As a media device, the PS3 is better than the 360.

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I have an arguement, having your PC hooked up to your TV is annoying. It's not exactly comfortable using a mouse and keyboard from your couch. I've done it and it's not fun. A mouse is meant to be on a flat surface. Sure you can build a mini desk or by some kind of Wiimote type mouse now all of a sudden you're spending time and money to get your PC to do what your $300 PS3 does right out the box.

lundy86_4

So long as you're making a HTPC, and buy an actual HTPC case, there are many workarounds. You can even buy HTPC cases with detachable touchscreen controls, but they're around $500 alone for the case.

Still, the options are pretty varied!

I agree the PS3 is the best CONSOLE media device. The PC is still way better.

The Wireless N card or adapter allows a user to stream data up to 300mbps and this allows for streaming of HD material, good luck streaming a 1080p file on the 54g of the PS3. Video streaming is surely the main reason for being a media device. Though I think PS3 will now get a new lease of life due to the home brew apps that will eventually get developed for it.

And if you have a strict $300 budget, the PC simply has no case. It may be possible to build A PC for $300 with lots of older and recycled parts, but one that's BluRay capable and able to play back high-spec VC-1 or H.264 video? No way.HuusAsking

Completely agree. I wasn't arguing that the PC is a viable home-theatre system on a small-budget, just that it is possible to have a variety of options with regards to a HTPC. Either way, this is a strictly PS3 vs 360 thread, but I just wanted to throw my 2 cents in :P

If I were building a PC with the idea of using it as the centre of my home-theatre, there is no way i'd limit the budget to $300... Ever.

agree with the TC. i own BOTH 360 and PS3. and as a pure Multi Media device the PS3 is a notch above the 360. it just is. it plays back dvd video better, it has a web browser ( although its archaic, im talkink AOL, 56K Archaic ) and it plays back your jpeg images better.

but 360 does several things Better than PS3. for one it has last fm, a better WIFI connect and xbox live, and the 360 RECOGNIZES the I-Phone and reads stuff off your removable HD faster than PS3.

both consoles have thier strengths and weaknesses.

I have an arguement, having your PC hooked up to your TV is annoying. It's not exactly comfortable using a mouse and keyboard from your couch. I've done it and it's not fun. A mouse is meant to be on a flat surface. Sure you can build a mini desk or by some kind of Wiimote type mouse now all of a sudden you're spending time and money to get your PC to do what your $300 PS3 does right out the boxPray_to_me

The Wireless N card or adapter allows a user to stream data up to 300mbps and this allows for streaming of HD material, good luck streaming a 1080p file on the 54g of the PS3. Video streaming is surely the main reason for being a media device. Though I think PS3 will now get a new lease of life due to the home brew apps that will eventually get developed for it.

ccagracing

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The Wireless N card or adapter allows a user to stream data up to 300mbps and this allows for streaming of HD material, good luck streaming a 1080p file on the 54g of the PS3. Video streaming is surely the main reason for being a media device. Though I think PS3 will now get a new lease of life due to the home brew apps that will eventually get developed for it.

HuusAsking

According to Sony its only 54g (802.11G) http://us.playstation.com/ps3/techspecs/320gb.html I know my 80GB model is 54g as I cant stream 720p movies without dropping frames or sound drop outs. Unless there is a 3rd party ethernet bridge or access point available.