[QUOTE="needo37"]I am in the same boat as you. I am looking to purchase a new console as the latest one I have is an original XBox. (I've primarily been using my PC and PSP for games.) I've done a lot of research and reading. Here is what I have come up with:You're a moron, A good HDTV is not going to cost you 2,000, you can get an excellent one for 450-500, and for a 20" $300-350. Typical responce to some guy who actually took the time to think about the topic and respond to someone else who was asking for some help. How attractive is that making PNP look now. Do Sony a favor and quit trying to help them.
It all comes down to money. What will get me the most bang for my buck right now, as opposed to in a year.
I do not own a HDTV, and I will be unable to afford one for at least another two years. Hence the PS3 is not a good buy for me because to get the most out of the system I would have to purchase a $2,000+ TV. In addition *right now* the PS3 has a very limited selection of games, and limited online play. It's also only been out since November, so let's keep some perspective. Games will be released, and online will be flushed out. It just takes time. Unfortunately I am not willing to spend $600 on a system plus $2,000 on a TV to wait.
Now we come to the XBox 360. Now I know a lot of you are thinking... "You will need a $2000 HDTV to get everything out of a XBox 360 too!" This is not true. Microsoft sells these VGA/HD cables that are capable of plugging in to a PC monitor. I can go and purchase a widescreen LCD capable of 1080i resolution for $287 including tax and shipping. I can then purchase the VGA cables for $29.99 and get HD resolutions for a fraction of the price. Now people are saying you need a ton of accessories for the 360! You don't *need* any thing. The system will still work and work well with or without the newest finglehopper or doritomuncher. In addition the 360 has a lot of good games currently available and a lot of good ones coming out this year too. Not to mention the maturity of their online service. Now don't tell me that the price of the online service is a negative. It costs very little and you have access to play many games online. MMORPG's cost more and you only have access to one game.
Personally here is my breakdown and prices of the two systems for me:
PS3
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60GB System - $600.00
HDTV - $2,000.00
Total: $2,600.00 not counting the installation or delivery of the HDTV.
XBox 360
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XBox 360 Pro - $399.99
XBox Live 1 Month Gold Card - $7.99
XBox 360 VGA HD/AV Cable - $39.99
XBox 360 Play and Charge Kit - $19.99
Total: $467.96
Sceptre X20G Naga III 20.1" LCD Widescreen Monitor - $287.63
Grand Total: $755.59
In my eyes not only does the 360 win on price, but it also wins on games and the maturity of the online service. Who knows where the PS3 will be in a year but I want something now. Not something in a year. You invest in the potential future of stocks, not of game systems.
- needo
Eidog
What is the MAJOR difference?! XBOX 360 VS. PS3
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[QUOTE="needo37"]I am in the same boat as you. I am looking to purchase a new console as the latest one I have is an original XBox. (I've primarily been using my PC and PSP for games.) I've done a lot of research and reading. Here is what I have come up with:You're ignant son, A good HDTV is not going to cost you $2,000, you can get an excellent one for $450-$500, and for a 20" $300-350.
It all comes down to money. What will get me the most bang for my buck right now, as opposed to in a year.
I do not own a HDTV, and I will be unable to afford one for at least another two years. Hence the PS3 is not a good buy for me because to get the most out of the system I would have to purchase a $2,000+ TV. In addition *right now* the PS3 has a very limited selection of games, and limited online play. It's also only been out since November, so let's keep some perspective. Games will be released, and online will be flushed out. It just takes time. Unfortunately I am not willing to spend $600 on a system plus $2,000 on a TV to wait.
Now we come to the XBox 360. Now I know a lot of you are thinking... "You will need a $2000 HDTV to get everything out of a XBox 360 too!" This is not true. Microsoft sells these VGA/HD cables that are capable of plugging in to a PC monitor. I can go and purchase a widescreen LCD capable of 1080i resolution for $287 including tax and shipping. I can then purchase the VGA cables for $29.99 and get HD resolutions for a fraction of the price. Now people are saying you need a ton of accessories for the 360! You don't *need* any thing. The system will still work and work well with or without the newest finglehopper or doritomuncher. In addition the 360 has a lot of good games currently available and a lot of good ones coming out this year too. Not to mention the maturity of their online service. Now don't tell me that the price of the online service is a negative. It costs very little and you have access to play many games online. MMORPG's cost more and you only have access to one game.
Personally here is my breakdown and prices of the two systems for me:
PS3
------
60GB System - $600.00
HDTV - $2,000.00
Total: $2,600.00 not counting the installation or delivery of the HDTV.
XBox 360
-------------
XBox 360 Pro - $399.99
XBox Live 1 Month Gold Card - $7.99
XBox 360 VGA HD/AV Cable - $39.99
XBox 360 Play and Charge Kit - $19.99
Total: $467.96
Sceptre X20G Naga III 20.1" LCD Widescreen Monitor - $287.63
Grand Total: $755.59
In my eyes not only does the 360 win on price, but it also wins on games and the maturity of the online service. Who knows where the PS3 will be in a year but I want something now. Not something in a year. You invest in the potential future of stocks, not of game systems.
- needo
Eidog
I got a 30" Wide Screen Flat Tube HDTV 1080i for $450 at BestBuy, that beats your crappy ass Monitor.
Total Cost MAX is around 900-1100 for a really good gaming station. NOT 2600.
Basically you're a "Xbox360 fanboy" trying to convince yourself that your choice was the (by far cheapest('NOT')) most cheapest path, but really, you're just ignorant. ps3 is expensive, but for a good reason.
