Need help on my new system choice

Ok Just looking for help on my choice between a PS3 and a 360. First off the only purpose of this new system is madden and NCAA football. Those are really the only games I play. Also I never play online so any of that doesnt matter. The price diff. between the 2 systems doesnt matter as well. Just for the football games alone which system is better. Also I dont have a Plasma or LCD TV just a big screen I bought about 6 years ago. Also other then the core system what other things are needed to be purchased...memory cards.....etc. Thanks guys

I got an idea, dont listen to any of these fanboys on here and make the discision yourself!!!reddemon502

I have to agree, one man's system(s) is well their own. Research it up, check out what games coming, figure what you want out of it, then make an educated guess from there.

I got an idea, dont listen to any of these fanboys on here and make the discision yourself!!!reddemon502

I have to agree, one man's system(s) is well their own. Research it up, check out what games coming, figure what you want out of it, then make an educated guess from there.

Get the 360. It has superior graphics and if you aren't using online then there's no extra cost.

Also, if you don't have an HDTV the the PS3's bluray player seems like a massive waste. 

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Ok Just looking for help on my choice between a PS3 and a 360. First off the only purpose of this new system is madden and NCAA football. Those are really the only games I play. Also I never play online so any of that doesnt matter. The price diff. between the 2 systems doesnt matter as well. Just for the football games alone which system is better. Also I dont have a Plasma or LCD TV just a big screen I bought about 6 years ago. Also other then the core system what other things are needed to be purchased...memory cards.....etc. Thanks guys

orechia

Given that you don't have an HDTV, my 1st thought is to get the Xbox 360. The Blu Ray player in PS3 won't be useful to you since you can't view the higher res of hidef movies, and won't make a difference in sports games. But even with the SDTV, you will see great next gen visuals in the games both on X360 and PS3. However so far most multiplatform games (and most newer games in general) look better on Xbox 360 than PS3.

Working with that SDTV, check the back to see if it has component inputs (Red/Green/Blue ports). If so, great news, the component HD cables that X360 has is not only for HD, but is compatible with standard component as well and gets you the best possible picture. It's the set up I have with mine. If there's no component on your TV, I would recommend getting the S-video cable. (only sold seperately)

If you bought the 360 Core, you would need to buy memory storage seperately. The 64MB memory card costs $40, but if you buy the Pro model it already comes with the 20 GB HDD - a huge difference there. That may seem like overkill but there's another advantage. Having the HDD allows you to go online. Now I did see you say you have no interest playing online, but there are other reasons to get a Live account. Just getting a Silver account which is FREE, will allow you to access Marketplace which is loaded with free content. Namely game demos and trailers. It's a great way to try out the library of 360 games before you buy, and trailers will also keep you abreast of what's to come.

The way it works out - Core with 64 MB memory unit (needed to save games) will cost $340. Pro with 20 GB HDD (save games plus get free Marketplace content) comes to $400. For that $60 difference you get a much better deal. Plus Core comes packaged with wired controller, Pro comes with wireless.

Well it sounds like.....they are both the same systems for what Im looking for...the only difference is the price...and also the controls/controllers. I am a PS2 guy...the the 360 controller would take a min to get use to...but not a big deal. Also Longterm wise do U guys see a difference or both remaining equal?

Get a PS3 as they're way better than anything M$ can come up with, and then you can watch BluRay movies too!ShmenonPie

Thing is i dont have a HD or Plasma TV so the blue ray wouldnt matter that much to me.

[QUOTE="ShmenonPie"]Get a PS3 as they're way better than anything M$ can come up with, and then you can watch BluRay movies too!orechia

Thing is i dont have a HD or Plasma TV so the blue ray wouldnt matter that much to me.

Should have actually READ his original post, Shmenon :roll: 

With teh 360 do U have to control your guys with the analog things though or can U use the arrows like the PS2?orechia

It depends on the game. Some will allow you you control character movement either with the analog sticks, or the d-pad. Your choice. In others, the d-pad is used strictly for switching functions - Gears of War and RainbowSix Vegas being examples - so you can only control movement with the thumb sticks.

I don't know about the sports games, never play them. 

I would say PS3 because if you ever decide to venture online it will be free.

It's kinda hard to recomment one over the other though if you only care about Madden and NCAA considering they are on both systems.  How about telling us what other games you play? 

I would say PS3 because if you ever decide to venture online it will be free.

It's kinda hard to recomment one over the other though if you only care about Madden and NCAA considering they are on both systems.  How about telling us what other games you play? 

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Other then the 2 football games.....not much else but do usually get GTA.....my wife enjoyed Silent hill. And also have a young child so some kids games.