PS3 VS 360: Price Comparison After Price Drops ( PS3 IS BETTER )

For the first post RDG decided to take a look at the cost differences for both consoles since they have both received price cuts recently. This will be a quick and painless comparison. We know that many deals exist out there and so to try to be as fair as possible we will be using the online pricing from the biggest major retailer Walmart. We will try to use the lowest available prices for any items needed. We will also be using the buying perspective of a hardcore gamer/movie lover someone who wants a great high definition movie and gaming experience. So for this buyer we will say that he or she wants the following items: most expensive version of the console, 1 game, 1 extra controller, hdmi, wifi, wireless headset ,dedicated remote control for movie viewing and high definition movie capabilities.

Sony PlayStation 380GB = $599.82
Extra Controller = $49.82
1 Game = $59.82
XtremeHDHDMI = $19.94
Blu-ray Remote = $24.92
Blutooth Headset(Philips Vox120) = $18.88PS3 Total = $773.20

Microsoft Xbox 360
Elite 120GB = $449.82
Extra Controller = $37.82
HD DVD Add-on = $179.82
1 Game = $59.82WiFi = $88.82
Wireless Headset = $59.82360 Total = $875.92

So the totals come to $773.20 for the PS3 and $875.92 for the 360 a difference of $102.72. Now this can be looked at in different ways. Here are a couple notes you can take from this analysis.
1. PS3 comes with a free game on top of saving $102.72.
2. 360 you get 40GB of more space for your content.

In conclusion its up to the consumer to decide where they shop which console and which accessories they want and which one overall presents the best value for their life****and needs. RDG recommends this tip on how to decide which console is best for you. Look at the already released and upcoming releases for each platform and see which one has the games that fit you the best. That way no matter how much you spend or what options you choose you will be happy with your purchase.Here are 5 upcoming exclusive titles on each console releasing this year worth looking into.PS3Warhawk 8/28/07Lair 9/4/07Heavenly Sword 9/12/07Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools Of Destruction 10/23/07Uncharted: Drake's Fortune 11/20/07360Bioshock 8/21/07Blue Dragon 8/28/07Project Gotham Racing 4 9/11/07Halo 3 9/25/07Mass Effect 11/1/07Site

Honestly, the PS3 Games are much more better and Feel more Realistic.Who needs PGR4 when u have Gran Turismo 5 WHICh is much more better...Blue Dragon Vs FF.. FF wins and it goes on ;)

and if you don't buy all the extras that you don't need to play games?

Sony PlayStation 380GB = $599.82
Extra Controller = $49.82
1 Game = $59.82
XtremeHDHDMI = $19.94
Blu-ray Remote = $24.92
Blutooth Headset(Philips Vox120) = $18.88PS3 Total = $773.20

Microsoft Xbox 360
Elite 120GB = $449.82
Extra Controller = $37.82
HD DVD Add-on = $179.82
1 Game = $59.82WiFi = $88.82
Wireless Headset = $59.82360 Total = $875.92

naughtydog360

Well surprise surprise they stuck the HD-DVD player in there, last time I checked I don't have one and my 360 plays games just fine. The Elite also comes with a wired headset that works just fine, and if you are able, ethernet is a much better choice then WiFi.

Honestly, the PS3 Games are much more better and Feel more Realistic.Who needs PGR4 when u have Gran Turismo 5 WHICh is much more better...Blue Dragon Vs FF.. FF wins and it goes on ;)

"Honestly, the PS3 Games are much more better and Feel more Realistic." pphhhhhha HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA

yea right only if you are a myopic Sony zealot

:lol:

I laughed when I heard the term: price drops

Within the next month the PS3 will be back to $600 ONLY, just with an extra 20GB packed into the HDD... and that isn't enough to push units out of stores.

Honestly, the PS3 Games are much more better and Feel more Realistic.

naughtydog360

u must be a real FAT cow...

I buy consoles to play games,
i spent
$399 on 360
$599 on PS3

/thread

Bioshock owns the Ps3...Cubs360

hell 360 madden owns the PS3. I guess all the cows will argue that 30 fps is "much more better and Feel more Realistic" then 60fps. Ps3 is such a bad joke its funny

Wait, why am I buying a HD-DVD add-on, headset and wireless adaptor? I don't need those to play games!r_h_i_e

lol i don't want any of that. Well, except for the headset but that comes with the 360; for the ps3 you have to buy one...

