I don't really see the point in owning both a PS3 and a 360....

Most games are multiplats and despite what fanboys like to pretend, the truth is they are exactlythe same on both consoles (excpet for rare cases like Bayonetta). Obviously exclusives do matter as there is no reason to buy a system just to play multiplats on, but there aren't really that many exclusives out there, so if you own both systems then all your really doing is spending MASSIVE amounts of money just to play a few exclusives. Take me for instance, I own a PS3 and a Wii (well I have 360 too but it's RROD out of warrenty), I love most PS3 exclusives and enjoy the multiplats that get to play on it, however if I want a 360 then it ends up not really being worth the money since I would only really buy one for the exclusives I like on it (Halo Reach, Alan Wake, and Gears 3).

And that's not worth dropping hundreds of dollars for, especially if I wanted to go online with the games (which Halo is really for) I would have to pay for online just for a couple games. The point I'm trying to make is that it's not really worth it to own both systems unless you have alot of free time and money to spend, also you would have difficulty trying to decide what system you want to buy multiplats on aswell because if you buy too many on one system than you don't really get your money's worth from the other since you won't spend much time playing it. And ofcourse your going to end up favoring one system over another anyway (doesn't make you a fanboy if you do) like you will obviously like the system that has the controller you prefer or if you like Free online vs Paid online with more features ect... so natrually your going to end up buying multiplay games on the system you end up prefering and the other one will just sit there for a few exclusives you'll play occasionaly.

Anyone else notice this? How do multi console owners deal with this?

Oh and sorry for long post :P

And what if a person wants 360 exclusives? :? Seriously did you even think this thru?lawlessx

But then they would be dropping a bunch of money just to play a few games. Multiplats are the majoirty of games on the market so just buying a system to play a few exclusives on another system that you won't play very much is kind of a waste of money.

[QUOTE="lawlessx"]And what if a person wants 360 exclusives? :? Seriously did you even think this thru?ShadowMoses900

But then they would be dropping a bunch of money just to play a few games. Multiplats are the majoirty of games on the market so just buying a system to play a few exclusives on another system that you won't play very much is kind of a waste of money.

The key difference is preference of first party. Other than that, there's a reason they're called the HD "Twins".

There are alot of games on 360 that aren't on PS3, and alot of them don't have the name Halo in them, despite popular belief. Just because you can't find any reason have both doesn't mean there isn't. There is, but depending on how well you're doing financially is what really determines weather or not it's really worth your money. This has been a long console generation. I'm willing to bet that even if you don't have alot of spare time that if you've had both console for a good stretch of time then you've probably played a fair bit of both. You can't deny though that of all console generations this one has seen console with the least differences in library though. Sure, theres the Wii and the handhelds but their largely for an entirely different demographic and even the PC sees alot of what the 360 and PS3 get.vashkey

If I had a 360 again I would only have a few games on it and I would just keep buying multiplats for PS3 becauseI like the controller better and I like Free online.So what would be the point in spending hundreds of dollars just to play a few games and then just have it sit there the rest of the time :?

I own the 360 because of the exclusives and better multiplats, and I own a ps3 because of the exclusives and bluray player, why does it bother you so much?

So what if I want to play Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST, Halo: Reach, Halo 4, Halo Anniversary, Gears of War 1, Gears of War 2, Gears of War 3, Forza 2, Forza 3, Forza 4, Kameo, Lost Odyssey, Left 4 Dead 1, Left 4 Dead 2, Perfect Dark Zero, and Viva Pinata?

What if I wanted the exclusives that we had no idea were coming to the PS3?

What if i like being able to chat with friends while playing games?

What if i liked the 360 controller more than the Dual Shock 3?

What if i enjoy Kinect games?

What if i want to play the Mass Effect trilogy without skipping the first game?

