2006-11-06 22:48:54 · 14 answers · asked by Angus R 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Games & Gear
Nobody here plays online obviously. If you are an online gamer, then the 360 is the hands down winner. Sony has never been able to put together an online gaming model. And I don't expect that will change with the PS3. Xbox Live, on the other hand, is over 1 million subscribers strong. In less than 2 weeks, HD movies will be available for download to the hard drive. So you will be able to watch HD movies without ANY HD drive, Blue-Ray, HD, or otherwise.
If you are going to connect the console to the internet and game online, you have to go 360. Xbox Live is the bomb.
2006-11-07 08:56:16 · answer #1 · answered by Shane L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too many people are giving the PS3 credit before it's due. From a technical standpoint, the PS3 will have many problems. Blu-Ray is a very poor design and will cause many headaches from media going bad. That and the cost of the PS3 will hold it far behind the others. PS3 will be good, but it's impossible at this time to determine if it's better, or even as good as the other two major players. In modern console gaming, the concept of exclusive titles is dying. So in that alone, I'd go for the unit with the best bang for the buck. You can have both the Xbox360 and a Wii for the price of a PS3.
Here's a list of some of the PS3 problems:
- Blu-Ray is going to be a big problem for the PS3. Don't buy it to play movies, because you won't be able to without the correct equipment. It won't play movies on just any TV.
- Expensive. Both to buy and to maintain. Expect $70 to $100 games for the PS3 very soon. Sony is expected to loose about 2 billion in the first year alone from the PS3, so they'll have to make up ground by over charging for games.
- Really not more powerfull than the competition. The PS3 was designed over 1 year ago, so on it's market debut, it's already past prime in terms of Moore's law. It's process, though differently laid out, is functionally identical to both the other consoles. (all are based on the same IBM PowerPC chip.) And the graphics engines in both the 360 and the PS3 are functionally identical.
Sony is in a world of hurt. The PS3 would have been a great machine if it had been released on time, without the ill-fated blu-ray drive. All the so-called "hype" right now is only there due to Sony's massive advertising initiative. Once these machines hit the market, and the Sony ad machine starts to run out of money, expect it to start to fail on the market. Be sure to read the linked stories. Google or Yahoo for "sony ps3 failure" and you'll find tons more. Many of them are from prodomonant media sources. Sony's troubles go far beyond just battery recalls...
2006-11-07 03:57:56 · answer #2 · answered by scottwilkins 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It'll depend on the individual, 360 has been out a long time now and well established, Nintendo Wii will appeal who want to change the way in which they play video games atr home. PS3 will have some catching up to do with the 360 by the time it's released. Think they've made a major blunder by not releasing it before xmas in uk !
2006-11-06 22:58:02 · answer #3 · answered by Andrew N 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It basically depends on what type of games appeal to you. Nintendo tend to cater for platform/puzzle/Mario games, and the other platforms tend to cater more for action/driving or any type of game which requires graphics processing power. The Nintendo Wii is on its own with its unique controller, but the 360 and PS3 will probably compete against each other.
The XBox 360 has a head start because its been out for longer, and is much cheaper. Soon, the HD DVD drive will be out for the 360 and it remains to be seen what effect that will have.
The PS3 appears to be technically superior. However, if its overpriced and in short supply to begin with then people may be put off.
2006-11-06 23:03:40 · answer #4 · answered by nemesis 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should look things from different perspectives... No console is absolutely best, they all are more or less suited to a user's habits.
You want to play games, but don't want/need a DVD player and are on a "tight" budget? Wii is the answer
You want to play lots of games, don't care about High Definition movies playback but want to see all your PC content on a TV? Then go for the Xbox 360 (MediaExtender, of course you need a Microsoft Windows Media Player Edition on your PC).
You want the best possible game resolution and a High Definition DVD player (Blu-Ray DVD)? Then you should go for the PS3.
The question is not: which is best... But rather: which is best FOR ME :-)
Also... Which one will your friends purchase (you might also be able to exchange titles...)
Take care
2006-11-06 23:23:02 · answer #5 · answered by Matteo R 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Nintendo Wii!!!!!
2006-11-09 06:17:41 · answer #6 · answered by (¯`·._) Kentrell (¯`·._) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Far too many tech heads talking in here. It doesnt matter about which format has the best specs, just how much fun they are to play in a group. Wii wins hands down. Also, be serious, can you honestly say any game is going to be better than zelda? I think not.
2006-11-07 02:14:08 · answer #7 · answered by reeebio 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the Nintendo is completely different to the other two, and the PS3 is more powerfull than the 360....
Even though it isnt out yet... PS3 all the way.... I want one! NOW!
2006-11-06 22:57:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
definitely PS3, just look at all the things this thing can do...Xbox 360 and Wii simply dont have tech to compete with the PS3
2006-11-07 01:08:18 · answer #9 · answered by asher j 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
PS3 by far according to independant review on the Gadget Show the other day...
2006-11-06 23:19:33 · answer #10 · answered by Fun Guy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