PS3 VS. Xbox 360?

Question

Which Is Better Based On Overall Game Play,Graphics, And Features. I Really Don't Care About The $$Price$$.

Answer 1

This is my cut and paste answer. The reason for that is because a tech info is a tech info, you can't beat it.

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.

Answer 2

Well, based on overall gameplay, i would say the xbox 360. It has many more games and better games. Also, xbox live recently hit 5 million users as opposed to the ps3's 1 million. so, you can get online games going very fast on the 360 as opposed to the ps3 where you will be waiting for a long time to get a single game going, Yes, the 360 forces you to pay 50$ per 13 months. Thats 4$ a month. Smal price to pay. Also, the 360 has rentable online videos for which you don't need an HD player. it also has more game demos. ps3 had 55 games about a month ago(not sure how many they have now, but im betting not above 80). Now, subtracting horrible games and sports games like Madden that havent changed in 10 years, thats about 30 decent games with only Resistance:Fall of Man being truly amazing. The 360 has many more games and many better games. Gow, Halo 3, etc... Also, many ps3 "exclusives" are being ported to the pc or 360 because the ps3 is much less profitable because so few have it. If you buy the 360 elite, you get everything you need to play a game(That other guy said 750$..completely wrong). The elite comes with 120 gigs of space, more than you will ever need, a wireless controller, 1 free month of xbox live, a microphone, HDMI cables. You can pop in a game right away and play.
Now, graphics and feature-wise, the ps3 wins. The ps3 is an all in one entertainment center, with dvd and mp3 player. it also has blueray which gives it better graphics. however, the graphics aren't all that much better and programmers say programming for the ps3 is much more of a challenge. yes, the 360 gets the RRoD but microsoft fixes it every time free of charge.

overall, if you just want a great console, choose 360. if you want an entertainment center, ps3.

Answer 3

I own both consoles. What really annoy me is xbox 360's noisy drive, which is really distracting when watching movies. And plus no HD player. Sure you can buy an HD drive add-on but Have you keep track the format war? bluray is currently outsell hddvd and is becoming more popular. Onther thing is that you need to pay an monthly fee to play on-line. The xbox 360 just keep changing internal component and the model is not finalized. In terms of software selection there is more game selection for xbox 360. They both have nice graphics but sometimes one is better than the other depending on the title you are looking at. I would suggest go for ps3 if you care about other features; otherwise, go for 360 if all you care is gaming.

Answer 4

PS3 is $499 and the Xbox 360 Elite is $479. $20 dollar difference...

PS3 games produced are on Hd 50gig blueray (more space for better graphics without sacrificing game levels and game size..) GTA4 developers even stated that the game will have better graphics and gaming on the ps3 version and are having issues with the 360 version because of 8gig dvd game format... They may have to make the 360 version on multiple disc so if you like getting out of your chair alot while playing, .....

360-elite games produced on dual layered 8gig dvds
game developers are finding the 360 format to limiting and finding that they have to sacrifice game graphics or gaming levels and challenges...

Ps3 for the extra $20 you get a full HD entertainment system that also surfs the internet. You can goto any website and watch or download videos like YouTube...You can access your email and print it etcc...

Ps3 Blueray hd movie player that also upscales regular dvds movies to HD...It also upscales ps2 games to hd..

Ps3 comes with rechargeable controllers...

Ps3 comes with free online play and Wifi

All of the above the 360-elite can't do.
360 and elite -For hd movies you have to buy the hddvd player for $200. For

360 elite for quick charge kit you have to buy it for $20.

To play online the 360 charges $50 a year

360 elite no interent browser

Ps3 hdmi 1.3 (supports deep color)
360-elite- 1.2 doesn't support deepcolor 1.3

Ps3 Nvidia RSX GPU Graphics at least two years ahead of it's time. And programmers aren't even close to using it's full potential yet.
360-elite is hardware locked into outdated DX9 graphics-Game programmers are developoing for DX10 (full 4d and 3d motion realism)

THe ps3 8cell broadband processors. CPU-Designed specifically for highspeed calculations (Games Capable of more AI charactors )

Xbox 360 -Elite-- The New 65NM CHip....Isn't any different then what they used in the 360 core except it cost less to produce....

Ps3 you can buy any external usb harddrive and hook it up loaded with music videos , etc...You can buy any brand 2.5 ata harddrive and upgrade the harddrive size for ps3...

THe elite and 360 requires Microsoft harddrives only- for a 20gig it's $100, for the 120 it's $189

360 -elite for wifi you have to pay an additional $100 and online gaming is $50 a year...And for that $50 a year to play online you also get stuck with third party in menu advertising...

To use 60% of what the 360 and elite can do you have to buy the addons and you'll spend over $750 before you even insert a game.

THe elite and new 360s hdmi, 65nm, red ring of death--Microsoft has no Idea what the cause is, You can't fix what you can't find. So yes they are all vulnerable.

Get the ps3 you can use it for so much more. We own all three. THe wii, elite and ps3

Answer 5

360 has better games and better graphics at the moment, though this may change a few years down the line.

Online play is also better on the 360 as are the joypads and other accessories like the steering wheel.

The wireless capabilities are also good and if you have a Media centre PC or a Vista PC to connect to, then you can steam movies, pics and music direct from your PC to your TV.
Get the Elite version if money doen't matter.

Answer 6

When it comes down to it the Xbox 360 is way better... sure you can play Blu Ray dvds... for about the same price as a 360 you can play HD dvds on the 360.... Yes they both have online game play... but the 360's online game play is much more organized and way better... as far as design the 360 is smooth and slick however the ps3 is big and bulky.... both have HDMI (pro version and elite) 360 has way better games as well... you cant play Halo 3 on ps3 can you? NO... Be a wise shopper... go for the Xbox 360.

Answer 7

Xbox 360 is better overall. (More games!) I don't have either though.

Answer 8

Game is 360
Feature and Entertainment and better value is PS3

Answer 9

get ds lite, it funner and cheaper