Xbox 360 or PS3
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In my personal opinion i like the PS3 more. I had both a 360 Elite and now a Phat PS3 and i like the later more. The controler is better for me since i grew up with the original sony systems, I like the exclusives, and also mine hasnt broke yet unlike that blasted 360 of mine. Plus the free online is just a bonus.
Honestly it comes down to three things
a) What games you want
b) How much you care about online support
c) how much you care about graphics/ Blu ray
My personal opinion (note, I have all 3 consoles)
a) Most good games come on both consoles. But my opinion of worthy exclusives, Ps3 has Metal Gear Solid, Uncharted, infamous, and little big planet. Xbox has Halo, Gears of War, Mass Effect, and theres a few obscure ones you could get for 10 bucks like Crackdown but I don't want to get into those because then everyone will think I'm an xbox fanboy.
b) The Xbox definitely has better online, but you have to pay 50 bucks a year for it. It's a universal system so you open up the dashboard send someone an invite, and they can get it, accept it, swap games and automatically join you ect. no matter what game they're playing. On PS3 online is really inconvenient because every game is responsible for its own servers and workings, especially with metal gear online that uses a whole different friends list. the PS3 has no cross game chat, (on the xbox you can be in a party of like, 16 people or a private chat with 1 person any time) the PS3's bluetooth headset is uncomfortable, sounds like shit, constantly beeps at you whenever it's muted, and costs 50 dollars, but as far as the actual GAMEPLAY I didn't notice much, but then again I have FIOS and an open NAT setting. My friend can't connect to anyone on his ps3. In addition Xbox has the marketplace, which has lots of exclusive arcade games and downloadable content that the ps3 marketplace doesnt. So there's definitely a REASON you pay for xbox live.
c) Graphically, unless you have a large HDTV, the xbox and PS3 almost look exactly the same. I use a 44 inch full screen and there's not much of an appreciable graphical difference.
My advice, go with the 360 if you're not extremely partial to the ps3's exclusives, but really, you can't go wrong with either one.
Oh, and I wouldn't be too worried about the RRoD. Microsoft has a 3 year insurance policy for it and the newer 360s have something called the "Jasper chip" or something like that which supposedly prevents it from occurring.
a) What games you want
b) How much you care about online support
c) how much you care about graphics/ Blu ray
My personal opinion (note, I have all 3 consoles)
a) Most good games come on both consoles. But my opinion of worthy exclusives, Ps3 has Metal Gear Solid, Uncharted, infamous, and little big planet. Xbox has Halo, Gears of War, Mass Effect, and theres a few obscure ones you could get for 10 bucks like Crackdown but I don't want to get into those because then everyone will think I'm an xbox fanboy.
b) The Xbox definitely has better online, but you have to pay 50 bucks a year for it. It's a universal system so you open up the dashboard send someone an invite, and they can get it, accept it, swap games and automatically join you ect. no matter what game they're playing. On PS3 online is really inconvenient because every game is responsible for its own servers and workings, especially with metal gear online that uses a whole different friends list. the PS3 has no cross game chat, (on the xbox you can be in a party of like, 16 people or a private chat with 1 person any time) the PS3's bluetooth headset is uncomfortable, sounds like shit, constantly beeps at you whenever it's muted, and costs 50 dollars, but as far as the actual GAMEPLAY I didn't notice much, but then again I have FIOS and an open NAT setting. My friend can't connect to anyone on his ps3. In addition Xbox has the marketplace, which has lots of exclusive arcade games and downloadable content that the ps3 marketplace doesnt. So there's definitely a REASON you pay for xbox live.
c) Graphically, unless you have a large HDTV, the xbox and PS3 almost look exactly the same. I use a 44 inch full screen and there's not much of an appreciable graphical difference.
My advice, go with the 360 if you're not extremely partial to the ps3's exclusives, but really, you can't go wrong with either one.
Oh, and I wouldn't be too worried about the RRoD. Microsoft has a 3 year insurance policy for it and the newer 360s have something called the "Jasper chip" or something like that which supposedly prevents it from occurring.
I'd go for the 360. The ps3 doesn't have that many exclusives that I'm interested in, while the 360 has many. Plus I'm one of the many who can't tell the difference between blu-ray and DVD.
