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#1 dstv
Member since 2007 • 1384 Posts
im getting a new console soon but i cant choos e between the two...i needhelp choosing
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#2 shiram
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just check out which console has the games you are interested in the most
tally the accessories and add the console price, see what costs more or less etc...

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#3 bullfrogj3
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Do you have an HDTV? Do you want to watch movies in HD? Get a PS3

Want to play games? Get a 360.

Or don't get either and instead get a Wii.

Or wait until mid-to-late 2008 and decide then. At that point, the PS3 will have some killer apps.

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#4 Schlemer
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im getting a new console soon but i cant choos e between the two...i needhelp choosingdstv

You are picking a good time to buy a console. Both companies are lowering prices and throwing in either games or movie, depending. So far, quite a few games are cross-platform. So you should decide which exclusive titles you must have. Online may be decided on where your friends are (if you have any :D ). For me, the 360's controller is the best overall. Again, you have to be comfortable.
Honestly, they both have their pros and cons, but I don't think you will go wrong either way. Xbox 360 has a very good and extensive library. While the PS3 is starting to show signs of life.
Forget the console wars, get what makes you happy and start playing today. 
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#5 mingo123
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buy xbox 360 it has the best games

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#6 Norg
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Easy PS3
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#7 Coyo7e
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I own and like both but IMO the 360 is so far ahead of the ps3 in the only department that counts.... Games.

The ps3 just does not have many games at all yet and its a little sad.

Fav games on the 360:

Dead Rising

VF5 online

now playing on the 360:

CoD4, VF5online, Naruto (Narutao is an outstanding exclusive and I never watched the anime)

Fav games on the PS3:

Heavenly Sword

Ninja Gaiden Sigma

Now playing on the ps3:

Ninja Gaiden Sigma

P.S.

CoD4 will move to the PC at the end of the month when I either upgrade my current PC or get a new one.

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#8 carsales
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I own both and the ps3 right now has nothing on the 360.
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#9 coffeefix21
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Forget the console wars, get what makes you happy and start playing today.

Couldn't agree more. :)

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#10 Coyo7e
Member since 2005 • 3672 Posts

Forget the console wars, get what makes you happy and start playing today.

Couldn't agree more. :)

darkness21

Thats cute and all, very hippie of you but......

You are getting a much better deal for the 360 right now.

I still believe eventually owning a ps3 will pay off in spades though. But I admit every month it gets a little bleaker.

Someone also mention looking at the wii. I am not very interested in the wii but you should deffinatly look into that before deciding on any of the new consoles.

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#11 Schlemer
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[QUOTE="darkness21"]

Forget the console wars, get what makes you happy and start playing today.

Couldn't agree more. :)

Coyo7e

Thats cute and all, very hippie of you but......

You are getting a much better deal for the 360 right now.

I still believe eventually owning a ps3 will pay off in spades though. But I admit every month it gets a little bleaker.

Someone also mention looking at the wii. I am not very interested in the wii but you should deffinatly look into that before deciding on any of the new consoles.


Why thank you, 
Though I am no fan of the hippie (I like to bathe :shock:), I am a product of the late 60's.In terms of a much better deal. I belive that when it comes to the hardware and what you get for your money, the PS3 is a better buy. Now for the moment I can not argue that in terms of game library and online service (content and interface) the 360 has no equal. For the last two years MS has had the better platform. Who knows, next year may prove different. 

I exclude the Wii only because it is a very different system with it's own niche.

PS3 60 gig with wireless built in and built in blue-ray, free PSN = $500.PS3 80 gig with wireless built in and built in blue-ray, free PSN = $500.PS3 60 gig with wireless built in and built in blue-ray, free PSN = $400.Xbox 360 core 20 gig, wireless adaptor, HD DVD and live = $580.  W/O = $350.Xbox 360 Halo 20 gig, wireless adaptor, HD DVD and live = $630. W/O = $400.xbox 360 Elite 120 gig, wireless adaptor, HD DVD and live = $780.  W/O = $450.Xbox 360 arcade, 5 arcade games and a basic system = $279. (the other 360 offer much better packages) 

There are those who will say that blue ray is a waste and they don't need or will buy the HD DVD play, that's fine. On the other hand, there will be those that will see this as a selling point and may seem desirable. Remember guys, not everyone thinks the same. 
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#12 ragek1ll589
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The best would be to buy both, assuming you are able to. But in the event you are not, you should look at each consoles current and upcoming games and see what interests you more. Write down some pros and cons, you know that kind of stuff. And if you are still not 100% percent sure...leave it to fate, flip a coin.