Going back to console gaming. Which system?

I've recently stopped playing World of Warcraft, and decided to go back to console gaming.

I have been doing some research ... and at least I know that Wii is NOT for me.

So it's either PS3 or X360.

So far I am leaning towards PS3 due to the folllowing reasons:

From FACTS:

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- HD playback out of the box. It is a blu ray player!

- Wireless network connection out of the box.

- Cheaper to upgrade Hard Drive.

- Free online play. (Not really asking for too much, just to be able to connect and play online, probably download a demo or two)

From RESEARCH / ASKING AROUND:

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- I heard some rumors about XBOX hardware problems (I'm assuming though that this has been addressed already by MS).

- Looking around craigslist I seem to see a lot more people selling their 360's compared to PS3's (which is making me worried).

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So now ...

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I want to get inputs from X360 owners to make sure I did not overlook its +'s ...

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BTW, I like playing games from different genres

and I believe that a diverse library is a plus for a console

- Action (Adventure)

- Action (Stealth)

- Action (Fighting)

- Platforming

- RPG's

- Racing ... serious OR 'Kart' type does not matter ... as long as its fun

EXCEPT FPS's ... I'm not sure why i feel dizzy playing them (any tips?)

I know that this would remove HALO from the equation ... but I'm hopeful that X360 is better than just having 'HALO'.

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Thank you all in advance.

Why bother with the 360 when you have a PC??? Go for the PS3..

PS3 is the best choice Xbox is alright I would say a close second

If you don't like those few good Sony exclusives forget about consoles and keep your PC.

I have both and Honestly Unless you have a ton of friends on xbox live that you want to play with get a PS3. Its a better system with better games in my opinion. And I dont fear red rings every time I turn on my PS3. But I play xbox because I want to play with friends, everyone has it. beinss

[QUOTE="beinss"]I have both and Honestly Unless you have a ton of friends on xbox live that you want to play with get a PS3. Its a better system with better games in my opinion. And I dont fear red rings every time I turn on my PS3. But I play xbox because I want to play with friends, everyone has it. IWKYB

[QUOTE="beinss"]I have both and Honestly Unless you have a ton of friends on xbox live that you want to play with get a PS3. Its a better system with better games in my opinion. And I dont fear red rings every time I turn on my PS3. But I play xbox because I want to play with friends, everyone has it. IWKYB

lolwut

WHO is afraid of those??? :lol:

If you don't like those few good Sony exclusives forget about consoles and keep your PC.

IWKYB

[QUOTE="beinss"]I have both and Honestly Unless you have a ton of friends on xbox live that you want to play with get a PS3. Its a better system with better games in my opinion. And I dont fear red rings every time I turn on my PS3. But I play xbox because I want to play with friends, everyone has it. IWKYB

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[QUOTE="beinss"]I have both and Honestly Unless you have a ton of friends on xbox live that you want to play with get a PS3. Its a better system with better games in my opinion. And I dont fear red rings every time I turn on my PS3. But I play xbox because I want to play with friends, everyone has it. rmongjoco

PS3 does have USB ports where you can plug in a keyboard, but few games support such controls.

[QUOTE="IWKYB"]

[QUOTE="beinss"]I have both and Honestly Unless you have a ton of friends on xbox live that you want to play with get a PS3. Its a better system with better games in my opinion. And I dont fear red rings every time I turn on my PS3. But I play xbox because I want to play with friends, everyone has it. rmongjoco

If we are being non biast, and if you like action and stealth, then definitely get a PS3. UC2, MGS4, and GOW3 are the best of that genre and KZ2 is the best action for MP. The PS3 is the greatest immersion game system ever.gaming25

Don't worry about the 360's reliability, those issues have been solved. Look on ebay, for 360 and ps3.. every ps3 on there has the YOLD problem, or can't read blu-ray/games ect, because if you have a problem with your ps3 they say tough **** where as MS will replace it. fastr

Don't worry about the 360's reliability, those issues have been solved. Look on ebay, for 360 and ps3.. every ps3 on there has the YOLD problem, or can't read blu-ray/games ect, because if you have a problem with your ps3 they say tough **** where as MS will replace it. Anyways.. assuming you a gamer, does BR really matter? Do you even buy movies? Dl? stream? You gotta pay a bunch extra to get BR movies and they don't even look at much better. But anyways, like I said if your thinking about what GAMING machine to get, look at the games. Wireless gaming? who cares? gotta be wired for gaming. If your a casual online guy, then thats a plus for ps3, if you like getting into your online gaming, which you probably do if you did wow? then xbox live is far superior to the ps online. Yeah it cost money, but you get what you pay for ya know? plus buying the cards off ebay.amazon what ever your preference you can get them pretty cheap. Ok, anyways.. the biggest deciding point of all, just go do some research for exclusives, thats really what matters after all right? I have both systems, In my opinion, the 360 blows the ps3 out of the water for exclusives. Alot of those are FPS's tho, so that may not work for you. PS3 has more odd exclusives like LIttleBigPlanet, 3d dot hero, heavy rain, i've played most of them and honestly they aren't that good, but some people find them enjoyable. No one can decide which system is better for you but you. fastr

