Xbox or ps3

[:DBeth:D]

Hey, well basicly I own a xbox but I would like to know which is better, honestly. I dont want biased opinions I want answers and reasons. Because if ps3 is better im trading in my xbox for a ps3.
Thanks Beth :D

[Chippiewill]

Xbox for multi-player.
PS3 for media.

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[matt$]

Xbox for me cause a larger amount of friends have one, so theres always someone to play with.

[dbgtz]

this will turn into a flame war

any i choose ps3 because of its library specifically, the fact that i dont have to pay for live (i wouldnt mind paying if i saw a huge difference in live, but i dont so i dont pay) and most of my friends have a ps3.

[Gibs960]

I'm assuming by your name that you're a girl so I'm going to try and give an opinion based on that!

I own an xbox and I think it's good for boys but I think PS3's are better for girls because they have more "family" games rather than all boys games, you don't really have to ask what they are but anyway, games like iPet or whatever it's called and other games like that! But I hear that the Kinect is good for girls and family, but I'm sticking to my decision, PS3 I think would suit you more and if you don't like girly games then PS3's sell basically the same games as Xbox.

[Chippiewill]

I own an xbox and I think it's good for boys but I think PS3's are better for girls because they have more "family" games rather than all boys games, you don't really have to ask what they are but anyway, games like iPet or whatever it's called and other games like that! But I hear that the Kinect is good for girls and family, but I'm sticking to my decision, PS3 I think would suit you more and if you don't like girly games then PS3's sell basically the same games as Xbox.

You may as well be really patronising and suggest the pink Nintendo DS.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQnIJ-ljctk

[:DBeth:D]

no arguments please :D I understand what you are saying, anyone know what the connection are like because my xbox has a pretty bad connection in my room but my laptop which is next to it is fine so i was wondering if it was my xbox or just my connection or router?

[Misawa]

I used to have an Xbox and sold purely as I had no use for it with a PS3 as well. I prefer the PS3's exclusives, its Blu-ray compatability, its general media superiority and free online network.

[Moh]

Since the Xbox is cheaper, more people own them so the Xbox will aways win the votes.

The only thing that the Xbox has over the PS3 is that the online is slightly better, but the PS3 community is getting better with the reduced price.

With the increase of the PS3 community, there are a few game developers taking advantage of this because developers can create better games due to the fact a Blu-ray Disc can hold up to 50gb data.

Imo, it depends on if you want to play with games with your friends. A few of my friends all have PS3s, so I can play with them. But if all my friends had Xboxs then I would get them.

[:DBeth:D]

In terms of gaming i just want to have fun. Both can probably offer me that. But my friends there is a mixture i have a few people with xbox, who I play with currently, but they hardly go on and I've got a few on ps3 who go on everyday.

[Snatter]

I would prefer the Xbox purely because of my friends who have it aswell. Do any of your friends have the Xbox or Playstation? This could be one of your deciding factors.

I think Kinect would be great for you as it has more 'girlish' games may I say?

I'm not going to get into an argument on Xbox v PS purely because I don't really care what you choose but just giving you my honest opinion.

[:DBeth:D]

I would prefer the Xbox purely because of my friends who have it aswell. Do any of your friends have the Xbox or Playstation? This could be one of your deciding factors.

I think Kinect would be great for you as it has more 'girlish' games may I say?

I'm not going to get into an argument on Xbox v PS purely because I don't really care what you choose but just giving you my honest opinion.


Yes, As I said before my friends have both. But my friends on the xbox dont use it as much. But i would only trade my xbox if the connection is better, as my connection is very poor and half the time I cant connect. But I dont want to buy something that could possibly give me an even worse connection.

[wackojacko]

Tbh i think the ps3 is better for everything as like i own 2 xbox 360's [white] and they are both **** and then i got my ps3 and all my mates have them and they are fabulous for doing anything and everything but it was a bit confusing at start to get used to the system so yeh ;]

[:DBeth:D]

ok Thanks :) i think if i save up with my birthday and xas money i should be able to afford an ps3

[Chris]

I cant believe someone started this thread. They poth have their pros and cons.

[Snatter]

If you have connection problems with your Xbox, you're more than likely to also have them with the PS3. Make sure you have an open NAT connection. If you need a hand, Google the following 'How to port forward my router xbox 360'
Yes, As I said before my friends have both. But my friends on the xbox dont use it as much. But i would only trade my xbox if the connection is better, as my connection is very poor and half the time I cant connect. But I dont want to buy something that could possibly give me an even worse connection.

[Misawa]

Actually, PS3 has been out-selling Xbox for a good while now.

