which one has better graphics?
proof if any.
2007-12-01 10:47:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Games & Gear ➔ PlayStation
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.
2007-12-01 14:30:02 · answer #1 · answered by Bull Goose Loony 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As of right now, the best looking games on both systems look about equal. Technically, the ps3 is definitely more powerful than the 360, but the 360 is much easier to develop for, which is why the games look pretty much the same now. But as developers start to figure out how to develop games for the ps3, we'll start to see games that the 360 won't be capable of. After this gen is over, I can all but guarantee that the best looking ps3 games will look better than the best looking 360 games.
2007-12-01 11:01:22 · answer #2 · answered by funkeepickle 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
PS3 has the most potential. 360 has a lot of beautiful exclusive games, but the reason that is, is they've been out longer, and it's easier to make games on 360. Now that the PS3 has been out a while, the developers have had a chance to get to know the hardware. Look at Drake's Fortune it has the best graphics out of the 7th generation systems. PS3 has far more potential, Look at MGS4 of FFXIII. unfortunately most systems don't reach their full potential until the end of their like, but PS3 has more potential.
2007-12-01 10:52:33 · answer #3 · answered by Walmartpimp 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The PS3 has much more potential for graphcis, and if you look at the new game Uncharted: Drakes Fortune, it will speak for itself. It's not the best looking game that's ever going to come out, but it's better graphically than anything on the xbox 360, and the PS3 has many other games coming 2008 which will look much better than even that. Such games are Metal Gear Solid 4, LittleBigPlanet, Final Fantasy XIII, Heavy Rain, Etc.
Here's a screenshot of Uncharted: Drakes Fortune, for reference- http://fp.scea.com///Content/Movies/16394/Images/12/image.jpg
ALSO if you want to get technical, look at this- http://www.ps3forums.com/showthread.php?t=22858
2007-12-01 10:59:15 · answer #4 · answered by Shadowfyre 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
ps3 has more potential,but the 360 has games with better graphics because they are familliar with the technoligy.soon the ps3 will tho.Right now,the 360.
2007-12-01 12:48:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
PS3. The 360 has maxed it's potential but the PS3 is nowhere near it's full potential yet and Uncharted is the best looking console game yet.
Here's a video review:
SD- http://www.gametrailers.com/player/28090.html
HD- http://www.gametrailers.com/player/28089.html
2007-12-01 11:22:37 · answer #6 · answered by Neil G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ps3 blue ray disc better then hd its the future i had 360 sold it got ps3 i know
2007-12-01 11:17:05 · answer #7 · answered by alfonsobaseball 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
360 has way better games ps3 it just fancy.
2007-12-01 10:55:02 · answer #8 · answered by krispy 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
ps3 is better tha your s.h.i.t.y crap xbox360
2007-12-01 11:31:06 · answer #9 · answered by gangster in da house 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