Should i buy a PS3 or Xbox 360?

Question

I can't decide which console to buy. I am not interested in storing music or movies on it i just want to play games with some online gaming as well. However i want to buy the console which will give the best graphics and game playing. I am also tempted by the blue ray on the PS3 as it looks like this format may win. I have always had playstations before and the PSP. I have heard the Xboxs are very noisey and subject to breaking down. The PS3 is aparently more powerful but under used. Help!!!!!! I know there are lots of fanboys who will say their machine is best but would really appreciate some impartial advice.

Answer 1

xbox360

Answer 2

I own a 360 i cant talk about the ps3 because i havent played one yet.However im a big fan of the 360 even though it has had breakdown problems in the past but thats because people dont look after there consoles properly and abuse them and then wonder why it isnt working anymore.Anyways the microsoft is way way ahead of sony in the next gen market.Xbox live is booming now there is new features being added to it every month almost.You can now rent HD movies by downloading them from xbox live,you can download demo's of the old games and latest games,game video's.You can download xbox classics from the old system to the 360.Xbox live is becoming huge its much more than just a gaming experience now.I mean you can even download ufc fights in HD from xbox live.Theres 300 games for the 360 to choose from i think the ps3 has less than 50.Ive had my 360 since it was released and it has never broke down only a few minor problems with scratched discs .Also the ps3 isnt more powerfull than the 360 the ps3 use 1 core while the 360 uses 3 cores so i would say it was defo more powerfull.

Answer 3

I know you got a bunch of answers but check this out first. I was in your exact shoes 2 weeks ago. I went with the Xbox 360 first. Why? Because Sony puts cheap parts in their systems, and 4 and 5 hundred bucks is way too much to pay for a console right now. 279.00 for an arcade 360, it comes with all you need. I bought an Xbox 360, which saved me money and I love it. I bought Gears Of War, (by far the best game I ever played) I am amazed with the 360. Key thing that lured me to the 360? While im enjoying the 360, the price of the PS3 will keep falling as time goes on, and eventually they will be 250-300 bucks. I bought a PS2, and within 3 years I had bought 2 more because of the cheap parts they put in them. They all of a sudden quit playing DVD's and one thing led to another. I strongly recommend the 360. It blew my mind. Want something else that made me go with 360? Games that were on PS2 and not Xbox like GTA, and Bully and things.... they are now on 360. Theres not much games on PS3 that 360 dont have.

Oh by the way, Microsoft has a 3 year warranty on the 360 if the Red light of death appears. The old ones are the ones that do that. Dont let people lie to you.

Answer 4

PS3 for better graphics and more games are now coming in full 1080p for the full HD experience.I think Halo3 on 360 was maxxed out at 700i or something.

There are more games on 360 currently, but I believe the PS3 has a good range of games even though they are a little thin on the ground. PS3 is just waiting for its first "killer-app" i.e top game, to start the ball rolling.

360 has some excellent games which even give the PS's big franchises a run for their money, Xbox live is also apparently very good, but costs £10 a month I hear, whereas PSnetwork is free and online gaming is included in the intial game price.

Blu-Ray Is much superior to HD DVD however. The PS3 is graphically far superior, and next year the new games will prove this. Oh, and on PSNetwork you can buy neat little mini-games for 1.99 a throw which are quite neat.

Answer 5

Microsoft's XBOX 360 is an awesome console, with a large online user base established via Xbox LIVE, and a varied range of impressive games to choose from. The Elite is the best value 360 package, but you should consider the additional cost for add-ons (HD DVD, Wi-Fi, etc.) and Xbox LIVE fees. Until recently, the 33% failure rate of XBOX 360 consoles (compared to PS3's 1%), and all the hassles that go with getting it repaired / replaced, has been a major drawback for the 360, but it seems Microsoft have addressed the hardware failure problems with the latest batch of Premium & Elite consoles...

