Ya know, an XBOX 360 wouldn't be that bad. It has pretty neat graphics, and something the PS3 doesn't have: you can purchase Netflix movies with the console. I think that is enough to outdo the PS3, now would you?
Ya know, an XBOX 360 wouldn't be that bad. It has pretty neat graphics, and something the PS3 doesn't have: you can purchase Netflix movies with the console. I think that is enough to outdo the PS3, now would you?
I honestly don't want to watch movies on my console, I have a DVD player for that! (plus, downloading movies takes YEARS)
Sorry, but Netflix alone is not a good enough reason for me to buy a system that has a rep. for breaking and is more expensive
the newer 360s have a much lower failure rate, on the 360 there are many advantages over the ps3, one the pure amount and class of many games, it has a much better controller (not just a rehashed one with extra stuff glued on). you may think that the online being free is an advantage, but consider it this way, its only ~£40 ~$60?? which isn't much for the best online service there is.
the 360 also has a larger catalogue of DLC both arcade games and additional content for games. those who say the PS3 has an edge graphically may be correct, but haven't had it shown yet. the main edge is that the ps3 has bluray, which unless you have an hd tv is not an advantage unless you plan to upgrade soon, both consoles upscale dvds via HDMI.
price wise a 360 from gamestops site is $370 60gb harddrive +wireless adaptor
nd a PS3 same site $400 80gb harddrive
for the 360 the 60gb is more than enough space and includes the option to save a couple of games to the harddrive (new feature)
the newer 360s have a much lower failure rate, on the 360 there are many advantages over the ps3, one the pure amount and class of many games, it has a much better controller (not just a rehashed one with extra stuff glued on). you may think that the online being free is an advantage, but consider it this way, its only ~£40 ~$60?? which isn't much for the best online service there is.
the 360 also has a larger catalogue of DLC both arcade games and additional content for games. those who say the PS3 has an edge graphically may be correct, but haven't had it shown yet. the main edge is that the ps3 has bluray, which unless you have an hd tv is not an advantage unless you plan to upgrade soon, both consoles upscale dvds via HDMI.
price wise a 360 from gamestops site is $370 60gb harddrive +wireless adaptor
nd a PS3 same site $400 80gb harddrive
for the 360 the 60gb is more than enough space and includes the option to save a couple of games to the harddrive (new feature)
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I've never seen a 60 gig 360
Anyway, I'm not the kind of person who plays online every day, which I would have to be if I was willing to pay for it.
I think the wii is pretty good online, personally.
It's just the lack of games that gets me.
Both systems leave something to be desired, the only exclusive games from the PS3 library that is really any good is the Ratchet and Clank game series. Otherwise, the 260 is considerably better in every respect.
Both systems leave something to be desired, the only exclusive games from the PS3 library that is really any good is the Ratchet and Clank game series.
And LittleBigPlanet, Uncharted, some of the PixelJunk games...
Get the system ya really want. I mean the ps n the 36O have there weaknessez and u are prb gonna regret buyin a console ppI on an online board are sayin what to get
Yeah, it all boils down to whichever one you think has the better games and how much you're willing to spend.
It's best to bear in mind how much the console will cost in the long term as well, extra controllers, online access, hard drives, etc.
I read the other day something about a price drop for the PS3 in February next year (I think it's for the US only) so if you want one, you're probably best waiting til then.
Get the system ya really want. I mean the ps n the 36O have there weaknessez and u are prb gonna regret buyin a console ppI on an online board are sayin what to get
hence why i mainly only stated facts with a few additional opinions to show my personal views
I say you buy neither and wait until a new console comes on the market.
Cause if you can't decide by yourself, you'll probably regret it.
But I must say, LittleBigPlanet is kinda good - and only for Playstation 3.
I also wanted to play "home", that looks neat! (and its free
Plus, square enix is obsessed with Playstation, so that's a bonus.
I think I'll be getting PS3 though, since it's cheaper, and it has a lot of games I want! (And, I can Play TF2 online for FREE!) Thanks for everyone's opinion!
I was writing my previous comment on a psp, so l could not make a lengthy post. Since I am on a pc, I can post how a few of the comments above are incorrect and also write about the pros and cons of the two systems
First off, the playstation network DOES have a movie store like Netflix where you can download shows and movies; one can even rent HD movies on your ps3 for 5 bucks
As for Downloadable only titles, the ps3 has recently gotten quite a few that are exclusives like Wipeout HD, Ratchet and Clank, last guy, ps1 games, some episodic zombie game, pixel junkies monsters and eden, etc...
DLC between the two systems are similar as in both systems get the same content though the 360 is gettin the exclusive GTA4 add on.
