Which is better for the UK market PS3 or Xbox 360?

Question

With the range of games, hard drive sizes, graphics, price etc is hard to choose one over the other

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

id have to say the xbox 360. it has a wide range of games that cost at least a tenner less than the ps3 equivilent. the xbox has a massive 120gb hdd avaliable whereas the ps3 maximum is 60gb. the xbox costs 100 quid less than the ps3. the graphics are outstanding on the 360 - more realistic than the ps3. the online community is a lot better on the 360 - its easy to navigateand to set up unlike the ps3 which is more complicated and has limited online games.

the xbox 360 won loads at this years game console awards whereas the ps3 didnt win one.

the only fault with the xbox is it costs 30 quid off ebay for a gold xbox live account and they have a tendancy to burn out after a while (that is why microsoft extended the warrenty on them from 1 to 3 years as long as the fireware remains unchanged eg no flashing or chipping) alternatively there are ebay sellers who offer a repair service at a reasonable price. but the ps3 has a similar problem where it just fails to turn on and there is no cheap fix.

the xbox 360 offers a unique gaming experience by using gamer points to score a players ability - as you play a game and get pass a certain bit or discover a secret then you unlock a game point score or achievement which accumilates to your overall score - the bigger your score the more experienced a gamer you are. this adds an the gaming experience making you think that you've achieved something and this can be compared to other gamers online who own the same games.

i own both consoles - i have bought 4 xbox 360s as ive burned them out by constantly being on them and have only 1 ps 3 with only 3 games as they are expensive and offer a poor gaming experience.

Answer 3

The PS3 absolutely sucks. More like PS3GAMES... Most of the exclusives absolutely suck, (excluding mgs4) The internet connection on it is free because it sucks, Yeah PlayStation home might seem awesome.... But it isn't. This is because it lags like hell because of the crappy online service... Lol. Xbox live is superior. You have to install your games on PS3 and its MANDATORY FOR MOST GAMES. There's no just putting in your disc and playing. This is because of the extremely slow media format (Bluray). The elite has more or less the same potential graphics wise, as you can see if you watch a few videos... There is a lot more exclusive games for the 360 also. Gears 2, Fable 2, Halo 3, these games rock. and the online mode isn't laggy as the servers on Xbox LIVE are good because people pay money and this helps to update the servers, get more bandwidth for them etc... Plus on the 360 you have the OPTION of installing games. Tekken 6 and Final Fantasy XIII are now coming to the 360 as well, I was at one point deciding on getting one for just these games but now. No. I would bother with the PS3. The failure rate on the 360 has gone down tons now, because of the new jasper drive. Now there is virtually ZERO chance of the RROD. And the PS3 is definitely not more user friendly than the 360. Why would you want an internet browser on your console...? That's why we have laptops/ PC's people. And no, you don't need many addons for the 360 at all. Just use an ethernet cable for the internet. PS3 is not the future. Sony is going out of business, look at the sales. There's a reason more people are buying 360's than PS3's It definitely does NOT make a damn grinding noise!!!! Its quiet as hell and the power brick is hidden under the TV Argue about things that matter PS3 fanboys. Then come back. LittleBigPlanet is not the "Next Mario" at all. It sucks. And to the user above: .32 percent rate of RROD? LOL. Get real stop making up "Facts" that make your purchase seem worthwhile. Plus most people who have gotten the RROD are in an enclosed space with hardly any room to ventilate air. Ive had a normal 360 for 2 years and an elite for a few months now... None of them have failed. Hell there isn't even backwards compatibility on the PS3 anymore, they took it out on the 80gb, The best games able to PLAY on the PS3 were probably the old Ps1 games anyway... xD. I haven't watched any HD-DVDs or Blue-ray dvd's. I have no urge to either. Why watch them when i can watch the normal thing... Standard definition looks fine on my LCD TV thanks. If you get a PS3 you'll probably just be playing resistance 2, uncharted and MGS4. 50$ a year for LIVE is nothing. Noone actually uses SIX-AXIS either. Attack the enemy crabs weak point for MASSIVE DAMAGE!!!!! Remember that when playing your "super AWESOME PS3"

Answer 4

Online gaming is free for the PS3 and Xbox Live is £40 per year in UK, so over 5 years that's £200 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 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 5

ps3... wait and see in 20 years time. if xbox hits the dust and playstation 45 is still selling

Answer 6

Id say playstation 3, although i am slightly biased