PS3 - love and disappointment....(continued)

Hey guys,

I just posted a topic about whether or not to get a PS3 yesterday in the PS3-forum, which was closed by moderation (sorry - I'm new here). I would like to continue the discussion and think this is probably the right sub-forum for that.

Here's the original thread:

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=26450977

with my first post:

Hey guys,

since 2 months, I'm a XBOX 360 owner who also had a PS3 borrowed from his friend for several weeks - and somehow I fell in love with the PS3. And I'm constantly thinking about whether I should've gotten a PS3....but there are some major disadvantages that still hold me back from buying one. Here's my pro / contra list:

PS3 Pro:

- It's quiet! In comparison to the XBOX 360, this device is so quiet...I love it just because of this fact, already.
- The online mode is free. Nice.
- The controllers don't need extra batteries.
- It's build more stable / worthy than the XBOX.
- It looks nice.
- I want to love it...it somehow gives me the feeling that Sony have a "good heart".

PS3 Contra:

- Many games work worse on the PS3 today than on the XBOX. Many frame-rate issues, which aren't that bad on the XBOX.
- It's more expensive as the XBOX 360.
- There are a lot less used games for the PS3 and these are mostly more expensive than the used ones for the XBOX.
- There are less games in general.
- The standard controller doesn't vibrate, have to buy a new one for that.


So what do you think, guys? I got a XBOX with GTA4 for 270 EUR....and am thinking about selling it and getting a PS3, which costs 420 EUR. But still there are those contra-points which hold me back. What do you think about my arguments and would your advise be?

Thanks for your help, guys.

I dunno, it sounds like you're fine with what you've got. Why don't you just save up and get a PS3 also?

My best advice is just to get (or keep) the one that has the most games out/upcoming games that interest you.

I dunno, it sounds like you're fine with what you've got. Why don't you just save up and get a PS3 also?

Cause my wife will probably kill me if she sees two consoles in my room;)

I probably should also mention my XBOX pros and cons:

XBOX pros:

- cheap

- more games

- current games mostly work better (framerate) than on PS3

XBOX cons:

- XBL costs 50 EUR per year

- it's LOUD

- can't simply exchange harddrive like on PS3

- hardware's not that worthy built than PS3

My best advice is just to get (or keep) the one that has the most games out/upcoming games that interest you.

the-very-best

the-very-best says it best

just look up the upcomming games for both consoles and see which one has the best lineup for your taste.

Well you are wrong in regards to the differences between the PS3 and 360 games.

While mediocre to okay multiplats are usually better on the 360, most of the big multiplats(ie the games you will probably actually buy) either run slightly better on the PS3 or are exactly the same. But PS3 has a noticeable edge when it comes to exclusives.

Well you are wrong in regards to the differences between the PS3 and 360 games.

While mediocre to okay multiplats are usually better on the 360, most of the big multiplats(ie the games you will probably actually buy) either run slightly better on the PS3 or are exactly the same. But PS3 has a noticeable edge when it comes to exclusives.

Truth-slayer

Just yesterday, I tried out Top Spin 3, and again: framerate issues on the PS3. On the XBOX: none.

Same thing with PES 2008 for example.

I would let the games decide. Look at all the exclusive games coming out for both systems and see how many games you want to buy for each system. Then go with that system.

Am not going to give you my opinion on what system has the best game out and coming out as you might have different taste in games. I wouldn't sell the 360 just now as i would want to play gears of war 2, fable 2, GTA Episodes and a couple of RPG's coming out this year but i have both system so I dont have to make that choice.

PS3 isn't 360 (no duh!)

Personally i had 20 360 games in 2 years at any one time and played them once and went onto the next one. When i got PS3 the pace is VASTLY different.

Eg. I got CoD4 as one of my first titles, played the SP, and obv got no acheivement... I was then like "hmmm i really like this, i think i'll play it again on vet just for the challenge..." and without prompting via acheivements i have spent 5 1/2 days online and played on the campaign still kingdom come, something i wouldn't have done if i desperately needed to complete king kong or some other god-damned aweful game picked up from a bargain bucket purely because it had "easy acheivements".

PS3 isn't 360 (no duh!)

Personally i had 20 360 games in 2 years at any one time and played them once and went onto the next one. When i got PS3 the pace is VASTLY different.

Eg. I got CoD4 as one of my first titles, played the SP, and obv got no acheivement... I was then like "hmmm i really like this, i think i'll play it again on vet just for the challenge..." and without prompting via acheivements i have spent 5 1/2 days online and played on the campaign still kingdom come, something i wouldn't have done if i desperately needed to complete king kong or some other god-damned aweful game picked up from a bargain bucket purely because it had "easy acheivements".

hongkingkong

You say PS3 games are vastly different then you give a multi-player game as an example. That doesn't make sense.

If you dont want to buy games for achivement then just dont buy them. Its your choice. The PS3 is just about to bring out trophy's which will be the same as achievements.

Well you are wrong in regards to the differences between the PS3 and 360 games.

While mediocre to okay multiplats are usually better on the 360, most of the big multiplats(ie the games you will probably actually buy) either run slightly better on the PS3 or are exactly the same. But PS3 has a noticeable edge when it comes to exclusives.

Truth-slayer

lol, what?

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Well you are wrong in regards to the differences between the PS3 and 360 games.

While mediocre to okay multiplats are usually better on the 360, most of the big multiplats(ie the games you will probably actually buy) either run slightly better on the PS3 or are exactly the same. But PS3 has a noticeable edge when it comes to exclusives.

-Master_St3ve-

lol, what?

I sort of agree. Mnay games look the same on each console now. But some look better on the 360 and some look better on the ps3.

I agree with the exclusives but though it seems that sony is funally bringing out the games (aka MGS4) which show the ps3 at its best.

my complaints about ps3

1, they need to expand their hardware warranty to 3 years, like xb360

2, they should improve their online server, although it's free, but i can't endure the download speed and sometimes I even can't connect gt5p online server.

PS3 has a noticeable edge when it comes to exclusives.

Truth-slayer