In regards to the cost of the console, it depends on what ya want
If all you want is the system, the 360 is the cheapest. However, for all the bells and whistles, both are same, if not the 360 is more than the ps. The reason is that for the extra gb, xbox live, and the wireless adaptor, it comes to approx 300 extra (live is 60 I think, adaptor is 100 and 120 is marked as 134.99) So let's say you get the 300 xbox 360 set with kungfu pandda and indy. That would be around 600. If you compared this to a ps3 with a 160 gb, it would be 499. That is if you want all the extras
As for video games, almost all the third parties games are made for the ps3 and 360. The ones that are not are the exclusives
a few of the exlusives
360
Gears of War
Gears of War 2
Halo 3
Halo wars
M. Effect
DOA 4
Ninja Gaiden 2
FAble 2
Viva Pinata
Banjo and Kazooie
tales of vespera
PS3
Uncharted
ratchet and clank
haze
lair
Metal Gear
Final fantasy XIII vs
little big planet
heavy rain
It is really what type of games you are into that are only for one system since the rest of the next generation library are on both consoles.
The xbox360 has a new hardrive feature that lets one to download their games on the hdd. The issue with this new thingy is that it does not work with all the games and old games like halo 3 runs slower because the title was made to download maps and such on the harddrive. So when the game is downloaded, the maps and such is still downlaoded, but on another area of the hdd, making halo 3 run slower.
The ps3 graphics on most mutli games are inferior to the 360, but that is cause most of the games made today uses the same tools as the 360. This method is changin so as mutliple format games are being made with the ps3 tools, resulting in a faster release and better graphics on both consoles. It may or may make the ps3 games look better than the ones on the 360; it is known that is it harder to port a pc or 360 game to the playstation3 whereas it is easier to port a ps3 title to a pc or 360
This is like how the DC version of MvCapcom 2 is graphic superior than the ps2 or the xbox ver of the same game; this title was made with the Dreamcast tools.
The ps3 uses the cell processing, which is infamilar with a lot of game companies to make titles for. BEcause they have learned a bit about it, it is now easier for them to make games for it when compared to a few years ago.
it is now hard to tell which game has the better graphics especially how most reviewers compares graphics to 10 x zoom than the norm; The difference is the on the title soul calibur 4, the 360 has better anti aliasin which allows less miscolored pixels than the ps3 version. You cannot see this with the nakid eye unless you have a very good eye sight.
I suggest if you cant decide what to buy, do research and read a lot of the articles on the web. However, I think it is best to read the documents that are just about the system rather than a comparsion of the two, since those tend to be bias. If the pros and cons of a particular system seems better than the other game for you, then by all means get it.
I also wanted to play "home", that looks neat! (and its free
Plus, square enix is obsessed with Playstation, so that's a bonus.
I think I'll be getting PS3 though, since it's cheaper, and it has a lot of games I want! (And, I can Play TF2 online for FREE!) Thanks for everyone's opinion!
I have tf2 on ps3 and if you want a ps3 for that, you should get it for the pc since both vers are inferior to the pc one.
The pc tf2 (which I am plannin to get and played it a few times durin their free weekend) has more weapons, maps, and customizations. I doubt both the 360 and ps3 will get the new weapons since I heard the 360 patches are up to 50 mb and the makers of the orange box didn't do the ps3 ver.
I have tf2 on ps3 and if you want a ps3 for that, you should get it for the pc since both vers are inferior to the pc one.
The pc tf2 (which I am plannin to get and played it a few times durin their free weekend) has more weapons, maps, and customizations. I doubt both the 360 and ps3 will get the new weapons since I heard the 360 patches are up to 50 mb and the makers of the orange box didn't do the ps3 ver.
both ps3 and 360 have very few people on TF2, there arent any custom maps either, i would advise against putting any bets on playing much tf2 on a console, its just not suited to it
I was writing my previous comment on a psp, so l could not make a lengthy post. Since I am on a pc, I can post how a few of the comments above are incorrect and also write about the pros and cons of the two systems
First off, the playstation network DOES have a movie store like Netflix where you can download shows and movies; one can even rent HD movies on your ps3 for 5 bucks
As for Downloadable only titles, the ps3 has recently gotten quite a few that are exclusives like Wipeout HD, Ratchet and Clank, last guy, ps1 games, some episodic zombie game, pixel junkies monsters and eden, etc...
DLC between the two systems are similar as in both systems get the same content though the 360 is gettin the exclusive GTA4 add on.
