Should I get the new 250 GB Xbox 360 or the PS3 Slim?

I want to buy a new console, but I can't decide between the new 250GB Xbox 360 or the PS3 Slim. They're both great consoles, but here's my problem:

The TV that I use to play on is a 20" Toshiba SDTV. I do realize that it's not the best TV to use and I plan to buy a larger, flat-screen in thr future. In the meantime, considering the situation, should I get an Xbox 360, a PS3 or it doesn't make a difference?

*Before you answer, you should also take into consideration that I enjoy Xbox's massive and reliable multiplayer and its large variety of games. For the PS3, I find that I get more features in the console and more for my money...

You answered your own question with the last line.

PS3 Slim would be my answer to your question. Basically, they are the same thing...one has Free Online MP and one paid Online MP, which you should factor in as well.

For me though, the Blu-Ray Movie watching is a SWEET, Sweet perk (Especially for the same price), even though you don't have the HDscreen NOW, you will one day, that's how I'd be thinking...of the future.

You said this yourself, "I plan to buy a larger, flat-screen in thr future".

Look into the gaming LIBRARIES of each console right now, and look at the E3 conferences to get an idea of each consoles future games you want, it will all come to you.

Also, be weary of the first batch of 360 'slims' coming, I would try to get the second batch if you choose 360.

Whatever you choose, just know that I have answered this question about 1000 times in SW, it doesn't matter, just enjoy what you buy.

One poster here suggested you buy a 360 AND a standalone Blu-Ray player...that's just going to cost you a lot more, ESPECIALLY if you end up buying 90% multiplats anyways.

The PS3's MP is just as reliable and free on top of that. Besides, the variety in games is greater on PS3 too, since the 360 leans rather heavily on shooters and racing games. I'd always go for the PS3.

With respect to an SD screen I don't think it makes any difference which you buy.

Well look at the last sentence in your post and decide what's more important to you. Only you can make the best decision. All you'll get here is different opinions that will almost certainly vary from your own.

If you don't have a HDTV yet, blu-ray is useless. Standalone BR players are cheap enough now, so when you do get a HDTV they'll be even cheaper.

It should come down to whichever has the most games you want, not which one has a feature over the other. You said you liked Xbox Live, which is a plus, PSN is functional, but not as good as Xbox Live yet, Thesubscription based PSN may change that however, but it wil still lack the intergration of Xbox Live amongst other things.

I for one can't play online games without my own music. Few PS3 games allow this (Thankfully KZ2 does)

The PS3 is more reliable and in my opinion has more interesting games in the immediate future, so you should consider that also.

If you decide to go with the Xbox, wait awhile to see how reliable the new one is. I'm sure it'll be fine, but you never can trust the first batch of a new console.

360 slim. ps3 slim was sooooo last year

The PS3's MP is just as reliable and free on top of that. Besides, the variety in games is greater on PS3 too, since the 360 leans rather heavily on shooters and racing games. I'd always go for the PS3.

With respect to an SD screen I don't think it makes any difference which you buy.

NielsNL

This is true. The Xbox only has Halo Reach, Gears and Forza.

Unlike the PS3 which has KZ3, GT5 and Twisted Metal. These aren't shooters or racers, or even shooter/racing hybrids. Honest!!!

it really depends on if you want mainly shooters, or a variety of games. PS3 slim has more of a variety while 360 slim has more of a focus on shooters (FPS). I'm still waiting to see if the console is reliable, it has already proven that it holds one problem of the regular 360 (disk scratching)KevinButlerVP

it really depends on if you want mainly shooters, or a variety of games. PS3 slim has more of a variety while 360 slim has more of a focus on shooters (FPS). I'm still waiting to see if the console is reliable, it has already proven that it holds one problem of the regular 360 (disk scratching)KevinButlerVP

Go ahead and ignore this. The X360 has a variety of genres to play. I don't know where he got the idea it doesn't.

Just get a Wii until you can afford a better TV.

If you don't have a HDTV yet, blu-ray is useless. Standalone BR players are cheap enough now, so when you do get a HDTV they'll be even cheaper.

It should come down to whichever has the most games you want, not which one has a feature over the other. You said you liked Xbox Live, which is a plus, PSN is functional, but not as good as Xbox Live yet, Thesubscription based PSN may change that however, but it wil still lack the intergration of Xbox Live amongst other things.

I for one can't play online games without my own music. Few PS3 games allow this (Thankfully KZ2 does)

The PS3 is more reliable and in my opinion has more interesting games in the immediate future, so you should consider that also.

