PS3 or Xbox 360, which is better overall?

I won't be getting one really soon, but I'm starting to look at some of the new systems. I'm like shooters and action adventure games and I'm kind of bored with what the WII is delivering. Is the XBOX 360 or PS3 a better choice. Also, do anyone know if Sony is ever going to lower the price on PS3s?

well if you like shooters and are into onlinegaming then go for 360 coz it simply has the best online service. if you only play SP then go for ps3 coz it has good shooters and action adventure games

I'd say the PS3. In terms of FPS it's areound even, the 360 has Halo 3 and the PS3 has resistance/Killzone2, as for action games the PS3 is ahead with MGS4, heavenly sword and the upcoming GOW3.

Objectively, the PS3 is the better system over all.

Subjectively, if you like action adventure games and shooters - they're both about the same - however the PS3 has Uncharted and MGS4 which the 360 doesn't have anything quite like --- yet.

But, if you want multiplayer, the 360 has Left 4 Dead and Gears of War 1&2, which are both on the PC (Except GeoW 2), but the PS3 doesn't have anything quite like it.

The PS3 does have a few online games that the 360 doesn't have; Warhawk, Killzone 2 (I don't recommend it), and Resistance 1 & 2. The big advantage to playing the PS3 online though is that the online is free - you have to pay $50 a year to play online on the 360. Also, the PS3 has the most critically acclaimed online shooter - Call of Duty 4 - which is on both platforms.

I think it's pretty safe to buy a PS3 - you also get some of the quirky games that don't exist on the 360 if you're interested in them. However if you're interested in RPGs at all, the 360 is better.

If blu-ray doesn't matter to you, then get the X360.

I own both consoles and prefer the X360 by far. My PS3 is mainly a blu-ray player

If blu-ray doesn't matter to you, then get the X360.

I own both consoles and prefer the X360 by far. My PS3 is mainly a blu-ray player

LosDaddie

PS3 :

-Free Online

-Better exclusives

-Strong First Party support (good for long term survival)

-Better Action/Adventure/Shooting games

-Reliable and superior hardware

-Unmatchable entertainment(movies,music,games...etc.) quality with blu ray drive.

Cons :

-Its expensive

-Most of the time does not get exclusive stuff

-Multiplats usually look washed out

Xbox 360 :

-Large online base

-Superior and more user friendly online service

-Great line up of multiplats shared with PC

-Pretty Cheap

-Does get good DLC

-Usually better looking multiplats shared with the PS3

Cons :

-Very unreliable hardware

-Lack in hardware accessories

-No first party support (Some times its flooded with good games on the other hand like this year its lacking them)

-Not many good exclusives

PS3.

The online is free, the library rivals the 360s and is a bit more unique in terms of the games on it, the hardware itself is better and more reliable and it looks to have the best upcoming exclusives.

I'd say the PS3. In terms of FPS it's areound even, the 360 has Halo 3 and the PS3 has resistance/Killzone2, as for action games the PS3 is ahead with MGS4, heavenly sword and the upcoming MGS4.

SeanDiff

[QUOTE="SeanDiff"]

I'd say the PS3. In terms of FPS it's areound even, the 360 has Halo 3 and the PS3 has resistance/Killzone2, as for action games the PS3 is ahead with MGS4, heavenly sword and the upcoming MGS4.

lancer_87

By the way, if expense is your only turn off, you need to look at what you're getting with the PS3 and compare it to the 360.

On the PS3, you're getting the following which the 360 does NOT have:

Bluray
1 Rechargable Wireless Controller
Wireless Adaptor
80GB Hard Drive

Now, a Bluray drive alone on Newegg.com is $80 for the cheapest model (Last I checked.) However that drive requires a PC to run, so your cheapest standalone Bluray Player is about $150 - if you bought one with the 360.

The Wireless adaptor can be as cheap as $20 on Newegg.com, but if you wanted one for the 360, they charge you $100.

Rechargable batteries for the 360 controller cost around $10, or $20 for 2.

As for the Hard Drive, they charge you $100 for a 60GB hard drive on the 360. On the PS3 you're getting 20GB more.

