I was going to buy a PS3 for my nephew for Christmas, until I heard that it's basically a X-Box 360, and it's not worth buying. I also heard that the PS3 has worse graphics than the PS2. Is this true? And is the PS3 worth the hype or the money?
2007-11-16 14:08:07 · 6 answers · asked by ajisfresh_*™ 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Games & Gear ➔ PlayStation
How is it basically an XBox 360? How is the new generation going to have worse graphics than the older generation? Why would Sony release its next generation system without making the graphics better? Those statements do not make sense. The PS3 exclusive games have the best graphics of any console. By the end of summer 2008, the PS3 will have a HUGE library of games. How can anybody say that the PS3 is not worth the money, when 33% of the XBox 360s are malfunctioning compared to the PS3's .2%? Truth be told, the Sony exclusive titles have the LARGEST fan base in the world - not the U.S., but the world. The PS3 is well worth the money and if you are able to, get the 60GB version. If you get the XBox 360 and want the same amount of features the PS3 offers out of the box, then be ready to spend over a $800. The PS3 is so much more than just a gaming console.
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2007-11-16 14:24:26 · answer #1 · answered by The Assassin with a Resume 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The PS3 is not just basically an Xbox 360. The PS3 is in a whole different league than the Xbox 360.
What many non-gamers don't know about the Xbox 360 is the high failure rate of the Xbox 360 consoles. The Xbox 360 has a very bad overheating problem and other hardware problems. There have been literally thousands and possibly millions of Xbox 360 owners that have had to send their Xbox 360's back to Microsoft for repair. Microsoft has not fixed the problem 100%, they have only patched up the problem.
The PS3 does not have hardware problems at all.
The PS3 has built in WiFi, Bluetooth, Blu-Ray, digital camera flash card slots(SD memory cards, Memory Stick Duo) on the 60GB and 80GB models, a web browser, and free online play.
The Xbox 360 does not have any of the features that I listed above. The PS3 has more features already built in for just a little higher price.
The PS3 has more superior technology than the Xbox 360 as well and that's why the PS3 costs more.
The PS3 does not have worse graphics than the PS2, if it had worse graphics then no one would be buying it. The PS3 is the top of the line console. And yes, the PS3 is worth the money.
2007-11-16 14:22:23 · answer #2 · answered by AdrianClay 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well yes it's true the PS3 is basically the same as an XBOX 360... Just more expensive. But not the graphics aren't worst than the ps2 that's just stupid they are 10 x's better but if you want to get something worth it i would go with the XBOX 360. It has more games better game experience , and better online experience ... Yes it cost to play on xbox live but it's worth it the ps3 is free but it's online always looses connection there are a bunch of hackers online on the ps3 and your connection speed isn't as good as the 360 so yea the 360 is more worth it.... The PS3 is a rip off it isn't as good as the 360 but yet it's more expensive
2007-11-19 05:17:34 · answer #3 · answered by Mason D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The PS3 is a very nice game system, and the graphics are WAY better than the PS2. There's not as large a selection of games to choose for it yet though, which is a definite downside. But the games that are for the PS3 are so much fun, and the graphics are stunning! I have an 80g PS3 which cost $450 and it came with Motor Storm which demonstrates the great qualities of the ps3. It also has free online gaming, which is a big plus! I love the internet capabilities as well! It is pretty pricey though, so I'd say just pick the game station that you think your nephew would have the most fun with.
I would also reccomend the Wii because it's the most fun game system ever and its great for parties and having friends over.
2007-11-16 14:24:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
This is my cut and paste answer. The reason for that is because a tech info is a tech info, you can't beat it (sources below).
PS3 will win the console war, no doubt. Xbox 360 and Wii are so weak from technological point of view, that in couple of years they won't be capable of dealing with serious graphics. GTA IV, for instance, isn't even announced for Wii - this toy won't be able to cope with the game's requirements. Xbox 360 is getting GTA IV, however, the game is going to be released on several DVDs - Xbox 360 owners will have to interrupt gaming process and switch discs (Rockstar complained about this issue). Only PS3 will have it on single BD-DVD.
