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agreed, this stuff gets old.Eternal_24 said:
You know what, tell your friend to flip a damn coin if he really isn't sure which he wants.
[small]or he could do the logical thing and look at each consoles exclusive titles and make the decision himself instead of forcing people on the internet to do it for him, thus causing a flame war in which many will die.[/small]
I think you mean Xbox 360 rather than just Xbox.
Xbox came out in 2001, 5 years before PS3 was launched so of course PS3 has better graphics.
Now in general you can refer to either an Xbox Original or Xbox 360 as "an Xbox" just like you can call a Toyota Prius and Toyota Prado "a Toyota". Same with PS1, PS2 and PS3 referred to any one as as "a Playstation"
But when you say PS3 and Xbox together, it seems like you are specifically referring to the Xbox 1 rather than Xbox 360.
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Actually, if the full extent of your console gaming experience is on the PS2, and you don't have a HDTV nor plan to buy one, I suggest that you get yourself an Xbox Original (that's the First Xbox) rather than a PS3 or even an Xbox-360 if only because Xbox 1 still has SIGNIFICANTLY better graphics than PS2 and an amazing catalogue of games.
It cheap as hell, you can get an Xbox console for as little as $20 and games for as little as $5 since it is an "obsolete" console. But Xbox Live still works for the Xbox original, you can still play online and get updates. Here are some games you should check out that you just can't get on PS2:
-Ninja Gaiden Black
-Forza motorsport
-Chronicles of Riddick
-Crimson Skies
-Halo: Combat Evolved (co-op/multiplayer)
-Halo 2 (co-op/multiplayer)
-Fable: The Lost Chapters
-Far Cry Instincts
-House of the Dead 2 & 3
-Half Life 2
-Counterstrike
-Doom 3 <-----you won't believe how good this one looks
-Star Wars: Republic Commando
-Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 1 & 2
-Star Wars Jedi Academy / Jedi Outcast
-Unreal Championship 1 & 2
-Rainbow Six
-Hell Wars (Painkiller as reviewed by yahtzee but renamed for dumb copyright reasons)
-MechAssault 1 & 2
Some of those are on PC too, but if you can't be bothered with PC, this is a good alternative if you want to avoid trying to figure out installing games. Just put in the disk and play.
Also these games are also on PS2 but look SIGNIFICANTLY better on Xbox often with many extra features:
-Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory (co-op/multiplayer)
-GTA: Double Pack
-GTA: San Andreas
-Burnout 3: Takedown
-Return To Castle Wolfenstein (co-op and online, lacking on PS2)
-Psychonauts
-Black
-Mercenaries: Playground of destruction
There is NO POINT in moving onto the next generation if you haven't used the full potential of the last generation. Remember, Xbox console, games and accessories are dirt cheap but it will still all be A LOT better than anything you've had on PS2 so far, I guarantee it.
I strongly suggest you try the component output cables if your TV can take them. It makes such an amazing difference.
Also, PS3 is not only still quite expensive at $300 but a HDTV you'll need to fully appreciate the games = $500 at least. I would not even recommend the Xbox 360 yet unless you really have the money for it, gaming at the moment is expensive at $60 per game + DLC.
Xbox came out in 2001, 5 years before PS3 was launched so of course PS3 has better graphics.
Now in general you can refer to either an Xbox Original or Xbox 360 as "an Xbox" just like you can call a Toyota Prius and Toyota Prado "a Toyota". Same with PS1, PS2 and PS3 referred to any one as as "a Playstation"
But when you say PS3 and Xbox together, it seems like you are specifically referring to the Xbox 1 rather than Xbox 360.
____
Actually, if the full extent of your console gaming experience is on the PS2, and you don't have a HDTV nor plan to buy one, I suggest that you get yourself an Xbox Original (that's the First Xbox) rather than a PS3 or even an Xbox-360 if only because Xbox 1 still has SIGNIFICANTLY better graphics than PS2 and an amazing catalogue of games.