So assuming you bought a 360 pro with a 60GB Hard Drive for $300, if you went with the PS3 instead you'd be getting the top 3 items (Bluray, Rechargable Controller, and Wireless) which would cost you $270 if you bought the 3 separately with the 360, is only costing you $100 more when you buy the PS3.

Objectively, the PS3 is a great value. Not to mention, Online gaming is free to play - Tack another $50 on to the 360's buying price for the first year of XBL gold and you're only looking at a $50 difference between the two consoles.

Personally though, I'd wait until the PS3 got PS2 backward compatibility back before I bought one.

[QUOTE="LosDaddie"]

If blu-ray doesn't matter to you, then get the X360.

I own both consoles and prefer the X360 by far. My PS3 is mainly a blu-ray player

nainamabo

360 by far

More exclusives

Better rated exclusives

Lots of "console Exclusives" only on PC

Better multiplats

Better controller (opinion)

Better online

Better price

Well...the only problem is the reability which i agree its a BIG problem :?

BC won't happen. PS3 has moved on (I wish I had bought a launch 60gb). And while you have mentioned good points about the extras, the OP should first look at game library. While 360 has a wider selection, PS3's library is very competitive. Exclusives have been great for PS3, as well as MS, but I prefer PS3's line-up. So after considering software, then take a look at hardware. Which controller do you prefer? If you are going to play online with friends, which consoles do they have? If this isn't an issue, do you even play online? Live may have the larger community, and better experience, but PSN doesn't lag behind, and with a free price tag, it may be worth it......but this is for you to decide.

Another suggestion is to wait for E3, to see what upcoming games are going to what consoles. They also said that a price drop may be announced for PS3 during E3, so this may sway your decision.

Lastly, do you want to hassle with hardware reliability. Unfortunately this is a reality and something you must address. Also then consider the extra features, price, etc. I advise you to do your own research. Don't just rely on people's opinion.

shooters, they both have alot of shooters, and action games I'd say the ps3 just because it has infamous coming out and uncharted 2 and GOW

But the xbox 360 has fable 2 which is a damn fun game, and mass effect which I didn't like myself but alot of people did

it just comes down to which controller you prefer, and which games, I wouldn't really listen to hard to anyone in this forum because most are Biased to one system or another even if they try not to act like it.

Just look at the games and pick the system which has games you would like to play

PS3 :

-Free Online

-Better exclusives

-Strong First Party support (good for long term survival)

-Better Action/Adventure/Shooting games

-Reliable and superior hardware

-Unmatchable entertainment(movies,music,games...etc.) quality with blu ray drive.

Cons :

-Its expensive

-Most of the time does not get exclusive stuff

-Multiplats usually look washed out

Xbox 360 :

-Large online base

-Superior and more user friendly online service

-Great line up of multiplats shared with PC

-Pretty Cheap

-Does get good DLC

-Usually better looking multiplats shared with the PS3

Cons :

-Very unreliable hardware

-Lack in hardware accessories

-No first party support (Some times its flooded with good games on the other hand like this year its lacking them)

-Not many good exclusives

PS3 :

-Free Online

-Better exclusives

-Strong First Party support (good for long term survival)

-Better Action/Adventure/Shooting games

-Reliable and superior hardware

-Unmatchable entertainment(movies,music,games...etc.) quality with blu ray drive.

Cons :

-Its expensive

-Most of the time does not get exclusive stuff

-Multiplats usually look washed out

Xbox 360 :

-Large online base

-Superior and more user friendly online service

-Great line up of multiplats shared with PC

-Pretty Cheap

-Does get good DLC

-Usually better looking multiplats shared with the PS3

Cons :

-Very unreliable hardware

-Lack in hardware accessories

-No first party support (Some times its flooded with good games on the other hand like this year its lacking them)

-Not many good exclusives

Easilly 360 is the besat choice

- has the biggest game library

- the most huge games, like RPGs, a real vast lineup

- costs 200$ less than PS3 which means more money to buy games etc

- has a 10x bigger upcoming game lineup, and exclusives, console exclusives

- has the biggest upcoming games, huge 100 hour titles in numbers, endless gaming for the whole 2009 and even 2010

- best controller by miles for me

- best multiplatform game versions with most content too

- best online service

- play custommusic lists in any game

- best hardware, huge innovations in RAM design and GPU for its time, means huge new worlds are possible, something that PS3 games like KZ2, MGS4 totally lack, PS3 with the low ram and last gen GPU can only do coriddor like games like Uncharted, KZ2, MGS4 etc, has nothing like Alan Wake, Fable 2, Banjo 3 etc

- gets most of the best PC games, totally replaced a PC for me

- 110+ titles coming in 2009, most huge 50-100 hour games, huge games and works of art

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=26715971

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For me PS3 is the best choice but I am also heavy into HD and Surround sound. I guess you could call me a Tech junkie. The XBOX 360 just does not feel next level to me and anyone who owns a PS3 knows what I mean.