...really good?:roll:
I am in the same boat as you. I am looking to purchase a new console as the latest one I have is an original XBox. (I've primarily been using my PC and PSP for games.) I've done a lot of research and reading. Here is what I have come up with:You're not going to get the 'most' out of a 360 with some crappy ass monitor, :). I guarantee it's going to suck.
It all comes down to money. What will get me the most bang for my buck right now, as opposed to in a year.
I do not own a HDTV, and I will be unable to afford one for at least another two years. Hence the PS3 is not a good buy for me because to get the most out of the system I would have to purchase a $2,000+ TV. In addition *right now* the PS3 has a very limited selection of games, and limited online play. It's also only been out since November, so let's keep some perspective. Games will be released, and online will be flushed out. It just takes time. Unfortunately I am not willing to spend $600 on a system plus $2,000 on a TV to wait.
Now we come to the XBox 360. Now I know a lot of you are thinking... "You will need a $2000 HDTV to get everything out of a XBox 360 too!" This is not true. Microsoft sells these VGA/HD cables that are capable of plugging in to a PC monitor. I can go and purchase a widescreen LCD capable of 1080i resolution for $287 including tax and shipping. I can then purchase the VGA cables for $29.99 and get HD resolutions for a fraction of the price. Now people are saying you need a ton of accessories for the 360! You don't *need* any thing. The system will still work and work well with or without the newest finglehopper or doritomuncher. In addition the 360 has a lot of good games currently available and a lot of good ones coming out this year too. Not to mention the maturity of their online service. Now don't tell me that the price of the online service is a negative. It costs very little and you have access to play many games online. MMORPG's cost more and you only have access to one game.
Personally here is my breakdown and prices of the two systems for me:
PS3
------
60GB System - $600.00
HDTV - $2,000.00
Total: $2,600.00 not counting the installation or delivery of the HDTV.
XBox 360
-------------
XBox 360 Pro - $399.99
XBox Live 1 Month Gold Card - $7.99
XBox 360 VGA HD/AV Cable - $39.99
XBox 360 Play and Charge Kit - $19.99
Total: $467.96
Sceptre X20G Naga III 20.1" LCD Widescreen Monitor - $287.63
Grand Total: $755.59
In my eyes not only does the 360 win on price, but it also wins on games and the maturity of the online service. Who knows where the PS3 will be in a year but I want something now. Not something in a year. You invest in the potential future of stocks, not of game systems.
- needo
needo37
And you can get another 20" LCD(if the $287 one does not support ps3) widescreen HDTV 1080i pc/tv for $350-$400.
I am in the same boat as you. I am looking to purchase a new console as the latest one I have is an original XBox. (I've primarily been using my PC and PSP for games.) I've done a lot of research and reading. Here is what I have come up with:I already have an HD-TV:D Im AZN cmon Im just a bit behind on the Consoles man thats all. I already own the GC, XBOX, PS2 just its kinda hard to decide with the new ones :S (well in the long run) so if you forget about the blu-ray and the game variety for 360 right now which is better? (sorry I just need a solid decision here guys)
It all comes down to money. What will get me the most bang for my buck right now, as opposed to in a year.
I do not own a HDTV, and I will be unable to afford one for at least another two years. Hence the PS3 is not a good buy for me because to get the most out of the system I would have to purchase a $2,000+ TV. In addition *right now* the PS3 has a very limited selection of games, and limited online play. It's also only been out since November, so let's keep some perspective. Games will be released, and online will be flushed out. It just takes time. Unfortunately I am not willing to spend $600 on a system plus $2,000 on a TV to wait.
Now we come to the XBox 360. Now I know a lot of you are thinking... "You will need a $2000 HDTV to get everything out of a XBox 360 too!" This is not true. Microsoft sells these VGA/HD cables that are capable of plugging in to a PC monitor. I can go and purchase a widescreen LCD capable of 1080i resolution for $287 including tax and shipping. I can then purchase the VGA cables for $29.99 and get HD resolutions for a fraction of the price. Now people are saying you need a ton of accessories for the 360! You don't *need* any thing. The system will still work and work well with or without the newest finglehopper or doritomuncher. In addition the 360 has a lot of good games currently available and a lot of good ones coming out this year too. Not to mention the maturity of their online service. Now don't tell me that the price of the online service is a negative. It costs very little and you have access to play many games online. MMORPG's cost more and you only have access to one game.
Personally here is my breakdown and prices of the two systems for me:
PS3
------
60GB System - $600.00
HDTV - $2,000.00
Total: $2,600.00 not counting the installation or delivery of the HDTV.
XBox 360
-------------
XBox 360 Pro - $399.99
XBox Live 1 Month Gold Card - $7.99
XBox 360 VGA HD/AV Cable - $39.99
XBox 360 Play and Charge Kit - $19.99
Total: $467.96
Sceptre X20G Naga III 20.1" LCD Widescreen Monitor - $287.63
Grand Total: $755.59
In my eyes not only does the 360 win on price, but it also wins on games and the maturity of the online service. Who knows where the PS3 will be in a year but I want something now. Not something in a year. You invest in the potential future of stocks, not of game systems.
- needo
needo37
xflop just has shootersl1mIt
would all you cows stop with this ignorant Xflop just has shooters and no native 1080p arguments hello ANA, at least the xflop as you put it actually has the hardware built in to handle scaling issues not like the ps3 if a 360 game is programed in 1080p then the 360 can play it how many PS3 games run in native 1080p? I thought we were told a lot will but hey what a suprise they don't, most are still 720
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