Thread: PS3 vs. 360, which one??

Here's the deal. I want to get one of those two, use it primarily for gaming, and I should also mention that I'll be getting a Korean version and wanting to play US games.

After reading a bit about both, my concerns are these:

Xbox 360
- Tougher to play games from outside the country of purchase, unless those games don't come with regional codes.
- Apparently has a loud fan.
- Breaks often.

PS3
- Is a better machine on paper but in reality frame rate and graphics quality seems to be worse. Two games I'm specifically thinking about right now, that I want but have these issues, are Dragon Age and (maybe) Bayonetta.

Thoughts? Advice??

Hm, I have a ps3, 360 and wii and definitely think the 360 is better. I'm sorry ps3 lovers but the 360 has more games and plus with Natal coming out.. yeah bye bye ps3.

As far as functionality, there's not much of a difference if you ask me.

Ps3's online multiplayer gaming is free where as the 360's cost money every year.

Definitely PS3, I have to say.... Everyone I know that has one has never had a problem with it, besides one person who tried to remove a disc while the game was running and it fucked up his reader. However, everyone I know with an Xbox, has had the red rings problem at least once or more. Also, everyone I know that owns both systems tends to shun their 360 the majority of the time, unless a major exclusive game like a new Halo has come out recently.

I've never had a problem with frame rate or graphics quality on my PS3, the graphics look marvelous on everything. The only exception though, is one of the games you mentioned coincidentally, there is some frame rate problems with Dragon Age, but definitely not enough to make it not enjoyable. I've never seen a hitch of frame rate problems with any other game.

Overall, I'm very happy with my PS3, free online play is a major plus for me. Also, the exclusives appeal to me much more than the Xbox exclusives. The only Xbox exclusives that interest me at all are Halo and Fable, and honestly I thought the first Halo was the peak of the series anyway....

Originally Posted by Bayside

Definitely PS3, I have to say.... Everyone I know that has one has never had a problem with it, besides one person who tried to remove a disc while the game was running and it fucked up his reader. However, everyone I know with an Xbox, has had the red rings problem at least once or more. Also, everyone I know that owns both systems tends to shun their 360 the majority of the time, unless a major exclusive game like a new Halo has come out recently.

I've never had a problem with frame rate or graphics quality on my PS3, the graphics look marvelous on everything. The only exception though, is one of the games you mentioned coincidentally, there is some frame rate problems with Dragon Age, but definitely not enough to make it not enjoyable. I've never seen a hitch of frame rate problems with any other game.

Overall, I'm very happy with my PS3, free online play is a major plus for me. Also, the exclusives appeal to me much more than the Xbox exclusives. The only Xbox exclusives that interest me at all are Halo and Fable, and honestly I thought the first Halo was the peak of the series anyway....

He works for Sony Mes. But little does he know, I'm on Microsoft's payroll.

Originally Posted by Jeff777

He works for Sony Mes.

CALL NOW, FOR THE NEXT TEN MINUTES, PS3'S ONLY $299.99! STOP HAVING A BORING 360, STOP HAVING A BORING LIFE!

/end infomercial

Hahaha!

I am also debating the same thing Mes. Thanks for making the thread.

Alright, I think at the end of the day I would have liked to get a 360 (only because I already own PS1 and 2, would be nice to try something new)... but the friggin REGION CODE BS is gonna make it pretty much useless, unless I can magically learn Korean in a day or two. Gaaaaad damn it all.

I have Wii, PS2, PS3, Wii, N64, PSP, DS, GameBoy, SNES, NES, Sega Genesis, Xbox, Xbox 360, and a gaming pc.

Honestly, I think PC is the best.