For me PS3 is the best choice but I am also heavy into HD and Surround sound. I guess you could call me a Tech junkie. The XBOX 360 just does not feel next level to me and anyone who owns a PS3 knows what I mean.

The_Brodeo

I don't really, PS3 has the worst versions of multipltforms and its exlcusives use some tiny last gen worlds, when 360 has vast open spaces with huge detail in games like Fable 2, Banjo 3, Alan Wake etc

Both can do 1080p, only 360 upscals DVD better too and has a next gen RAM and GPU design too, unlike PS3

[QUOTE="donalbane"][QUOTE="lancer_87"]

PS3 :

-Free Online

-Better exclusives

-Strong First Party support (good for long term survival)

-Better Action/Adventure/Shooting games

-Reliable and superior hardware

-Unmatchable entertainment(movies,music,games...etc.) quality with blu ray drive.

Cons :

-Its expensive

-Most of the time does not get exclusive stuff

-Multiplats usually look washed out

Xbox 360 :

-Large online base

-Superior and more user friendly online service

-Great line up of multiplats shared with PC

-Pretty Cheap

-Does get good DLC

-Usually better looking multiplats shared with the PS3

Cons :

-Very unreliable hardware

-Lack in hardware accessories

-No first party support (Some times its flooded with good games on the other hand like this year its lacking them)

-Not many good exclusives

PS3Gamer_1

Sure, like Resident Evil 5, SKATE2, Fear2, Street Fighter 4, Red Faction Gerrilla, Riddick, etc....I agree that most play the same but its a fact they look better on 360.

A better correction would be about the exclusives. Thinking that PS3 ones are better than 360 ones is only a matter of opinion

Easilly 360 is the besat choice

- has the biggest game library

- the most huge games, like RPGs, a real vast lineup

- costs 200$ less than PS3 which means more money to buy games etc

- has a 10x bigger upcoming game lineup, and exclusives, console exclusives

- has the biggest upcoming games, huge 100 hour titles in numbers, endless gaming for the whole 2009 and even 2010

- best controller by miles for me

- best multiplatform game versions with most content too

- best online service

- play custommusic lists in any game

- best hardware, huge innovations in RAM design and GPU for its time, means huge new worlds are possible, something that PS3 games like KZ2, MGS4 totally lack, PS3 with the low ram and last gen GPU can only do coriddor like games like Uncharted, KZ2, MGS4 etc, has nothing like Alan Wake, Fable 2, Banjo 3 etc

- gets most of the best PC games, totally replaced a PC for me

- 110+ titles coming in 2009, most huge 50-100 hour games, huge games and works of art

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=26715971

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obamanian

this guys totally not a biased fanboy at all just pointing that out to you guys, and all these things are fact and not opinion

[QUOTE="PS3Gamer_1"][QUOTE="donalbane"] What he said... very straightforward, and not a hint of bias.PAL360

Sure, like Resident Evil 5, SKATE2, Fear2, Street Fighter 4, Red Faction Gerrilla, Riddick, etc....I agree that most play the same but its a fact they look better on 360.

