i plan to buy 1 in november and the other like in February or March 2008?
which system do you recommend getting first ( 1 on november 2007 and the other like feb. or march 2008?
if i chose ps3 first ill have to wait till december probably because it costs more and i can get enough $$$$ for xbox 360 pro(premium) by this november 2007 (next month).
2007-10-11 11:05:58 · 8 answers · asked by georged1990 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Games & Gear ➔ PlayStation
If you're from US or Canada - get 60GB version now - it has the best compatibility with PS2 games. If you'll buy PS3 - you won't need 360. Save the money for future coming PS3 games.
With new cheaper PS3 coming (40GB will cost 400$ in US and around 400 euro in PAL regions) the price difference between 360 and PS3 is going to be very small. Get PS3. Here is why:
PS3 will win the console war, no doubt. Xbox 360 and Wii are so weak from technological point of view, that in couple of years they won't be capable of dealing with serious graphics. GTA IV, for instance, isn't even announced for Wii - this toy won't be able to cope with the game's requirements. Xbox 360 is getting GTA IV, however, the game is going to be released on several DVDs - Xbox 360 owners will have to interrupt gaming process and switch discs (Rockstar complained about this issue). Only PS3 will have it on single BD-DVD.
Let's compare PS3 and XBOX 360:
A third of XBOX 360 (33%) are malfunctioning right from the start. PS3 return rate is only around 0.2%.
PS3 has 8 (7+1) kernels in Cell processor, Xbox 360 -only 3.
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 layer DVD-9 (8.5GB). It's possible to get HD-DVD (max. - 30GB) for 360, but it'll cost you around 180$, in this case Xbox is going to be MUCH more expensive, than PS3.
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 4 slots card reader (except 20GB and 40GB versions), 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 6800 Ultra nvidia graphics card, multiply it by 2 - get a result, still PS3 stronger, because 6800 Ultra runs on 400 Mhz and RSX runs on 550 Mhz.
PS3 uses technology from AGEIA company. It does to physics of the game same thing GPU (videocard processor) does to graphics. This thing is on sale for PC(special card). The price is around 350$. There is no such thing in 360.
Xbox 360 is widely known for so-called "red ring of death" problem - it gets overheated easily. My PS3 was running for more than 8 hours non-stop with no problems. Sometimes Xbox 360 becomes so overheated, that thermopaste on CPU melts, drips on motherboard and successfully shortcircuits it. That's why in some countries people call Xbox 360 "Coffin 360".
Besides all of this, I've seen disassembled Xbox 360 - regular PC architecture - Billy Gates is an uninventive nerd (as usual).
When I saw disassembled PS3 - it was a surprise - smart architecture, good cooling (don't buy external PS3 coolers - they make everything worse - original system is good), etc.
In 2008 PS3 will get more than 300 games, including Metal Gear Solid 4, The Agent and other great exclusives. Here is the good link to the future PS3 releases. http://ps3.ign.com/index/release.html......
PS3 online is free, Xbox 360 - you have to pay.
There were reports, that 360 scratches discs. No reports on that in PS3.
The funniest thing, that right now there are no games for PS3, that show full potential of the console. Biggest games weigh only 25 GB (Xbox 360 will need more than 3 discs even for those).
On PS3 you can install other OS, such as Linux Yellow Dog, Ubuntu and others. Sony officially lets you do it. There is no such thing in 360.
PS3 HDD can be replaced easily with any 2.5" SATA 5400 RPM HDD (used in laptops). 250 GB will cost you around 170$. In 360 you have to buy exclusive HDD, where 20GB will cost you 100$.
Sony expects PS3 to stay on the market for, at least, 7-10 years. Also Sony reduces price now. Soon there is going to be cheaper 40GB version of PS3.
Sony constantly upgrades PS3 software (free updates for OS) - you get new functions and improvements.
PS3 controller (sixaxis) has a motion control - you move controller - game responds. Wii has it, Xbox 360 - doesn't. PS3 controller is getting vibrocontroller soon (Dualshock 3).
On PS3 you can help sick people by running Folding Home project. Wii and Xbox 360 didn't even think about it.
New 40GB is coming with a lower prive between around 400$ and 400 euros (depends on the region).
I didn't mention Wii, because it's so weak, no point to talk about it. Leave it for kindergarten and casual games.
2007-10-11 11:11:32 · answer #1 · answered by Bull Goose Loony 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
You need to look at the games that each offer. Personally, I'd get a 360 first, and then don't even worry about the PS3 until late next year. Seriously.
Most of the PS3's games are also on the 360, and look about the same. Meanwhile the 360 has the stronger library of exclusive titles, especially if you like first and third person shooters.
There's more than enough out NOW to keep you busy for a year on the 360. By that time, maybe the PS3 will have gone through another price drop and have some games that make it worthwhile spending the money for a PS3 as well. If it doesn't, well, you might want to wait until 2009 to see if the PS3 is even going to stick around.
Right now, I have my doubts about how the PS3 is going to survive as more and more of its games end up being delayed. This Christmas is already a loss for the PS3, and unless Sony can turn things around sharply, Christmas 2008 isn't looking so hot either.
2007-10-11 13:59:19 · answer #2 · answered by PoohBearPenguin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a 60gb NOW only if you have ps2 games
try to get it before this week ends because there will be no more 60gb really soon. 60gb has the best backward compalties. you shouldnt buy the 360
ps3 is better
i'll list some of the reasons
- ps3 has a built-in blu-ray player
- ps3 has much more and better exclusives, most of them cant go to xbox 360 because it cant handle that many data(DVD- 8.5gb, blu-ray 50gb)
- online is free for ps3 not like 360
- ps3 will have over 300 games released by this spring
- when developers get used to the system, the graphics will be WAY better than 360. should take them a year to get used to it
- playstation home is coming out this spring, its a virtual community where you can hang out with friends and customize your own apartment which xbox doesnt have(FREE)
- ps3 is a true HD console. xbox 360 upscale games to 1080p and ps3 DISPLAY games up to 1080p
- built in Wi-Fi
- xbox 360: 33% hardware failure
ps3: .2% hardware failure(see the decimal? less than 1%!)
- rumble returns in spring 2008
- you can upgrade your harddrive without voiding warranties with any 2.5 HDD, which xbox cant because you have to buy a xbox HDD
(they actually have the step by step on how to upgrade it on playstation.com)
those are the ones that i know right off my mind but there are much more reason than this
Prices as of today:
ps3- 80gb: $599
60gb: $499
xbox 360(premium)- $399 (if you want the accessories that ps3 comes with, that would add up to over 700 dollars)
2007-10-11 12:47:46 · answer #3 · answered by BaSeBaLlKiD721 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Buy the 360. ps3s are only built for good graphics, not fun and they have NO games at all. 360s are made for good graphics and very fun games. you gotta get halo 2, 3 call of Duty 2,3,&4. wait till the new 360 comes out. It only has 5% of failing instead of the current 30% chance of failing. there are much much better games! I also agree with Cubs WS champs 07 alot! I've got halo 3 and it rocks! persionally i'd much rather have a 360. Good luck choosing!!
2016-05-21 23:24:49 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should get a ps3 first. The ps3 is way better and later on like in the future, games will be pouring for the ps3.
2007-10-11 11:18:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Get the Ps3. honestly in a few months, Ps3 will be pouring with new games. =)
2007-10-11 11:14:05 · answer #6 · answered by Elijah B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
PLAYSTATION 3
2007-10-13 16:39:54 · answer #7 · answered by Mike W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
neither they cost too damn much.
2007-10-11 11:16:40 · answer #8 · answered by silly1 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