However, here's why I prefer the PS3 to Xbox:

+ Almost any "exclusive" game on Xbox is on PC
- I prefer games on PC (ie. Bioshock)
+ USB ports are a big thing for me and Xbox's are a pain compared to PS3's (try hooking up Rock Band and compare the two - PS3 is far easier)
+ I love Blu-Rays
+ I don't want to pay for online gaming
+ I have yet to have a problem with the PS3 or PS2 after many, many years of owning them
+ I have had problems with the Xbox
- Namely USB port problems and some game disc reading, such as Gears.
+ I highly prefer PS3's controller, but that's really just preference
+ I can get the PS3 controller to work on my PC

The xbox I have just sits there, collecting dust, after I used it for Fable. What a waste.

I really don't see why XBox is so popular. I honestly see no real reason for it to be other than some sort of fad. I really think PS3 is simply better for all practical means.

As for Game Library? What are people talking about that Xbox has better ones or more..? I have yet to be "bored" of sony's and any major game I have been able to get on the PS3 (ie. MGS4, GTA, AC, AC2, Prince of Persia, CoD, etc. etc.).

Why own an Xbox..? Anyone want mine..? It's useless.

Yay Alan Wake *Shrugs*

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Originally Posted by O'nus

I have Wii, PS2, PS3, Wii, N64, PSP, DS, GameBoy, SNES, NES, Sega Genesis, Xbox, Xbox 360, and a gaming pc.

Honestly, I think PC is the best.

However, here's why I prefer the PS3 to Xbox:

+ Almost any "exclusive" game on Xbox is on PC
- I prefer games on PC (ie. Bioshock)
+ USB ports are a big thing for me and Xbox's are a pain compared to PS3's (try hooking up Rock Band and compare the two - PS3 is far easier)
+ I love Blu-Rays
+ I don't want to pay for online gaming
+ I have yet to have a problem with the PS3 or PS2 after many, many years of owning them
+ I have had problems with the Xbox
- Namely USB port problems and some game disc reading, such as Gears.
+ I highly prefer PS3's controller, but that's really just preference
+ I can get the PS3 controller to work on my PC

The xbox I have just sits there, collecting dust, after I used it for Fable. What a waste.

I really don't see why XBox is so popular. I honestly see no real reason for it to be other than some sort of fad. I really think PS3 is simply better for all practical means.

As for Game Library? What are people talking about that Xbox has better ones or more..? I have yet to be "bored" of sony's and any major game I have been able to get on the PS3 (ie. MGS4, GTA, AC, AC2, Prince of Persia, CoD, etc. etc.).

Why own an Xbox..? Anyone want mine..? It's useless.

Yay Alan Wake *Shrugs*

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I agree entirely O'nus. The god gaming combination of this generation is PC+PS3.

I'd recommend selling your Xbox. It's worth more that way.

The reason Xbox is more popular is that it panders to lowest common denominator, that is testosterone pumped americans who want to shoot shit.

Originally Posted by Carôusoul

I agree entirely O'nus. The god gaming combination of this generation is PC+PS3.

I'd recommend selling your Xbox. It's worth more that way.

The reason Xbox is more popular is that it panders to lowest common denominator, that is testosterone pumped americans who want to shoot shit.

If I find out that Alan Wake is coming out on PC - there's no reason to keep it.

I hate halo and Gears is crap compared to most other shooters (ie. CoD or MGS or BC2)

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I thought heavy rain looked pretty stupid. All it is is QTE's and PRESS X TO JASON...

Originally Posted by Demon Parasite

I thought heavy rain looked pretty stupid. All it is is QTE's and PRESS X TO JASON...

You're ignorant to the game. It is not mere quick time events, it's far more complex than that, also the key point of it is the story and immersion. Heavy rain could not have been pulled off with a set control scheme.

When you're working off innaccurate memes like "press x to jason" then you are clearly ignorant to the actual game, and I have no time for your type, if you would prefer to wallow down there.

PS3 all the way ..... cant get enough of it even thought im not playing it hehe

numps

The reason I bought a 360 over a PS3 (or really at all, for that matter) was because Tales of Vesperia was exclusive for it. Then they decided to make it less exclusive and released a superior PS3 version.

Now there is basically zero reason to own a 360 over a PS3.

