Poll: Trade my Xbox for a PS3?

[Dys]

PS3 is (for the moment at least) my prefered console, though it is about 3 weeks old where my xbox 360 is closer to 3 years, so that may be a factor.

Overall though, I'd say if you can't afford both, stick with the 360. A PS3 is somewhat pointless without an accompanying full HD TV and kickass sound system..Well, pointless may be a little harsh, but you are definately missing out on a lot of the appeal. The multiplatform games are generally better on xbox, the xbox has more exclusives (so it's more likely to have something that fits your tastes) and the controler shape is far superior (I don't really care if anybody disagrees with that, so don't bother contesting it), so yeah, I'd stick with the xbox if it was me (or, just save up and buy a ps3 as well really, that is what I did).

 

[Daedalus1942]

I have been getting fed up with my Xbox 360 and I have started to be won over by the PS3.
Tell me what you think.

In my honest opinion, I think the PS3 has better exclusives, but ultimately the libraries they both have don't really differ that much.
If you can afford it, why not own both?

 

[Daedalus1942]

PS3 is (for the moment at least) my prefered console, though it is about 3 weeks old where my xbox 360 is closer to 3 years, so that may be a factor.

Overall though, I'd say if you can't afford both, stick with the 360. A PS3 is somewhat pointless without an accompanying full HD TV and kickass sound system..Well, pointless may be a little harsh, but you are definately missing out on a lot of the appeal. The multiplatform games are generally better on xbox, the xbox has more exclusives (so it's more likely to have something that fits your tastes) and the controler shape is far superior (I don't really care if anybody disagrees with that, so don't bother contesting it), so yeah, I'd stick with the xbox if it was me (or, just save up and buy a ps3 as well really, that is what I did).

How in the hell does the X-Box have more exclusives?
Sorry... there's way more games exclusive to PS3. I'm not a fanboy of either console (though I do own a PS3, but the facts to me seem to be that the PS3 has alot more exclusives than the 360.
And that comment about the controller? I'd say you've just labelled yourself as a 360 fanboy in the eyes of this thread's posters.

 

[Gigano]

Both systems has different strengths and weaknesses, but in the end, it's all about personal preferences, like controller layout, which system exclusive series and titles one fancies (PS3 has LittleBigPlanet, Killzone, Resistance, Infamous, Uncharted, Metal Gear Solid 4, while Xbox360 has at least Gears of war, HALO, Fable, Forza and quite possibly others,) and how the titles run on the system (Xbox 360 generally seems to handle crossplatform titles slightly better, and has faster and more DLC to each title although this difference might disappear over time).

I have a PS3 myself, because I favour the controller layout over the 360, and playing Uncharted 2 at the moment I would cite that game alone a good reason for owning a PS3 (as well as the prospect of God of War III), but your taste might differ entirely from mine, and I could cite Fallout 3 as a good reason for keeping the 360 (as it is still buggy on PS3).

As it's all about personal preferences, if you're tired of the 360 then get a PS3 - they are both great systems that each has their cons and pros, with many excellent titles for each.

 

[Daedalus1942]

Both systems has different strengths and weaknesses, but in the end, it's all about personal preferences, like controller layout, which system exclusive series and titles one fancies (PS3 has LittleBigPlanet, Killzone, Resistance, Infamous, Uncharted, Metal Gear Solid 4, while Xbox360 has at least Gears of war, HALO, Fable, Forza and quite possibly others,) and how the titles run on the system (Xbox 360 generally seems to handle crossplatform titles slightly better, and has faster and more DLC to each title although this difference might disappear over time).

I have a PS3 myself, because I favour the controller layout over the 360, and playing Uncharted 2 at the moment I would cite that game alone a good reason for owning a PS3 (as well as the prospect of God of War III), but your taste might differ entirely from mine, and I could cite Fallout 3 as a good reason for keeping the 360 (as it is still buggy on PS3).

As it's all about personal preferences, if you're tired of the 360 then get a PS3 - they are both great systems that each has their cons and pros, with many excellent titles for each.

Is Uncharted 2 better than the first? I quite enjoyed Drake's Fortune up until that horrible, lame excuse for an ending.

 

[Dys]

PS3 is (for the moment at least) my prefered console, though it is about 3 weeks old where my xbox 360 is closer to 3 years, so that may be a factor.

Overall though, I'd say if you can't afford both, stick with the 360. A PS3 is somewhat pointless without an accompanying full HD TV and kickass sound system..Well, pointless may be a little harsh, but you are definately missing out on a lot of the appeal. The multiplatform games are generally better on xbox, the xbox has more exclusives (so it's more likely to have something that fits your tastes) and the controler shape is far superior (I don't really care if anybody disagrees with that, so don't bother contesting it), so yeah, I'd stick with the xbox if it was me (or, just save up and buy a ps3 as well really, that is what I did).

