XBOX360 or PS3?

Question

I need help which one should I get for chistmas. Like which has better grapics, game, how long will it last. Stuff like that. What are its special features. you know I need everything there is to know about um so. Thanks 4 ur help! :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

Answer 1

Which has the better games is going to be the one that has the games you want to play. For most folks, that's the 360 and I'd have to agree with them.

Graphics-wise, they're both about equal right now. For every title that has slightly better graphics on the PS3 version vs. the 360 version (such as Assassin's Creed) is another title that has better framerates or online play on the 360 version vs. the PS3 version. It's basically a toss-up, and almost not worth worrying about.

The 360 is primarily a game machine. You CAN make it play HD movies if you buy the HD-DVD drive add-on, but no games will ever use the HD-DVD drive, and frankly, buying into either HD-DVD or Blu-Ray movies right now is just too risky - not enough good titles on either format, and why should you only be able to play 50% of the HD movies out there? The PS3 throws in a Blu-Ray drive. This basically does nothing for games (extra space does not mean better games!) but if you're really into HD movies, it's a nice combo deal.

Both the PS3 and 360 offer online access and play. Both consoles offer a marketplace where you can download movie previews, game demos, as well as buy full games and movies (in HD). In terms of online play, the PS3 follows the same patchwork online system the PS2 had, where the individual game companies provide the servers. While online play for the PS3 is free, it also lacks many of the nicer integrated features that the 360's Live service offers. The downside is that online play for the 360 costs $50/year. Still, if you're really into online play, this is a small price to pay for things like single login, in-game chat and messaging, friend lists, ladders, and more.

Personally, I'm only interested in the games. The 360 has more of them, and costs less than the PS3. That's really how it breaks down for me.

If you're going to get a PS3, at least get the 80GB version that has limited PS2 backwards compatibility. The PS3 will slightly upgrade the PS2 games' graphics.

On the other hand, if you're going to get a 360, at least get the Premium/Pro model. The price difference between the Arcade version and the Premium/Pro version is worth it when you consider the price of the 20GB hard drive and component video cables that are included with the Pro/Premium.

Answer 2

PS3 definatly
ps3 has better graphics and it lasts longer
the ps3 is said to last 7-10 years while the xbox 360 only has a est. 5 year life span
the ps3 has a .02% chance of failing while the 360 has a huge 30% chance of failing

ps3 will also be in high demand for this upcoming christmas cause it has more games and its price has dropped
the ps3 will have some amazing games coming out soon just for ps3
360 does have more games and a suposedly better online, but ps3 online is free and it has a playstation world where you can talk to ppl and make your own characters. plus on the ps3 you can download fixes for your game...say your game is freezing and u dont know what to do. well u can go download the fix and ur game will be fine

the best thing about ps3 though is its bluray player
blu rays hold 50 gigabytes while a 360 dvd holds up to nine
blu rays in the future, will be able to hold up to 200 GB
which means better graphics, longer games, and wont get scratched as easily beacuse it is case hardened

Answer 3

if you are buying a console for the family then the wii is the way to go for yourself id buy the 360 there is a very slim chance that u will get the ring of death ive had my box for a few years and havent gotten it plus all the games come with achivements so u neva get bored and the online play is outta this world if u get the ring of deat whle ur warranty still works they will try and fix it if they cant they'll give u a new xbox but graphic wise the ps3 is good buy

Answer 4

PS3 same graphics as 360 (not gonna lie to u) ok 360 has a better collection of gmaes as of right now but ps3 looks promising and developers are finally figuring it out so i predict soon it will be number also wireless internet free online gaming blutooth compatiable plays ps2 game (80 gb version does) and bluray which is hd disc formats so on tv when u see a dvd tht comes out and says bluray tht will play on ur ps3 and has 1080p resolution

Answer 5

PS3 is just a little bit better than Xbox360.PS3 has better graphics,but Xbox360 has Xbox live.On PS3 you can play PS1,PS2,and of course PS3.They pretty much have the same games and I think they can both play blue-ray(HD) DVDs.
PS3=9.5
Xbox360=9

Answer 6

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:

1). 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.
2). PS3 has 8 (7+1) kernels in Cell processor, Xbox 360 -only 3.
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.
4). Calculations per sec - PS3 - 51-billion-dot-product-operati... per second
Xbox 360 - 33.6-billion-dot-product-opera... per second
5). 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.
6). PS3 supports up to 7 Bluetooth Controllers
Xbox 360 - up to 4 Controllers
7). PS3 - wi-fi included (except 20 gb version)
Xbox 360 - wi-fi will cost you around 100 $
8). 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.
9). 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$. There is no such thing in 360.
10). Xbox 360 is widely known for so-called "red ring of death" problem - it gets overheated easily. My PS3 was running for more than 15 hours non-stop with no problems. Sometimes Xbox 360 becomes so overheated, that thermopaste on CPU melts, drips on motherboard and successfully shortcircuits it. That's why in some countries people call Xbox 360 "Coffin 360".
11). Besides all of this, I've seen disassembled Xbox 360 - regular PC architecture - Billy Gates is an uninventive nerd (as usual).
When I saw disassembled PS3 - it was a surprise - smart architecture, good cooling (don't buy external PS3 coolers - they make everything worse - original system is good), etc.
12). In 2008 PS3 will get more than 300 games, including Metal Gear Solid 4, The Agent and other great exclusives. Here is the good link to the future PS3 releases. http://ps3.ign.com/index/release.html......
13). PS3 online is free, Xbox 360 - you have to pay.
14). There were reports, that 360 scratches discs. No reports on that in PS3.
15). The funniest thing, that right now there are no games for PS3, that show full potential of the console. Biggest games weigh only 25 GB (Xbox 360 will need more than 3 discs even for those).
16). On PS3 you can install other OS, such as Linux Yellow Dog, Ubuntu and others. Sony officially lets you do it. There is no such thing in 360.
17). PS3 HDD can be replaced easily with any 2.5" SATA 5400 RPM HDD (used in laptops). 250 GB will cost you around 170$. In 360 you have to buy exclusive HDD, where 20GB will cost you 100$.
18).Sony expects PS3 to stay on the market for, at least, 7-10 years. Also Sony reduces price now. There is a cheaper 40GB version of PS3.
19).Sony constantly upgrades PS3 software (free updates for OS) - you get new functions and improvements.
20). PS3 controller (sixaxis) has a motion control - you move controller - game responds. Wii has it, Xbox 360 - doesn't. PS3 is getting rumble controller (Dualshock 3) in 1st quarter 2008, Japan already has it. On www.ebay.com I saw those controllers on sale 50$ and up (unofficial import)
21).On PS3 you can help sick people by running Folding Home project. Wii and Xbox 360 didn't even think about it.
22).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.

Sources:
www.teamxbox.com
www.kotaku.com
www.qj.net
www.ign.com
www.wikipedia.org
www.newegg.com
www.ps3fanboy.com
http://search.ebay.com/dualshock-3_W0QQ_...
and many other sources.

Answer 7

most of the people who answered ur question don't know what they are talking about. don't take ppl opinions. reserach the internet find which one u want most

Answer 8

PS3. It has better graphics.

Answer 9

PS3 plain and simple.

Answer 10

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