Please, no fighting, bashing, or ranting. Should I get a PS3?

Question

I've always preferred PS over XBox. But I've heard lots of bad things. Please, I'd like to hear from people who have a PS3.

I don't care about Halo so that's not in consideration.

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). 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). From the first technical sight - graphics are stronger in 360 (it has a stronger graphics chip - Xenos), BUT PS3 can use it's Cell CPU for graphics too, which gives you better graphics in total. PS3 uses a weaker RSX chip, that was developed by Nvidia exclusively for PS3. RSX runs on 550 Mhz. It's difficult to compare their graphics, because 360 has a video chip with totally different structure and operating memory is divided differently in both consoles. Xbox isn't that versatile in dividing tasks between CPU and GPU as PS3. That's why 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
www.ebay.com
and many other sources

Answer 2

What exactly about the PS3 have you heard bad things about?

I've only heard bad things about the Xbox 360: Red Ring of Death, Scratching Discs badly, Disc Read Error, etc... The only good thing about the Xbox 360 now is that it has more games, but in 2008, the 360 wont be getting a lot of exclusive game titles. Really, the only next "big" exclusive games for the 360 are Gears of War 2 and that game is a year or more away and Halo Wars. Halo Wars wont even be a first person shooter, so who knows how good that will or will not be.

If you've always preferred Playstation over Xbox, then go with your gut instinct. I've always preferred the Playstation over the Xbox as well, I've only owned Sony consoles.

The only bad thing that you may have heard about the PS3 is the lack of blockbuster exclusive games, but Sony's biggest games are coming next year. In 2007, the majority of the PS3's exclusive games were brand new franchise games, so many people didn't know what to think of them, but if they read the previews and reviews like me, they would know that those games were very good games.

Games such as Metal Gear Solid 4, Metal Gear Online, Haze, Killzone 2, Final Fantasy XIII, Tekken 6, Socom Confrontation, The Getaway 3 and more are just some of the exclusive games in 2008 that are going to be awesome.

The PS3 has more built in features, it's very reliable, it has more advanced technology and therefore it will have a longer lifespan. The PS3 is the best choice for gaming and entertainment.

Answer 3

dude...get a PS3, you won't be sorry. Although there are not so many game titles now for PS3, a lot of new games are going to be out for PS3 in 2008. Plus, u cannot compare XBOX 360 graphics to a PS3...the PS3 is just amazing. Also, there are other cool stuff u can do on a PS3 like install OS like Linux and Ubuntu, change the hard drive if 80GB is not enough for u...lol

TRUST ME...GET A PS3!!!

Answer 4

Most of the bad things you hear are from people who own only a 360.

Ps3 is awesome man. I like the 360 too, its got some really good games but it doesn't even come close to the Ps3.

You have to own one to understand. The thing is amazing and does so much its not even funny. It makes the 360 look outdated.

Go for it man, you won't be dissapointed. Two thumbs up for Ps3, worth every penny.

Answer 5

I have them both. I gotta say that the PS3 is just better than the xbox 360. Mainly because of the online play. It's free on ps3 but on xbox it's not free. There are many things to add to an xbox if you want the full benefits of it. Anyway, to answer your question: yes, get a ps3!

Answer 6

i have a ps3. i have to tell you this, ps3 is one of the most impressive piece of hardware i ever have seen. the exclusive games are unbelievable. the graphics BLOW away xbox's exclusive graphics because of BLU-RAY!! you also got haze, metal gear solid 4, killzone 2, final fantasy, etc coming out in 2008. also dualshock 3 is coming out early 2008. i have the controller already from japan and the vibration is way better than ps2's and even xbox 360's controller. it has a strong vibration which is perfect if you like first person shooters. also the reliability of ps3 is suprising, its at .01% and xbox 360 is at 33%!!!! ps3 also has a web browser so you can surf the internet like you are right now. the online gaming is FREE- downloading stuff are FREE. playstation home is coming out in spring 2008, which is an online virtual community and its FREE.


GO OUT AND BUY IT!!!!!!!!! YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT

Answer 7

Hey Sarah, Normally I would say yes...well actually yea, of course all bands are open to bashing and I think everyone knows that. But the point I want to make is, all these MCR and FOB fans are getting beyond aggrivated with the large amount of questions relating to these bands but they aren't absorbing the point, unfortunately. The excessive MCR and FOB questions have been all geared towards pay back (as you of course know) because we are tired of seeing this every day. Finally we decided to turn the tables in hopes of them seeing how it actually feels to put up with this on a day to day basis and I only hope that now they understand how truly irritating it is to see nothing by MCR and FOB questions. If we did nothing but post our favorite band here then I'd see why to target it for bashing, but as far as I'm concerned, we all had good intentions behind our bashing fest. Also, people need to simply lighten up!

Answer 8

Yea get it. i have a 80gb Ps3 and nothing wrong what have you heard about it??? Well its the greatest thing i ever bought with my own money i love it soo much im serious just keep it well ventilated and it will be fine trust me BUY IT.

Answer 9

dont forget PS3 home which is coming next year fall. and all the good games start coming out around jan or march

Answer 10

xbox has a much better online marketplace. you can play other people, but also purchase games, skins, rent movies, tv shows, stand up comedy, its a whole other world in addition to the gaming. i like xbox