If you decide to go with the Xbox, wait awhile to see how reliable the new one is. I'm sure it'll be fine, but you never can trust the first batch of a new console.

-Snooze-

Care to elaborate on why XBL is so superior to PSN? Because no one ever seems to be able to come up with concrete arguments that make me think: "Well that's worth paying 50 bucks a year for!"

We have cross game chat and custom sound tracks (and we all know you can also just turn on your stereo if you want to listen to your own music while playing online).

first thing first boy, where do you work...if at Mcdonalds then forget about it.

if you have a good job heres what you should do

#1 BUY AN HD TV....ONLY 37 TO 42 INCH WILL DO.

THIS WILL RUN YOU ANYWHERE FROM 540 BUCKS TO 1000 BUCKS

#2 GET A NEW 360..it has THE greatest online and game line up in HISTORY...

#3 GET A PS3..Blu-Ray is second to NONE. and some PS3 exclusives kick butt.

owning BOTH SYSTEMS is the way to go if your planning to be a SERIOUS gamer and not a COW or Lemming.

TOTAL SYSTEM COSTS 600 bucks.

hope this was helpfull,

[QUOTE="KevinButlerVP"]it really depends on if you want mainly shooters, or a variety of games. PS3 slim has more of a variety while 360 slim has more of a focus on shooters (FPS). I'm still waiting to see if the console is reliable, it has already proven that it holds one problem of the regular 360 (disk scratching)Ross_the_Boss6

Go ahead and ignore this. The X360 has a variety of genres to play. I don't know where he got the idea it doesn't.

Just get a Wii until you can afford a better TV.

hellhund

I already have the Wii

[QUOTE="NielsNL"]

The PS3's MP is just as reliable and free on top of that. Besides, the variety in games is greater on PS3 too, since the 360 leans rather heavily on shooters and racing games. I'd always go for the PS3.

With respect to an SD screen I don't think it makes any difference which you buy.

-Snooze-

This is true. The Xbox only has Halo Reach, Gears and Forza.

Unlike the PS3 which has KZ3, GT5 and Twisted Metal. These aren't shooters or racers, or even shooter/racing hybrids. Honest!!!

GOW3, LBP2, Infamous, MGS4, TLG, Demon's Soul. Don't twist my words. The PS3 has both great shooters and racing games AND other genres are represented in the library as well. The 360 leans more heavily on only a few genres than the PS3 does, looking at the exclusives, which is basically what distinguishes the libraries from each other. You can deny that, but you would be wrong.

[QUOTE="-Snooze-"]

If you don't have a HDTV yet, blu-ray is useless. Standalone BR players are cheap enough now, so when you do get a HDTV they'll be even cheaper.

It should come down to whichever has the most games you want, not which one has a feature over the other. You said you liked Xbox Live, which is a plus, PSN is functional, but not as good as Xbox Live yet, Thesubscription based PSN may change that however, but it wil still lack the intergration of Xbox Live amongst other things.

I for one can't play online games without my own music. Few PS3 games allow this (Thankfully KZ2 does)

The PS3 is more reliable and in my opinion has more interesting games in the immediate future, so you should consider that also.

If you decide to go with the Xbox, wait awhile to see how reliable the new one is. I'm sure it'll be fine, but you never can trust the first batch of a new console.

NielsNL

Care to elaborate on why XBL is so superior to PSN? Because no one ever seems to be able to come up with concrete arguments that make me think: "Well that's worth paying 50 bucks a year for!"

We have cross game chat and custom sound tracks (and we all know you can also just turn on your stereo if you want to listen to your own music while playing online).

Play them both, and see yourself. I;ve owned both consoles and Xbox Live is superior. It's PSN made easy, PSN but with intergration. PSN but more then functional.

You have cross game chat - For a price, you know, like Xbox Live's price.

You've already proven to be 0% knowledgable about what the Xbox offers(Or atleast you pretend to, for the sake of being as fanboy)

[QUOTE="Ross_the_Boss6"]

[QUOTE="KevinButlerVP"]it really depends on if you want mainly shooters, or a variety of games. PS3 slim has more of a variety while 360 slim has more of a focus on shooters (FPS). I'm still waiting to see if the console is reliable, it has already proven that it holds one problem of the regular 360 (disk scratching)KevinButlerVP

Go ahead and ignore this. The X360 has a variety of genres to play. I don't know where he got the idea it doesn't.