Let's compare PS3 and XBOX 360:
A third of XBOX 360 (33%) are malfunctioning right from the start. PS3 return rate is only around 0.2%. Despite some people say, that new 360 has no breakdown issues - just visit Xbox section of Yahoo answers and see for yourself an amount of complaints.
PS3 has 8 (7+1) kernels in Cell processor, Xbox 360 -only 3.
PS3 uses advanced tech called Blu-Ray, one disc can store up to 54 gb (in the future - up to 200 gb), Xbox 360 - regular dual layer DVD-9 (8.5GB). It's possible to get HD-DVD (max. - 30GB) for 360, but it'll cost you around 180$, 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. RSX runs on 550 Mhz. It's difficult to compare their graphics chips, because 360 has a video chip with totally different structure and operating memory is divided differently in both consoles. However, PS3 exclusives look better than 360's exclusives.
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$. There is no such thing in 360.
Xbox 360 is widely known for so-called "red ring of death" problem - it gets overheated easily. My PS3 was running for more than 15 hours non-stop with no problems. Sometimes Xbox 360 becomes so overheated, that thermopaste on CPU melts, drips on motherboard and successfully shortcircuits it. That's why in some countries people call Xbox 360 "Coffin 360".
Besides all of this, I've seen disassembled Xbox 360 - regular PC architecture - Billy Gates is an uninventive nerd (as usual).
When I saw disassembled PS3 - it was a surprise - smart architecture, good cooling (don't buy external PS3 coolers - they make everything worse - original system is good), etc.
In 2008 PS3 will get more than 300 games, including Metal Gear Solid 4, The Agent and other great exclusives. Here is the good link to the future PS3 releases. http://ps3.ign.com/index/release.html......
PS3 online is free, Xbox 360 - you have to pay.
There were reports, that 360 scratches discs. No reports on that in PS3.
The funniest thing, that right now there are no games for PS3, that show full potential of the console. Biggest games weigh only 25 GB (Xbox 360 will need more than 3 discs even for those).
On PS3 you can install other OS, such as Linux Yellow Dog, Ubuntu and others. Sony officially lets you do it. There is no such thing in 360.
PS3 HDD can be replaced easily with any 2.5" SATA 5400 RPM HDD (used in laptops). 250 GB will cost you around 170$. In 360 you have to buy exclusive HDD, where 20GB will cost you 100$.
Sony expects PS3 to stay on the market for, at least, 7-10 years. Also Sony reduces price now. There is a cheaper 40GB version of PS3.
Sony constantly upgrades PS3 software (free updates for OS) - you get new functions and improvements.
PS3 controller (sixaxis) has a motion control - you move controller - game responds. Wii has it, Xbox 360 - doesn't. PS3 is getting rumble controller (Dualshock 3) in 1st quarter 2008, Japan gets it in this November.
On PS3 you can help sick people by running Folding Home project. Wii and Xbox 360 didn't even think about it.
New 40GB is 399$ or 399 euro (depends on the region) - it has no backwards compatibility with PS2 games, has 2 USBs instead of 4, no built-in card reader, but it's the same PS3, strong, reliable, less noisy, different cooling system. The price is friendly.
I didn't mention Wii, because it's so weak, no point to talk about it. Leave it for kindergarten and casual games.
www.teamxbox.com
www.kotaku.com
www.qj.net
www.ign.com
www.wikipedia.org
www.newegg.com
www.ps3fanboy.com and many other sources.
2007-11-16 18:53:24 · answer #5 · answered by Bull Goose Loony 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i think that you should only get it for him if he doesnt have a ps2 because if he does its pretty much the same thing but if he doesnt than yea why not get it for him...but then again its expensive so you will have to think about both of those to make up your mind....but you have to remember that you are the one getting it for him and we arent so think about it than do what you think is best....good luck!!!
2007-11-16 14:12:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