[QUOTE="vashkey"]There are alot of games on 360 that aren't on PS3, and alot of them don't have the name Halo in them, despite popular belief. Just because you can't find any reason have both doesn't mean there isn't. There is, but depending on how well you're doing financially is what really determines weather or not it's really worth your money. This has been a long console generation. I'm willing to bet that even if you don't have alot of spare time that if you've had both console for a good stretch of time then you've probably played a fair bit of both. You can't deny though that of all console generations this one has seen console with the least differences in library though. Sure, theres the Wii and the handhelds but their largely for an entirely different demographic and even the PC sees alot of what the 360 and PS3 get.ShadowMoses900

If I had a 360 again I would only have a few games on it and I would just keep buying multiplats for PS3 becauseI like the controller better and I like Free online.So what would be the point in spending hundreds of dollars just to play a few games and then just have it sit there the rest of the time :?

I own the 360 because of the exclusives and better multiplats, and I own a ps3 because of the exclusives and bluray player, why does it bother you so much?

19elderscroll86

I don't care what you do with your money, I'm just curious as to why someone would waste so much money. Your the one who is clearly defensive about this. And lol at superior multiplats :lol:

[QUOTE="vashkey"]There are alot of games on 360 that aren't on PS3, and alot of them don't have the name Halo in them, despite popular belief. Just because you can't find any reason have both doesn't mean there isn't. There is, but depending on how well you're doing financially is what really determines weather or not it's really worth your money. This has been a long console generation. I'm willing to bet that even if you don't have alot of spare time that if you've had both console for a good stretch of time then you've probably played a fair bit of both. You can't deny though that of all console generations this one has seen console with the least differences in library though. Sure, theres the Wii and the handhelds but their largely for an entirely different demographic and even the PC sees alot of what the 360 and PS3 get.ShadowMoses900

If I had a 360 again I would only have a few games on it and I would just keep buying multiplats for PS3 becauseI like the controller better and I like Free online.So what would be the point in spending hundreds of dollars just to play a few games and then just have it sit there the rest of the time :?

So what if I want to play Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST, Halo: Reach, Halo 4, Halo Anniversary, Gears of War 1, Gears of War 2, Gears of War 3, Forza 2, Forza 3, Forza 4, Kameo, Lost Odyssey, Left 4 Dead 1, Left 4 Dead 2, Perfect Dark Zero, and Viva Pinata?

What if I wanted the exclusives that we had no idea were coming to the PS3?

What if i like being able to chat with friends while playing games?

What if i liked the 360 controller more than the Dual Shock 3?

What if i enjoy Kinect games?

What if i want to play the Mass Effect trilogy without skipping the first game?

RyanShazam

Half those games you listed are multiplats and are on PC, just play it on that. It's cheaper than spending hundred dollars just to play PC ports. And you can play the whole Mass Effect trilogy on PC you know. It's all an opinion but I don't see how any of that justifies the price of a new console just to play a few games.

[QUOTE="19elderscroll86"]

I own the 360 because of the exclusives and better multiplats, and I own a ps3 because of the exclusives and bluray player, why does it bother you so much?

ShadowMoses900

I don't care what you do with your money, I'm just curious as to why someone would waste so much money. Your the one who is clearly defensive about this. And lol at superior multiplats :lol:

[QUOTE="19elderscroll86"]

I own the 360 because of the exclusives and better multiplats, and I own a ps3 because of the exclusives and bluray player, why does it bother you so much?

ShadowMoses900

I don't care what you do with your money, I'm just curious as to why someone would waste so much money. Your the one who is clearly defensive about this. And lol at superior multiplats :lol:

Well to them they aren't "wasting" money..you seem to have a problem understanding what is fact and what is just your opinion.