[QUOTE="Cubs360"]Bioshock owns the Ps3...Nugtoka

hell 360 madden owns the PS3. I guess all the cows will argue that 30 fps is "much more better and Feel more Realistic" then 60fps. Ps3 is such a bad joke its funny

Here is my $$$ comparason, 360=$349.99 vs. PS3=$599.99.

For that you get a360 capable of doing 1080p out of the box and a headset.

VS.

The PS3 with no headset and the best possible resolution of 480i.

this is why $ comparasons are a joke.

I dunt know where those guys are, but my walmart sells the 360 packed in with Forza 2.

and why should they assume that a hardcore gamer wants high defninition MOVIES?

[QUOTE="r_h_i_e"]Wait, why am I buying a HD-DVD add-on, headset and wireless adaptor? I don't need those to play games!TheDarkDisciple

lol i don't want any of that. Well, except for the headset but that comes with the 360; for the ps3 you have to buy one...

Here is my comparison

I can get a ps3 for $970AU

Or a 360 Pro for $539AU, $700AU for elite.

Honestly, the PS3 Games are much more better and Feel more Realistic.Who needs PGR4 when u have Gran Turismo 5 WHICh is much more better...Blue Dragon Vs FF.. FF wins and it goes on ;)

naughtydog360

i cant believe you are actually comparing 2007 games like PGR4 and Blue Dragon to 2008(GT5)-2009(FF in America) i mean the extra year of dev time will of course make them better because the way technology evolves.

as to the guy you quoted who the heck cares about all the rest of that crap the real price difference is $350 vs $500 thats all you need to play games nothing more.

Amazon has a sale right now that you can get an Elite plus HD-DVD add-on and 7 free movies for $599. Seems like the 360 is the better deal and you get a remote. :D

Sony PlayStation 380GB = $599.82
1 Game = $59.82
XtremeHDHDMI = $19.94
Blutooth Headset(Philips Vox120) = $18.88

PS3 Total = $698.46

Microsoft Xbox 360
Elite 120GB = $449.82
1 Game = $59.82 Xbox Live= $50

360 Total = 558.64

Honestly, the PS3 Games are much more better and Feel more Realistic.Who needs PGR4 when u have Gran Turismo 5 WHICh is much more better...Blue Dragon Vs FF.. FF wins and it goes on ;)naughtydog360

I took out the unnecessary and even added in XBL for online capabilities. I do not play online (look at sig) but probably 97% of 360 owners do.

Now, we by VIDEO GAME consoles, to play games. Not movies. Thats why I took out the HD-DVD add on. I also deleted wireless mic (wtf?) unlike PS3, 360 comes witha mic. There is no need for wireless, just trying to buff up the price.

Why compare 360's worst JRPG to PS3's top JRPG?

[QUOTE="naughtydog360"]

Sony PlayStation 380GB = $599.82
1 Game = $59.82
XtremeHDHDMI = $19.94
Blutooth Headset(Philips Vox120) = $18.88

PS3 Total = $698.46

Microsoft Xbox 360
Elite 120GB = $449.82
1 Game = $59.82 Xbox Live= $50

360 Total = 558.64

Honestly, the PS3 Games are much more better and Feel more Realistic.Who needs PGR4 when u have Gran Turismo 5 WHICh is much more better...Blue Dragon Vs FF.. FF wins and it goes on ;)xDonRobx

I took out the unnecessary and even added in XBL for online capabilities. I do not play online (look at sig) but probably 97% of 360 owners do.

Now, we by VIDEO GAME consoles, to play games. Not movies. Thats why I took out the HD-DVD add on. I also deleted wireless mic (wtf?) unlike PS3, 360 comes witha mic. There is no need for wireless, just trying to buff up the price.

Why compare 360's worst JRPG to PS3's top JRPG?

omg

360 + HD DVD + house + Car + Boat = 1 million

360 teh expensive :lol: