xBox 360 .v. PS3

[AlexOC]

Well i'm getting a PS3 for xmas, and i just wondered what everyone thought was better

in my eyes its obviously ps3

blu ray
higher def
built in hard drive - 20,40,60gb - xbox360 big chunky top thing
smaller power cable
better quality
non-battery controllers - 15mins to charge for 30hour use
faster more ghz
silent fan

and much more, i think the xbox is shabby, looks shabby, overheats, unreliable

i could go on..

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[deeveeNoh]

this is such a boring debate now.

but 360 hands down.

[AlexOC]

well i just want to know, cos i suppose its not too late too change my mind

[N!ck]

360 is better for online. If online soesn't bother you much then go for whichever you fancy.

[deeveeNoh]

fair enough, but all you're gonna get is fanboys saying their console is better lol. i'm not a fanboy i just prefer the 360 to ps3.

[AlexOC]

yes, i am going off specifications, demo vids, and the occasional play on consoles in tesco before we get chucked out by the security for being on them too long 8-)

I just dont wanna get stuck with a console i'll regret

[Wootzeh]

blu ray - that's the only good thing
higher def - Wrong, they're the same.
built in hard drive - 20,40,60gb - xbox360 big chunky top thing, so? Doesn't affect the looks. xbox can go upto 120gb
smaller power cable - knitpicking
better quality - *** kind of comment is that, that's an opinion
non-battery controllers - 15mins to charge for 30hour use - dnno if thats actually true.
faster more ghz - so cell is good? 360 does exactly the same thing.
silent fan - xbox is quiet when playing off the harddrive

and much more, i think the xbox is shabby, looks shabby, overheats, unreliable - more proof you're an idiot.

i could go on..
and in other words, you're just a sony fanboy, now piss off.

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[AlexOC]

and in other words, you're just a sony fanboy, now piss off.

first of all i dont even know what a fan boy is, and second of all i'm just pointing my views of the ps3, i havent even got one of the consoles yet, there just the reasons why so far im getting a ps3

[Wootzeh]

first of all i dont even know what a fan boy is, and second of all i'm just pointing my views of the ps3, i havent even got one of the consoles yet, there just the reasons why so far im getting a ps3
Well it certainly sounds like you've made your mind up.

[Swearwolf]

xbox 360 obviously

[5,5]

Well i'm getting a PS3 for xmas, and i just wondered what everyone thought was better

in my eyes its obviously ps3

blu ray
higher def
built in hard drive - 20,40,60gb - xbox360 big chunky top thing
smaller power cable
better quality
non-battery controllers - 15mins to charge for 30hour use
faster more ghz
silent fan

and much more, i think the xbox is shabby, looks shabby, overheats, unreliable

i could go on..
xbox has better online and the harddrive is on the outside so that you just take it off in seconds and take it to your friends house or anything.

[AlexOC]

well the specs are good, but i havent had the playing long-term experience and feeling of the consoles like some people might have

[Seads]

It's common sense, the 360 OWNzz.

[You]

PS3 is better than 360.
Not a fanboy either as I own both consoles.

[Kardan]

360 is better than PS3.
Not a fanboy either as I own both consoles.

:)

[You]

360 is better than PS3.
Not a fanboy either as I own both consoles.

:)
Pfft .

[Technologic]

PCs any day

[CrazyColaist]

xbox 360


far better for price n if you wna charge up your controller get some rechargables or a plug n play kit!!!

xbox 360 also has a better CPU which means its quiter to the ones you're friends play probs (i think cpu makes it quiter)

hardrive well if you didnt have a hardrive your xbox would look ugly.


xbox 360 supports up to 1080i i think.

[Trinity]

I definitely prefer the 360, but that could just be because of my love of halo online.

[PaulMacC]

Blu Ray - Probably the only thing it's got on the xbox360
Higher Def - Only if you hook it up to a 60'' TV with HDMI cables it will be crisper, doubt it now with being able to burn your discs on 360.
Built-in HDD - It doesnt look bulky + 360 has bigger HDD sizes ;)
Smaller Power Cable - 360's power brick is to prevent power surges.
Better Quality - What do you mean?
Non-Battery Controllers - Play & Charge kit, Wired controllers.
More Faster GHZ - Whats this meant to do with the games?
Silent Fan - Burn games to HDD, silent as a predator.