[QUOTE="ShadowMoses900"]

[QUOTE="vashkey"]There are alot of games on 360 that aren't on PS3, and alot of them don't have the name Halo in them, despite popular belief. Just because you can't find any reason have both doesn't mean there isn't. There is, but depending on how well you're doing financially is what really determines weather or not it's really worth your money. This has been a long console generation. I'm willing to bet that even if you don't have alot of spare time that if you've had both console for a good stretch of time then you've probably played a fair bit of both. You can't deny though that of all console generations this one has seen console with the least differences in library though. Sure, theres the Wii and the handhelds but their largely for an entirely different demographic and even the PC sees alot of what the 360 and PS3 get.savagetwinkie

If I had a 360 again I would only have a few games on it and I would just keep buying multiplats for PS3 becauseI like the controller better and I like Free online.So what would be the point in spending hundreds of dollars just to play a few games and then just have it sit there the rest of the time :?

lol no they look the same, only fanboys think there is a difference. Unless it's like Bayonetta than who cares? Fanboys that's who.

[QUOTE="RyanShazam"]

So what if I want to play Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST, Halo: Reach, Halo 4, Halo Anniversary, Gears of War 1, Gears of War 2, Gears of War 3, Forza 2, Forza 3, Forza 4, Kameo, Lost Odyssey, Left 4 Dead 1, Left 4 Dead 2, Perfect Dark Zero, and Viva Pinata?

What if I wanted the exclusives that we had no idea were coming to the PS3?

What if i like being able to chat with friends while playing games?

What if i liked the 360 controller more than the Dual Shock 3?

What if i enjoy Kinect games?

What if i want to play the Mass Effect trilogy without skipping the first game?

ShadowMoses900

Half those games you listed are multiplats and are on PC, just play it on that. It's cheaper than spending hundred dollars just to play PC ports. And you can play the whole Mass Effect trilogy on PC you know. It's all an opinion but I don't see how any of that justifies the price of a new console just to play a few games.

What if i dont enjoy gaming on a PC?

[QUOTE="RyanShazam"]

So what if I want to play Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST, Halo: Reach, Halo 4, Halo Anniversary, Gears of War 1, Gears of War 2, Gears of War 3, Forza 2, Forza 3, Forza 4, Kameo, Lost Odyssey, Left 4 Dead 1, Left 4 Dead 2, Perfect Dark Zero, and Viva Pinata?

What if I wanted the exclusives that we had no idea were coming to the PS3?

What if i like being able to chat with friends while playing games?

What if i liked the 360 controller more than the Dual Shock 3?

What if i enjoy Kinect games?

What if i want to play the Mass Effect trilogy without skipping the first game?

ShadowMoses900

Half those games you listed are multiplats and are on PC, just play it on that. It's cheaper than spending hundred dollars just to play PC ports. And you can play the whole Mass Effect trilogy on PC you know. It's all an opinion but I don't see how any of that justifies the price of a new console just to play a few games.

But on a purely PS3 vs 360 debates whats the point of bringing up that some 360 games are on PC? It's still not on PS3. It's still a reason to go 360 over PS3. If we're gonna bring PC into this then they both lose instantly, so whats the point? Ultimately, alot of PC gamers usually view the 360 and PS3 as a waste since the PC can play alot of their games better at higher resolutions and frame rates, with mouse/keyboard support, dedicated servers, mods, free dlc and for cheaper.

TC I understand what you're saying. Having both the 360 and ps3 has been a waste for me. I spend 95% of my time on the 360. It has better online, better multiplats, better exclusives IMO (calm down cows, don't kill me) and I have more friends that game on it. However, I jumped on the Uncharted bandwagon right after the first one was released. I bought a 40 GB fatty with Uncharted being my first ps3 game (I now have a 160 GB after selling the fatty). Anyways, point is I thought I would make the switch to Playstation again but I ended up just buying more games for my 360 and never looked back. Now all I have for the ps3 is Uncharted 1 and 2 and GT5 and Mortal Kombat. I never play the thing. It is a good system, I just don't use it. Occasionally a blu ray movie gets played on it and I will be getting Uncharted 3, but it's been a waste of cash to be honest. todd2r

Oh snap!!!

Oh well. It's their money to waste. Not really our problem.

[QUOTE="ShadowMoses900"]

[QUOTE="19elderscroll86"]

I own the 360 because of the exclusives and better multiplats, and I own a ps3 because of the exclusives and bluray player, why does it bother you so much?

lawlessx

I don't care what you do with your money, I'm just curious as to why someone would waste so much money. Your the one who is clearly defensive about this. And lol at superior multiplats :lol:

Well to them they aren't "wasting" money..you seem to have a problem understanding what is fact and what is just your opinion.

