OK, I have been a Xbox fan for a very long time, don't hold anything against PS3 fanboys, I just never saw the need to buy a PS3. The exclusives didn't catch my eye and I really didn't care about blue-ray.
Well a few months ago, by xbox RROD. I used this as an excuse to upgrade to an xbox elite since I just had a shitty 12gb HDD, and I really like the download games option. So I've been wailing away on my elite for a few months now (it is actually louder than my old unit - which was repaired for free so I have one for sale now) and having a merry old time.
Well, the wife and I stopped into Circuit City. Since they are closing, they have some pretty good discounts on electronics. So, I did it. I got a PS3 for 30% off. Why not. I also picked up LPB, Resistance 1 & 2 and Heavenly Sword.
First impressions... This is a very impressive machine. Since I already have a PSP for all the travel I do, I really like the PS3 menu system. The PSN was easy to get connected to (and free). I like being able to plug in a keyboard. I got one Blue Ray movie (Dark Knight, can you think of a better movie to start you Blue Ray collection?) So overall, I am very impressed, I definately like the lack of noise compared to the xbox. Graphics wise, I don't see any huge difference with the xbox and in the future if there are multi platform games that have multiplayer, I will probably get it on Xbox since I have a lot of online friends there. That is until I build up my PSN friends.
No to the point of debate (sorry for all the crap before this). You PS3 fanboys have been tooting your horn saying that an xbox elite is actualy more expensive than a PS3, some of the points are valid (no wireless included, for example). Now the PS3 didn't come with a head set, that is kinda retarted, but what ever. Here is what pissed me off about the PS3, it did not come with an HDMI cable, it did not even come with component cables. Only standard AV. The Xbox Elite came with HDMI and Component. So I had to shell out another $80 bucks to get my HD on. Maybe other versions came with HDMI cable (mine is the 80GB), I don't know, but that was a big cock slap in the face.
Problem nubmer 2 - for the love of god sony, update you damn controler. The average gamer is 18-30, we are not 10yo kids with tiny hands. In the contest of best/most ergonimic controler, xbox wins easily.
So PS3fan boys, do these two gripes bother you? Out of the box the Xbox elite is HD ready, the PS3 is not, gotta buy the cable. And a controler designed for baby hands that hasn't changed much since the PS1 for god's sake.
Not flaming anyone/thing here. The machine is very impressive. I now have LBP so my wife will actually play a game with me now (although she is getting fond of L4D, even though she is a complete spaz and fires wildly when she is surrounded with zombies, but my wife playing L4D is still HOT)
EDIT: Yes I do have a Wii, but that is for the wife, I rarely play it. For my gaming, it doesn't really compare to the Xbox or PS3, obviously.
Well a few months ago, by xbox RROD. I used this as an excuse to upgrade to an xbox elite since I just had a shitty 12gb HDD, and I really like the download games option. So I've been wailing away on my elite for a few months now (it is actually louder than my old unit - which was repaired for free so I have one for sale now) and having a merry old time.
Well, the wife and I stopped into Circuit City. Since they are closing, they have some pretty good discounts on electronics. So, I did it. I got a PS3 for 30% off. Why not. I also picked up LPB, Resistance 1 & 2 and Heavenly Sword.
First impressions... This is a very impressive machine. Since I already have a PSP for all the travel I do, I really like the PS3 menu system. The PSN was easy to get connected to (and free). I like being able to plug in a keyboard. I got one Blue Ray movie (Dark Knight, can you think of a better movie to start you Blue Ray collection?) So overall, I am very impressed, I definately like the lack of noise compared to the xbox. Graphics wise, I don't see any huge difference with the xbox and in the future if there are multi platform games that have multiplayer, I will probably get it on Xbox since I have a lot of online friends there. That is until I build up my PSN friends.
No to the point of debate (sorry for all the crap before this). You PS3 fanboys have been tooting your horn saying that an xbox elite is actualy more expensive than a PS3, some of the points are valid (no wireless included, for example). Now the PS3 didn't come with a head set, that is kinda retarted, but what ever. Here is what pissed me off about the PS3, it did not come with an HDMI cable, it did not even come with component cables. Only standard AV. The Xbox Elite came with HDMI and Component. So I had to shell out another $80 bucks to get my HD on. Maybe other versions came with HDMI cable (mine is the 80GB), I don't know, but that was a big cock slap in the face.
Problem nubmer 2 - for the love of god sony, update you damn controler. The average gamer is 18-30, we are not 10yo kids with tiny hands. In the contest of best/most ergonimic controler, xbox wins easily.
So PS3fan boys, do these two gripes bother you? Out of the box the Xbox elite is HD ready, the PS3 is not, gotta buy the cable. And a controler designed for baby hands that hasn't changed much since the PS1 for god's sake.
Not flaming anyone/thing here. The machine is very impressive. I now have LBP so my wife will actually play a game with me now (although she is getting fond of L4D, even though she is a complete spaz and fires wildly when she is surrounded with zombies, but my wife playing L4D is still HOT)
EDIT: Yes I do have a Wii, but that is for the wife, I rarely play it. For my gaming, it doesn't really compare to the Xbox or PS3, obviously.