The Xbox360 has far more on the PS3, It has a better online service for one, it has far better exclusives and a far better online community and interface.

[Recursion]

If im honest, you should be kicked off this forum just for making this thread, its down to personal opinion, no one can make the choice for you.

[cocaine]

360 - its a matter of opinion.

[scottish]

Erm isn't it just xbox or XBOX it's not like iPod, so theres no capital second letter. Dno if this has been pointed out so i did it kk

[Recursion]

"Xbox 360"

[AlexOC]

xbox 360


far better for price n if you wna charge up your controller get some rechargables or a plug n play kit!!!

xbox 360 also has a better CPU which means its quiter to the ones you're friends play probs (i think cpu makes it quiter)

hardrive well if you didnt have a hardrive your xbox would look ugly.


xbox 360 supports up to 1080i i think.

Not really,

And the PS3 goes up to 1080i the 360 dosent

[N!ck]

Not really,

And the PS3 goes up to 1080i the 360 dosent

Please don't talk about things like that if you're not sure what they mean.

[Kevin]

The xbox is better for online ect, but i prefer using the PS3 for the playback of movies off my ipod ect, they both have there ups and downs, but the 360 is much cheaper than the ps3

[AlexOC]

Please don't talk about things like that if you're not sure what they mean.
Erm, i do?

The PS3 has a HD Output of 1080p and the Xbox 360 only has 720p i think.

[Hurtone]

Its got to be 360 for online but the PS3 has this nice feature instead of getting achievements on 360 on PS3 you get trophy's and then you earn points to make you own online house. I quite like that. :)

[N!ck]

Erm, i do?

The PS3 has a HD Output of 1080p and the Xbox 360 only has 720p i think.

Well, you said "And the PS3 goes up to 1080i the 360 dosent". The 360 does go up to 1080i although 1080p is, in theory, better.

[Hiro]

Erm, i do?

The PS3 has a HD Output of 1080p and the Xbox 360 only has 720p i think.

360 does go up to 1080p, I currently have mine on 1080i as thats the max for my TV.

[Hurtone]

The xbox does go up to 1080i mate,
But my tv doesn't support it so when i change it the TV just goes blue LMAO.

[AlexOC]

Well, you said "And the PS3 goes up to 1080i the 360 dosent". The 360 does go up to 1080i although 1080p is, in theory, better.

Well yeh 1080i is a bit different to 1080p

i means interlaced i believe and im not sure about P, its something about a scan :P

[Wootzeh]

My Xbox is on 1080p, don't post things when you aren't sure.

[AlexOC]

ermm ok?

[AlexOC]

The xbox does go up to 1080i mate,
But my tv doesn't support it so when i change it the TV just goes blue LMAO.

Yes, i said 1080p

[J0SH]

Xbox 360 is better, I've never had RRoD so what are you on about overheating? RRoD is caused by hardware failure, obviously Xbox 360 isn't £500 odd on the market so they can't fit all crap that a PS3 has fitted.

[AlexOC]

Xbox 360 is better, I've never had RRoD so what are you on about overheating? RRoD is caused by hardware failure, obviously Xbox 360 isn't £500 odd on the market so they can't fit all crap that a PS3 has fitted.

ps3s are like £350 now

LOL, i gratz whoever made up 'Red Ring Of Death'

also people always say 'Vale for money' dosent make a difference to me, i wont be buying it xD

[J0SH]

How cheap are Xbox's ;) And you keep 'thinking' about the 1080p etc, you're wrong.

[AlexOC]

How cheap are Xbox's ;) And you keep 'thinking' about the 1080p etc, you're wrong.

Erm £129,99 according to the advert just on tv, and again it dosent matter, i wont be buying it, my parents will

Not meaning to be a spoiled brat, but just saying that my mum is happy for me to get the ps3 for a main present, so price isnt an issue.