In regards to the cost of the console, it depends on what ya want
If all you want is the system, the 360 is the cheapest. However, for all the bells and whistles, both are same, if not the 360 is more than the ps. The reason is that for the extra gb, xbox live, and the wireless adaptor, it comes to approx 300 extra (live is 60 I think, adaptor is 100 and 120 is marked as 134.99) So let's say you get the 300 xbox 360 set with kungfu pandda and indy. That would be around 600. If you compared this to a ps3 with a 160 gb, it would be 499. That is if you want all the extras
As for video games, almost all the third parties games are made for the ps3 and 360. The ones that are not are the exclusives
a few of the exlusives
360
Gears of War
Gears of War 2
Halo 3
Halo wars
M. Effect
DOA 4
Ninja Gaiden 2
FAble 2
Viva Pinata
Banjo and Kazooie
tales of vespera
PS3
Uncharted
ratchet and clank
haze
lair
Metal Gear
Final fantasy XIII vs
little big planet
heavy rain
It is really what type of games you are into that are only for one system since the rest of the next generation library are on both consoles.
The xbox360 has a new hardrive feature that lets one to download their games on the hdd. The issue with this new thingy is that it does not work with all the games and old games like halo 3 runs slower because the title was made to download maps and such on the harddrive. So when the game is downloaded, the maps and such is still downlaoded, but on another area of the hdd, making halo 3 run slower.
The ps3 graphics on most mutli games are inferior to the 360, but that is cause most of the games made today uses the same tools as the 360. This method is changin so as mutliple format games are being made with the ps3 tools, resulting in a faster release and better graphics on both consoles. It may or may make the ps3 games look better than the ones on the 360; it is known that is it harder to port a pc or 360 game to the playstation3 whereas it is easier to port a ps3 title to a pc or 360
This is like how the DC version of MvCapcom 2 is graphic superior than the ps2 or the xbox ver of the same game; this title was made with the Dreamcast tools.
The ps3 uses the cell processing, which is infamilar with a lot of game companies to make titles for. BEcause they have learned a bit about it, it is now easier for them to make games for it when compared to a few years ago.
it is now hard to tell which game has the better graphics especially how most reviewers compares graphics to 10 x zoom than the norm; The difference is the on the title soul calibur 4, the 360 has better anti aliasin which allows less miscolored pixels than the ps3 version. You cannot see this with the nakid eye unless you have a very good eye sight.
I suggest if you cant decide what to buy, do research and read a lot of the articles on the web. However, I think it is best to read the documents that are just about the system rather than a comparsion of the two, since those tend to be bias. If the pros and cons of a particular system seems better than the other game for you, then by all means get it.
both ps3 and 360 have very few people on TF2, there arent any custom maps either, i would advise against putting any bets on playing much tf2 on a console, its just not suited to it
Playin it on a console is not that bad in terms of ppl since l do play TF2 on my playstation sometimes and a normal map would have around 5-10 ppl per side. l used to play it for days till l played the pc one where now I would play when l sometimes play for a four hours every couple of months.
however the maps that are used a lot on the sony ver is Duskbowl and 2fort. They are fun regardless of how much hours you put into it, but you won't get the variety like on the computer version.
Ps3 for one game alone. Little Big Planet! If you don't like one level, you can find another! And another! And another! Plus BluRay. If you are getting one, though. It's worth it to track down a 60 gig. PS2 is my second favorite part of the system.
Ps3 for one game alone. Little Big Planet! If you don't like one level, you can find another! And another! And another! Plus BluRay. If you are getting one, though. It's worth it to track down a 60 gig. PS2 is my second favorite part of the system.
I own a Wii, Pse, and XBox 360, so I can pretty fairly compare them. I like them all, and they each have their own strengths and weaknesses. I think you'll enjoy any one of them.
That said, I personally vastly prefer the PS3. I've never liked the Xbox controller, for one thing. For another, games have considerably less lag on the PS3. I'm a bit confused when people complain that the 360 versions look better graphically, because I've compared several of them virtually side by side and the PS3 versions are much sharper. Perhaps the 360 versions look better in static images, but as soon as there's motion the PS3 is miles ahead in terms of maintaining the level of quality.
Xbox Live vs. PSN? I've seen nothing to recommend Live over PSN. More games at the moment, yes, but precious few of them are actually worth paying money for. And online gaming might be worth the cost of a Live membership, but when it's free on the PS3 one can't help but wonder why Microsoft insists on a fee. The Playstation Store is also much better designed than the Xbox Marketplace. Unless the new redesign improved it greatly, which I won't know for another month because the last time I downloaded a mandatory update within two weeks of its launch my system broke down and Microsoft insisted it was my fault. Which brings me to my next point.
I'm on my third Xbox. Maybe the newer ones break less often, but I personally wouldn't take the chance. I've never had a single problem with my PS3, and couldn't be happier with it.
its mainly down to the preference of games, you are an rpg fan, correct. the 360 has many more rpgs than the ps3 inc lost odyssey, mass effect, fable 2, and some others that i cannot think of right now
tbh, I think the 360 only really has more RPGs because Microsoft noticed that was one of the PS2's strengths, and is throwing money in every direction to keep it from being one of the PS3's.
