What console should I buy? PS3 vs Xbox 360

I am thinking to buy a console and I would like some of you Microsoft or Sony fans out there to convince me to get one or the other. At the moment I am more inclined towards the PS3 due to some exclusives I really want to play: God of War, Infamous, Heavy Rain, Resistance, LBP, Uncharted. The only 360 exclusive I really want to play is Gears of War (if I'm forgetting something please remind me of it)

Also, I am only going to play console exclusives on it, so if anything is on the pc, imma get it on the pc.

So, please feel free to give me your pros and cons on what I should or shouldn't get. Thank you.

PS: I know I spelled "ps3 ofxbox 360" but now I cant change it. I also know this is a "oh look, its this thread again" thread, so dont be mad at me for that :P

LE: I have no intention to start a flame war, as I already said I am more inclined towards the PS3, so if someone says "get the 360" I would like him to motivate that choice, or at least give me some cons for the ps3.

Personally I have a gaming PC as my primary platform, and the PS3 is a great second suit to it.

Well I would recommend a PS3 in your case.

Also - you actually ARE forgetting something: Valkyria Chronicles (dont miss this one, its well worth it!).

I own both but if I had to pick one it would be the Xbox 360. KC_Hokie

Please dont just tell me what you would get. Motivate your decision. Convince me to get the 360 :D

I really want to play: God of War, Infamous, Heavy Rain, Resistance, LBP, Uncharted.
The only 360 exclusive I really want to play is Gears of War (if I'm forgetting something please remind me of it)

Also, I am only going to play console exclusives on it

bicky13

[QUOTE="bicky13"]

I really want to play: God of War, Infamous, Heavy Rain, Resistance, LBP, Uncharted.
The only 360 exclusive I really want to play is Gears of War (if I'm forgetting something please remind me of it)

Also, I am only going to play console exclusives on it

Sagem28

What do you mean? I really don't get it

[QUOTE="KC_Hokie"]I own both but if I had to pick one it would be the Xbox 360. bicky13

Please dont just tell me what you would get. Motivate your decision. Convince me to get the 360 :D

[QUOTE="bicky13"]

[QUOTE="KC_Hokie"]I own both but if I had to pick one it would be the Xbox 360. delta3074

Please dont just tell me what you would get. Motivate your decision. Convince me to get the 360 :D

I'd get the 360 had more fun with it..Despite my slim's dvd drive dying bout 3h after i bought Gears of War 3 :'(

Sounds like you're interested in more PS3 exclusives, so it seems like a pretty obvious choice.

Sounds like you're interested in more PS3 exclusives, so it seems like a pretty obvious choice.

H4wt_Pocket

i would choose PS3 because it has more exclusives than 360.

[QUOTE="H4wt_Pocket"]

Sounds like you're interested in more PS3 exclusives, so it seems like a pretty obvious choice.

bicky13

PS 360

Sounds like you're interested in more PS3 exclusives, so it seems like a pretty obvious choice.

Personally i absoutely love my PS3. and i highly recommend it to any gamer.

Xbox 360. Reason?? Gears of War 3.

I don't see how you can even consider the 360 over the PS3, the PS3 is simply the much better system, you get all the mutiplats and a lot more exclusives. The 360 has been getting like 1 or 2 good exclusives a year, most of it's better library is from 2005-2007, and games age, standards rise. The PS3 is much more up to par.

I don't see how you can even consider the 360 over the PS3, the PS3 is simply the much better system, you get all the mutiplats and a lot more exclusives. The 360 has been getting like 1 or 2 good exclusives a year, most of it's better library is from 2005-2007, and games age, standards rise. The PS3 is much more up to par.

JohnDead80

Fact: Games don't have a "Best before" date stamped the case (they're not vegetables) old games are just as good and in some cases better than newer ones.

Fact: XBL is better than PSN whether you personally feel that it's worth the annual fee or not.

I would argue that the 360 provides a more complete gaming experience than the PS3 especially if your serious about on-line and enjoy a lot of multi-player games that are shared on both systems.

FYI if you look at my sig in the 360 game section you'll notice the Battlestations: Pacific emblem, it's an old game but offers game-play that's unique and fun with both single and multi-player when compared to other newer games currently on consoles.

If you like Multiplats with some older exclusives then 360.

If you like exclusives and free online then PS3.

I'm trying to stay unbiased in this thread even though I prefer the PS3 over the 360.

