PS3 = Best Value, 360 = Best Library

Now that all versions of the PS3 are $300 (At least new/retail versions) the PS3 is clearly the better value for the hardware, even though the 360 elite is having a price drop.

I mean, for the same price, the PS3 has the same hard drive size with the addition of a wireless network adaptor and a bluray player (Though you don't get a headset.)

However, the 360 clearly has more critically acclaimed titles as well as lower rated niche titles like Lost Odyssey.

I think the PS3 is the better deal if you happen to like the games that are in its smaller library, but I think the 360 is still more appealing to a larger audience thanks to its sheer quantity.

What do you think?

360 = 2005-2007 games

PS3 = 2008-2009 games

You choose.

il take games over value anytime. i didnt get into gaming to be thrifty

I think the Wii has the best library. Not including shovelware...

Games are king. Bottom-line. I would choose my 360 any day over my ps3. **sorry ps3, I still love you**

I think the Wii has the best library.

Jelley0

Not sure why people are still pushing the idea that the 360 has the better library when it has so few exclusives to its name.

I think the PS3 is the better value because of the hardware, and the games, thats my opinion tho. But honestly, its neck and neck for me.

Not sure why people are still pushing the idea that the 360 has the better library when it has so few exclusives to its name.

Pariah-

I think the PS3, at this point, has better value, hardware and games. That is my opinion. I think the 360 having the best library was beyond question a year ago,but I think at this point the PS3 has enough out that it isdebatable who has the better library. As a longtime PS3 fan, I'm finally happy with the library that is available/in the pipeline and have more games than time to actually play.

Lack of a sim racer and JRPGs made me very upset over PS3's library.

I paid $30 for GT5p, which literary, was a demo. I desperately wanted a sim racer and I had no choice. I've had my PS3 for 3 years now, at least 360 owners have Forza 2, what the heck is taking PD so long.

If I were to score it, I'd say the 360 has a 7 in every category where the PS3 has a high number in some and a low number is others.

I'd say the 360 has the better overall library.

Both are subjective, so it doesn't matter.

Both are subjective, so it doesn't matter.

spinecaton

[QUOTE="Pariah-"]

Not sure why people are still pushing the idea that the 360 has the better library when it has so few exclusives to its name.

h575309

Not sure why people are still pushing the idea that the 360 has the better library when it has so few exclusives to its name.

Pariah-

I'm an RPG fan and I'd have to go with the 360 at this point.mythrol

Not sure why people are still pushing the idea that the 360 has the better library when it has so few exclusives to its name.

[QUOTE="Pariah-"]

Not sure why people are still pushing the idea that the 360 has the better library when it has so few exclusives to its name.

h575309

Game Spot Scores - Linkified

You'll notice the 360 has more AAAe, AAe, Ae games. As well as the overall AA and A games (tied on the number of overall AAA).

[QUOTE="mythrol"]I'm an RPG fan and I'd have to go with the 360 at this point.tirralirra

[QUOTE="tirralirra"][QUOTE="mythrol"]I'm an RPG fan and I'd have to go with the 360 at this point.mythrol

If only the PS3 had Mass Effect,, then it would be greater than it already is.Mythomniac

Not sure why people are still pushing the idea that the 360 has the better library when it has so few exclusives to its name.

Pariah-

You can argue about which console has the better library all day. Things like that are purely subjective.

[QUOTE="Mythomniac"]If only the PS3 had Mass Effect,, then it would be greater than it already is.clone01

[QUOTE="mythrol"][QUOTE="tirralirra"] Shouldn't it be, I'm a RPG, call me a hermit? I know there are loads of great RPGs on 360 but if you really are an RPG fan, check out the PC library. I like the PS3 library. I'm still hoping for Alan Wake to come to PC though! Its the only game worth getting a 360. Sorry guys.tirralirra

[QUOTE="h575309"][QUOTE="Pariah-"]

Not sure why people are still pushing the idea that the 360 has the better library when it has so few exclusives to its name.

mythrol

Game Spot Scores - Linkified

You'll notice the 360 has more AAAe, AAe, Ae games. As well as the overall AA and A games (tied on the number of overall AAA).

I think the PS3, at this point, has better value, hardware and games. That is my opinion. I think the 360 having the best library was beyond question a year ago,but I think at this point the PS3 has enough out that it isdebatable who has the better library. As a longtime PS3 fan, I'm finally happy with the library that is available/in the pipeline and have more games than time to actually play.

ZIMdoom

Can someone link the SS please?h575309

Game Spot Scores - Linkified

You'll notice the 360 has more AAAe, AAe, Ae games. As well as the overall AA and A games (tied on the number of overall AAA).

[QUOTE="mythrol"]

[QUOTE="h575309"] Can someone link the SS please?EmperorSupreme

Game Spot Scores - Linkified

You'll notice the 360 has more AAAe, AAe, Ae games. As well as the overall AA and A games (tied on the number of overall AAA).

[QUOTE="tirralirra"][QUOTE="mythrol"] My preference until just recently was JRPGs. I wasn't aware that the PC got many of those. I do play some on the PC and some of my favorites were on it (Diablo 2, NWN, Planescape: Torment). I'm just now becoming more of a WRPG fan than a JRPG fan. And also, in the confines of this thread they don't give a PC option. . .soooo.mythrol

You can argue all day over which console has the biggest/best library, but at the end of the day, the PC has millions more games than the consoles. And why do so many 360 users think that "Exclusive" means "not on PS3" rather than "Only on 360"? Seriously, name 3 great 360 exclusives.