A better correction would be about the exclusives. Thinking that PS3 ones are better than 360 ones is only a matter of opinion

The only game I would say looks better on your list is Street Fighter 4, the rest look the same

[QUOTE="The_Brodeo"]

For me PS3 is the best choice but I am also heavy into HD and Surround sound. I guess you could call me a Tech junkie. The XBOX 360 just does not feel next level to me and anyone who owns a PS3 knows what I mean.

obamanian

I don't really, PS3 has the worst versions of multipltforms and its exlcusives use some tiny last gen worlds, when 360 has vast open spaces with huge detail in games like Fable 2, Banjo 3, Alan Wake etc

Both can do 1080p, only 360 upscals DVD better too and has a next gen RAM and GPU design too, unlike PS3

.........can you please stop talking and at least try to act like your not biased and the playstation 3 has better colors in dvd play back

[QUOTE="obamanian"]

Easilly 360 is the besat choice

- has the biggest game library

- the most huge games, like RPGs, a real vast lineup

- costs 200$ less than PS3 which means more money to buy games etc

- has a 10x bigger upcoming game lineup, and exclusives, console exclusives

- has the biggest upcoming games, huge 100 hour titles in numbers, endless gaming for the whole 2009 and even 2010

- best controller by miles for me

- best multiplatform game versions with most content too

- best online service

- play custommusic lists in any game

- best hardware, huge innovations in RAM design and GPU for its time, means huge new worlds are possible, something that PS3 games like KZ2, MGS4 totally lack, PS3 with the low ram and last gen GPU can only do coriddor like games like Uncharted, KZ2, MGS4 etc, has nothing like Alan Wake, Fable 2, Banjo 3 etc

- gets most of the best PC games, totally replaced a PC for me

- 110+ titles coming in 2009, most huge 50-100 hour games, huge games and works of art

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=26715971

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All_that_is_Man

this guys totally not a biased fanboy at all just pointing that out to you guys, and all these things are fact and not opinion

I thought everything in here is an opinion, unless you know someone that only posts facts with proof

[QUOTE="obamanian"]

I don't really, PS3 has the worst versions of multipltforms and its exlcusives use some tiny last gen worlds, when 360 has vast open spaces with huge detail in games like Fable 2, Banjo 3, Alan Wake etc

Both can do 1080p, only 360 upscals DVD better too and has a next gen RAM and GPU design too, unlike PS3

All_that_is_Man

.........can you please stop talking and at least try to act like your not biased and the playstation 3 has better colors in dvd play back

Better colors ? Now what do you mean by that ? Colors are about same in both when i play the same DVD

[QUOTE="All_that_is_Man"]

[QUOTE="obamanian"]

Easilly 360 is the besat choice

- has the biggest game library

- the most huge games, like RPGs, a real vast lineup

- costs 200$ less than PS3 which means more money to buy games etc

- has a 10x bigger upcoming game lineup, and exclusives, console exclusives

- has the biggest upcoming games, huge 100 hour titles in numbers, endless gaming for the whole 2009 and even 2010

- best controller by miles for me

- best multiplatform game versions with most content too

- best online service

- play custommusic lists in any game

- best hardware, huge innovations in RAM design and GPU for its time, means huge new worlds are possible, something that PS3 games like KZ2, MGS4 totally lack, PS3 with the low ram and last gen GPU can only do coriddor like games like Uncharted, KZ2, MGS4 etc, has nothing like Alan Wake, Fable 2, Banjo 3 etc

- gets most of the best PC games, totally replaced a PC for me

- 110+ titles coming in 2009, most huge 50-100 hour games, huge games and works of art

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=26715971

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obamanian

this guys totally not a biased fanboy at all just pointing that out to you guys, and all these things are fact and not opinion

I thought everything in here is an opinion, unless you know someone that only posts facts with proof

no its not, and some of your reasons are just lieing, also you should post a hard core personal opinion while reasoning which is better

I won't be getting one really soon, but I'm starting to look at some of the new systems. I'm like shooters and action adventure games and I'm kind of bored with what the WII is delivering. Is the XBOX 360 or PS3 a better choice. Also, do anyone know if Sony is ever going to lower the price on PS3s?

gb424

[QUOTE="All_that_is_Man"]

[QUOTE="obamanian"]

I don't really, PS3 has the worst versions of multipltforms and its exlcusives use some tiny last gen worlds, when 360 has vast open spaces with huge detail in games like Fable 2, Banjo 3, Alan Wake etc

Both can do 1080p, only 360 upscals DVD better too and has a next gen RAM and GPU design too, unlike PS3

obamanian

.........can you please stop talking and at least try to act like your not biased and the playstation 3 has better colors in dvd play back

Better colors ? Now what do you mean by that ? Colors are about same in both when i play the same DVD

exactly, you see how stupid it sounds when someone says something like that, .......They are exactly the same while playing back a dvd.......

