I only play sports games and first person shooters. I also do not have an hdtv. So, would it be best for me to start with an xbox 360 and get a ps3 in a couple of years? It seems that xbox 360 gets the upper hand on the games (especially sports) that ps3 and xbox 360 release together. I am just worried about the xbox 360 hardware malfunctions. Any unbiased feedback would be appreciated.
Thanks.
2007-09-30 02:17:43 · 6 answers · asked by synops20 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Games & Gear ➔ Xbox
No way, man.
Now, let's compare PS3 and XBOX 360:
Almost a third of XBOX 360 are malfunctioning right from the start. PS3 return rate is only around 3%.
Let's compare them
PS3 has 7+1 kernels in Cell processor, Xbox 360 -only 3x2
PS3 uses advanced tech called Blu-Ray, one disc can store up to 54 gb (in the future - up to 200 gb), Xbox 360 - regular dual DVD (9.5 gb).
Calculations per sec - PS3 - 51-billion-dot-product-operati... per second
Xbox 360 - 33.6-billion-dot-product-opera... per second
PS3 has full media support - USBs, built-in card reader (except 20 gb version), ability to use printer and so on.
Xbox 360 has USBs and only 2 memory slots.
PS3 supports up to 7 Bluetooth Controllers
Xbox 360 - up to 4 Controllers
PS3 - wi-fi included (except 20 gb version)
Xbox 360 - wi-fi will cost you around 100 $
Graphics are stronger in PS3, due to RSX chip, that was developed by Nvidia exclusively for PS3. To estimate its power (roughly) - take 8600 nvidia graphics card, multiply it by 2 - get a result, still PS3 stronger, because 8600 Ultra runs on 400 Mhz and RSX runs on 550 Mhz.
PS3 has a chip from AGEIA company. It does to physics of the game same thing GPU (videocard processor) does to graphics. This card is on sale for PC. The price is around 350$.
Xbox 360 is widely known for so-called "red ring of death" problem - it gets overheated easily. My PS3 was running for more than 8 hours non-stop with no problems. Sometimes Xbox 360 becomes so overheated, that thermopaste on CPU melts, drips on motherboard and successfully shortcircuits it.
Besides all of this, I've seen disassembled Xbox 360 - regular PC architecture - Billy Gates is an uninventive nerd (as usual).
When I saw disassembled PS3 - it was a surprise - smart architecture, good cooling (don't buy external PS3 coolers - they make everything worse - original system is good), etc.
In 2008 we'll get more than 300 games, including Metal Gear Solid 4 and other great exclusives. Here is the great link to the future PS3 releases. http://ps3.ign.com/index/release.html......
PS3 online world will be free, Xbox 360 - you have to pay.
In some countries people call Xbox 360 "Coffin 360".
The funniest thing, that right now there are no games for PS3, that show full potential of the console.
Sony expects PS3 to stay on the market for, at least, 7-10 years.
I didn't mention Wii, because it's so weak, no point to talk about it.
2007-09-30 09:18:39 · answer #1 · answered by Bull Goose Loony 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the PS3 would be a better choice now. I believe that the Xbox has already reached everything that it will be able to reach. Unlike the PS3 which is peaking right now. Also, sports games released on the Xbox 360, are also being released on the PS3. Anyway, the choice is still yours to make.
2007-09-30 03:26:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
the ps3 is a retarded choice if you dont have hdtv. isnt that the only connection the ps3 has? plus the majority of games on the 360 are FPS
2007-09-30 04:44:47 · answer #3 · answered by gdsmak16 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go with the 360...it will have better games....dont worry the hardware wont malfunction...the xbox's that r being released in stores now r designed a bit different to fix that prob....dont leave ur xbox in a very dusty area.
2007-09-30 02:26:40 · answer #4 · answered by Ronak 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no get a ps3
2007-09-30 02:25:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
ye its very good
2007-09-30 02:20:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