retrojazzfan
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You convince me a PS3 would be a better choice. My last 360 red ringed months ago and instead of getting it fixed I'm just going to buy a new one. I'm open to any suggestions regarding the PS3 etc. Thanks...
I'm going to buy a new xbox Saturday unless...
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AtheistPreacher
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Well, I do own both, so I suppose I should throw in my two cents worth.
First of all, if you already have a ton of games for your 360, it seems a little silly to not play them, or sell them off for a fraction of what they're worth. For that alone I'd probably just get a new 360 in your situation. Graphics-wise, there's very little difference, and so many games are going multi-system anyway.
Although I will say that the PS3 has at least caught up on the exclusive games war, if not surpassed the 360. Only games I care about that are XBox exclusives are Halo, Mass Effect 1 and 2, Dead or Alive 4, and Tales of Vesperia. PS3 has Demon's Souls (the reason I bought a PS3 in the first place), Uncharted, inFamous, Metal Gear Solid 4, Little Big Planet, Valkyria Chronicles, and Disgaea 3. Of course, there are plenty more exclusives on either side, but those are just the ones I own and care about, and right now the PS3 is winning.
Also, the PS3 hardware is more reliable. Always has been. And with the new slim models, although they haven't really been around long enough to assign them an average lifespan, they run cooler and quieter, so I'm thinking they might last even longer than the older models. We'll see. Of course, the XBox 360 has that ridiculously awesome 3-year warranty because Microsoft knows they foisted phony hardware on us. AND there's the fact that when the 360 fails, your data is generally safe... you just detach the top and buy another machine. With the PS3, the HD is not detachable, and there's decent odds that when it does die, your data goes too. Not cool. Just be sure to keep backups, the PS3 does have a utility for that.
There's also the fact that the PS3 can just *do* a lot more. First and foremost is obviously that it's a Blu-Ray player. Plus you can easily network with your PC, steam movies, customize your background, organize pictures, etc.
I also like that the PS3's online play is free. It's not like Microsoft charges that much... you can usually find a deal for like $40 a year for LIVE, but I just have a somewhat religious aversion to paying ongoing fees for something like that. It would make me feel like I have to make use of it as long as I'm paying for it, and the last thing I need is to feel pressure to play my video games. I goof off enough as it is.
In any case, if you were starting out from nothing, I'd go with the PS3 over the 360. But if you've got a bunch of games and accessories for one and not the other, you may as well stick with what you have, unless there's some games for the other system that you've REALLY been eyeing...
First of all, if you already have a ton of games for your 360, it seems a little silly to not play them, or sell them off for a fraction of what they're worth. For that alone I'd probably just get a new 360 in your situation. Graphics-wise, there's very little difference, and so many games are going multi-system anyway.
Although I will say that the PS3 has at least caught up on the exclusive games war, if not surpassed the 360. Only games I care about that are XBox exclusives are Halo, Mass Effect 1 and 2, Dead or Alive 4, and Tales of Vesperia. PS3 has Demon's Souls (the reason I bought a PS3 in the first place), Uncharted, inFamous, Metal Gear Solid 4, Little Big Planet, Valkyria Chronicles, and Disgaea 3. Of course, there are plenty more exclusives on either side, but those are just the ones I own and care about, and right now the PS3 is winning.
Also, the PS3 hardware is more reliable. Always has been. And with the new slim models, although they haven't really been around long enough to assign them an average lifespan, they run cooler and quieter, so I'm thinking they might last even longer than the older models. We'll see. Of course, the XBox 360 has that ridiculously awesome 3-year warranty because Microsoft knows they foisted phony hardware on us. AND there's the fact that when the 360 fails, your data is generally safe... you just detach the top and buy another machine. With the PS3, the HD is not detachable, and there's decent odds that when it does die, your data goes too. Not cool. Just be sure to keep backups, the PS3 does have a utility for that.
There's also the fact that the PS3 can just *do* a lot more. First and foremost is obviously that it's a Blu-Ray player. Plus you can easily network with your PC, steam movies, customize your background, organize pictures, etc.
I also like that the PS3's online play is free. It's not like Microsoft charges that much... you can usually find a deal for like $40 a year for LIVE, but I just have a somewhat religious aversion to paying ongoing fees for something like that. It would make me feel like I have to make use of it as long as I'm paying for it, and the last thing I need is to feel pressure to play my video games. I goof off enough as it is.
In any case, if you were starting out from nothing, I'd go with the PS3 over the 360. But if you've got a bunch of games and accessories for one and not the other, you may as well stick with what you have, unless there's some games for the other system that you've REALLY been eyeing...
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^Very informative and sound advice. Add God of War to the exclusives of the PS3 as well.
Chad Feldheimer
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I own a PS3 and have had zero complaints. Slim 250GB. Internet browser, Blu Ray, awesome games, Playstation Move coming out, 3D firmware this summer, Netflix(just like Xbox).
Buy both and see which lasts longer lol.
Buy both and see which lasts longer lol.
gregbroncs
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I might just buy a PS3 for this very reason. I loved the other God of War games.
Archie Moses
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I own both and I wouldn't give my 360 away for nothing. I use the PS3 mainly for Blu Rays and to store ripped movies (320 gigabytes of pure awesomeness.) It seems like more people are on XBox live than PS3 live or whatever it's called. Get the 360.
BTW, if you're looking for a cool game on the 360, check out Just Cause 2. It's probably the biggest open world game I've ever played. The story line and acting isn't as good as Red Dead Redemption, but the game play and world environment are sick. Also, I think Borderlands is only for the 360, that game is pretty fun as well.
BTW, if you're looking for a cool game on the 360, check out Just Cause 2. It's probably the biggest open world game I've ever played. The story line and acting isn't as good as Red Dead Redemption, but the game play and world environment are sick. Also, I think Borderlands is only for the 360, that game is pretty fun as well.
shporq
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@AtheistPreacher - Will you clarify what you mean when you say the PS3 hard drive is not detachable? The physical drive itself could not be easier to remove. If you're referring to the data only, and not the drive itself, then I'm wondering if you have any more information on that. I would assume you could just take a drive from one and place it in another, as long as the hardware revision numbers are close enough so as to not cause any driver conflicts.
Gyp Rosetti
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I'll sell you mine with all the wires (HD) and games for $225. I've barely used it.
-1 rep for being a thief.
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Deleted member 95
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See retrojazzfan, this should about seal the deal. Definitely go with the PS3.
retrojazzfan
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Thanks for the imput everyone, I'm actually leaning toward the PS3, but only cause my buddy thinks I can get my old xbox fixed for free. Hopefully he's right. One last question...does the PS3 come with the HDMI or do you have to buy it separate like a printer/USB type thing. (which is quite ridiculous if you ask me)
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.