Sony's PlayStation 3 console already has the edge on the 360 with more power, better graphics potential and state-of-the-art gaming capabilities. It also has Blu-ray, Wi-Fi, HDMI output, etc. built-in to the console. The PlayStation Network online community should, with time, rival Xbox LIVE, and it's free! PlayStation Home is on it's way... And, it's as much a computer as it is a games console, with options for installing Linux, using a keyboard & mouse for input, browsing the Web, etc...

The selection of games available for the consoles is often cited as being in the 360's favor, but the PS3's catalogue of game titles is rapidly expanding & may surpass the 360 in the near future. The PlayStation 3 appears to be more expensive, but if you breakdown what's included, it actually offers slightly better value for your money. It's a tough call, but I feel the PS3 has more going for it than the 360. Game titles that are exclusive to each console and movies exclusive to either HD DVD or Blu-ray may also be a deciding factor in your purchase decision...

Answer 6

This is the end all argument for the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. Note that I am not a fanboy and have played both consoles and by far the Playstation 3 has longevity than the Xbox 360. These are facts and I have numerous sources. Why is this answer long? It refutes everything that Xbox 360 owners say about the Playstation 3. Also, if you're about to dish out $400-$600 for a system, you want to know all you can.

Company:
Microsoft is a company which experiences are mostly computers not games. Windows Vista is a disaster and 50% of people switch back to Windows XP. Microsoft never answered people's problems, this is why people turn to Mac. When Microsoft heard about their Red Ring of Death, they didn't fix it, instead updated the warranty.

Sony's first Playstation was a success, so they know their field with this. Their smart and reliable and always help their customers when they need too. When Playstation 2 had a lens error, it was Sony who provided how to clean your Playstation 2 with a cotton swab and alcohol, not someone else. They didn't ask you the send your system in so they can fix it, they admitted the problem and gave a simple do-it-yourself solution.

Price:
Look at the bigger picture. With the Playstation 3 you are getting a Blu-Ray DVD player which like $300 on the market for the cheapest one. Playstation 3 most expensive model cost $600 bucks. Xbox 360 most expensive model cost $450 bucks. Let's say Microsoft don't come out for another console for 5 years so lets add their $50 subscription fee to play Xbox Live. That's $250 dollars + $450 dollars for a Xbox 360 in 5 years minus the games. So you are paying more than the Playstation 3 just to use it's features. Features that should have been granted to you when you spent the $450 bucks for their console.

Problems:
Playstation 3 had a slight bug problem (3% in consoles worldwide) but was fixed right away with re-releases of the consoles. People complained about their Sixaxis controller not having rumble technology so Sony has worked on Dualshock 3, which will be coming out in Spring 2008. They actually listen when someone complains.

Xbox 360 currently has a major hardware malfunction called the Red Ring of Death (A play off the name Blue Screen of Death) that only Microsoft can fix. This is a problem in 33% of their consoles in the United States (1 out of 3). Even in their new consoles, these problems still occur. Microsoft has offered to fix it for free and extended their warranty. The problem is it takes 6 weeks to get your Xbox 360 back and it could get stolen in the mail and you won't get reimbursed. In fact Xbox 360 is number 1 in the top ten bad electronics in 2007. Everyone I know is on their second console. If only Microsoft would tell local Gamestops how to fix the problem, but they don't have the best interest in gamers in mind.

Games:
Xbox 360 has better games than the Ps3 now, but by the end of 2008, the Playstation 3 will have way more better games. How do I know? E3 2007 graded every console. Wii got a C- because they talked about their success. Xbox 360 got a C because they talk about their games in 2007 such as Halo and BioShock. The Ps3 got a B- because their longevity is noticed and their games in 2008 will be the best out of the 3 consoles.

Xbox 360 has had a head start for a year and their games are slightly better than Ps3. Their top 3 games: Halo 3, Gears of War, and Bioshock are all First Person Shooters. They don't have a mix array of games. Microsoft dishes a lot of cash to the developers to keep games exclusive.

The best games for the Xbox 360 has come and gone. So you tell me you're going to sit there and wait 2-3 years for Halo 4.