3DSSaltyMeatballs

[QUOTE="-Snooze-"]

[QUOTE="NielsNL"]

The PS3's MP is just as reliable and free on top of that. Besides, the variety in games is greater on PS3 too, since the 360 leans rather heavily on shooters and racing games. I'd always go for the PS3.

With respect to an SD screen I don't think it makes any difference which you buy.

NielsNL

This is true. The Xbox only has Halo Reach, Gears and Forza.

Unlike the PS3 which has KZ3, GT5 and Twisted Metal. These aren't shooters or racers, or even shooter/racing hybrids. Honest!!!

GOW3, LBP2, Infamous, MGS4, TLG, Demon's Soul. Don't twist my words. The PS3 has both great shooters and racing games AND other genres are represented in the library as well. The 360 leans more heavily on only a few genres than the PS3 does, looking at the exclusives, which is basically what distinguishes the libraries from each other. You can deny that, but you would be wrong.

LO. Halo.Gears.Fable.Banjo.Kameo.PGR.Forza.AW. etc. If you notice the only peolpe to make this claim are PS3 owners. I wonder why ....

Imagine you were in the same situation as I am, which would you choose?

The PS3's MP is just as reliable and free on top of that. Besides, the variety in games is greater on PS3 too, since the 360 leans rather heavily on shooters and racing games. I'd always go for the PS3.

With respect to an SD screen I don't think it makes any difference which you buy.

NielsNL

PS3

Shooters/racers - Uncharted 1 + 2, Killzone 2 + 3, Resistance 1 + 2, Modnation racers, Twisted Metal, GT5, Gt5p, R+C:CIT, R+C: TOD, MGS4 and Warhawk

Other - Infamous, God of War 3, Heavy Rain, Demon's soul, MLB show 09/10,

Sounds like the PS3 relies heavily on shooters and racers as well...

3DSSaltyMeatballs

Play them both, and see yourself. I;ve owned both consoles and Xbox Live is superior. It's PSN made easy, PSN but with intergration. PSN but more then functional.

You have cross game chat - For a price, you know, like Xbox Live's price.

You've already proven to be 0% knowledgable about what the Xbox offers(Or atleast you pretend to, for the sake of being as fanboy)

-Snooze-

I also own both and I see no concrete examples there. See what I mean by concrete arguments? Name features besides the ones I already named that make XBL superior. Yours aren't examples, just some sort of marketing one-liners. Besides, preference for an interface is purely subjective. I prefer the PSN's tight design.

[QUOTE="KevinButlerVP"][QUOTE="Ross_the_Boss6"]

Go ahead and ignore this. The X360 has a variety of genres to play. I don't know where he got the idea it doesn't.

Vinegar_Strokes

:question: couple of jumpy

not sure what you mean by that, anyway the game has a ton of action sequences where your falling or trying to escape something as well as platforming and climbing a ton. Kinda like saying well, Mass Effect 2 isn't an RPG because the majority of the gamepay is shooting so it's a shooter... doesn't make any sense

LO. Halo.Gears.Fable.Banjo.Kameo.PGR.Forza.AW. etc. If you notice the only peolpe to make this claim are PS3 owners. I wonder why ....

-Snooze-

I bolded the shooters and racers there. And you added pretty much all exclusives that aren't shooters or racers there and left out a bunch that are.

[QUOTE="-Snooze-"]

Play them both, and see yourself. I;ve owned both consoles and Xbox Live is superior. It's PSN made easy, PSN but with intergration. PSN but more then functional.

You have cross game chat - For a price, you know, like Xbox Live's price.

You've already proven to be 0% knowledgable about what the Xbox offers(Or atleast you pretend to, for the sake of being as fanboy)

NielsNL

I also own both and I see no concrete examples there. See what I mean by concrete arguments? Name features besides the ones I already named that make XBL superior. Yours aren't examples, just some sort of marketing one-liners. Besides, preference for an interface is purely subjective. I prefer the PSN's tight design.

The most important difference is intergration. Live is fully intergrated into the XBOX. PSN is an afterthough. It's just one tab at the end of the xmb. You can't even tell when your logged into PSN, from when you're not.

Everything takes ages to update, load etc. Lack of party features, cross game chat, matchmaking, etc.

IGNORE EVERYBODY ELSE AND READ THIS:

Are you more interested in the games on the 360 more? Get a 360.

Are you more interested in the games on the PS3 more? Get a PS3.