I think they're starting to slow down with the exclusivity handouts lately though, now they've got a good lead, or at least the PS3 is starting to get a few exclusive RPGs of its own (Valkyria Chronicles is apparently ace), and there's FFXIII Versus, and Dark Cloud 3 to look forward to.
I don't think the 360 is going to have the majority of RPGs forever, especially if Sony wise up and realise they're one of the driving factors of the PS2 sales (as well as it having a generally wide variety of genres anyway).
Really, the only way to know for sure though is to wait and see, but if you want a console sooner, rather than later, you'll just have to rely on whatever sales trends and whatnot you can get your hands on.
tbh, I think the 360 only really has more RPGs because Microsoft noticed that was one of the PS2's strengths, and is throwing money in every direction to keep it from being one of the PS3's.
I think they're starting to slow down with the exclusivity handouts lately though, now they've got a good lead, or at least the PS3 is starting to get a few exclusive RPGs of its own (Valkyria Chronicles is apparently ace), and there's FFXIII Versus, and Dark Cloud 3 to look forward to.
I don't think the 360 is going to have the majority of RPGs forever, especially if Sony wise up and realise they're one of the driving factors of the PS2 sales (as well as it having a generally wide variety of genres anyway).
Really, the only way to know for sure though is to wait and see, but if you want a console sooner, rather than later, you'll just have to rely on whatever sales trends and whatnot you can get your hands on.
DARK CLOUD 3? Is this speculation or fact? I'll be on wikipedia...
Another thing to consider if you plan to play online games with friends is what systems do your friends have? If they are all playing Call Of Duty on the 360 and you get a PS3, then that really doesn't do you any good.
Another thing to consider if you plan to play online games with friends is what systems do your friends have? If they are all playing Call Of Duty on the 360 and you get a PS3, then that really doesn't do you any good.
It does me good since l am not bothered by my friends to play that game, which is true; my friends are into call of duty, which results into arguements between them while I listen playin teh games I like playin. hehe
I own a Wii, Pse, and XBox 360, so I can pretty fairly compare them. I like them all, and they each have their own strengths and weaknesses. I think you'll enjoy any one of them.
That said, I personally vastly prefer the PS3. I've never liked the Xbox controller, for one thing. For another, games have considerably less lag on the PS3. I'm a bit confused when people complain that the 360 versions look better graphically, because I've compared several of them virtually side by side and the PS3 versions are much sharper. Perhaps the 360 versions look better in static images, but as soon as there's motion the PS3 is miles ahead in terms of maintaining the level of quality.
Xbox Live vs. PSN? I've seen nothing to recommend Live over PSN. More games at the moment, yes, but precious few of them are actually worth paying money for. And online gaming might be worth the cost of a Live membership, but when it's free on the PS3 one can't help but wonder why Microsoft insists on a fee. The Playstation Store is also much better designed than the Xbox Marketplace. Unless the new redesign improved it greatly, which I won't know for another month because the last time I downloaded a mandatory update within two weeks of its launch my system broke down and Microsoft insisted it was my fault. Which brings me to my next point.
I'm on my third Xbox. Maybe the newer ones break less often, but I personally wouldn't take the chance. I've never had a single problem with my PS3, and couldn't be happier with it.
Just my two cents!
Simple. Fanboys
A lot of sites that do compare graphics between the two consoles, make it incredible bias towards the 360. Keep in mind that a lot of websites do not have to do refractions, hence they can say wahtever they want to w/o gettin in trouble
Also, they do different tricks to make the 360 ver look better through screen captures by snapin the image durin a certain day or weather in the game (gta 4) or by changing the saturation of the colours for any game on the playstation.
I recall lookin at IGN where did a comparsion of 10 games on the 360 and the ps. Out of the 10 games, they said the 360 is superior in everyway despite it is hard to tell through the pics they have.
They even did Devil May cry 4 where as other gaming mags state the ps version is better because of the required hd installiation and how less polygons get broken up because of that. They even provided pics to show this.
IGN overlooked this and instead, said the 360 is better since the ps3 has duller colours.
Just that it is too farfetched that out of 10 titles, all are better on the 360 w/o any solid evidence other than the light source is everywhere despite the images show no changes between the two consoles.
Finally, some internet places will zoom 4 to 10 x of a game to find any graphical differences and if there is, they will say that one ver is better.
Because of the biasness, I recommend a person who cannot pick which to get is to ignore graphics and choose what titles they like or read articles that don't compare them and to find a more unbias opinion of the bad and the good for each system.