[Jordy]

ps3s are like £350 now

LOL, i gratz whoever made up 'Red Ring Of Death'

also people always say 'Vale for money' dosent make a difference to me, i wont be buying it xDActually I believe it's Value for money and you're just making it easy work for Xbox 360 users, you're argument is absolutely pathetic and uninformed, and you're thread is based on the fact you don't know you want a PS3, as Wootzeh has correctly stated, it seems like you've already made you're own mind up.

The Xbox 360 has a warranty that lasts for 3 years covering RROD so I'm not even concerned about RROD tbh.

I'm not a genius on High-Definition but I'm pretty sure it goes in this order, 720p, 1080i, 1080p - Both consoles can do all the way up to 1080p (This does rely on the game though) and both have HDMI Ports built-in, however on the Xbox 360 Arcade & Premium you'll need to buy a HDMI Cable for around £15.

£350 now? Yeah and Xbox 360's are about £120!! It's not worth that £230 odd quid for a Blu-Ray player which a number of people wouldn't use and couldn't use for starters and there is now Blu-Ray players under £230, making that argument, INVALID.

I personally prefer the whole Xbox Live experience, Xbox 360 dashboard and the exclusive games.

[Wayne]

It's obviously PS3.

[Neil]

and in other words, you're just a sony fanboy, now piss off.

Couldn't of said it better myself.

At least with the 360 you can have wired controllers and you can play it while they charge or even use batteries, 360 controllers are better in just about every possible way. xD

[Wayne]

Couldn't of said it better myself.

At least with the 360 you can have wired controllers and you can play it while they charge or even use batteries, 360 controllers are better in just about every possible way. xD

You can charge/use a PS3 controller at the same time.

[AlexOC]

Actually I believe it's Value for money and you're just making it easy work for Xbox 360 users, you're argument is absolutely pathetic and uninformed, and you're thread is based on the fact you don't know you want a PS3, as Wootzeh has correctly stated, it seems like you've already made you're own mind up.

The Xbox 360 has a warranty that lasts for 3 years covering RROD so I'm not even concerned about RROD tbh.

I'm not a genius on High-Definition but I'm pretty sure it goes in this order, 720p, 1080i, 1080p - Both consoles can do all the way up to 1080p (This does rely on the game though) and both have HDMI Ports built-in, however on the Xbox 360 Arcade & Premium you'll need to buy a HDMI Cable for around £15.

£350 now? Yeah and Xbox 360's are about £120!! It's not worth that £230 odd quid for a Blu-Ray player which a number of people wouldn't use and couldn't use for starters and there is now Blu-Ray players under £230, making that argument, INVALID.

I personally prefer the whole Xbox Live experience, Xbox 360 dashboard and the exclusive games.


so your saying that only £120 of the ps3 is for games and all the other great features , and the rest just for the blu-ray player?.

Again money isnt an issue

_____

@Neil - PS3 Controllers have 6-axis technology

[Neil]

You can charge/use a PS3 controller at the same time.

Is that something you need seperately? My uncle has this lame thing you need to plug the controllers into so you can't play while charging, it's so annoying. >.<

Edit - @Hamgay - Six Axis is just rubbish, the few games I've played that it's even used in barely touch it because it's just a pointless feature.

[AlexOC]

Is that something you need seperately? My uncle has this lame thing you need to plug the controllers into so you can't play while charging, it's so annoying. >.<


See thats just being immature

the sly dig 'this lame thing'

Fanboy.

[Wayne]

Is that something you need seperately? My uncle has this lame thing you need to plug the controllers into so you can't play while charging, it's so annoying. >.<

Edit - @Hamgay - Six Axis is just rubbish, the few games I've played that it's even used in barely touch it because it's just a pointless feature.

You plug it in via USB and carry on playing whilst it charges. :)

[Neil]

See thats just being immature

the sly dig 'this lame thing'

Fanboy.