/thread

[QUOTE="NielsNL"]

The PS3's MP is just as reliable and free on top of that. Besides, the variety in games is greater on PS3 too, since the 360 leans rather heavily on shooters and racing games. I'd always go for the PS3.

With respect to an SD screen I don't think it makes any difference which you buy.

Espada12

PS3

Shooters/racers - Uncharted 1 + 2, Killzone 2 + 3, Resistance 1 + 2, Modnation racers, Twisted Metal, GT5, Gt5p, R+C:CIT, R+C: TOD, MGS4 and Warhawk

Other - Infamous, God of War 3, Heavy Rain, Demon's soul, MLB show 09/10,

Sounds like the PS3 relies heavily on shooters and racers as well...

Well, shooters sell, so no surprise there. However, there's no denying there's more variety. Key word being more.

[QUOTE="SaltyMeatballs"]3DSVinegar_Strokes

Handhelds are awesome. I have played a lot of great games on them this gen.

[QUOTE="NielsNL"]

[QUOTE="-Snooze-"]

Play them both, and see yourself. I;ve owned both consoles and Xbox Live is superior. It's PSN made easy, PSN but with intergration. PSN but more then functional.

You have cross game chat - For a price, you know, like Xbox Live's price.

You've already proven to be 0% knowledgable about what the Xbox offers(Or atleast you pretend to, for the sake of being as fanboy)

-Snooze-

I also own both and I see no concrete examples there. See what I mean by concrete arguments? Name features besides the ones I already named that make XBL superior. Yours aren't examples, just some sort of marketing one-liners. Besides, preference for an interface is purely subjective. I prefer the PSN's tight design.

The most important difference is intergration. Live is fully intergrated into the XBOX. PSN is an afterthough. It's just one tab at the end of the xmb. You can't even tell when your logged into PSN, from when you're not.

Everything takes ages to update, load etc. Lack of party features, cross game chat, matchmaking, etc.

Takes ages? Set up your conncetion properly. I will admit that XBL is faster though, in terms of downloading. That is a plus tbh. Loading isn't slow for me, so it must be your setup.

And integration is a BS abstract concept, that's no argument to claim superiority for XBL. There's my whole point of lack of concrete arguments, clearly defined features, giving XBL the clear edge, warranting 50 bucks a year.

[QUOTE="Vinegar_Strokes"]

[QUOTE="KevinButlerVP"] no, I find the 360 to be heavy on shooters and exclusive DLC. It doesn't have any good RPGs, platformers etc. Sony takes both of those catagories with Demon's Souls and LBP as well as 3rd person action known as Uncharted 2. While 360 takes the FPS with Halo, not much more than thatKevinButlerVP

:question: couple of jumpy

not sure what you mean by that, anyway the game has a ton of action sequences where your falling or trying to escape something as well as platforming and climbing a ton. Kinda like saying well, Mass Effect 2 isn't an RPG because the majority of the gamepay is shooting so it's a shooter... doesn't make any sense

[QUOTE="Espada12"]

PS3

Shooters/racers - Uncharted 1 + 2, Killzone 2 + 3, Resistance 1 + 2, Modnation racers, Twisted Metal, GT5, Gt5p, R+C:CIT, R+C: TOD, MGS4 and Warhawk

Other - Infamous, God of War 3, Heavy Rain, Demon's soul, MLB show 09/10,

Sounds like the PS3 relies heavily on shooters and racers as well...

Slashkice

I get that you're trying to make a point but there's no need to lie to boost your argument. I mean, including Ratchet & Clank, a platformer series, and MGS4, a stealth game? Really?

R+C is a platformer? I was too busy blowing up everything in sight to get that vibe from it, and MGS is a shooter, stealth elements are there but it's more shooter imo. I shot my way through that game on my first playthrough. =/

[QUOTE="Vinegar_Strokes"]

[QUOTE="SaltyMeatballs"]3DSSaltyMeatballs

Handhelds are awesome. I have played a lot of great games on them this gen.

[QUOTE="Espada12"]

PS3

Shooters/racers - Uncharted 1 + 2, Killzone 2 + 3, Resistance 1 + 2, Modnation racers, Twisted Metal, GT5, Gt5p, R+C:CIT, R+C: TOD, MGS4 and Warhawk

Other - Infamous, God of War 3, Heavy Rain, Demon's soul, MLB show 09/10,

Sounds like the PS3 relies heavily on shooters and racers as well...