[:DBeth:D]

If you have connection problems with your Xbox, you're more than likely to also have them with the PS3. Make sure you have an open NAT connection. If you need a hand, Google the following 'How to port forward my router xbox 360'

I've already done all this :D When i first joined live i had to do it, only that wasnt the problem

[jrh2002]

I have had a ps3 since the start (60gb so plays ps2 games) and get a great wireless connection for online play.

If you have a 3D tv you can play the 3d films through the ps3 and they are on about 3d gaming coming out very soon.

I had a Xbox but it died after 2 weeks so got a refund and decided to stick with sony as I have never had an issue on anything of that brand.

I do think the kinnect or whatever its called looks really good though and it tempts me buy another xbox and get rid of my wii :)

How about get a friend to bring their ps3 to yours to try the connection etc? or even hire one for a week to try.

[Jam]

The 'phat' PS3 is good for standing alongside the 360 Slim to keep the dust off it.

[wixard]

all these people talking about more girly games PLEASE
shut up do you even know what you're talking about? who are you to say what a girl will or wont enjoy?

also i know you prob already made your decision but it was kinda clear from the start you wanted a ps3 and you also mentioned more of your friends play it
saying that your xbox connections probably **** cos you have other stuff running on your laptop or other laptops at the same time
i know if my brother/sister has utorrent running it makes my connection ****

[mynameiswootzeh]

Actually, PS3 has been out-selling Xbox for a good while now.
No it hasn't. I'd love to see some proof of that especially if you're counting america. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-20024780-17.html

And honestly, just get whatever your friends have.

[Shoe]

I personally like ps3 i dont like the fact that you have to pay to go online when you already have to pay for the internet your using, it seams silly.
Also all of my friends, well that play on a games console have ps3's and i play online with them. Mainly COD :)

yess I am a girl who plays COD to all of the people who were on about more girly games.

Although saying all of this the xbox kinect does look very inovative and such good fun for all family and friends, but whats to say the ps3 move motion is not also good fun.

I would say the ps3 for defo but thats because like i say its what most of my friends and boyfriend plays and i dont want to pay for the use of online.

[Zak]

Why pay £60 for a wireless adapter for xbox as well ps3 give that for free.

I just think Microsoft are money hungry, they could give you free internet but noooo. can't do that. Sony can.

[Misawa]

Sony PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Xbox battle it out for the gaming crown. Sales of the Sony PlayStation 3 console has outstripped the sales of Microsoft's Xbox 360 by 28% in the financial year ending on June 30 2010.

According to figures, 10.3 million Xbox 360 consoles were sold in comparison to 14.3 million PS3 consoles in the same time frame. This is a shift from the previous year, when Xbox 360 was selling more than the PS3. The reason for this reversal seems to be the price reduction of the Sony PS3 consoles as well as its PS3 Slim version.

[Ajthedragon]

The PS3 is the better console.

But my friends have Xbox 360's.


Sony PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Xbox battle it out for the gaming crown. Sales of the Sony PlayStation 3 console has outstripped the sales of Microsoft's Xbox 360 by 28% in the financial year ending on June 30 2010.

According to figures, 10.3 million Xbox 360 consoles were sold in comparison to 14.3 million PS3 consoles in the same time frame. This is a shift from the previous year, when Xbox 360 was selling more than the PS3. The reason for this reversal seems to be the price reduction of the Sony PS3 consoles as well as its PS3 Slim version.

The Slim does look pretty awesome! Having said that so does the Xbox 360 Slim, enough for me to go and buy one and I like it. :P

[dbgtz]

Sony PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Xbox battle it out for the gaming crown. Sales of the Sony PlayStation 3 console has outstripped the sales of Microsoft's Xbox 360 by 28% in the financial year ending on June 30 2010.

According to figures, 10.3 million Xbox 360 consoles were sold in comparison to 14.3 million PS3 consoles in the same time frame. This is a shift from the previous year, when Xbox 360 was selling more than the PS3. The reason for this reversal seems to be the price reduction of the Sony PS3 consoles as well as its PS3 Slim version.

I think 360 outsold ps3 in the last month or so.

[Oleh]

as far as i know.. Sony's figures are based on what they supplied.. not what they sold.

[:DBeth:D]

Thanks guys :D. I think I might get a ps3 and try it out :)

[Mark]

Xbox in my opinion, better games and graphics :)

[Snatter]

Xbox in my opinion, better games and graphics :)

Even though I'm an Xbox fan... there is no difference in the graphics used.

[Misawa]

PS3 is proven to have a higher capacity for graphics - look at Uncharted 2 - but often PS3 users get lumbered with sub-par ports, like Red Dead Redemption.

[Stephen!]