I'm Jewish so mabey my opinion is biased but I can't ever see myself wasting money on something I would only play a few games on. When my other system would get exclusives plus the multiplats because I prefer the controller and free online ect... the 360 would rearely be turned on and just sit there.

TC I understand what you're saying. Having both the 360 and ps3 has been a waste for me. I spend 95% of my time on the 360. It has better online, better multiplats, better exclusives IMO (calm down cows, don't kill me) and I have more friends that game on it. However, I jumped on the Uncharted bandwagon right after the first one was released. I bought a 40 GB fatty with Uncharted being my first ps3 game (I now have a 160 GB after selling the fatty). Anyways, point is I thought I would make the switch to Playstation again but I ended up just buying more games for my 360 and never looked back. Now all I have for the ps3 is Uncharted 1 and 2 and GT5 and Mortal Kombat. I never play the thing. It is a good system, I just don't use it. Occasionally a blu ray movie gets played on it and I will be getting Uncharted 3, but it's been a waste of cash to be honest. todd2r

Yes I know your tyring to be sarcastic but I actually agree with you. And no I wasn't bashing 360 in my post, I was just using my life as an example. I can't really see the point in owning both since how would anyone be able to divide their game time between them? And just waste a bunch of money?

i don't see the pont in wasting a couple of hundred to buy a ps3 for the 2 franchises i want to play on it which is why i only own a 360.delta3074

Yes this is my point. I don't see how it's worth it you know?

Well, TC, it seems that YOU dont see the value in it, but others do, including myself. You do know that 360/PC games count right? They arent on PS3 so those matter in this debate. Maybe that gamer wants to play The Witcher 2 and doesnt have a PC that can run it? What about those games? There are dozens of games that arent on PS3 that are on 360/PC.navyguy21

Those are multiplats, but okay if you want to count them as exclusive I guess go ahead. I don't really see how they are though. But that's just my opinion right?

Why is it so hard to understand that someone may want the games offered on both consoles? Is it really that hard to grasp?

[QUOTE="savagetwinkie"][QUOTE="ShadowMoses900"]

If I had a 360 again I would only have a few games on it and I would just keep buying multiplats for PS3 becauseI like the controller better and I like Free online.So what would be the point in spending hundreds of dollars just to play a few games and then just have it sit there the rest of the time :?

ShadowMoses900

lol no they look the same, only fanboys think there is a difference. Unless it's like Bayonetta than who cares? Fanboys that's who.

[QUOTE="delta3074"]i don't see the pont in wasting a couple of hundred to buy a ps3 for the 2 franchises i want to play on it which is why i only own a 360.ShadowMoses900

Yes this is my point. I don't see how it's worth it you know?

[QUOTE="navyguy21"]Well, TC, it seems that YOU dont see the value in it, but others do, including myself. You do know that 360/PC games count right? They arent on PS3 so those matter in this debate. Maybe that gamer wants to play The Witcher 2 and doesnt have a PC that can run it? What about those games? There are dozens of games that arent on PS3 that are on 360/PC.ShadowMoses900

Those are multiplats, but okay if you want to count them as exclusive I guess go ahead. I don't really see how they are though. But that's just my opinion right?

So you are telling us that we shouldnt buy Left 4 Dead 1/2, Mass Effect, Viva Pinata, and Gears of War 1 on 360 just becuase they are on PC?

What if that PS3 owner does have a computer that can run those games? Why not buy a 200$ XBox to play them on??? Plus you get all the other games that are only on 360. Doesnt sounds like a bad deal to me.

