Reasons to Sell 360 and buy ps3?

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#1 pDbOy_26
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Are these good enough reasons to sell my 360 and buy a ps3?

1. Reliability, i am going to college soon like many other kids and i want a realiable system. I aleady had one break on me and i am nervous the one i have now will break again. Its just inexcusable for a system to break so easily.

2. MGS4

3. Free Online, im not saying that live is not worth the 50$, i think it is. I just don't want to have to worry about a yearly or monethly fee whille in college. I just want to be able to play online and not worry about having to pay for it.

4. Backwards compatibility, Not that 360 doesn't have it but i have tons of ps2 games that i want to keep playing, and owning a ps3 makes it easier to play them.

5 Blu-ray player. High Def movies.

6. Tekken 6 (Huge Fan)

Are these good enough reasons to sell my 360 and buy a ps3?

Ideas and thoughts are welcome.

Thank you for your time!

Thanks!

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#2 ReverseCycology
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Are these good enough reasons to sell my 360 and buy a ps3?

1. Reliability, i am going to college soon like many other kids and i want a realiable system. I aleady had one break on me and i am nervous the one i have now will break again. Its just inexcusable for a system to break so easily.

2. MGS4

3. Free Online, im not saying that live is not worth the 50$, i think it is. I just don't want to have to worry about a yearly or monethly fee whille in college. I just want to be able to play online and not worry about having to pay for it.

4. Backwards compatibility, Not that 360 doesn't have it but i have tons of ps2 games that i want to keep playing, and owning a ps3 makes it easier to play them.

5 Blu-ray player. High Def movies.

6. Tekken 6 (Huge Fan)

Are these good enough reasons to sell my 360 and buy a ps3?

Ideas and thoughts are welcome.

Thank you for your time!

Thanks!

pDbOy_26

Great reasons. But just to let you know the 40 gigs don't have PS2 BC, for now.

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#3 Norg
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No there are no reasons to sell your Xbox 360 its a great system with great games

u should just get both a PS3 and 360

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#4 ICollegeStudent
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use your tuition money to have both of them
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#5 ReverseCycology
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use your tuition money to have both of themICollegeStudent

There you go. The best answer is from a fellow college student.

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#6 pDbOy_26
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I would love to have both. They are both great systems. But i just don't want to spend the money, nor would i feel right having two, one is enough for me.
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#7 Nisim19
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ONLY MGS4 (if you dont play MGS1-3 so you dont need to buy)
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#8 Norg
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I would love to have both. They are both great systems. But i just don't want to spend the money, nor would i feel right having two, one is enough for me. pDbOy_26

that has a gamer that ownz all three systems

Just keep your 360 then ....

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#9 fluxorator
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Selling your 360 won't put you very close

Just get the PS3 outright and keep the 360

I mean, why have one when you can have two!

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#10 leonhead
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If you like the PS3 games better, thats all that you need to consider
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#11 MrPostman4Chi
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Why do you have to sell your 360?

Why not just get a PS3 and have both.

Yeah MGS4 is hot now but trust me after about a month no one will be talking about MGS4 and im alread bored of it,yeah the game is the best PS3 game out but why give up all the 360 has to offer for 1 game.

And i can tell you whats gonna happen,your gonna sell your 360 and get a PS3 and MGS4,your gonna beat MGS4 in less than a week and you MIGHT get tired of it pretty quick.Time is gonna go by and your gonna be bored of your PS3 and you'll find yourself playing almost every wack PS3 game just to keep yourself playing the PS3.Fall is gonna roll around,fable 2 and gears 2 will be out and your gonna be making this same thread "Reasons to sell ps3 and buy 360?".

So yeah either keep the 360 or just get a PS3 and have both but then again i guess thats why your selling the 360 because you cant afford to own both,no offense.

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#12 Paper_Knife
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reasons to sell 360 and not buy any other consoles:

1. you will have more time to talk to girls

2. you will have time to finally start working out

3. you will have some extra cash to go get a new look anymore because HEY!, your not a gamer anymore

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#13 Zaeryn
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You're also forgetting that the PS3 is getting PlayStation Home pretty soon. That will blow Xbox Live out of the water.
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#14 dd2005nian
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unless you don't wanna play upcoming games like banjo, geow2, star ocean4.......

xb360 has 3 years waranty , ps3 only 1 year warranty, think which one you need to worry about.

as for mgs4, I can say microsoft will anounce 360 version at E3 , only 6 monthes rlease date later than ps3.(if you think I'm kidding, please dig this thread up after E3.)

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#15 NinjaMunkey01
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Why not get both?

the chances are if you are posting reasons for why you should get a ps3, it sounds like you have already made your decision.

Having both is the best choice, but the ps3 is a great system.

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#16 zassimick  Moderator
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Its all about the games. If the games appeal to you more on PS3, then sell your 360 if you like and buy a PS3. If there are still plenty of games that interest you on 360, keep it and either still buy a PS3 or don't.
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#17 Blackification
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Only if you aren't playing your 360 at all or anticipating games for it. I myself never sell game systems. If I buy it its staying no matter how much I hate it I feel good knowing that if one day an exclusive comes out that I really want to play I won't regret selling my system.
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#18 MrPostman4Chi
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You're also forgetting that the PS3 is getting PlayStation Home pretty soon. That will blow Xbox Live out of the water.Zaeryn
Crack is wack.
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#19 mccoyca112
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Why? Why sell a system? So many people ask this and there is only one smart choice. HAVE BOTH. Buy a ps3 when you have the money but keep the 360; Its foolish to sell a system, Fact.

They are both worth every penny. Take it from someone who has sold many systems before including 360 at one time.

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#20 masiisam
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I would be surprised if you could sell your 360..all your games..and have enough for a PS3 and a game...

Why not keep the 360 and pick up a PS3 in a few months...the games will still be there

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#21 bulletwitch1
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..and miss out in the chance of using one of you as a meat-shield?? no way...
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#22 ad1x2
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Unless you have a crapload of games to go with it, you will still have to put money down to go towards the PS3 when you sell or trade in your 360. Besides, the only thing out right now is the 40GB model, since the 80GB with MGS4 and Motorstorm is sold out everywhere. You can't play PS2 games on a 40 gig. Besides that, it wouldn't be worth loosing your 360 for the PS3 in my opinion. Most of the games are the same and you can't take full advantage of Blu-ray movies unless you shell out for a 1080p TV which usually run over $1000, the cheapest one I saw was around $700 on tigerdirect.com. I just got all three and called it a day....
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#23 kyacat
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how about keep 360 and just buy ps3
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#24 Blue-Sky
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Selling/trade in are a waste of money.
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#25 ReverseCycology
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Think about it, when you sell or trade your 360 you're already losing money unless you find a way to double your money, which I doubt. So you're best move is to just save money and by the time you get that money, all these supposed cool features for the PS3 will be out.

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#26 karram
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Keep your 360 and buy a PS3.
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#27 loudharley
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Your goin to college and u cant figure out which video game machine to get?JUST PICK ONE!!!!!!!!!
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#28 kungfuchaos
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The PS3is a very nice system. I had one for a while after my 2nd RRoD, but in the end, I just prefer the 360 and what it has to offer. Keep in mind that the 40 GB PS3 does not offer B/C for PS2 games and somehow seriously doubt someone who is on their way to college has $500 to drop on the 80 GB Metal Gear pack! I also stress that unless you hav a HDTV that runs in full 1080p, the BluRay thing just doesnt mean that much. I have a 720p Phillips and to be honest saw only marginal visual upgrade between the BluRays and normal DVD's.

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#29 kungfuchaos
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Are these good enough reasons to sell my 360 and buy a ps3?

1. Reliability, i am going to college soon like many other kids and i want a realiable system. I aleady had one break on me and i am nervous the one i have now will break again. Its just inexcusable for a system to break so easily.

2. MGS4

3. Free Online, im not saying that live is not worth the 50$, i think it is. I just don't want to have to worry about a yearly or monethly fee whille in college. I just want to be able to play online and not worry about having to pay for it.

4. Backwards compatibility, Not that 360 doesn't have it but i have tons of ps2 games that i want to keep playing, and owning a ps3 makes it easier to play them.

5 Blu-ray player. High Def movies.

6. Tekken 6 (Huge Fan)

Are these good enough reasons to sell my 360 and buy a ps3?

Ideas and thoughts are welcome.

Thank you for your time!

Thanks!

pDbOy_26
All descent points. I do have to take issue with #3 however. I dont see how you would have to worry about paying for XBL when it is a once a year payment done via credit card. Not much worry there Imo!!
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#30 OsgoodSchlatter
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Are these good enough reasons to sell my 360 and buy a ps3?

1. Reliability, i am going to college soon like many other kids and i want a realiable system. I aleady had one break on me and i am nervous the one i have now will break again. Its just inexcusable for a system to break so easily.

2. MGS4

3. Free Online, im not saying that live is not worth the 50$, i think it is. I just don't want to have to worry about a yearly or monethly fee whille in college. I just want to be able to play online and not worry about having to pay for it.

4. Backwards compatibility, Not that 360 doesn't have it but i have tons of ps2 games that i want to keep playing, and owning a ps3 makes it easier to play them.

5 Blu-ray player. High Def movies.

6. Tekken 6 (Huge Fan)

Are these good enough reasons to sell my 360 and buy a ps3?

Ideas and thoughts are welcome.

Thank you for your time!

Thanks!

pDbOy_26

I like 1, 2, 3, and 5. But you have to have your own reasons.

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#31 Chaos_HL21
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4. Backwards compatibility, Not that 360 doesn't have it but i have tons of ps2 games that i want to keep playing, and owning a ps3 makes it easier to play them.

pDbOy_26

If you get the 40GB PS3 this would be a horrible reason to sell your 360. To play PS2 games with a 40GB PS3 you'll need a PS2, because Sony took Backward compatibility with PS2 games away from the 40GB one for some reason.

But I would tell you to just buy a PS3, and not sell your 360.

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#32 SpruceCaboose
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There are many great reasons to buy a PS3. There are very few legit reasons to sell a 360.

I would suggest, as a gamer, saving up and getting a PS3 when you have the money, and to also hang on to the 360 for a variety of reasons.

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#33 Iwmyk
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Quickly! Sell it before it RRODs
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#34 dabear
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I say sell it.

If those are the reasons that you are going to abandon a platform, might as well sell your console now so that someone who appreciates the XBox 360 can have it in time for the anticipated titles of the 2nd half of 2008.

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#35 dru26
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After just finishing MGS4 two days ago, I can say ... no single game is worth buying a console for. I finished it in 17 and a half hours, it was very memorable and possibly the best game this gen, but now what? The next ps3 exclusive game I'll be buying comes out mid September, Socom Confrontation. Every other purchase worthy title is on both consoles.

The Blu Ray player functionality is the only one of the choices I would consider the swap for, but I would wait for e3. I forsee the inevitable Blu-Ray add-on for 360 finally being announced.

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#36 donalbane
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The only reason I can think of is: "Because you haven't got much money and want to play MGS4n a console you can't really afford." Better to wait till you have the money without getting screwed over by Gamestop in their trade-in scams, but to each his own, I guess. You'll be sorry when the next big Xbox exclusive comes out, though.

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#37 SecretPolice
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I say sell it.

If thoseare the reasons that you are going to abandon a platform, might as well sell your console now so that someone who appreciates the XBox 360 can have it in time for the anticipated titles of the 2nd half of 2008.

dabear

No doubt - some heavy hitters exclusives coming second half 2008 for 360.

Too Human

Fable 2

Banjo 3

Gears 2

Halo Wars

And apparently MS has some secrets yet to be revealed for 2008 saved for E3.

Those should be enough to do a wait & see at the very least. :D

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#39 clone01
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i dunno...i always try to hang on to consoles so i don't miss exclusives, but hey, do what you think works.
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You're also forgetting that the PS3 is getting PlayStation Home pretty soon. That will blow Xbox Live out of the water.Zaeryn

hahhahahahaa

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#41 pDbOy_26
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Thanks alot guys these are really great responses!!

I don't want to sell my 360, butit just seems to be a better system for me to have a PS3. I need to decide. I think i might wait for E3 then make my decision.

Also when is E3???

I also own a wii, which i will admit i never play, so maybe ill sell that use that money to purchase a ps3... This might be a better decicsion then selling my 360. I also wanted to upgrade to a DS LIte before college.

Any more comments are more then welcom. Keep them Comming!!!!!

Thanks.

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No.
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#43 Iceman2911
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It is all about the games If your a fan of ps2 games then get a ps3 and if your a fan of the xbox get a 360. Also don't forget about the upcoming games.Also the PS3 comes with more out of the box unless your thinking about an elite.

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#44 Iceman2911
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Thanks alot guys these are really great responses!!

I don't want to sell my 360, butit just seems to be a better system for me to have a PS3. I need to decide. I think i might wait for E3 then make my decision.

Also when is E3???

I also own a wii, which i will admit i never play, so maybe ill sell that use that money to purchase a ps3... This might be a better decicsion then selling my 360. I also wanted to upgrade to a DS LIte before college.

Any more comments are more then welcom. Keep them Comming!!!!!

Thanks.

pDbOy_26

That sounds like a good decision.

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Get a Wii, all the chicks love it and it's perfect for those drunken multiplayer sessions. That's what college is all about right. Getting drunk and having promiscuous sex with your "Wii remote".
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#46 beerm_basic
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number 1 is the only valid point you have

yes im sure MGS4 is a great game BUT to get a ps3 just for that then the wait of more great games in the future is ludicious.

monthly/yearly fee is nothing to worry about you simply extend it using the XBL marketplace £30 a year is nothing to me.

tekken...dont like the tekken series..the ones ive played anyways

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Yes
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Final Fantasy XIII and God of war 3
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#49 cosmostein77
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The best reason to sell your 360 and buy a PS3 is because you don't like games.

*Waits for Cows to flock and use PC to defend their console*

I'm waiting...

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#50 jharv
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reasons to sell 360 and not buy any other consoles:

1. you will have more time to talk to girls

2. you will have time to finally start working out

3. you will have some extra cash to go get a new look anymore because HEY!, your not a gamer anymore

Paper_Knife

This

OR if you really want to have a system own a Wii, because it can do all of these.