[QUOTE="gaming25"]If we are being non biast, and if you like action and stealth, then definitely get a PS3. UC2, MGS4, and GOW3 are the best of that genre and KZ2 is the best action for MP. The PS3 is the greatest immersion game system ever.fastr

What's the point in having a console when your PC can play most of those games for less cash, better controls and better ports? Now if you must play 3 games that last about 8 hours without the cutsceens (each) go for it. Get a ps3. Soon you will be able to play with your PS3wii-mote...FTW!

[QUOTE="fastr"]Don't worry about the 360's reliability, those issues have been solved. Look on ebay, for 360 and ps3.. every ps3 on there has the YOLD problem, or can't read blu-ray/games ect, because if you have a problem with your ps3 they say tough **** where as MS will replace it. Anyways.. assuming you a gamer, does BR really matter? Do you even buy movies? Dl? stream? You gotta pay a bunch extra to get BR movies and they don't even look at much better. But anyways, like I said if your thinking about what GAMING machine to get, look at the games. Wireless gaming? who cares? gotta be wired for gaming. If your a casual online guy, then thats a plus for ps3, if you like getting into your online gaming, which you probably do if you did wow? then xbox live is far superior to the ps online. Yeah it cost money, but you get what you pay for ya know? plus buying the cards off ebay.amazon what ever your preference you can get them pretty cheap. Ok, anyways.. the biggest deciding point of all, just go do some research for exclusives, thats really what matters after all right? I have both systems, In my opinion, the 360 blows the ps3 out of the water for exclusives. Alot of those are FPS's tho, so that may not work for you. PS3 has more odd exclusives like LIttleBigPlanet, 3d dot hero, heavy rain, i've played most of them and honestly they aren't that good, but some people find them enjoyable. No one can decide which system is better for you but you. gaming25

[QUOTE="fastr"][QUOTE="gaming25"]If we are being non biast, and if you like action and stealth, then definitely get a PS3. UC2, MGS4, and GOW3 are the best of that genre and KZ2 is the best action for MP. The PS3 is the greatest immersion game system ever.gaming25

[QUOTE="fastr"][QUOTE="gaming25"]If we are being non biast, and if you like action and stealth, then definitely get a PS3. UC2, MGS4, and GOW3 are the best of that genre and KZ2 is the best action for MP. The PS3 is the greatest immersion game system ever.gaming25

While it is not true that if you have a PC there is no reason to own a 360 (as there are a few 360 only), it is undeniable that most of the 360's exclusive games come to the PC (Microsoft after all).

You will lose less exclusives with a PS3, and you seem to be leaning towards it already.

I'm a lem, but if you have a PC already, then the PS3 is probably slightly better for you. The 360 is the better overall system, but the PS3 is nice in conjunction with a gaming PC (so you have access to LfD2, ME, SCC etc other PC/360 games.)

[QUOTE="gaming25"][QUOTE="princeofshapeir"] MGS4 is a stealth game? :Oprinceofshapeir

[QUOTE="gaming25"][QUOTE="fastr"] splinter cell conviction is a much better stealth game then MGS4, which is mostly a movie. Gears and halo are both better then the dead community for kz2. GOW is an overrated series that frankly gets very repetitive. princeofshapeir

No, MGS4 is not a stealth game

it is a Tactical espionage action game.;)

since you already have a pc, go for the ps3

[QUOTE="princeofshapeir"][QUOTE="IWKYB"] How so? You CAN pass a game like that. In a true stealth game you could never do that! Try doing the run and gun in the first Metal Gear or in older Splinter Cell games!gaming25

Is that why he made a 30-minute ending in which Big Boss tells Snake everything about the story before he hunkers over and dies?

If you don't like those few good Sony exclusives forget about consoles and keep your PC.

IWKYB

[QUOTE="gaming25"]If we are being non biast, and if you like action and stealth, then definitely get a PS3. UC2, MGS4, and GOW3 are the best of that genre and KZ2 is the best action for MP. The PS3 is the greatest immersion game system ever.fastr