[QUOTE="mythrol"][QUOTE="tirralirra"] Well, I'd say you're really missing out on Valkria Chronicles. If you know someone who has a PS3, make them buy it so YOU can play it.tirralirra

overall, the xbox 360 has more games cuz its been out one year longer, but the ps3 has better games based on reviews on average so there. THEN AGAIN, the xbox 360 hasnt released any exclusives this year so far so i dont see how u can defend it much longer i mean only releaseing in the last quarter of the year is pretty patheticClassic24

I honestly think the PS3 is the best system to own right now. I am not some rabbid 13 year old fanboy. I am a 26 year old college educated Technology Education teacher. I used to own a 360 but of course I was having the RROD issue and to top it off I received poor customer service, I got frustrated to the point that I sold my 360 and all of my 360 games and moved on to a PS3 and I am extremely happy with that decision.

1. The PS3 hardware is much more reliable then the 360 hardware.
2. As far as games are concerned, this isn't 2006 anymore. The PS3's exclusives easily go toe to toe with the 360's exclusives and in the grand scope of things most of the big 3rd party games are multiplats anyways so both systems get them.
3. The hard-drive in the PS3 is upgradeable, I put a 500GB hard-drive in mine for $90 dollars.
4. The PS3 plays blu-ray, good blu-ray's put HD cable channels to shame by how freaking clear they are.
5. PSN is free. You can play online, send messages, chat, see what your friends are playing and compare trophies. It does everything you need it to do and you don't have to pay a dime for it.
6. Wi-fi is built in. No need for a dongle or anything.
7. The PS3 controller has a built in rechargable battery that charges via USB. No need for batteries or bulky battery packs.
8. Sony's DRM restrictions are way better then Microsoft's. Sony lets you download your games on up to 5 systems. A lot of people take advantage of this to do game-sharing but I like it because I can get a back-up system when they get even cheaper (like $199) and have all of my games on two systems in different rooms of the house. Also, Microsoft has that restriction that enforces you to be connected to the net if you try and play a game that was not purchased on that System. Sony doesn't have that restriction. You can be online or offline, it doesn't matter.

The 360 was the better system for awhile but nowadays I think the PS3 is clearly the better buy.

[QUOTE="mythrol"][QUOTE="tirralirra"] Well, I'd say you're really missing out on Valkria Chronicles. If you know someone who has a PS3, make them buy it so YOU can play it.tirralirra

[QUOTE="EmperorSupreme"][QUOTE="mythrol"]

Game Spot Scores - Linkified

You'll notice the 360 has more AAAe, AAe, Ae games. As well as the overall AA and A games (tied on the number of overall AAA).

mythrol

Er...there is one thing. Subjectivity always prevails when it comes to games.

The Xbox 360 because of it's value and online services. I don't care about value because a gaming console is mainly used to play games, so don't care about ps3's price value.

*before anyone says blu-ray to this, that's okay cause I have a blu-ray player.

[QUOTE="mythrol"][QUOTE="EmperorSupreme"] That spreadsheet really points out how bad the 360 library is. Most of the good games are really old now, a significant number of these "exclusives" 360 owners like to count are because MS chose to launch a defective console on you guys a year early. You can't even buy a lot of those games anymore. Yeah a lot of oldies on that list for 360. Compare the last two years and see how 360 stacks up. 2009 Exclusives - 360 = Nothing 360=PAST Games PS3=Current and Future gamestirralirra

Er...there is one thing. Subjectivity always prevails when it comes to games.

[QUOTE="mythrol"][QUOTE="EmperorSupreme"] That spreadsheet really points out how bad the 360 library is. Most of the good games are really old now, a significant number of these "exclusives" 360 owners like to count are because MS chose to launch a defective console on you guys a year early. You can't even buy a lot of those games anymore. Yeah a lot of oldies on that list for 360. Compare the last two years and see how 360 stacks up. 2009 Exclusives - 360 = Nothing 360=PAST Games PS3=Current and Future gamestirralirra

Er...there is one thing. Subjectivity always prevails when it comes to games.

[QUOTE="tirralirra"]

[QUOTE="mythrol"] That's only because in SW's the current gen Cows are trying to spread this propaganda that the term console exclusive does not exist. Even though last gen was used the term ALL THE TIME without any issue. I also wasn't aware that my console only played games from the last 2 years. When directly comparing the 360's game library to the PS3's game library, the 360 without a doubt beats it. None of this PC/360 multiplat junk. Just straight up look at the 360's library vs. the PS3's library. There is no comparison. We've already went through this once this week with over 700 posts. Go dig up that thread if you like.clone01

Er...there is one thing. Subjectivity always prevails when it comes to games.

SS is a spreadsheet, and yes it is a list showing many games PS3 doesnt have that are great. Believe what you want. But you probably only count AAAe and AAAAe's right? Right.h575309

[QUOTE="h575309"]SS is a spreadsheet, and yes it is a list showing many games PS3 doesnt have that are great. Believe what you want. But you probably only count AAAe and AAAAe's right? Right.Pariah-

[QUOTE="Pariah-"][QUOTE="h575309"]SS is a spreadsheet, and yes it is a list showing many games PS3 doesnt have that are great. Believe what you want. But you probably only count AAAe and AAAAe's right? Right.clone01