The 360 does have some exclusives I want like every single Treasure XBLA game.

Some Rare games before 2009.

[QUOTE="JohnDead80"]

I don't see how you can even consider the 360 over the PS3, the PS3 is simply the much better system, you get all the mutiplats and a lot more exclusives. The 360 has been getting like 1 or 2 good exclusives a year, most of it's better library is from 2005-2007, and games age, standards rise. The PS3 is much more up to par.

o0HAPPY0o

Fact: Games don't have a "Best before" date stamped the case (they're not vegetables) old games are just as good and in some cases better than newer ones.

Fact: XBL is better than PSN whether you personally feel that it's worth the annual fee or not.

I would argue that the 360 provides a more complete gaming experience than the PS3 especially if your serious about on-line and enjoy a lot of multi-player games that are shared on both systems.

FYI if you look at my sig in the 360 game section you'll notice the Battlestations: Pacific emblem, it's an old game but offers game-play that's unique and fun with both single and multi-player when compared to other newer games currently on consoles.

Fact PS3 has more high rated exclusives.

Fact PS3 has more recent up to date library.

Fact Gaming Standards are always rising.

Fact a 9.0 Rated game like Perfect Dark Zero in 2005 Would never score that high in 2011.

Fact the majority of high rated 360 games are pre 2008.

Fact playing games online on PSn and XBL is the same, and most gamers agree the 60$ price tag is unjustified.

360 if only for the superior, unique, motion controls that can be had by adding Kinect. :shock: :twisted: :P

Get a SNES, then shut up trolling!

[QUOTE="mems_1224"]if you want slightly better exclusives, then ps3. most of their exclusives are forgettable though. only ones i care about are uncharted and LBP. Killzone and Resistance aren't that good, god of war is overrated and infamous is decent but repetitive and kind boring halfway through. if you want the best exclusive in gears and halo(if you like shooters, i know a lot of people dont like halo's style), and dont mind paying the $60 for live then the 360 but i think you should go for ps3, since it has more exclusives and thats what you're mainly looking atActionRemix

Just look at the lists of exclusives and make up your mind about them.

They're both good consoles.

Well if you plan on playing all the multiplats on PC then PS3 it is!

I don't know why people ask these type of questions in System Wars.

Well it looks like you already made your choice, given your taste in game exclusive.

[QUOTE="o0HAPPY0o"]

[QUOTE="JohnDead80"]

I don't see how you can even consider the 360 over the PS3, the PS3 is simply the much better system, you get all the mutiplats and a lot more exclusives. The 360 has been getting like 1 or 2 good exclusives a year, most of it's better library is from 2005-2007, and games age, standards rise. The PS3 is much more up to par.

JohnDead80

Fact: Games don't have a "Best before" date stamped the case (they're not vegetables) old games are just as good and in some cases better than newer ones.

Fact: XBL is better than PSN whether you personally feel that it's worth the annual fee or not.

I would argue that the 360 provides a more complete gaming experience than the PS3 especially if your serious about on-line and enjoy a lot of multi-player games that are shared on both systems.

FYI if you look at my sig in the 360 game section you'll notice the Battlestations: Pacific emblem, it's an old game but offers game-play that's unique and fun with both single and multi-player when compared to other newer games currently on consoles.

Fact PS3 has more high rated exclusives.

Fact PS3 has more recent up to date library.

Fact Gaming Standards are always rising.

Fact a 9.0 Rated game like Perfect Dark Zero in 2005 Would never score that high in 2011.

Fact the majority of high rated 360 games are pre 2008.

Fact playing games online on PSn and XBL is the same, and most gamers agree the 60$ price tag is unjustified.

2) The PS3 has 2 more highly rated games than the 360 big deal.

3) Like I said before.. games aren't vegetables and don't carry "best before" dates so remember this because the "old games don't count because they're old" argument is immature and silly.

4) Babble.

5) KZ2 and MGS4 would never have scored as well in 2011 too, so what's your point here?

6) Refer to #3 again.

7) Go buy a 360 and experience for yourself.

[QUOTE="H4wt_Pocket"]

Sounds like you're interested in more PS3 exclusives, so it seems like a pretty obvious choice.

bicky13

In my opinion, the Halo franchise is the only exclusive worth getting a 360 for. And now, with Bungies departure to make other games, I'm unsure if it will be as good in the future.

