Never in a million years did I or anyone else that knows me ever think I would get one. However, after burning through my 3rd xbox360 console, I was fed up with MS! At the beginning of this current generation, I was so anti Sony and PS3 that I wouldn't even consider getting the system. However, as each one of my xbox360 systems burned out on me I slowly started warming up to the idea. Just recently my 3rd system died on me and that was it for me! While waiting for my xbox360 to be fixed by MS I decided to get a PS3 from Wal-Mart and give it a try. Although it's dishonest, I bought one from Wal-Mart because of their 15 day return policy. If I don't end up liking the system, I will take it back. Don't get me wrong....I love the xbox360, I just think it was designed and built like pure crap.
I've had the PS3 for a few days now and this is what I think of it.
The system itself: Very sexy! It just seems better built with better quality parts. I always heard from other people how quite it was but wow....it truly is! I don't know, but it just seems like the system was better designed on every level.
Graphics: So far, I've tried Heavenly Sword, MLB the show 08, Warhawk, Uncharted, and Resistance. Although the graphics are really good, they are pretty much on par with the xbox360. Those that say that one system is better than the other in terms of graphics are just being dishonest. As of right now, generally speaking, it's a wash between the two systems.
Online: Although the PSN is decent, as of right now xbox live bows it out of the water. It's more streamlined and just better integrated. I'm sure the PSN will get better with time but I just feel that xbox live is the better setup.
Controller: I never thought I would ever say this but I really like the PS3 controller. I tried it once at the local Best Buy and I didn't really like it. However, after using it at home the past few days it's really grown on me. I love the xbox360 controller as well but the PS3 controller is great in its own right.
Games: For obvious reason, the xbox360 blows the PS3 out of the water at this point in time. However time will tell if the PS3 can put out as amazing games as the xbox360. We shall see.
As of right now I'm going to continue to try out the PS3 for the next 13 days and then come to a conclusion if I'm going to switch or give MS and the xbox360 a 4th and final chance. For me, online game play is what's most important. That fact is the ONLY thing that is tempting me to give the xbox360 one more chance. As of right now I think the PS3 a much better system with an exception of games and online setup. I'll tell you one thing; if the PS3 had an online setup like the xbox360, I'd switch in a heartbeat!
neversummer75
I can't believe this. I posted pretty much the samething a week or so ago and Gamespot locked it. My review of the PS3 was a little more negative then yours, but still it really is a double standard that they locked mine and not yours.
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