How in the hell does the X-Box have more exclusives?
Sorry... there's way more games exclusive to PS3. I'm not a fanboy of either console (though I do own a PS3, but the facts to me seem to be that the PS3 has alot more exclusives than the 360.
And that comment about the controller? I'd say you've just labelled yourself as a 360 fanboy in the eyes of this thread's posters.

Not too bothered by how I labell myself TBH (though anyone with any sense should instantly recignize that I am a shameless PC elitist, what with my consistant criticism of both consoles). However I do own both consoles and can make an informed decision as to which I prefer. Wikipedia claims that there are more xbox only games, though I suppose that isn't really a valid source so I do appologize if that's wrong. (xbox 360 & PS3). I guess I have more games on my PS3, but that's just because a lot of the big xbox 360 exclusives don't appeal to me (and I'm a whore for good sound, I got sexy speakers and PS3 has fibre optic output...*drools*).

I have hated the dual shock controller since first gen playstations and they were the only factor that made me buy a 360 over the PS3 initially (Ok, and maybe I got shitty with Sony making promises about the tech that were completely untrue, but it was the main factor). I'd have prefered the boomerang controller to be honest, they are too small and frail feeling (I have large hands, children do not spend upwards of $500 on gaming consoles, I don't understand the need for such small controllers), and..I dunno, if they still feel unnatural after 3 generations of consoles using them, they should be redesigned. The xbox 360 controllers are actually ergonomic and fit comfortably in my hands without my struggling to reach buttons, the (left) analog sticks do not annoyingly rotate or get suck moving forwards as well, which is also nice (I've never seen a right dualshock analog stick fuck, not sure why :S). All 'round it is my prefered controller. Of course, the G25/7 steering wheels on playstation are so much better than the xbox effort it's hilarious, which brings me back to PC elitism, it is far better than either (awsome wheels as it gets g25/7, superior keyboard and mouse input as well as support for countless game controllers).

Despite what the general praise xbox live receives, it is without a close second the worst online service I'd ever had the misfortune of using before games for windows live visciously murdered Universe at war. Needless to say, even before I'd properly used PSN it was my preferance (and after I'd used it there was no doubt in my mind..I mean fuck microsoft, how about a file server that can support Australians with faster than fucking dial up speeds). If anyone wanted to play online and for some retarded reason could not get a PC, the PS3 would be the only

Make no mistake, if the OP was asking whether the buy a new PS3 or a new Xbox 360, I would definately be recommending the PS3 (because of the solid upcoming exclusives and small collection of current exclusives I like). It is stupid, however, to trade in an xbox and a whole lot of games for a PS3, you are always going to lose money and get a console that, with a lot of multiplatform games, does not perform as well (this is somewhat countered by the better sound and video outputs of the PS3, but if you can't afford both consoles I doubt you can afford ~$1000 of home theatre equipment). All in, I really can't see how it would be worth trading in, just save your money for a month or two and buy one, it makes far more sense. If you've already played through all of the 180 odd Xbox exclusives (in which case you are rich and this thread is pointless) then by all means trade some games in for it, I just can't see it being a good decision to trade in a whole console and all it's games, you are going to be out of pocket most of the cost of a PS3 anyway.

 

[Gigano]

It´s on a way bigger scale and scope than the first, with far more setpieces which really shows off the true marvels of the graphics and art direction. Couldn't tell you about the ending, as I'm currently only at 75 % campaign completion, but the supernatural stuff is certainly back, and there has been a (much shorter, 5 min. total so far) part with gameplay reminiscent of the levels with the zombielike spaniards in the first one (with entirely different creatures...).

It refines everything that was good about the first one, adds a viable option for utilizing stealth, and in my opinion cuts heavily back on the more so-so parts (zombie levels) of the first game so far. Plus the multiplayer, which I haven't tried out, but which should be on the scope of a seperate game in itself.

At 75 % I've gotten more than my money's worth - hope and think it'll stay that way at 100 %. But it's certainly far better than the first so far.

 

[BaldursBananaSoap]

Do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it.

I had an xbox and loved Gears 1, Halo 3 and Kameo, then I realized there's like nothing else, and I was PAYING £40 a year for laggy P2P servers on it's exclusives and to be shouted at by kids. Then it broke three times so I got a PS3 and I haven't looked back.

Plus what exclusives are coming up on the 360?

Forza 3
More Halo
Something else

PS3 has

Heavy Rain
Ratchet and Clank: A Crack in Time
God of War 3
Agent
White Knight Chronicles
twisted Metal
Modnation Racers
The Last Guardian
Uncharted 2
MAG
Demons Souls
Gran Turismo 5

I could add some games on PC too(for example The Agent) like 3/4 of the 360s exclusives list but I wont.

Most 360 fanboys will tell you not to because they're still living in 2007 and think the ps3 has no games but just take a look at their spelling. Those are the people who wont play a game without killing something every 0.5 seconds, and the people who think Halo 3 is the best game ever.