Originally Posted by Carôusoul

the world of gming

*gayming

Originally Posted by Mes Tarrant

Here's the deal. I want to get one of those two, use it primarily for gaming, and I should also mention that I'll be getting a Korean version and wanting to play US games.

After reading a bit about both, my concerns are these:

Xbox 360
- Tougher to play games from outside the country of purchase, unless those games don't come with regional codes.
- Apparently has a loud fan.
- Breaks often.

PS3
- Is a better machine on paper but in reality frame rate and graphics quality seems to be worse. Two games I'm specifically thinking about right now, that I want but have these issues, are Dragon Age and (maybe) Bayonetta.

Thoughts? Advice??

Hi Mes,

I've got an Xbox 360 and I can't say I've ever been bothered by the fan noise.
I don't have it for a very long time and it still works fine, but I've heard it does break down often. However this seems to only be the case with die hard extremist-gamers that play for days and days on end, just overheating their Xbox thus breaking it.

However I've also heard of 2 such specific gamer fanatics that have burned up 3 Xbox 360s this way, but everytime they got a new one from microsoft when they sent their broken 360 back to microsoft.

Originally Posted by Mes Tarrant

Here's the deal. I want to get one of those two, use it primarily for gaming, and I should also mention that I'll be getting a Korean version and wanting to play US games.

After reading a bit about both, my concerns are these:

Xbox 360
- Tougher to play games from outside the country of purchase, unless those games don't come with regional codes.
- Apparently has a loud fan.
- Breaks often.

PS3
- Is a better machine on paper but in reality frame rate and graphics quality seems to be worse. Two games I'm specifically thinking about right now, that I want but have these issues, are Dragon Age and (maybe) Bayonetta.

Thoughts? Advice??

in my honest opinion its ps3...the reason you see sketchy framerates on ps3 is because the game you have the frame issues with are always multiplatform games.

PS3 exclusive titles have ZERO framerate problems...the reason ps3 doesnt play well with multiplatforms is because the make the game for 360 and do a quick and dirty port to ps3 without usuing the cell processor fully.


Also, I prefer not to pay 60 bucks a year for online gaming, i pay 0 dollars on ps3.

The thing that I DO like about 360 is the controller:

Its heavier
Its more comfy
The triggers are more easy on carpal tunnel sufferers
looks nice

(the d-pad sucks though, ps3 d-pad owns)

The other things I like about 360 is the exclusive titles such as left 4 dead 1 and 2...etc halo 3 gears of war...etc


In my honest opinion though PS3 gets the winner due to its enormous feature list, here are a few things:

- 256 multiplayer games in real time with minimal lag
- upgradable hard drive (not forced to buy sony hd's like 360 does)
- Exclusives: Killzone 2, Uncharted 2, Infamous...etc...etc resistance 2
- Free internet
- Web browser
- Netflix
- Movie rentals
- PSone classics
- Cell processor SPU's
- Comes with chargable controllers no battery buying
- Blu ray, DUH!
- MAG (256 player online)
- Batman AA (exclusive joker DLC)
- Simple to use UI and reliable
- Less system Failures
- No crappy CD-tray
- no ugly giant powersupply on the outside like 360


but to conclude this post

I LOVE both systems in their own ways but prefer ps3, lets not start fanboy wars.

ps3 is the worst console ever

I would prefer PS3 over xbox for a few reasons:
1.) can play divX movies
2.) can play online multiplayer for free
3.) better games
4.) easy to setup and use
5.) doesn't break so easily

Originally Posted by Tarsier

bottom line: get the console with the games you care about. don't listen to fanboys who say "there is no reason to get this console cause it suxx".

Originally Posted by Tarsier

ps3 is the worst console ever

Did I not just say that I see Xbox fanboys doing this all the time..?

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Originally Posted by O'nus

Did I not just say that I see Xbox fanboys doing this all the time..?

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Originally Posted by Tarsier

ps3 is the worst console ever

As I said before in the other page of the thread...




Just let the fanboy be