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, Uncharted, Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2, Guitar Hero 3, Singstar and Call of Duty 4. Some games are for the Xbox 360 as well.

Upcoming exclusive games for the PS3 are Killzone 2, Haze, Metal Gear Solid 4, Final Fantasy XIII, Gran Turismo 5, Afrika, Motorstorm 2, Wipeout, Yakuza 3, LittleBigPlanet, Infamous, White Knight Chronicles, Disgaea 3, The Getaway 3, Heavy Rain, SOCOM: Confrontation, Wardevil, LA Noire, Tekken 6 and God of War 3 will all be coming out as PS3 exclusives. Also the maker of Ico and Shadow of the Colossus is making his next game exclusively on PS3.

Thats like 15 exclusives with high 9.0 reviews from Gamespot & GameInformer. Most of these games take over a month to complete so you won't be putting the Ps3 down for quite some time now.

Developers had 2 years to dish out games for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 is not far behind.

Accessories
The only accessory you need and should really buy is a new inter cooler fan for the Xbox 360. You should buy it before the Xbox 360 break on you. Why won't Microsoft give it you guys for free? Because they don't care about their gamers and see this as a lost.

Playstation 3 on the other hand has numerous accessories. They had bluetooth headsets, the new eyetoy which will make the Ps3 a lot similar to Wii with kid games, internet browser. Did you know that Sony is creating an application to allow users to record Live TV. So you're getting a TiVo with a Blu-Ray DVD Player.

Online:
Xbox 360 online is better because more people since it came out a year earlier than the Ps3. When Ps3 introduces Home, the online community will become more connected and better. In Home, you can play pool, billards, bowl, and jump right into games. You don't even need a ps3 game to have fun. Expect a major knockoff from Microsoft, it's in their character to do so.

In closing, you can't go wrong with the Playstation 3. Playstation 1 and 2 were major hits and the Playstation 3 will follow. Getting a Xbox 360 is like having a Daweoo, a pretty dumb idea.

Who are you going to choose? The 2 time back to back winner of the console wars or the sophomore that came back unprepared for a rematch (When I mean unprepared I mean buggy [like the ring of death])

The Ps3 is a end all hands down winner.

Answer 7

well graphically they are about the same but the 360 has the edge in games with framerate and quality and I dont think that will change. you can go to gametrailers.com and check out the comparisons. well both consoles you can store movies to the hard drive, but both you can store music. my suggestion is to store your music and videos on your computer. I know the 360 can access all your music, video and pictures across the network that is what I what I do. I heard that you can some what do that with the ps3 but it is not easy to do and you have to have windows Vista prem. ps3 has blue ray drive which is good for watching movies on and probly the best bet for that, but I would just buy a seprate unit for that because of the over usage on the console system and better quality

good luck with yoru purchase.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

Buy PS3 and 60GB would be more than enough.
PS3 has awesome features ..
- Powerful Cell processor and a dynamic RSX graphics chip.
- Built-in Wi-Fi access for easy connection to gaming services and the Internet for multiplayer gaming.
- Cell Broadband Engine advanced microprocessor.
- Weight 15 pounds.
- Built-in Blu-ray player.

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Good Luck and Happy Gaming :)

Answer 10

well alrite i am a fan of xbox an yes there have been situations where it stopped working but i think they fix that problem and everyone i knew that had a problem just simply turned it in and got a new one no money spent...both have good graphics but i think xbox has better games theres not that much to chose from for ps3 in my opinion and you could play halo! i love halo...plus you said you always had ps but its your choice i know i dont want one i got my xbox and im happy now if only if i could get a Wii i really want that so bad love nintendo games they are always fun no matter what age you are reminds me when i play mario when i was 5 yrs old ...neway good luck deciding

Answer 11

blu-ray disc of the PS3 hold more information.
So the game could be bigger

there are some concerns that the discs of the Xbox 360 may not be big enough to contain a whole game on one disc, in the near future,... so some games may not come to the xbox in their full version

Early xbox's had overheating problems,,, you would hope this would be sorted by now