[QUOTE="PS3Gamer_1"][QUOTE="donalbane"] What he said... very straightforward, and not a hint of bias.PAL360

Sure, like Resident Evil 5, SKATE2, Fear2, Street Fighter 4, Red Faction Gerrilla, Riddick, etc....I agree that most play the same but its a fact they look better on 360.

A better correction would be about the exclusives. Thinking that PS3 ones are better than 360 ones is only a matter of opinion

I own both, both are good. Depends on what you want -

Shooters- 360 (ps3 not far behind)

Online - 360

Blu Ray / Better Hardware - PS3

WRPGs - 360

JRPGs - 360 (this may change in the future)

Platformers - PS3

Fighting games - either (only exclusive 360 has in DoA0

Racers - Close (Off road motorstom on PS3, while 360 has Forza & PGR)

Action - either

Adventure - either

so pick one :P

edit - Sports - PS3 for MLB '09

[QUOTE="The_Brodeo"]

For me PS3 is the best choice but I am also heavy into HD and Surround sound. I guess you could call me a Tech junkie. The XBOX 360 just does not feel next level to me and anyone who owns a PS3 knows what I mean.

obamanian

I don't really, PS3 has the worst versions of multipltforms and its exlcusives use some tiny last gen worlds, when 360 has vast open spaces with huge detail in games like Fable 2, Banjo 3, Alan Wake etc

Both can do 1080p, only 360 upscals DVD better too and has a next gen RAM and GPU design too, unlike PS3

[QUOTE="obamanian"]

[QUOTE="The_Brodeo"]

For me PS3 is the best choice but I am also heavy into HD and Surround sound. I guess you could call me a Tech junkie. The XBOX 360 just does not feel next level to me and anyone who owns a PS3 knows what I mean.

The_Brodeo

I don't really, PS3 has the worst versions of multipltforms and its exlcusives use some tiny last gen worlds, when 360 has vast open spaces with huge detail in games like Fable 2, Banjo 3, Alan Wake etc

Both can do 1080p, only 360 upscals DVD better too and has a next gen RAM and GPU design too, unlike PS3

"The XBOX 360 just does not feel next level to me and anyone who owns a PS3 knows what I mean."

It is clear that you refer to my opinion there, so why do you imply that you know my opinion in the first place ?

Easilly 360 is the besat choice

- has the biggest game library

Well we're using gamespot, and here it has 3 more AAA's and one less AAAA

- the most huge games, like RPGs, a real vast lineup

Vast lineup is an opinion

- costs 200$ less than PS3 which means more money to buy games etc

For the cheapest version, which doesn't even have a HDD

- has a 10x bigger upcoming game lineup, and exclusives, console exclusives

No, do your research, the 360's lineup isn't bigger then the PS3's at all.

- has the biggest upcoming games, huge 100 hour titles in numbers, endless gaming for the whole 2009 and even 2010

- best controller by miles for me

Opinion

- best multiplatform game versions with most content too

Actually they usually don't have more content, just less jaggies. Look at ToV and NGS2, way more content on PS3

- best online service

Opinion. The 360 has cross game chat whereas the PS3 has dedicated servers (and is free)

- play custommusic lists in any game

- best hardware, huge innovations in RAM design and GPU for its time, means huge new worlds are possible, something that PS3 games like KZ2, MGS4 totally lack, PS3 with the low ram and last gen GPU can only do coriddor like games like Uncharted, KZ2, MGS4 etc, has nothing like Alan Wake, Fable 2, Banjo 3 etc

Killzone 2 is widely accepted as graphics king on consoles. And best hardware? Haven't you heard of RROD and E-74?

- gets most of the best PC games, totally replaced a PC for me

The PS3 also get's most of the best PC games.