You say you're getting fed up of the 360 so I say go for it, it's cheaper in the long run since you don't pay for online, you don't need to buy overpriced hard drives if you want more space and play and charge kits.

The older multiplats look slightly better on the 360 but a game from any devs that aren't lazy and know how to code it looks the exact same. So if you can handle a few extra jaggies or a bad texture when you zoom in on the ground with a sniper on multiplats you can get graphics like Killzone 2, Uncharted 2, Uncharted 1 and more that put the 360 to shame.

Plus for a free online service it's great.

Mostly dedicated servers for its exclusives.
Less kids
You can use any bluetooth mic
An internet browser so you can watch BBC i-player, sky and more online

The only thing Live has over it is private chat, and cartoony Wii avatars and how is that worth paying for? Especially when Steam does all it does and more for free. But oh no 360 owners constantly have to justify paying for it.

 

[O277]

I have both,


Get both. Or if you can't go for PS3

 

[Whistler777]

I still hate 2K for giving the PS3 BioShock. I still have my 360 version that has "Only on 360" on it, but now I know it is a lie. At least we still have Left 4 Dead.

And I still hate 2K for giving you illegitimate console bastards Bioshock. I guess it would have been deemed too casual for the Gaming Master Race, anyway, so its console release was likely inevitable.

 

[ssgt splatter]

I wish I could have both since there are games on te PS3 I would love to play; M.A.G., Killzone 2, and I'm even interested in Uncharted 2.

 

[ace_of_something]

I still hate 2K for giving the PS3 BioShock. I still have my 360 version that has "Only on 360" on it, but now I know it is a lie. At least we still have Left 4 Dead.

That's odd didn't know that was an exclusive. (Plays L4D on PC)

 

[Jenova65]

Mass Effect 2, plus Final Fantasy XIII are both on the 360 and unless you have a gaming PC your 360 so far is the only way you are going to be able to play Mass Effect.
I am speaking as a multiformat player, my advice would be don't rush into anything you may later regret, could you wait til you can afford to buy a PS3 without sacrificing your 360?

 

[Legion]

We are not psychic and all of us are biased.

If you think you will get a good use out of the PS3's features and know of a good handful of PS3 exclusives you'd like to buy then it's worth it, otherwise I'd suggest sticking with the 360.

I have both consoles, I own a 360 for over 4 years now, and my PS3 about a month. If I hád to pick one right now, and dump the other, I'd pick my PS3. It can do so much more, and while I like my collection of 360 exclusives, I don't love them that much to keep a 360 for, especially because I don't play online with my 360. I'd rather keep them both though, but right now I haven't played on my 360 for the full month I own my PS3, and that's not even mentioning the movies I play on my PS3. I looooove Blu Ray!

The time does make a difference though. The 360 you have had long enough to play your games repeatedly until the point of boredom and the PS3 is still new and exciting because there are so many unplayed games out there.

It's like how I didn't play any other game except ODST the week it came out but I still think Bioshock is a better game, the reason I didn't want to play it is because I've done so 4 times completely and have nothing new to do.

 

[Pillypill]

PS3's are quite cheap now, well still more than £200 but cheaper than they were, just save up a little and get one in a few months. You may regret ditching your 360 later on.

Get a PC, but if not that then keep the 360.

The man has a point. =]

 

[ElTigreSantiago]

May I ask what has posessed you to do this?

If you do, you'll immediatly miss how awesome Live is, and you're going to miss out on all the awesome exclusives.

For all the people who complain about "annoying 10 year olds" on Live, NO ONE IS FORCING YOU TO LISTEN. Mute them. Make a private party with your friends so you can talk alone, like I do every single time I play. (I kid you not, every single time I play 360, I get in a party with friends.)

And the guy above who listed Forza and Halo as the only exclusives, and then listed a whole bunch of PS3 titles that no one even knows if they're good or not... c'mon man. There's a ton more than 2 360 exclusives, and they are trusted franchises, not brand new hit-or-miss stuff.

As for the internet browser, your sitting at a much better "internet browser" right now! You can't use that as an argument to get a 400 dollar console. If you've experienced Live and PS3, you know live is better.

 

[JourneyThroughHell]

HOORAY FOR CONSOLE WARS!!!
No, seriously, keep the 360 and buy a PS3.

 

[Joshimodo]

No. I sold my Wii for a PS3, and I still play my 360 more. More features, superior online, more exclusives. Regardless, why ask us? It's entirely your choice, and on a forum known for it's fanboys, why bother asking?

Now, if you sold your 360 for a bump towards a quality gaming PC...There's an option I'd suggest.

Free online, no annoying 10 year olds

No annoying 10 year-old kids on PSN? Are you playing some kind of magical, exclusive, age-reading version?

And that comment about the controller? I'd say you've just labelled yourself as a 360 fanboy in the eyes of this thread's posters.

Actually, the 360's controller IS more ergonomic.