I'm sorry for thinking a piece of hardware that doesn't allow you to charge your controllers while playing the game is lame but how the hell does that make me a fanboy? I think you need to find the definition of the work my friend. :rolleyes:

@ Wayne - I gathered that but I mean is that a cable that comes with the PS3 when you buy it or do you have to buy that cable seperatly? xD

[Jordy]

so your saying that only £120 of the ps3 is for games and all the other great features , and the rest just for the blu-ray player?.

Again money isnt an issue

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@Neil - PS3 Controllers have 6-axis technologyNo I'm saying that the Xbox 360 is only £120 and that the bad value in comparison Sony PS3 costs £350 and it's only real advantage is Blu-Ray, it's the main argument with PS3 users use and a lot of people can't use Blu-Ray and for the £230 price difference, you can buy a Blu-Ray player.

Xbox 360 + Blu-Ray Player comes in under £350

I'm pleased that money isn't an issue for you but for most of us, value is very important so in a XBOX 360 VS PS3 argument it's a totally valid point to use.

If I were you I would not call people fanboys, not long ago you didn't have a clue what one was, don't make such accusations.

[AlexOC]

well money isnt an issue only cos its my main present so it can be dear.

[Wayne]

@ Wayne - I gathered that but I mean is that a cable that comes with the PS3 when you buy it or do you have to buy that cable seperatly? xD

It came with the PS3. You can get charge docks for the controllers which you leave to charge up but I'd rather play and charge not stop playing and put my controller in a charge dock.

[Jordy]

well money isnt an issue only cos its my main present so it can be dear.Good for you!

I am repeating myself here, but value for money is important to most people therefore in an Xbox 360 vs PS3 debate, it's a totally valid point to make.

[AlexOC]

Yes i understand, that you need as good as you can get, for cheaper, thats why i was gonna get an xbox360 until i saw the better specifications of the ps3.

Value for money is an important issue, maybe putting the xbox infront, but due to that being invalid in my case, probably pulls the ps3 back into lead, so far as i know, again only going of specifications, demo vids, the occasionally play, not having the whole gaming experience and long term playing, it can be hard to make a decision.

[Neil]

Yes i understand, that you need as good as you can get, for cheaper, thats why i was gonna get an xbox360 until i saw the better specifications of the ps3.

Value for money is an important issue, maybe putting the xbox infront, but due to that being invalid in my case, probably pulls the ps3 back into lead, so far as i know, again only going of specifications, demo vids, the occasionally play, not having the whole gaming experience and long term playing, it can be hard to make a decision.

You don't need to even worry about the specs. it is pointless to buy a console just because it has a better graphics card or something, no PS3 game looks any better than an xbox 360 game, the games are made for the consoels you play them on, consoles are not like PCs, you don't have to worry if you can play a game or not, if you have the console and the game you're after is out on that console then you'll be able to play it.

If you're getting it for Christmas then you might aswell get a PS3 then buy a 360 yourself when and if you ever want too.

[AlexOC]

You don't need to even worry about the specs. it is pointless to buy a console just because it has a better graphics card or something, no PS3 game looks any better than an xbox 360 game, the games are made for the consoels you play them on, consoles are not like PCs, you don't have to worry if you can play a game or not, if you have the console and the game you're after is out on that console then you'll be able to play it.

If you're getting it for Christmas then you might aswell get a PS3 then buy a 360 yourself when and if you ever want too.

MMM never thought of that

Multi-Console!! Woo

then i think i will have the full range of seventh generation consoles

PS3
Xbox 360
Wii
PSP
Nintendo DS

there all 7th gen right?

EDIT:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pandora_(console)

ohhhhh thats considered 7th gen

[Sepron]

I had a PS3, but not many people go online it and i find it very boring online. Brought a xbox 360, loving it! Far better online, more features, better games, better accessories. Also that new ps3 online coming out soon looks like a epic fail

[Neil]

MMM never thought of that

Multi-Console!! Woo

then i think i will have the full range of seventh generation consoles

PS3
Xbox 360
Wii
PSP
Nintendo DS

there all 7th gen right?