In summary get a 360 t'is cheaper.
In summary get a 360 t'is cheaper.
Ohnoeeees. *flameshield just in case*
They're both okay, but my boyfriend keeps trying to shove it down my throat that the Xbox is better which makes me hate it, because when someone forces their opinion on me, I'll hate it even more just to piss them off.
It depends what you want really, there's not much difference with Blu-ray in my opining so I wouldn't let that influence you too much.
I've got a PS3 by the way. The online community seem okay, but they usually either kick me out of games or ask me out when they find out I'm a girl.
They're both okay, but my boyfriend keeps trying to shove it down my throat that the Xbox is better which makes me hate it, because when someone forces their opinion on me, I'll hate it even more just to piss them off.
It depends what you want really, there's not much difference with Blu-ray in my opining so I wouldn't let that influence you too much.
I've got a PS3 by the way. The online community seem okay, but they usually either kick me out of games or ask me out when they find out I'm a girl.
I just find it so unfair that Gears of War 2 and God of War 3 are on two different consoles, guess I just like war... I own a PS3 and its a great machine with lots of great games, but I want a 360. My point is whatever console you pick there will always be great exclusives that you really really want on another format, hell even the DS has a couple of titles I wouldn't mind playing. So my advice is this; pick an exclusive you really can't live without (mine was god of war 3). Then buy your said machine, then advoid all websites with anything to do with any other platforms... No temptations then... Otherwise you may have to put your hand in your pocket for second time... Explaining how good Gears of War 2 is to your wife just isn't easy!!! Just enjoy playing...
Vandineo said:
Linux you say? Wonderful!sunami88 said:
OT: I like my PS3, and I like it's games. However, the Xbox is slightly cheaper and has almost all the same games.
The Xbox doesn't have quite the same level of HD, although if you're running Standard Definition, I find the graphics are better.
The controllers don't really make much of a difference.
Bluray seems to be gathering steam, so you may want to go for the PS3 as the Bluray player comes standard and combines both a media player and gaming console.
There's free online play for PS3, but a larger (not by much) community on Xbox. Both Xbox and PS3 have whiney retards online, but as far as I can tell, the PS3 is a little more chilled out.
You get a free headset with the Xbox, but the PS3 one is quite cheap and wireless.
Both have 250GB options, or did/are about too, so memory shouldn't be an issue.
If you have a PC controller (not Xbox) and a friend comes round, you should be able to use the PC controller on the PS3 (as ar as I know, I've only tried it with a Logitech USB controller). The same doesn't apply to the Xbox (as far as I know; it doesn't work with my PC pad).
Xbox can connect to MSN, your Windows Media Centre (if you have it) and soon you could be watching Sky TV if you have it.
The PS3 can browse the internet, and as far as I know, the Xbox can't, but it could just be harder to find.
The PS3 dashboard (or XMB) is far easier to Navigate (I find) and has themes, some which can change and stuff, so it feels abit more polished. The Xbox's Dashboard can be abit more difficult to use if your Pad is to responsive and is more Cartoon-y, but you do get to create an Avatar.
The Xbox works off of Microsoft Points, whereas the PS3 just uses real money. Both are "buyable", but having it spelt out in how much it costs can be handy.
You can/soon can stream films off of both the Networks, for a small price.
EDIT: The PS3 is quiter, but you may have to install some data (which shouldn't be an issue with a massive HDD).
EDIT: The Xbox may be cheaper in shops, but that changes when you add on the price of online (£8 a month, or £40 a year, the £40 Yearly Gold pushing the price higher than a PS3) and any other addons.
For a personal opinion: My friend has both an Xbox and a PS3, both of which he bought with his own hard earned cash. His Playstation 3 consists of maybe 30+ games, his Xbox Library can't be called a Library, as it only consists of 5 games...just saying, I'm not trying to flame, it's his choice and everything, but I'm just saying.
That's all I can think of for now, and I hope it helps you with your decision.
it depends if you want a great gaming console with lots of great games or if you want a piece of garbage with lousy games. if you're like me and want the first one then buy
JUST KIDDING! xD both are great