Sorry to barge in late, but yeah... Each has their downfalls, so it's all a matter of personal preference.
For example, the PS3 is a tad more expensive, but... It will not need to be replaced for at least another 4 years, Sony built ahead of the curve by incorporating its multi-processor system (enabling much more to be going on in the background at a faster frame and anti-aliasing rate) not to mention its built in blu-ray drive. But, it's still a new and very complicated system, and most game companies are just getting the knack for how to use the console resources. Also, the console requires a decent monitor to compensate for some of its output flaws.
While the PS3 may have a better graphics processor, the 360 has a better central processor, taking away some of the jitters prone to PS3 game play. Also, the console is considerably cheeper. But, you do get what you pay for... The console technology is already inadequate, outdated, and needs to be replaced (I.E. release a new console). Two of its major inadequates are the lack of built in HDMI compatibility, (requiring a crappy after market adapter) and the fact that developers are limited to 8GB for each game because it still uses a standard DVD drive.
I could go on for hours... and thats my point, the consoles themselves are not really the point this discussion. Basically, you need to pick the console that has the games you prefer, as that is the major difference between them. PS3 has mainly single person, cinematic in-your-face type games. While the 360 has mainly multilayer online type games (mostly sports and 1st person shooters)
Me? I am something of a loner who usually shies away from online games, and I have a 60' HD set... So the choice was obvious, PS3.
Two of its major inadequates are the lack of built in HDMI compatibility, (requiring a crappy after market adapter) and the fact that developers are limited to 8GB for each game because it still uses a standard DVD drive.
Erm... the 360 now has HDMI built into all levels of the system, and has for quite a while now. All you need is an HDMI cable.
Erm... the 360 now has HDMI built into all levels of the system, and has for quite a while now. All you need is an HDMI cable.
I should have been a bit clearer...
I did some research when the 360 first came out, and I recall it was missing both output formats that I use... Which are HDMI (1080i) and Fiber optic audio (5.1 surround). After looking into it online, it seems that even the recent units still lack a "proper" fiber optic output.
Me saying it did not have an HDMI output was past tense... The original "Core" system which was offered back when it was first launched did not offer a HDMI output (there was one with the then oft-sold out "premium" system, but I came a bit late to that party and could only manage to find a "core" system.) So I passed, otherwise I just might have purchased one... But as of yet there has not been a 360 game (that perked my interest) that I could not find on another platform, so I still have no incentive to purchase a X360.
As for my PS3, I only buy about 3 games a year for it... So I am still unsure if it was worth sitting out in the cold for 10 hours to get one. Yes, I camped out... seven of us went, two of us got arrested, and I had to trick my best friend into letting ME buy the last 60GB that the store had (and I'm not saying how, trade secret)... anyways, long story short, now that she is willing to talk to me again... Best night ever!
I did some research when the 360 first came out, and I recall it was missing both output formats that I use... Which are HDMI (1080i) and Fiber optic audio (5.1 surround). After looking into it online, it seems that even the recent units still lack a "proper" fiber optic output.
Me saying it did not have an HDMI output was past tense... The original "Core" system which was offered back when it was first launched did not offer a HDMI output (there was one with the then oft-sold out "premium" system, but I came a bit late to that party and could only manage to find a "core" system.) So I passed, otherwise I just might have purchased one... But as of yet there has not been a 360 game (that perked my interest) that I could not find on another platform, so I still have no incentive to purchase a X360.
As for my PS3, I only buy about 3 games a year for it... So I am still unsure if it was worth sitting out in the cold for 10 hours to get one. Yes, I camped out... seven of us went, two of us got arrested, and I had to trick my best friend into letting ME buy the last 60GB that the store had (and I'm not saying how, trade secret)... anyways, long story short, now that she is willing to talk to me again... Best night ever!
You are correct but if l remember, both premium and the bear bones xbox didnt have the hdmi till recently
Wiki says yes on hdmi for premium since it has it now and the core 360 is discontinued prior to the hdmi bein in the system
the premium and the cores are the same system with the exception that the more expensive one has more stuff
from WlKlPEDIA
xbox premium/pro= In July 2007, this version of the Xbox 360 began appearing with the Zephyr motherboard (the motherboard used in the Elite) which features HDMI 1.2 output and an improved GPU heatsink.
Two of its major inadequates are the lack of built in HDMI compatibility, (requiring a crappy after market adapter) and the fact that developers are limited to 8GB for each game because it still uses a standard DVD drive.
