Buying a console

[MJJ]

I was thinking of buying a gaming console to upgrade my PS2.

The only problem is that I'm not much of a gamer, so I don't know much about the consoles. I was searching about some of the features for both the Xbox and PS3, and it seems like the PS3 has some really good features, which is why I'm thinking of buying it.

I was also talking to my friend recently, and he told me that it's all about personal preference, since there's some games which are exclusive to PS3 and some exclusive to Xbox.
Personally, I'm not really a big fan of shooter games. I prefer Racing games, along with Fantasy and Adventure sort of games, so I'm wondering if the PS3 or Xbox would be better for me?

I was also reading some of the threads here about peoples opinions on both consoles, but to be honest, I couldn't understand half of what people were talking about, so I decided to make my own thread.

[Orangeesh]

They are both good. I suggest xbox, you will like forza motorsport 3.

[kk.]

I was thinking of buying a gaming console to upgrade my PS2.

The only problem is that I'm not much of a gamer, so I don't know much about the consoles. I was searching about some of the features for both the Xbox and PS3, and it seems like the PS3 has some really good features, which is why I'm thinking of buying it.

I was also talking to my friend recently, and he told me that it's all about personal preference, since there's some games which are exclusive to PS3 and some exclusive to Xbox.
Personally, I'm not really a big fan of shooter games. I prefer Racing games, so I'm wondering if the PS3 or Xbox would be better for me?

I was also reading some of the threads here about peoples opinions on both consoles, but to be honest, I couldn't understand half of what people were talking about, so I decided to make my own thread.

By the sounds of it, you're probably more suited to the PS3. You wont have to worry about batteries for controllers, having to buy a wireless kit if you ever want to go online nor having to buy live.

The PS3 has a good online community, and its free. Wireless is included, as well as a blu ray player.

But of course, its personal preference. Have a look at some games you'd want to buy, and plan to buy, and see if some are only available to one particular console. Another way to judge is how many of your friends has one console, or if youll even play with them

(and yes i do have both consoles)

[Sure]

Most likely more people will say PS3, but i personally prefer Xbox. I find it has a better community and just prefer the console itself, worth paying £40 a year for live in my opinion.

[Black_Apalachi]

I'm not even going to suggest which is better because like you say it's down to your personal preference.

There really aren't that many exclusives but you can still do some research into what there are just in case there are any titles that you will want. As far as driving games go, I only know of Forza which is only on XBOX and Gran Turismo which is only on PS. I'm not sure how many Forza games there are but GT5 has been expected for some time which will eventually be released on PS3. Other than those, I can't really think of any other exclusives apart from Halo 3 (360) and Little Big Planet (PS3).

If you have any mates who own either of the consoles, I would suggest getting some time to play them for a bit rather than doing what I did which was buy both of them before I had ever really played either. I ended up being disappointed with the PS3 but I'm giving it another chance so like I say, I won't try to insist which console is better.

[dbgtz]

PS3 racing in addition to sergio: Modnation racers (out soonish) and motorstorm.

You'll probably want a PS3, purely for uncharted 2s adventure and some fantasy, it may have guns but it's not completely based on shooting. Also if you plan on getting Arkham Asylum then the PS3 has the free Joker DLC too.
I don't know if any of these would suit your gaming thing but some PS3 announced exclusives are: Heavy Rain (more of a thriller but lol), God of war III, Modnation racers, GT5, Final Fantasy verses XIII & FFXIV (dunno if RPGs count as fantasy ) and maybe the Last Guardian would interest you.

I'd say PS3 with the same reasons as kk., no need to pay for internet, a controller battery thing. The online is good being free, which tbh is the main PS3 seller for me.

Also IMO, PS3 has alot more to offer with the bluray and more built in things, also the ability to use a wider range of 3rd party devices meaning you won't have to purchase things specific to the console. Xbox doesn't really have much over the PS3 anymore except some extra online features (like cross-game chat) and generally less problems (I wouldn't say less lag though), but for £40 a year it's not worth it IMO.

[MJJ]

Also IMO, PS3 has alot more to offer with the bluray and more built in things, also the ability to use a wider range of 3rd party devices meaning you won't have to purchase things specific to the console. Xbox doesn't really have much over the PS3 anymore except some extra online features (like cross-game chat) and generally less problems (I wouldn't say less lag though), but for £40 a year it's not worth it IMO.

That's one of the reasons I'm considering a PS3 as well because of the blu-ray etc. I'm a bit confused about Xbox Live and PS3 Network though?
I know you can play online with both, but I've been hearing that Xbox Live is a lot better? What does it have that makes it better?

I was also thinking of getting the slim model, but then I read this on another forum:

If you go for a PS3, don't get the slim. I know a lot of people who've been having problems with the slim model.

Is it known for having problems with it, because it sounds very good to me and I was thinking of getting it. Has anyone else had any problems with it?

[dbgtz]

I havn't had problems with it, not one. Well no I had the power cutting out but that was something else not the physical console.

Xbox live is considered "lag free" which it isn't really, some games still have lag but it generally has less problems and downloads are quicker and it has in game chat. However I don't deem that £40 a year worthy. It also has like facebook and twitter but PS3 has some facebook integration and if you wanna go on facebook/twitter you can either go on the PS3s browser, or use your PC.

[kk.]

Is it known for having problems with it, because it sounds very good to me and I was thinking of getting it. Has anyone else had any problems with it?

funny you should mention that lol. Ive not had a single problem with my ps3, the original one. however, my sisters boyfriend brought his round our house and it couldnt seem to connect to our wireless. I had a look at it tonight and it kept freezing up trying to get into settings and stuff. It finally worked i should add, but dont let that put you off buying one.. i mean look how many 360s have RROD'd

[MJJ]

Ah I see. Thanks for your help.

I think I'll buy a PS3 - thanks a lot everyone for your help, I'll +rep the people I can.

PS3 racing in addition to sergio: Modnation racers (out soonish) and motorstorm.

You'll probably want a PS3, purely for uncharted 2s adventure and some fantasy, it may have guns but it's not completely based on shooting. Also if you plan on getting Arkham Asylum then the PS3 has the free Joker DLC too.
I don't know if any of these would suit your gaming thing but some PS3 announced exclusives are: Heavy Rain (more of a thriller but lol), God of war III, Modnation racers, GT5, Final Fantasy verses XIII & FFXIV (dunno if RPGs count as fantasy ) and maybe the Last Guardian would interest you.

This post should also help me decide which games to buy.