Slashkice

I get that you're trying to make a point but there's no need to lie to boost your argument. I mean, including Ratchet & Clank, a platformer series, and MGS4, a stealth game? Really?

Thanks, completely missed that. Weak sauce argument is weak.

[QUOTE="Slashkice"]

[QUOTE="Espada12"]

PS3

Shooters/racers - Uncharted 1 + 2, Killzone 2 + 3, Resistance 1 + 2, Modnation racers, Twisted Metal, GT5, Gt5p, R+C:CIT, R+C: TOD, MGS4 and Warhawk

Other - Infamous, God of War 3, Heavy Rain, Demon's soul, MLB show 09/10,

Sounds like the PS3 relies heavily on shooters and racers as well...

Espada12

I get that you're trying to make a point but there's no need to lie to boost your argument. I mean, including Ratchet & Clank, a platformer series, and MGS4, a stealth game? Really?

R+C is a platformer? I was too busy blowing up everything in sight to get that vibe from it, and MGS is a shooter, stealth elements are there but it's more shooter imo. I shot my way through that game on my first playthrough. =/

You probably also thought R&C had too much variety didn't you?

And as for your MGS4 argument, if I would try going through Halo without being seen by the enemy, it doesn't make it a stealth game.

IGNORE EVERYBODY ELSE AND READ THIS:

Are you more interested in the games on the 360 more? Get a 360.

Are you more interested in the games on the PS3 more? Get a PS3.

[QUOTE="-Snooze-"]

[QUOTE="NielsNL"]

I also own both and I see no concrete examples there. See what I mean by concrete arguments? Name features besides the ones I already named that make XBL superior. Yours aren't examples, just some sort of marketing one-liners. Besides, preference for an interface is purely subjective. I prefer the PSN's tight design.

NielsNL

The most important difference is intergration. Live is fully intergrated into the XBOX. PSN is an afterthough. It's just one tab at the end of the xmb. You can't even tell when your logged into PSN, from when you're not.

Everything takes ages to update, load etc. Lack of party features, cross game chat, matchmaking, etc.

Takes ages? Set up your conncetion properly. I will admit that XBL is faster though, in terms of downloading. That is a plus tbh. Loading isn't slow for me, so it must be your setup.

And integration is a BS abstract concept, that's no argument to claim superiority for XBL. There's my whole point of lack of concrete arguments, clearly defined features, giving XBL the clear edge, warranting 50 bucks a year.

MY PS3 was wired, and downstairs next to the router. My Xbox was upstairs and wireless. Downloads were faster and updates were ridiculously faster.

Intergration is abstract: How so?

How anyone could argue PSN is better built then Xbox Live is beyond me. May as well argue the PS1 is more powerful then the PS3.

No one claimed it warrented it's price, but i could say the same about PSN's new subscription service, with the much lauded corss game chat.

[QUOTE="Espada12"]

[QUOTE="Slashkice"]

I get that you're trying to make a point but there's no need to lie to boost your argument. I mean, including Ratchet & Clank, a platformer series, and MGS4, a stealth game? Really?

NielsNL

R+C is a platformer? I was too busy blowing up everything in sight to get that vibe from it, and MGS is a shooter, stealth elements are there but it's more shooter imo. I shot my way through that game on my first playthrough. =/

You probably also thought R&C had too much variety didn't you?

And as for your MGS4 argument, if I would try going through Halo without being seen by the enemy, it doesn't make it a stealth game.

That'd be impossible, cause Halo is a shooter ...

MGS4 is far more action then typical MGS. R&C is one of my favorite games, and i hate platformers ...

[QUOTE="Espada12"]

[QUOTE="Slashkice"]

I get that you're trying to make a point but there's no need to lie to boost your argument. I mean, including Ratchet & Clank, a platformer series, and MGS4, a stealth game? Really?

NielsNL

R+C is a platformer? I was too busy blowing up everything in sight to get that vibe from it, and MGS is a shooter, stealth elements are there but it's more shooter imo. I shot my way through that game on my first playthrough. =/

You probably also thought R&C had too much variety didn't you?

And as for your MGS4 argument, if I would try going through Halo without being seen by the enemy, it doesn't make it a stealth game.

Halo has no stealth elements though...... MGS 4 has shooter gameplay built into it.. and no I didn't think R+C had "too much variety" but I can tell you I was shooting 80% of the time in TOD and 70% of the time in CIT, and the only reason I wasn't shooting more was because of the clank parts...