It cheap as hell, you can get an Xbox console for as little as $20 and games for as little as $5 since it is an "obsolete" console. But Xbox Live still works for the Xbox original, you can still play online and get updates. Here are some games you should check out that you just can't get on PS2:
-Ninja Gaiden Black
-Forza motorsport
-Chronicles of Riddick
-Crimson Skies
-Halo: Combat Evolved (co-op/multiplayer)
-Halo 2 (co-op/multiplayer)
-Fable: The Lost Chapters
-Far Cry Instincts
-House of the Dead 2 & 3
-Half Life 2
-Counterstrike
-Doom 3 <-----you won't believe how good this one looks
-Star Wars: Republic Commando
-Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 1 & 2
-Star Wars Jedi Academy / Jedi Outcast
-Unreal Championship 1 & 2
-Rainbow Six
-Hell Wars (Painkiller as reviewed by yahtzee but renamed for dumb copyright reasons)
-MechAssault 1 & 2
Some of those are on PC too, but if you can't be bothered with PC, this is a good alternative if you want to avoid trying to figure out installing games. Just put in the disk and play.
Also these games are also on PS2 but look SIGNIFICANTLY better on Xbox often with many extra features:
-Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory (co-op/multiplayer)
-GTA: Double Pack
-GTA: San Andreas
-Burnout 3: Takedown
-Return To Castle Wolfenstein (co-op and online, lacking on PS2)
-Psychonauts
-Black
-Mercenaries: Playground of destruction
There is NO POINT in moving onto the next generation if you haven't used the full potential of the last generation. Remember, Xbox console, games and accessories are dirt cheap but it will still all be A LOT better than anything you've had on PS2 so far, I guarantee it.
I strongly suggest you try the component output cables if your TV can take them. It makes such an amazing difference.
Also, PS3 is not only still quite expensive at $300 but a HDTV you'll need to fully appreciate the games = $500 at least. I would not even recommend the Xbox 360 yet unless you really have the money for it, gaming at the moment is expensive at $60 per game + DLC.
Ummm depends. He likes online and sports games. Both consoles will supply him with plenty of sports. but the ps3's online play is free. And they also both have GTA. The ps3 does cost a little more but if he will play online a lot, he will save money in the long run, not having to pay for live.
I would have him think about these factors and look at each console's exclusive games and online downloads and such. Then make an educated decision.
hope i helped.
I would have him think about these factors and look at each console's exclusive games and online downloads and such. Then make an educated decision.
hope i helped.
Iggyus: When my post was posted the OP hadn't yet specified whether his friend would like to play online, so I didn't factor that into my post.
After all, I had a 360 for a year and a half before going online (money was tight so didn't shell out for Broadband let alone Xbox live).
Personally I couldn't care less about Blu-ray, standard DVD quality is fine for me, but I did mention that if his friend wanted a Blu-ray player as well as a console he should opt for the PS3.
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After all, I had a 360 for a year and a half before going online (money was tight so didn't shell out for Broadband let alone Xbox live).
Personally I couldn't care less about Blu-ray, standard DVD quality is fine for me, but I did mention that if his friend wanted a Blu-ray player as well as a console he should opt for the PS3.
EDIT: quote didn't work for some reason
If he doesn't mind paying the monthly subcribtion fee for Live he should get one, but if not tell him to go with the PS3. That is why I chose the PS3, also I'm a major fan of Polyphony Digital, Naughty Dog, Insomniac Games, and Guerilla Games.
Well, you have a choice. If he gets a 360, you'll have access to both consoles so you can play both sets of games. But if you get a PS3, you can play online together. It all comes down to if you'd prefer playing more games face-to-face or fewer over the internet.
Though if it means anything, I personally feel the 360 has a better collection of games, as well as a more comfortable controller.
Though if it means anything, I personally feel the 360 has a better collection of games, as well as a more comfortable controller.
Depends what you're looking for.
Out of PS3 and 350, the 360 has a far better online than playstation.
So 360 over PS3 in online.
PS3 also has a few pretty good titles coming out soon for it, I would definately keep a look out on those.
I own a 360, PS3 and Wii, just so you know I'm not trying to show favoritism.
In the end, it boils down to what your friend wants.
I honestly can't see THAT much of a graphical difference between games on the 360 and PS3. But, the PS3 does had a bluray player and the PS3's games are harder to scratch than 360, which would give them a longer life and allow for you to play frisbree with them when you get bored.
Out of PS3 and 350, the 360 has a far better online than playstation.
So 360 over PS3 in online.
PS3 also has a few pretty good titles coming out soon for it, I would definately keep a look out on those.
I own a 360, PS3 and Wii, just so you know I'm not trying to show favoritism.
In the end, it boils down to what your friend wants.
I honestly can't see THAT much of a graphical difference between games on the 360 and PS3. But, the PS3 does had a bluray player and the PS3's games are harder to scratch than 360, which would give them a longer life and allow for you to play frisbree with them when you get bored.