[QUOTE="ShadowMoses900"]

[QUOTE="savagetwinkie"] well some people are willing, and would rather buy the majority of multiplats on 360, ps3 muiltiplats do usually perform/look a little worse except for a few like portal, la noire... navyguy21

lol no they look the same, only fanboys think there is a difference. Unless it's like Bayonetta than who cares? Fanboys that's who.

lol no there is nothing on 360 exclusives that look like Uncharted, Killzone or anything else. It's not a problem of the 360 it'self, it's just a problem with devs as their are plenty of multiplats on 360 that get to the same level as PS3 like RAGE for example. They are on both systems and they look better than 360 exclusives. It's just due to more talented developers and Sony throwing more money at them than MS, that's all, if MS did that than 360 exclusives would look just as good. Not saying 360 exclusives are bad mind you, they just don't have the polish that PS3 exclusives have (except for Gears).

[QUOTE="navyguy21"]Well, TC, it seems that YOU dont see the value in it, but others do, including myself. You do know that 360/PC games count right? They arent on PS3 so those matter in this debate. Maybe that gamer wants to play The Witcher 2 and doesnt have a PC that can run it? What about those games? There are dozens of games that arent on PS3 that are on 360/PC.ShadowMoses900

Those are multiplats, but okay if you want to count them as exclusive I guess go ahead. I don't really see how they are though. But that's just my opinion right?

[QUOTE="todd2r"]TC I understand what you're saying. Having both the 360 and ps3 has been a waste for me. I spend 95% of my time on the 360. It has better online, better multiplats, better exclusives IMO (calm down cows, don't kill me) and I have more friends that game on it. However, I jumped on the Uncharted bandwagon right after the first one was released. I bought a 40 GB fatty with Uncharted being my first ps3 game (I now have a 160 GB after selling the fatty). Anyways, point is I thought I would make the switch to Playstation again but I ended up just buying more games for my 360 and never looked back. Now all I have for the ps3 is Uncharted 1 and 2 and GT5 and Mortal Kombat. I never play the thing. It is a good system, I just don't use it. Occasionally a blu ray movie gets played on it and I will be getting Uncharted 3, but it's been a waste of cash to be honest. ShadowMoses900

Yes I know your tyring to be sarcastic but I actually agree with you. And no I wasn't bashing 360 in my post, I was just using my life as an example. I can't really see the point in owning both since how would anyone be able to divide their game time between them? And just waste a bunch of money?

at one point I owned all 3 ... MS has moved in a different direction thats not for me, so now Im down to WiiS3.

[QUOTE="savagetwinkie"][QUOTE="ShadowMoses900"]

If I had a 360 again I would only have a few games on it and I would just keep buying multiplats for PS3 becauseI like the controller better and I like Free online.So what would be the point in spending hundreds of dollars just to play a few games and then just have it sit there the rest of the time :?

ShadowMoses900

lol no they look the same, only fanboys think there is a difference. Unless it's like Bayonetta than who cares? Fanboys that's who.

[QUOTE="ShadowMoses900"]

[QUOTE="todd2r"]TC I understand what you're saying. Having both the 360 and ps3 has been a waste for me. I spend 95% of my time on the 360. It has better online, better multiplats, better exclusives IMO (calm down cows, don't kill me) and I have more friends that game on it. However, I jumped on the Uncharted bandwagon right after the first one was released. I bought a 40 GB fatty with Uncharted being my first ps3 game (I now have a 160 GB after selling the fatty). Anyways, point is I thought I would make the switch to Playstation again but I ended up just buying more games for my 360 and never looked back. Now all I have for the ps3 is Uncharted 1 and 2 and GT5 and Mortal Kombat. I never play the thing. It is a good system, I just don't use it. Occasionally a blu ray movie gets played on it and I will be getting Uncharted 3, but it's been a waste of cash to be honest. todd2r

Yes I know your tyring to be sarcastic but I actually agree with you. And no I wasn't bashing 360 in my post, I was just using my life as an example. I can't really see the point in owning both since how would anyone be able to divide their game time between them? And just waste a bunch of money?