I'll get blasted for this, but I think Gears is one of, if not, the most overrated franchises this gen. I beat 1 and 2 (still own 2), and I have absolutely no intention of getting 3. My friend said the multiplayer has been improved, but I'm skeptical, so he's going to bring it over one day so I can try it out. I really don't understand the hype for gears. The story is meh, the movement feels awkward, clunky, and slow, and everything in the game looks like it's on a steroid only diet...it's just not for me I guess.

If you like racing simulation then Forza is a good exclusive. IMO it's the best racing sim you'll find. Mass Effect 1 is good if you like Sci-fi rpgs (though ME2 is on PS3). I've not played Alan Wake, but it seems like a decent game if you're into survivor/horror types. I've also not played Lost Odyssey, but if you're into rpgs, that might be another one to look at.

That's about it for exclusives (not counting arcade games and kinectlol)

Even though I prefer the exclusives on PS3, I'd keep my 360 for one major reason. I have A LOT more friends on xbox live. Playing co-op with friends is a blast and really, to me, it comes down to which system you have more friends on.

Also, to the guy who said get a 360 because it has more games... Quality > Quantity.

1) The 360 has MORE games OVERALL.

You're correct. Including XBL + PSN, the 360 has 231 exclusives, while the PS3 has 189 exclusives.

Also, the 360 has 816 games, while the PS3 has 699 games.

2) The PS3 has 2 more highly rated games than the 360 big deal.

There's been a topic about this. On GameSpot the 360 has higher ratings overall compared to the PS3.

3) Like I said before.. games aren't vegetables and don't carry "best before" dates so remember this because the "old games don't count because they're old" argument is immature and silly.

Very, very true.

4) Babble.

How is that babble? Obviously mainstream gaming standards continue to rise.

5) KZ2 and MGS4 would never have scored as well in 2011 too, so what's your point here?

Let's not kid ourselves here. PDZ was not a very good game. KZ2 and MGS4 were.

6) Refer to #3 again.

Again true.

7) Go buy a 360 and experience for yourself.

It's very debatable whether or not XBL is worth the money and has been discussed innumerable times. As I only play single-player games and don't care about the extras, it's completely worthless for me.

o0HAPPY0o

[QUOTE="bicky13"][QUOTE="H4wt_Pocket"]

Sounds like you're interested in more PS3 exclusives, so it seems like a pretty obvious choice.

H4wt_Pocket

In my opinion, the Halo franchise is the only exclusive worth getting a 360 for. And now, with Bungies departure to make other games, I'm unsure if it will be as good in the future.

I'll get blasted for this, but I think Gears is one of, if not, the most overrated franchises this gen. I beat 1 and 2 (still own 2), and I have absolutely no intention of getting 3. My friend said the multiplayer has been improved, but I'm skeptical, so he's going to bring it over one day so I can try it out. I really don't understand the hype for gears. The story is meh, the movement feels awkward, clunky, and slow, and everything in the game looks like it's on a steroid only diet...it's just not for me I guess.

If you like racing simulation then Forza is a good exclusive. IMO it's the best racing sim you'll find. Mass Effect 1 is good if you like Sci-fi rpgs (though ME2 is on PS3). I've not played Alan Wake, but it seems like a decent game if you're into survivor/horror types. I've also not played Lost Odyssey, but if you're into rpgs, that might be another one to look at.

That's about it for exclusives (not counting arcade games and kinectlol)

Even though I prefer the exclusives on PS3, I'd keep my 360 for one major reason. I have A LOT more friends on xbox live. Playing co-op with friends is a blast and really, to me, it comes down to which system you have more friends on.

Also, to the guy who said get a 360 because it has more games... Quality > Quantity.

Wow, that poll is really one sided. Are lemmings asleep today? I bought PS3 almost entirely because of the Live fees. I refuse to pay for inline.meetroid8

[QUOTE="o0HAPPY0o"]1) The 360 has MORE games OVERALL.

You're correct. Including XBL + PSN, the 360 has 231 exclusives, while the PS3 has 189 exclusives.

Also, the 360 has 816 games, while the PS3 has 699 games.

2) The PS3 has 2 more highly rated games than the 360 big deal.

There's been a topic about this. On GameSpot the 360 has higher ratings overall compared to the PS3.

3) Like I said before.. games aren't vegetables and don't carry "best before" dates so remember this because the "old games don't count because they're old" argument is immature and silly.

