Xbox 360 or the PS3?

Question

Okay, in school I worked really hard. I got straight A's.. its crazy. So anyway my dad said I could get either an Xbox 360 or the PS3. And so I was always thinking about the xbox because all my friends have it and play on live. But the PS3 I have no clue. So I made a chart about ups and downs. So I tried showing my dad. And he just quickly tweaked on me just to pick one. AND I HAVE NO IDEA WHICH ONE!!! Oh and a choice of 2 games. Also this is a second question. Halo 3, Gears of War, Assasins Creed? Which 2 should I get?

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 (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 2

Xbox 360

Answer 3

The online gaming is free for the PS3 and Xbox Live is £40 per year in UK/ $50 per year in America, so over 5 years that's £200/$250 saved compared to Xbox live. If you like online play there's Resistance, Motorstorm and Warhawk. And Unreal Tournament 3, Haze and Metal Gear Online are coming out. Also the Playstation Network has Little Big Planet and Home coming to it. The Playstation Store has some great things on it like classic Playstation games, as well as Wipeout HD, Calling All Cars and Everyday Shooter.

Blu-ray discs mean that more can be stored on PS3 games allowing them to be bigger. An Xbox DVD holds about 8GB but a single layer Blu-ray disc holds 25GB and a dual layer holds 50GB yet a 360 game costs the same as a PS3 game. Grand Theft Auto 4 may have to be put on multiple discs for the 360 because they're smaller and you might not like having to get up to change the disc. One level on Killzone 2 takes up 2GB which shows the scale of PS3 games. The PS3 is a very cheap Blu-ray player while you have to buy a £120/$200 add-on to play HD-DVD movies on the 360.

The PS3 has been out a year less than the 360 and it's graphics are already equalling or bettering those on the 360. As the developers become better at developing games for the PS3 the gap will only widen. As far as games go most of the better games for the Xbox are either multi-platform or going to come out for the PC at some point like Gears of War and Halo 1 & 2 already have.

The 360 is backwards compatible with about 300 Xbox games but if you get a backwards compatible PS3 then there are thousands of PS1 and PS2 games you can play.

Here's a list of what I think are or will be the best games for the PS3:

Well right now there's Resistance, Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Ratchet and Clank, Virtua Fighter 5, Heavenly Sword, Stranglehold, Assassin's Creed, Virtua Tennis 3, Folklore, Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2, Guitar Hero 3, Singstar and Call of Duty 4.

Uncharted, Killzone 2, Haze, MGS4, Final Fantasy XIII, Gran Turismo 5, Afrika, Little Big Planet, Tekken 6 and God of War 3 will be coming out as PS3 exclusives. Also the maker of Ico and Shadow of the Colossus is making his next game exclusively on PS3. The makers of Fahrenheit are also making their next game a PS3 exclusive.

As well as this there are ones that are multi-platform like Devil May Cry 4, Lost Planet, Resident Evil 5, The Orange Box, Soul Calibur 4 and Rock Band. Also a new Jak and Daxter and Bioshock are rumoured to be coming out on the PS3. So in my opinion the PS3 has a much stronger and more varied lineup then the 360.

The Xbox is cheaper (but I don't think it is in the long run) and Xbox live is probably better (but I don't think the difference is worth the cost). The original Xbox only had a lifespan of 4 years and with the 360's problems it may only last another 2-3. The PS2 had a lifespan of 6 years and the PS3 is planned to last 7-10 years. All PS3 controllers are rechargeable, you just connect them to the USB port to charge, but you have to buy a rechargeable battery pack if you don't want to use AA batteries for the 360 pad.

The PS3 has much better hardware than the Xbox which has massive 30% failure rate. The PS3's failure rate is 0.02%. 360's are known to scratch discs if they're moved while on, this would be practically impossible to happen on the PS3 anyway because blu-ray discs are hard-coated.

The PS3 is the most value for money as all models have a hard drive and Wi-fi built in but for the 360 you have to pay more in some way or another for these features. Also to play DVDs you have to buy a DVD remote for the 360 but you can just use the sixaxis if you want to play DVDs on the PS3. Only the PS3's games are all region free so you can import games from other countries before they come out or get an obscure Japanese game if you want. Also the PS3 plays full 1080p hi-definition whereas the Xbox just upscales the image.

You should get the console that has the games that you want but I think the PS3 is better because of it's games, features and reliability.

Answer 4

360 games get halo3 - 3 hrs to beat but good online and get assassin's creed.

PS3 Get assassins creed , or Uncharted Drakes Fortune ( a 26gig game) The graphics and physics are awesome. Haze to be released in Jan I would get instead of assassins creed but you grades might slip by then due to too much gaming so get assassin's creed.