They are also limited in space for games because of the guidlines by the company; with the exception of the CApcom digital games, all xbox live games are required to be about a few hundred mb . This rule was developed since MS doesnt want the ppl w/o a harddrive but with a mem unit to dl games
Lastly, Microsoft intentially charges a lot of dinero on developers who pumps out a second disc; the game made by ID has been affected by this charge and had to remove some content to have the game be stored in 2 dvds. This is done so that developers will make games that are are not big enough to compete with Sony; I mean if a customer who purchased a game with more than 4 disc for the 360 and sees that the ps3 ver has only 1 disc, he may buy that ver instead
There is one game for the 360 that has more than 3 dvds, but that game is IInd party
l would not be shocked if ffXIII will have that many dvds since that series is popular and ms tried everythin to have that game mutli platform
They are also limited in space for games because of the guidlines by the company; with the exception of the CApcom digital games, all xbox live games are required to be about a few hundred mb . This rule was developed since MS doesnt want the ppl w/o a harddrive but with a mem unit to dl games
i'm pretty sure this was abolished a while ago, with games such as portal still alive being over 600mb
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I honestly don't want to watch movies on my console, I have a DVD player for that! (plus, downloading movies takes YEARS)
Sorry, but Netflix alone is not a good enough reason for me to buy a system that has a rep. for breaking and is more expensive
the 360 also has a larger catalogue of DLC both arcade games and additional content for games. those who say the PS3 has an edge graphically may be correct, but haven't had it shown yet. the main edge is that the ps3 has bluray, which unless you have an hd tv is not an advantage unless you plan to upgrade soon, both consoles upscale dvds via HDMI.
price wise a 360 from gamestops site is $370 60gb harddrive +wireless adaptor
nd a PS3 same site $400 80gb harddrive
for the 360 the 60gb is more than enough space and includes the option to save a couple of games to the harddrive (new feature)
/wall of text
Anyway, I'm not the kind of person who plays online every day, which I would have to be if I was willing to pay for it.
I think the wii is pretty good online, personally.
It's just the lack of games that gets me.
you cant get the 20gb one easily any more the 60gb was to replace it, i'm not online every day often offline for weeks, its still worth it however
I would, however, suggest the Wii.
And LittleBigPlanet, Uncharted, some of the PixelJunk games...
It's best to bear in mind how much the console will cost in the long term as well, extra controllers, online access, hard drives, etc.
I read the other day something about a price drop for the PS3 in February next year (I think it's for the US only) so if you want one, you're probably best waiting til then.
Cause if you can't decide by yourself, you'll probably regret it.
But I must say, LittleBigPlanet is kinda good - and only for Playstation 3.
hence why i mainly only stated facts with a few additional opinions to show my personal views
I also wanted to play "home", that looks neat! (and its free
Plus, square enix is obsessed with Playstation, so that's a bonus.
First off, the playstation network DOES have a movie store like Netflix where you can download shows and movies; one can even rent HD movies on your ps3 for 5 bucks
As for Downloadable only titles, the ps3 has recently gotten quite a few that are exclusives like Wipeout HD, Ratchet and Clank, last guy, ps1 games, some episodic zombie game, pixel junkies monsters and eden, etc...
DLC between the two systems are similar as in both systems get the same content though the 360 is gettin the exclusive GTA4 add on.
In regards to the cost of the console, it depends on what ya want
If all you want is the system, the 360 is the cheapest. However, for all the bells and whistles, both are same, if not the 360 is more than the ps. The reason is that for the extra gb, xbox live, and the wireless adaptor, it comes to approx 300 extra (live is 60 I think, adaptor is 100 and 120 is marked as 134.99) So let's say you get the 300 xbox 360 set with kungfu pandda and indy. That would be around 600. If you compared this to a ps3 with a 160 gb, it would be 499. That is if you want all the extras
As for video games, almost all the third parties games are made for the ps3 and 360. The ones that are not are the exclusives
a few of the exlusives
360
Gears of War
Gears of War 2
Halo 3
Halo wars
M. Effect
DOA 4
Ninja Gaiden 2
FAble 2
Viva Pinata
Banjo and Kazooie
tales of vespera
PS3
Uncharted
ratchet and clank
haze
lair
Metal Gear
Final fantasy XIII vs
little big planet
heavy rain
It is really what type of games you are into that are only for one system since the rest of the next generation library are on both consoles.
The xbox360 has a new hardrive feature that lets one to download their games on the hdd. The issue with this new thingy is that it does not work with all the games and old games like halo 3 runs slower because the title was made to download maps and such on the harddrive. So when the game is downloaded, the maps and such is still downlaoded, but on another area of the hdd, making halo 3 run slower.