EDIT:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pandora_(console)

ohhhhh thats considered 7th gen

Yea they're all 7th gen, the only one I'm missing is a PS3, need to get that sometime, damn my lack of money.

[AlexOC]

Yea they're all 7th gen, the only one I'm missing is a PS3, need to get that sometime, damn my lack of money.

werent you just mocking the ps3?

or maybe ive jumped to the wrong side on your posts

[Neil]

werent you just mocking the ps3?

or maybe ive jumped to the wrong side on your posts

I have nothing against any consoles, I see some features to be completely pointless but I don't care because I want consoles for the games, the PS3 has exclusive games I want, so I want to have one.

[AlexOC]

I have nothing against any consoles, I see some features to be completely pointless but I don't care because I want consoles for the games, the PS3 has exclusive games I want, so I want to have one.


Personally i think the games exclusievly to ps3 are rubbish, im not into war games and stuff like that like MGS, or Halo, the reason i didnt get xbox 360.

So really all the games im interested in are cross-console, so i went for the better spec console.

[Neil]

Personally i think the games exclusievly to ps3 are rubbish, im not into war games and stuff like that like MGS, or Halo, the reason i didnt get xbox 360.

So really all the games im interested in are cross-console, so i went for the better spec console.

If you want the multi-platform games you're better off with the 360 since the better half of them are buggy/glitchy ports on the PS3.

[Moh]

For the hard drive issues, who on earth needs a 120gb hard drive for there xbox?

I have an 80gb ps3 and I find it hard to fill that. The only reason xbox have larger hard drives is because you xbox fan boys can brag about it.

For the remotes, you shouldn't have to buy rechargeable batteries and "plug and go" thing. That just simply adds to the total cost.

For the "quiet if from hard drive". Why on earth should you have to rip every single game you have just for it to be quiet? :S

Yes, they are both good consoles, but Microsoft don't play fair in the market, so my votes going to the PS3.

[AlexOC]

in comparison

the ps3 is going for pure raw power yet the xbox 360 is going for online,

So really, its what yopu want it for, i dont really wanna play online much, but if i do, its not like there will be nobody online, it will just be a bit less enjoyable than xbox's online play, which im not that really bothered about

[N!ck]

You said that cross-platform games are your thing. Since the 360 is the more popular/owned console these games are usually designed for the 360 and then "ported2 the PS3. It is best playing games on the intended console rather than ports, no matter what the spec of the other console.

[Andeeh]

W.e tickles ur pickle but 360online but u seem to already want a ps3?

[Ashley 12344]

You said that cross-platform games are your thing. Since the 360 is the more popular/owned console these games are usually designed for the 360 and then "ported2 the PS3. It is best playing games on the intended console rather than ports, no matter what the spec of the other console.

Keeping in mind the spec is hardly even noticable.
Cross platform games aren't going to have better graphics on the PS3.

Blu-ray makes little difference in the long term, not to games anyway.

Not reading 7 pages, but your initial post features little fact.

[AlexOC]

W.e tickles ur pickle but 360online but u seem to already want a ps3?


Erm 70/30

[Niall!]

I don't care about this, but why is it the Wii is never included in these arguements?

[AlexOC]

because the wii is on another level

it cant really be compared to these consoles

[J0SH]

The poll says it all really, now close this thread Sony fanboy ;)

[Blinger1]

I would say PS3. Look on this forum (and many others) about peoples 360's getting the ever-so-lovely RRoD. And then compare it to Sony people having issues.. ;)

[J0SH]

Well that's the manufacturers fault then isn't it, it's still a amazing console regardless, if you wanna avoid RRoD invest in a fan to keep it ventalated and it won't heat up. ;) And by the way, how comes you only named PS3's strong points and not Xbox's?

[Blinger1]

What are its positives? Its Microsoft made.. It has a HDMI input.. The maximum capacity is 120gb without voiding warranty...

Very nice :)

[J0SH]

It's great for movies, pictures & music if you are into other things other than gaming, it's fully functional for parents if they wanna put timers on and such, it had a HDTV switch too for optimized gaming, 20, 60 & 120 HDD's, amazing live features, New Xbox Experience, great achievement system that Sony tried to top.