Very, very true.

4) Babble.

How is that babble? Obviously mainstream gaming standards continue to rise.

That's irrelevant and has nothing to do with anything here that's why I consider it babble.

5) KZ2 and MGS4 would never have scored as well in 2011 too, so what's your point here?

Let's not kid ourselves here. PDZ was not a very good game. KZ2 and MGS4 were.

I personally enjoyed PDZ but we all have our own opinions, and even though I really enjoyed KZ2 multi-player the single player campaign sucked bad (i forced myself through it for the trophies) and I just couldn't force myself past ACT II in MGS4 because that game bored me half to death.

6) Refer to #3 again.

Again true.

7) Go buy a 360 and experience for yourself.

It's very debatable whether or not XBL is worth the money and has been discussed innumerable times. As I only play single-player games and don't care about the extras, it's completely worthless for me.

Just to clarify.. I'm not debating whether or not XBL is worth the fee, I'm saying that XBL is better than PSN.

peterw007

[QUOTE="meetroid8"]Wow, that poll is really one sided. Are lemmings asleep today? I bought PS3 almost entirely because of the Live fees. I refuse to pay for inline.mems_1224

Okay dude, I'm not going to vote in that poll because it's not my place to tell you what you should get. What I like may not nessicarily be what you like,a nd you asked this in the WORSE place! This is SW, you are going to get fanboys out the *** on here yelling at you, just calm down and think about what YOU enjoy and want and not what someone else tells you to enjoy.

Now I will try to help you but I do favor the PS3, so I will try and keep this as unbiased as possible.

Okay now there are a few things you need to consider

1.Exclusives you like more?(this is most important)

2.Online Service you prefer?

3.How important is Blu Ray to you?

4.Controller prefernce?

5.Cost/how much are you willing to spend?

There are NO "wrong" answers to any of these questions, it's just about prefrence. Niether one is "inferior" to the other, and no one can make this dicision for you, you need to make it yourself.

What games do you like more? Do you like Uncharted, Killzone, LBP ect... Then PS3 is the "right" choice for you, if you like Halo, Gears, Fable ect... than 360 is the "right" choice for you.

Also don't listen to people who tell you about multiplats being "superior" or "inferior" on one console or the other, these people are always fanboys talkin out their *** and over exaggerating, 90% you will NEVER see a difference!

As for the online service, again there is no "right" answer here either. The best thing I can do is tell you the differnces and similarities between them and let you decide for yourself.

PSN is FREE online for mulitplayer, it let's you download demo's and games fromt the PS Store and make a Gamertag ect... just like xbox live does. The cons with it though is that system updates take longer than they do on xbox live and the PSN messaging system sucks, you have to send text messages to each other, you can't do party chat or voice messages. You can talk to each other while your in game, but not outside of it like you can on xbox live. Also PSN doesn't have as many people with headsets like Live does, which can be both good and bad depending on how you see it, less people to talk to but also less annoying idiots.

Xbox Live also has a more....how do I say it..."streamlined" service, like inviting people into a game is the same across all games on xbox live because the invite service is built into the Live service it'self (among other things), where as PSN you have to go through the game it'self to do it, some games it's easy but others it's not. Also the Xbox live market place has more content than PS Store does and it usually get's things a little sooner than PSN does (about a month usually) so that's something else to consider. The big con of xbox live is paying to play and it's a closed network, meaning that MS isn't as friendly to devs wanting to do things their own way like giving free content ect.. where as PSN is the opposite.

As far as everything else goes they are the same, niether one "lags" more so than the other, anyone telling you that is a fanboy. And both seem to have the same number of players and both seem to have people of equal skill levels. No one REALLY knows which service has more, but in 90% of online games they seem to be the same and you'll have no issues getting into matches on either service. All this talk about lagging and disconnecs/dropped matches ect...is the result of their own inernet connection and nothing else.

Beyond that there are other things to consider, like is Blu-Ray important to you? Which controller is more comfortable to you? ect... Once again there is no "Wrong" answer to anything. It's just up to you to decide...

Sorry I made this so long but I'm REALLY trying to help you decide for yourself and not listen to anyone else. Also I like PS3 more but I tried to keep this post as unbiased as possible and tried not to spin it one way or the other.

if its exclusives youre after (which it sounds like it is) go PS3. you wont be disappointed