The ps3 graphics on most mutli games are inferior to the 360, but that is cause most of the games made today uses the same tools as the 360. This method is changin so as mutliple format games are being made with the ps3 tools, resulting in a faster release and better graphics on both consoles. It may or may make the ps3 games look better than the ones on the 360; it is known that is it harder to port a pc or 360 game to the playstation3 whereas it is easier to port a ps3 title to a pc or 360
This is like how the DC version of MvCapcom 2 is graphic superior than the ps2 or the xbox ver of the same game; this title was made with the Dreamcast tools.
The ps3 uses the cell processing, which is infamilar with a lot of game companies to make titles for. BEcause they have learned a bit about it, it is now easier for them to make games for it when compared to a few years ago.
it is now hard to tell which game has the better graphics especially how most reviewers compares graphics to 10 x zoom than the norm; The difference is the on the title soul calibur 4, the 360 has better anti aliasin which allows less miscolored pixels than the ps3 version. You cannot see this with the nakid eye unless you have a very good eye sight.
I suggest if you cant decide what to buy, do research and read a lot of the articles on the web. However, I think it is best to read the documents that are just about the system rather than a comparsion of the two, since those tend to be bias. If the pros and cons of a particular system seems better than the other game for you, then by all means get it.
I have tf2 on ps3 and if you want a ps3 for that, you should get it for the pc since both vers are inferior to the pc one.
The pc tf2 (which I am plannin to get and played it a few times durin their free weekend) has more weapons, maps, and customizations. I doubt both the 360 and ps3 will get the new weapons since I heard the 360 patches are up to 50 mb and the makers of the orange box didn't do the ps3 ver.
both ps3 and 360 have very few people on TF2, there arent any custom maps either, i would advise against putting any bets on playing much tf2 on a console, its just not suited to it
Wow, long post, but thanks! I learned a lot!
Playin it on a console is not that bad in terms of ppl since l do play TF2 on my playstation sometimes and a normal map would have around 5-10 ppl per side. l used to play it for days till l played the pc one where now I would play when l sometimes play for a four hours every couple of months.
however the maps that are used a lot on the sony ver is Duskbowl and 2fort. They are fun regardless of how much hours you put into it, but you won't get the variety like on the computer version.
but I already have a PS2...
That said, I personally vastly prefer the PS3. I've never liked the Xbox controller, for one thing. For another, games have considerably less lag on the PS3. I'm a bit confused when people complain that the 360 versions look better graphically, because I've compared several of them virtually side by side and the PS3 versions are much sharper. Perhaps the 360 versions look better in static images, but as soon as there's motion the PS3 is miles ahead in terms of maintaining the level of quality.
Xbox Live vs. PSN? I've seen nothing to recommend Live over PSN. More games at the moment, yes, but precious few of them are actually worth paying money for. And online gaming might be worth the cost of a Live membership, but when it's free on the PS3 one can't help but wonder why Microsoft insists on a fee. The Playstation Store is also much better designed than the Xbox Marketplace. Unless the new redesign improved it greatly, which I won't know for another month because the last time I downloaded a mandatory update within two weeks of its launch my system broke down and Microsoft insisted it was my fault. Which brings me to my next point.
I'm on my third Xbox. Maybe the newer ones break less often, but I personally wouldn't take the chance. I've never had a single problem with my PS3, and couldn't be happier with it.
Just my two cents!
i don't
its mainly down to the preference of games, you are an rpg fan, correct. the 360 has many more rpgs than the ps3 inc lost odyssey, mass effect, fable 2, and some others that i cannot think of right now
I think they're starting to slow down with the exclusivity handouts lately though, now they've got a good lead, or at least the PS3 is starting to get a few exclusive RPGs of its own (Valkyria Chronicles is apparently ace), and there's FFXIII Versus, and Dark Cloud 3 to look forward to.
I don't think the 360 is going to have the majority of RPGs forever, especially if Sony wise up and realise they're one of the driving factors of the PS2 sales (as well as it having a generally wide variety of genres anyway).
Really, the only way to know for sure though is to wait and see, but if you want a console sooner, rather than later, you'll just have to rely on whatever sales trends and whatnot you can get your hands on.
DARK CLOUD 3? Is this speculation or fact? I'll be on wikipedia...
Only rumour by the looks of things. Wikipedia did have an article, but now Dark Cloud 3 just redirects to Dark Chronicle for no apparent reason.
It does me good since l am not bothered by my friends to play that game, which is true; my friends are into call of duty, which results into arguements between them while I listen playin teh games I like playin. hehe
Simple. Fanboys
A lot of sites that do compare graphics between the two consoles, make it incredible bias towards the 360. Keep in mind that a lot of websites do not have to do refractions, hence they can say wahtever they want to w/o gettin in trouble
Also, they do different tricks to make the 360 ver look better through screen captures by snapin the image durin a certain day or weather in the game (gta 4) or by changing the saturation of the colours for any game on the playstation.
