a joystick most of the time.

This is also what I would base my decision on. The 360's controller is so much more comfortable and user friendly, especially if you're going to be playing a long game like Skyrim.

Sony hasn't changed the design of their controller in 3 generations of console! I mean look at that thing! It may have fit my tiny child hands when I first played on a PS1 but it just doesn't work any more, who has hands that shape?

I bought a third party controller for the PS3 that is very similar to a 360 controller in terms of size and layout and then I wondered where it had been all my life. The controller is definately an important aspect of the console, I feel.

Simply put:

360 has (arguably) the better overall selection of games and the better controller
PS3 has free online service and a few really good exclusives

It depends what you're looking for.

 

[Idlemessiah]

I'm a 360 gamer, but I recognize that the PC completely dominates on that front.

The PS3 is simply unplayable with its controller, though.

In finer detail, the 360 is cheap to buy upfront. Sure you have to pay for live but you don't really need it unless you're a diehard multiplayer. And exclusives: if you're not fussed about MGS or Uncharted, then save your cash and get a 360.

Yes the PC, I just wish I could afford a good one

And the PS3 controller. My god. It has no weight and the triggers are like marshmallows. If I could play 360 with a PS2 controller, I'd be in heaven!

But most importantly; avatar snap! VS FTW!

 

[hazabaza1]

PS3 seems to have better exclusives, TBH. Maybe that's just because I don't have one though.
Don't like the squishy triggers though.

 

[EHKOS]

Dude you just made this thread less than 10 mins ago.
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/9.373036-Poll-Better-for-games-PS3-or-360

My simple answer:

The one with better exclusives and a more comfortable controller.

And a better interface. Personally I like the Xbar.

 

[esperandote]

Any answer is right... except Wii.

 

[klasbo]

Look at the exclusive releases for each console. If there is a large amount of exclusive releases - for one of the consoles - that you want to play, then choose that console.
Also look at the controller, and see what you like best.

There's no point in looking at the internal hardware differences, because everyone uses the same hardware anyway (in multiplayer, of course).
Xbox has a bigger community, ps3 might have fewer annoying people
One of the consoles is produced by Sony