Honestly you have worked so hard and it is really cool that your dad is getting you one. I don't know if your friends have ever had Red ring of death or disc scratching happen on their 360s yet but the 360 has ALOT of hardware issues and the powers that be are rumored to be working with another company to release a new system that is alot like the ps3 but with hddvd . There is supposedly an anouncement coming in Jan about it.

Look into the hardware issues. THere are already a couple of lawsuits against microsoft.

Answer 5

-50$ for online a year for 360 but better than ps3's. ps3 is free and Home is coming out soon at spring which is like Sims for free.
-256mb,20gb,120gb for 360
-256md used for only ARCADE, don't buy it for real games unless you upgrade your harddrive.
-20 and 120gb used for gaming since it has a big storage capacity.
-PS3. 20/40/60/80GB
-20 and 60 discontinued. 20 GB has no wi-fi.
-40GB has no media slots, 2 usb ports while the rest have 4, and no backwards compatibility for ps2. only ps1.
-60GB has everything.
-80GB has limited ps2 backwards compatibility because it uses a software instead of hardware like in 20GB and 60GB
-NO wi-fi for 360. means to play online, you need to use a cable. All models have wi-fi for PS3 except for 20GB
-360 has a bigger library at the time with good games such as Bioshock, Gears of War, Dead Rising, Mass Effect but that's because it has been out for 2 years when ps3 is only 1 year.
-PS3's game library is growing rapidly with hit tiles already like Heavenly Sword, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction, Resistance:Fall of Man and many more you can check in Wikipedia.
-360 has no internet browser but ps3 does. however ps3's memory is very small. 360 has 512 and PS3 has 256MB.
-Multimedia, PS3 takes the cake. You can listen to music, watch videos, watch blu-ray and play games.You can also browse the internet.However you can't play music in the game. this might be patched later on.
-360 can play music in the game but cannot play blu-ray and to play HD-DVD you hafta buy an addon for about an 100 bucks.

I would recommend buying the PS3 because the 360 also has a 33% failure rate and almost all of my friends are on their 2nd or more 360. you also hafat pay extra for online and wi-fi.


if ure getting 360, Bioshock, Gears of War, Dead Rising, Halo 3, Mass Effect

PS3: Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, Resistance:Fall of Man,Ratchet and Clank, Heavenly Sword.

Answer 6

you are better off getting a ps3 because...

- ps3 has a built-in blu-ray player

-ps3 supports 1.3 HDMI which has rich colors and xbox supports 1.2 HDMI

- 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)

- because of the blu-ray's huge space, ps3 will have WAY better graphics than 360

- online is free for ps3 not like 360

- ps3 will have over 300 games released by this spring

- you can browse the internet on ps3, no such thing for xbox 360

- 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

- developers stated that they will start using ps3 as the lead platform and port ps3 games to xbox

- 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%!)

- ps3 has better back-comp except the 40gb

- 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

Now I want you to do me a favor, list all the reasons why xbox is better than ps3. I PROMISE you that nobody will get at least 5 reasons

Prices as of today:
ps3- 80gb: $499 with motorstorm
40gb: $399 with spiderman 3 blu-ray
xbox 360(premium)- $349
(elite)- $449
if you want the accessories that ps3 comes with, that would add up to over 700 dollars, so that means ps3 is actually cheaper

halo 3 and gears of war are xbox exclusives but no need to worry because you can get unreal tournament 3(ps3 timed exclusive) which is just like gears of war(same developers) and resistance fall of man or haze(both are ps3 exclusives) to replace halo 3. also do not forget about killzone 2, metal gear solid 4, god of war 3, final fantasy XIII, resistance fall of man 2, etc

Answer 7

I'd go for Xbox 360. I think I can play more games with it. I saw a review of it, That's why I plan to buy one.
http://reviews.cnet.com/consoles/microsoft-xbox-360-20gb/4505-10109_7-31355096.html
A recent deal I find for Microsoft Xbox 360 Console Halo 3 Special Edition is $400.
http://dealstudio.com/viewtopic.php?t=31433
It looks cool.

Answer 8

u should get a ps3 cause u can take it places and for the games halo 3 and gears of war

Answer 9

ps3: blu ray better graphics HDMI


SPECS: XBOX 360: 3 procesors @ 3.2ghz 256 ram 256 GPU ram

PS3: 8 Cell Core Procesors @ 3.2 ghz 512 shared ram/GPU memory

Answer 10

360, better games, less expensive, xbox live is amazing, you can buy and rent movies off it, connect your computer to it, sync windows media center through it, they have way more games, like call of duty 4, gears of war, halo 3, and tons of others, and has tons of accesories, the ps3 has few games, and its just a cheap blu ray player to me, online on it sucks