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2007-12-18 00:00:53 · 9 answers · asked by cangry b 1 in Consumer Electronics Games & Gear PlayStation

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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). Also this question is so often!!!

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.
23). But, to be just, I'm not a PS3 fanboy, so (despite I own one) hear this - PS3 games (exclusives) are very hard to develop due to complicated Cell's architecture. We have to wait till developers will figure out how to develop games properly. Sometimes multiplatform games run not so good on PS3 due to the same developing issues - it's hard for developers to get a grip on such advanced technologies.

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

2007-12-18 03:55:44 · answer #1 · answered by Bull Goose Loony 7 · 0 1

Playstation 3 has better graphics of course because of blue ray! It is also way more powerful and its blueray disks can hold more data so that means more detail can be put into design and touch up and they won't have to be sacrificed to make gameplay better. Playstation 3 IS a better system but just had an akward start. I'm sure Sony will get back on their feet and lay the smack down on Microsoft

2007-12-18 00:25:01 · answer #2 · answered by ThangQanime 2 · 1 0

PS3 exclusives have better graphics than 360 exclusives.

However multi-platform games are basically the same on both systems.

2007-12-18 03:28:12 · answer #3 · answered by Jeseth 5 · 1 0

The Sony PlayStation 3 has much better graphics and overall quality in games but not in gameplay. With a high, HD resolution, Blue-Ray discs can be watched, Blue-Ray has better graphics/resolution than HD-DVD or DVD. blue-Ray is also the next-generation Media Storage Discs. The PS3 itself has 1080p res as well.

2007-12-18 00:10:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2 0

Ps3 Nvidia rsx GPU with dedicated memory and hdmi 1.3 output (capable of full 3d 4d motion realism)

Xbox 360 locked into outdated dx9 graphics with shared memory and only hdmi 1.2 (does not support deep color 1.3) output..Which means it is not capable of full 3d and 4d motion realism...You can buy a low end PC right now that has dx 10 capability...programmers are developing for DX10.

2007-12-18 00:38:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

PS3 has better Graphics but is more expensive

2007-12-18 00:05:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2 0

the playstation 3 has better graphics overall because it has 8 graphics chips in it instead of the usuall 1or2 if you look at call of duty on there it is simply amazing

2007-12-18 02:27:27 · answer #7 · answered by youngmac_jay12 2 · 1 0

ps3 because the xbox 360 is older. and ps3 uses blu-ray!!

2007-12-18 00:11:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2 0

*sighs* The PS3 has the better graphics.

2007-12-18 14:08:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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