I recall lookin at IGN where did a comparsion of 10 games on the 360 and the ps. Out of the 10 games, they said the 360 is superior in everyway despite it is hard to tell through the pics they have.
They even did Devil May cry 4 where as other gaming mags state the ps version is better because of the required hd installiation and how less polygons get broken up because of that. They even provided pics to show this.
IGN overlooked this and instead, said the 360 is better since the ps3 has duller colours.
Just that it is too farfetched that out of 10 titles, all are better on the 360 w/o any solid evidence other than the light source is everywhere despite the images show no changes between the two consoles.
Finally, some internet places will zoom 4 to 10 x of a game to find any graphical differences and if there is, they will say that one ver is better.
Because of the biasness, I recommend a person who cannot pick which to get is to ignore graphics and choose what titles they like or read articles that don't compare them and to find a more unbias opinion of the bad and the good for each system.
For example, the PS3 is a tad more expensive, but... It will not need to be replaced for at least another 4 years, Sony built ahead of the curve by incorporating its multi-processor system (enabling much more to be going on in the background at a faster frame and anti-aliasing rate) not to mention its built in blu-ray drive. But, it's still a new and very complicated system, and most game companies are just getting the knack for how to use the console resources. Also, the console requires a decent monitor to compensate for some of its output flaws.
While the PS3 may have a better graphics processor, the 360 has a better central processor, taking away some of the jitters prone to PS3 game play. Also, the console is considerably cheeper. But, you do get what you pay for... The console technology is already inadequate, outdated, and needs to be replaced (I.E. release a new console). Two of its major inadequates are the lack of built in HDMI compatibility, (requiring a crappy after market adapter) and the fact that developers are limited to 8GB for each game because it still uses a standard DVD drive.
I could go on for hours... and thats my point, the consoles themselves are not really the point this discussion. Basically, you need to pick the console that has the games you prefer, as that is the major difference between them. PS3 has mainly single person, cinematic in-your-face type games. While the 360 has mainly multilayer online type games (mostly sports and 1st person shooters)
Me? I am something of a loner who usually shies away from online games, and I have a 60' HD set... So the choice was obvious, PS3.
Erm... the 360 now has HDMI built into all levels of the system, and has for quite a while now. All you need is an HDMI cable.
I never had one.
I should have been a bit clearer...
I did some research when the 360 first came out, and I recall it was missing both output formats that I use... Which are HDMI (1080i) and Fiber optic audio (5.1 surround). After looking into it online, it seems that even the recent units still lack a "proper" fiber optic output.
Me saying it did not have an HDMI output was past tense... The original "Core" system which was offered back when it was first launched did not offer a HDMI output (there was one with the then oft-sold out "premium" system, but I came a bit late to that party and could only manage to find a "core" system.) So I passed, otherwise I just might have purchased one... But as of yet there has not been a 360 game (that perked my interest) that I could not find on another platform, so I still have no incentive to purchase a X360.
As for my PS3, I only buy about 3 games a year for it... So I am still unsure if it was worth sitting out in the cold for 10 hours to get one. Yes, I camped out... seven of us went, two of us got arrested, and I had to trick my best friend into letting ME buy the last 60GB that the store had (and I'm not saying how, trade secret)... anyways, long story short, now that she is willing to talk to me again... Best night ever!
You are correct but if l remember, both premium and the bear bones xbox didnt have the hdmi till recently
Wiki says yes on hdmi for premium since it has it now and the core 360 is discontinued prior to the hdmi bein in the system
the premium and the cores are the same system with the exception that the more expensive one has more stuff
from WlKlPEDIA
xbox premium/pro= In July 2007, this version of the Xbox 360 began appearing with the Zephyr motherboard (the motherboard used in the Elite) which features HDMI 1.2 output and an improved GPU heatsink.
They are also limited in space for games because of the guidlines by the company; with the exception of the CApcom digital games, all xbox live games are required to be about a few hundred mb . This rule was developed since MS doesnt want the ppl w/o a harddrive but with a mem unit to dl games
Lastly, Microsoft intentially charges a lot of dinero on developers who pumps out a second disc; the game made by ID has been affected by this charge and had to remove some content to have the game be stored in 2 dvds. This is done so that developers will make games that are are not big enough to compete with Sony; I mean if a customer who purchased a game with more than 4 disc for the 360 and sees that the ps3 ver has only 1 disc, he may buy that ver instead
There is one game for the 360 that has more than 3 dvds, but that game is IInd party
l would not be shocked if ffXIII will have that many dvds since that series is popular and ms tried everythin to have that game mutli platform
i'm pretty sure this was abolished a while ago, with games such as portal still alive being over 600mb