- 110+ titles coming in 2009, most huge 50-100 hour games, huge games and works of art

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=26715971

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obamanian

Easilly 360 is the besat choice

- has the biggest game library

- the most huge games, like RPGs, a real vast lineup

- costs 200$ less than PS3 which means more money to buy games etc

- has a 10x bigger upcoming game lineup, and exclusives, console exclusives

- has the biggest upcoming games, huge 100 hour titles in numbers, endless gaming for the whole 2009 and even 2010

- best controller by miles for me

- best multiplatform game versions with most content too

- best online service

- play custommusic lists in any game

- best hardware, huge innovations in RAM design and GPU for its time, means huge new worlds are possible, something that PS3 games like KZ2, MGS4 totally lack, PS3 with the low ram and last gen GPU can only do coriddor like games like Uncharted, KZ2, MGS4 etc, has nothing like Alan Wake, Fable 2, Banjo 3 etc

- gets most of the best PC games, totally replaced a PC for me

- 110+ titles coming in 2009, most huge 50-100 hour games, huge games and works of art

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=26715971

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obamanian

You are 80% wrong, please go and enjoy your most huge games. Fact can abolish opinion:!:

Xbox 360 with 2 games equals the price of a ps3. If you really want a blue ray player get the ps3, if all you want to do is play games, the Xbox 360 has done everything gaming wise as the ps3.

PS3 :

-Free Online

-Better exclusives

-Strong First Party support (good for long term survival)

-Better Action/Adventure/Shooting games

-Reliable and superior hardware

-Unmatchable entertainment(movies,music,games...etc.) quality with blu ray drive.

Cons :

-Its expensive

-Most of the time does not get exclusive stuff

-Multiplats usually look washed out

Xbox 360 :

-Large online base

-Superior and more user friendly online service

-Great line up of multiplats shared with PC

-Pretty Cheap

-Does get good DLC

-Usually better looking multiplats shared with the PS3

Cons :

-Very unreliable hardware

-Lack in hardware accessories

-No first party support (Some times its flooded with good games on the other hand like this year its lacking them)

-Not many good exclusives

[QUOTE="PS3Gamer_1"][QUOTE="donalbane"] What he said... very straightforward, and not a hint of bias.donalbane

well if you like shooters and are into onlinegaming then go for 360 coz it simply has the best online service. if you only play SP then go for ps3 coz it has good shooters and action adventure games

sikanderahmed

Erm what? Both have perfectly capable online, so neglecting one solely due to online would be stupid.

PS3 and 360 are about as even as it's possible to get, for 2 different consoles.

Just look at game libraries and features.

i'd go with the PS3.

-MUCH more reliable hardware

-good, FREEonline service with many dedicated servers

-i prefer the controller but thats just me

-atm the PS3 has more exclusives which interest me

how come people still ask those questions!! ps3 for god sake

[QUOTE="The_Brodeo"]

[QUOTE="obamanian"]

I don't really, PS3 has the worst versions of multipltforms and its exlcusives use some tiny last gen worlds, when 360 has vast open spaces with huge detail in games like Fable 2, Banjo 3, Alan Wake etc

Both can do 1080p, only 360 upscals DVD better too and has a next gen RAM and GPU design too, unlike PS3

obamanian

"The XBOX 360 just does not feel next level to me and anyone who owns a PS3 knows what I mean."

It is clear that you refer to my opinion there, so why do you imply that you know my opinion in the first place ?

[QUOTE="donalbane"][QUOTE="PS3Gamer_1"] A correction may be that early multiplats looked washed out on ps3. Currently they are about the same, in terms of graphics and playability.PS3Gamer_1

[QUOTE="obamanian"]

[QUOTE="The_Brodeo"]Why are you quoting my opinion? You already said how you feel I am doing the same we do not have to agree.

The_Brodeo

"The XBOX 360 just does not feel next level to me and anyone who owns a PS3 knows what I mean."

It is clear that you refer to my opinion there, so why do you imply that you know my opinion in the first place ?

I know, it is just that your post implies that you know what every PS3 owner thinks about his PS3 and 360

Sorry, but i have not seen a single game that proves PS3 is any better in hardwarem, games like KZ2 and MGS4 have some nice graphics, but fall short in many things like scale, textures, etc so it is not that i like them better than the huge detailed worlds of games like say Banjo 3

So, as a PS3 owner i do not agree that it is better, in fact so far seems worst than 360 in visuals to me

If Killzone 2 had super detailed textures and vast open worlds to play in, then this would prove PS3 superiority, but for now only Fable 2 has huge world with dynamic volumetric lighting, not KZ2 and not MGS4 etc