PS3 or XBOX 360... what should i get and why?!!?

Answer 1

You choose. Here are a lot of pro's and con's for each.

PS3
Pro:
1. High Processing Power(good graphics)
2. Free online play
3. A few good exclusives

Con:
1. $500-$600
2. Because online play is free many 3rd party games will not support online multiplayer.
3. PS3 has lost a few 1st and 3rd party publishers and developers.
4. EA has claimed that it is harder to port games to the PS3 because of the Blu-ray technology. They stated that it will take a lot longer to port Crysis to the PS3 from the PC. So some game companies may not want to go through the hastle of porting their games over to the PS3.
5. Doesn't come with HD cables
6. Blu-ray takes up 2-4 times more space on a hard drive than regular format.
7. It will need 6 months to a year to work out all its bugs
8. If there are problems with your console, its on you.(Sony has proved in the past that they will not replace or repair reject consoles without having to pay $150-$200.
9. Can only play certain PS1 and PS2 games.


Xbox 360:
Pro:
1. Great Graphics
2. Xbox Live is better than ever
3. Super comfortable controller
4. Has gained many 1st and 3rd party publisher and developers.
5. Great games
6. Bugs have already been worked out
7. Peter Jackson(director of Lord of the Rings and King Kong) will be working exclusively with Microsoft.
8. Metal Gear Solid 4(the PS3's killer app) has been rumored to be coming to the Xbox 360.(this months issue of EGM)
9. Microsoft may be trying to by Capcom(Resident Evil, Dead Rising)
10. Great accessories
11. Can play Xbox games
12. Exclusive content for GTA IV

Con:
1. $50 dollars for Live, but is totally worth it.
2. Can't play all Xbox games, but most of the good ones are playable, and more are becoming available.
3. HD-DVD player is extra, but is one of the best looking
HD-DVD players out there.(in my opinion)

The PS3 may have slightly better graphics, but the 360 is better in almost every other way. Besides most game companies don't take advantage of the power of the systems. Just like the last-gen games, no one showed the true power of the Xbox until Ubisoft unleashed Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory.

I think its kind of like the difference between Plasma and LCD. Sure the Plasmas(PS3) look better(not much better), but they also don't last as long and have a better chance of getting a picture burnt in on the screen. While the LCDs(Xbox 360) are cheaper, look great, have a less chance of burn-in, and are slightly more compact. The LCD's have more bang for your buck.

Answer 2

It depends. What are you looking for in a system? If you want more of a slick system i would go with the PS3, but I wouldn't get fooled by the PS3's Blueray feature. Xbox 360 has High Def for the DVD's and personally I see no difference between them. The games are the same as well. Overall, I would go with the 360 because it is cheaper with the same features.

Answer 3

Honestly I'd got with a PS2 for now, because the Nintendo WII looks chessy other than Zelda and maybe racing games (have any of you actually played it yet just curious?), and because the other systems (really even the WII at $250 with PS2 at only $130 and lower) are grossly overpriced. The PS3 is probably going to blow everything out of the water once prices start coming down and more and more games are produced but for now go with the PS2 or one of the older XBoxes to get the most for your money before upgrading to the big system. Also if there are enough games you like for PC that is the way I usually go even though I purchased my children the PS2 for Christmas.

Answer 4

The story about the PS3 is not true.

But for the price and games that are out right now I'm going with Wii60, (wii and 360)..

if yuo have to choose either 360 or wii.I'd say wii for price and fun..

360 for more serious gaming.

Answer 5

well if you got the money and can wait to find a system and wait for better games to come out then go with the ps3, as it will gradually get just as good as the 360 at the least

bu tif you want instant good games and fun multiplayer right away then go with the 360

Answer 6

I would get both for the best of both worlds like me, but not everyone who has a dad who can get it off as a business expense so I would go with the 360 since it is cheaper, and has good titles as well

Answer 7

personally I would go with the Wii, nintendo is cheaper, more innovative, and more reliable. It is the only system of the three that has not had recalls(although there has been a recall on the controller straps because they were to thin, but nintendo has already jumped on that.)That and the PS3 would likely be impossibe to get since they temporarily stopped making them and put a recall on them.

Answer 8

it really depends how much money you have the ps3 has unbelievable graphics but it costs 600 dollars but on the other hand the 360 has games like halo 3,gears of war and the new grand theft auto is going to be on the 360

heres what ps3 graphics look like
http://ps3.advancedmn.com/images/media/tonyhawkproject8_008.jpg
http://news.com.com/i/ne/p/2005/517MotorStorm550x309.jpg
http://www.ninjatheory.com/blinkblink/images/stories/hsscreens/hs_e3-2005_08.jpg

Answer 9

xbox 360

it is cheaper and it will have better games (like Halo 3)
the 360 has the best value