I've said enough. :P

[MeRkAgE]

Xbox 360 imo. I don't just say that because i have an xbox, the live is amazing, ps3 could and won't ever match that, especially trying to copy achievements with trophies

[J0SH]

I used to own both too before I gave my older brother my PS3, it just couldn't top it, the only thing I actually used was the browser, the variety of games compared to Xbox was freakishly low and if I wanted a game on the PS3 I'd just get it for Xbox because I'd get achievements and stuff, so really was pointless. :P

[PaulMacC]

Xbox went for online, that was it's main focus.
PS3 wont match Live for another 5-10 years.

[dogboy123]

Xbox 360 Ftw!

[Blinger1]

It's great for movies, pictures & music if you are into other things other than gaming
Yep.. Playstation does that too.. and plays Blu Ray which if you didn't know, won the 'format war'.


it's fully functional for parents if they wanna put timers on and such
You can put parental safety on a PS3 as well..


it had a HDTV switch too for optimized gaming
It used to have that feature? Was it so crap they had to remove it??


20, 60 & 120 HDD's
PS3 can have upto 500GB HDD.. Possibly more if there are 2.5" HDDs that hold a bigger capacity.


amazing live features
You'd hope it is good seeing as you have to pay for Live


New Xbox Experience
Yep, now everybody can experience a Red Ring of Death :D!


great achievement system that Sony tried to top.
Yep, because getting achievements makes you so much cooler :8


I've said enough.
Well done :eusa_clap

[J0SH]

Yep.. Playstation does that too.. and plays Blu Ray which if you didn't know, won the 'format war'.

Blu Ray is only decent for movies.


You can put parental safety on a PS3 as well..

I doubt it's as customizable as on Xbox.


It used to have that feature? Was it so crap they had to remove it??

It's still on mine?




You'd hope it is good seeing as you have to pay for Live

I'd rather pay for it then have a free system, atleast they can keep funding for it and making better improvements etc.


Yep, now everybody can experience a Red Ring of Death :D!

I've never encountered it. :S


Yep, because getting achievements makes you so much cooler :8

Indeed it does ~ I'd rather have pointless trophies! :8


Well done :eusa_clap

Thank you.

And I love how you claim PS3 has never had any problems, Brandon's got a black screen the other week ;)

[mangle]

Xbox went for online, that was it's main focus.
PS3 wont match Live for another 5-10 years.
I wouldn't say that long, 2-3 years and the PSN will be where XBL is now I think.

[Hiro]

For the hard drive issues, who on earth needs a 120gb hard drive for there xbox?

I have an 80gb ps3 and I find it hard to fill that. The only reason xbox have larger hard drives is because you xbox fan boys can brag about it.

For the remotes, you shouldn't have to buy rechargeable batteries and "plug and go" thing. That just simply adds to the total cost.

For the "quiet if from hard drive". Why on earth should you have to rip every single game you have just for it to be quiet? :S

Yes, they are both good consoles, but Microsoft don't play fair in the market, so my votes going to the PS3.


I have a 120gb hdd :P
I put loads of music on it, and put decent enough games onto the hard drive. I also download xbox originals, so I put it to good use tbh :P

[Jord]

Xbox 360 is...

[Neil]

Thank you.

And I love how you claim PS3 has never had any problems, Brandon's got a black screen the other week ;)

Yea PS3 has quite a few problems I've noticed, my uncle had to send his back because it over heated or something and completely messed up while downloading a demo a few weeks back, I've also never had RROD and I've had a 360 long enough, it's just never been a problem for me.


I wouldn't say that long, 2-3 years and the PSN will be where XBL is now I think.

No, PSN will never match xbox live, if they move closer Microsoft will just move ahead again, they're just better at it than Sony are.

[Jordy]

Yep, because getting achievements makes you so much cooler :8Every single Xbox 360 game and Arcade game includes achievements though and has done for the past 3 years, how long have Trophies been around? A few months and not all games have them.