Well I meant by sarcastic I meant that you thought my OP was biased so you answered accordingly. That's it. Glad you like 360 more but I don't see any reason to by one, a few exclusives I like on it but nothing that would make me go out and get it. I already have the same multiplats and the exclusives I like on PS3, so why would I buy a 360 for like 3 games?

Sorry I stopped reading "they are exactly the same on both consoles" there. You cant just take mathematical facts and shrug them aside like they dont exist and expect to be taken seriously.

[QUOTE="ShadowMoses900"]

[QUOTE="savagetwinkie"] well some people are willing, and would rather buy the majority of multiplats on 360, ps3 muiltiplats do usually perform/look a little worse except for a few like portal, la noire... savagetwinkie

lol no they look the same, only fanboys think there is a difference. Unless it's like Bayonetta than who cares? Fanboys that's who.

There is no difference and no one even cares about that but fanboys. But if you want to belive it than more power to you. And IMO anyone that goes to lens of noobs or Euro Gamer "comaprisons" are fanboys wether they admit or not. It's the same game, neither one is better than the other, just accept that and realise everyone is enjoying the same exact game as you are and get over it. It's not that hard.

Sorry I stopped reading "they are exactly the same on both consoles" there. You cant just take mathematical facts and shrug them aside like they dont exist and expect to be taken seriously.

Skreltch

I own both and I only own 3 games on the PS3....two of which I only literally played once. I don't know, I just prefer gaming on the 360 and the only reason I have a PS3 is because I got it for real cheap and I got it for the free online. I really only use it for Fifa and movies.percech

Yes you are an example of what I'm saying, you don't really play much on the PS3 because you like 360 more (nothing wrong with that) and that's why you buy your games on it because you prefer for whatever reasones. The PS3 just sits there and doesn't get used much. That's my point, like if I bought a 360 than it would just sit there most of the time except for a few exclusives I want to play on it, after I get bored of those than what would I use it for? I would still buy my multiplats on PS3 as I like the controller and PSN better so what would my 360 be used for? Nothing.

That's why I don't understand owning both systems, it's just a waste of money.

[QUOTE="savagetwinkie"][QUOTE="ShadowMoses900"]

lol no they look the same, only fanboys think there is a difference. Unless it's like Bayonetta than who cares? Fanboys that's who.

ShadowMoses900

There is no difference and no one even cares about that but fanboys. But if you want to belive it than more power to you. And IMO anyone that goes to lens of noobs or Euro Gamer "comaprisons" are fanboys wether they admit or not. It's the same game, neither one is better than the other, just accept that and realise everyone is enjoying the same exact game as you are and get over it. It's not that hard.

[QUOTE="todd2r"][QUOTE="ShadowMoses900"]

Yes I know your tyring to be sarcastic but I actually agree with you. And no I wasn't bashing 360 in my post, I was just using my life as an example. I can't really see the point in owning both since how would anyone be able to divide their game time between them? And just waste a bunch of money?

ShadowMoses900

Well I meant by sarcastic I meant that you thought my OP was biased so you answered accordingly. That's it. Glad you like 360 more but I don't see any reason to by one, a few exclusives I like on it but nothing that would make me go out and get it. I already have the same multiplats and the exclusives I like on PS3, so why would I buy a 360 for like 3 games?

[QUOTE="todd2r"][QUOTE="ShadowMoses900"]

Yes I know your tyring to be sarcastic but I actually agree with you. And no I wasn't bashing 360 in my post, I was just using my life as an example. I can't really see the point in owning both since how would anyone be able to divide their game time between them? And just waste a bunch of money?

ShadowMoses900

Well I meant by sarcastic I meant that you thought my OP was biased so you answered accordingly. That's it. Glad you like 360 more but I don't see any reason to by one, a few exclusives I like on it but nothing that would make me go out and get it. I already have the same multiplats and the exclusives I like on PS3, so why would I buy a 360 for like 3 games?

I agree with you Shadow. I kind of would like an Xbox 360 so I could get Gears 3 and Alan Wake, but it's just not worth paying for the 200$ Xbox, the 2 60$ each games and the 60 dollar LIVE membership.