Apparently Black ops on the PS3 has terrible issues. That is of course if you were planning to play it.

[Misawa]

I've been happily playing my review copy since launch, but duly noted in my write-up that the graphics were lacking in comparison to Modern Warfare 2's.

[Ajthedragon]

Xbox in my opinion, better games and graphics :)

The xbox isn't even HD if you buy a standard version. And both have the same in full HD, with similar games.

Plus, you can't say they're better games on the xbox. For example Gran Turismo 5 on the PS3 is amazing.

I stand by the fact, they're the same. People vote for the one they have, that is it.

[mynameiswootzeh]

Sony PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Xbox battle it out for the gaming crown. Sales of the Sony PlayStation 3 console has outstripped the sales of Microsoft's Xbox 360 by 28% in the financial year ending on June 30 2010.

According to figures, 10.3 million Xbox 360 consoles were sold in comparison to 14.3 million PS3 consoles in the same time frame. This is a shift from the previous year, when Xbox 360 was selling more than the PS3. The reason for this reversal seems to be the price reduction of the Sony PS3 consoles as well as its PS3 Slim version.
November marks the sixth consecutive month Xbox 360 leads video game consoles in sales, with 1.37 million units sold. (Source: NPD Group, November 2010)
Xbox 360 is the only console to show double digit year-to-date growth at 42%, making it the fastest-growing console in 2010. (Source: NPD Group, November 2010)
50% of spending at retail this November (for current generation consoles) was on the Xbox 360 platform.

But of course, sales stats mean nothing when telling someone which one to get :rolleyes:

PS3 is proven to have a higher capacity for graphics - look at Uncharted 2 - but often PS3 users get lumbered with sub-par ports, like Red Dead Redemption.
When you say proven, give proof. :rolleyes:

[dbgtz]

When you say proven, give proof. :rolleyes:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_awards_received_by_Uncharted_2:_Among_Thie ves (all the graphics ones specifically) Gears 2, which (as far as im aware) is considered to have best 360 graphics, doesnt match that amount :P

http://www.videogamesblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/gran-turismo-5-vs-forza-3-comparison-screenshot.jpg

in the end it is down to opinion, but the general opinion is ps3>360 in exclusives graphics but 360>ps3 in multiplats.

[Stephen!]

They both look bad.

[Oleh]

a game whats been say.. 6 years in the making will obviously have better graphics than say a game 2 years in the making.

[Doogie]

I have both and I play my 360 a lot more. I think right now the 360 has better exclusives, but the ps3 is catching up. If the ps3 got the 360's party system then I would probably play the ps3 more, since I like to talk to my friends when playing games, even if I'm not playing with them.

[mynameiswootzeh]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_awards_received_by_Uncharted_2:_Among_Thie ves (all the graphics ones specifically) Gears 2, which (as far as im aware) is considered to have best 360 graphics, doesnt match that amount :P

http://www.videogamesblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/gran-turismo-5-vs-forza-3-comparison-screenshot.jpg

in the end it is down to opinion, but the general opinion is ps3>360 in exclusives graphics but 360>ps3 in multiplats.
One game got an award for good graphics, so what? Does that say that the 360 would be incapable of rendering games of the same quality? And don't even trying to compare two different games.

[Neil]

Posting threads like this on Habbox is just stupid, everyone ends up arguing about how amazing one console or the other is in 50 million ways then makes pretty unfair comparisons to games, GT5 has been delayed a million odd times and has taken probably since the 360 launched to actually come out, the 360 has seen 2 Forza games in that time and they're currently working on another one, it's not always about pretty images on the screen that make a game, GT5 has nothing on Forza, you can argue all you want but until you can do half the things in GT5 as you can in Forza then it just wont beat it, graphically sure, the amount of content, sure but I don't see custom liveries on GT5 at all.

Honestly, buying a console is down to two things, if you want the games it has and if you have friends that also play it, I got a 360 first because all the games I wanted were coming out on it, I got a PS3 because after a year that actually started to get games I wanted, I only have one friend with a PS3 so I very rarely touch it, I buy all multi-platform games for the xbox because just about everyone I hang out with uses the xbox, if it's affordable then you're better off with both, that way you're only limited by the money you're willing to spend on games rather than hardware required to play them.



The xbox isn't even HD if you buy a standard version.

What the hell are you talking about? The xbox has been able to run on the 1080i resolution since it first launched, admittedly it didn't have HDMI support but all models that didn't have HDMI support are discontinued now so if you go to a game shop, buy any brand new xbox, it will have HDMI support so God knows where you're getting that from.

[:DBeth:D]

Thread Closed, I have made my decision!