ps3 if that's what your leaning towards. the main thing to look for is which one has the most games and franchises that appeal most to you. if you think they are evenly matched you can then judge on the features and whether you will use bluray, or need xbox live etc.
You can get a 360 arcade for 199 dollars. It plays most of the games avaliable for PS3. Why people rather buying a PS3 is beyond me.
Lobo_das_Neves
You can get a PS3 for $400. It has blu-ray, free online, Wi-Fi, reliable hardware. It plays most games avaiable on the 360. Why people rather buying a 360 is beyond me.
You can get a PC for $500. It has mods, free/better online, unlimited BC, a wide range on controllers. It plays most games available on the PS3/360. Why people rather buying a PS3/360 is beyond me.
You can get a 360 arcade for 199 dollars. It plays most of the games avaliable for PS3. Why people rather buying a PS3 is beyond me.
Lobo_das_Neves
Cause for 199 you don't get online, you need to buy batteries for the controllers, you have no HD so you can't download map packs or any content, no wifi, no Blu Ray. Get a PS3 imo, it's the better piece of tech and has been getting more high quality exclusives only playable on the PS3, it's future looks really good too.
You can get a 360 arcade for 199 dollars. It plays most of the games avaliable for PS3. Why people rather buying a PS3 is beyond me.
Eddie-Vedder
Cause for 199 you don't get online, you need to buy batteries for the controllers, you have no HD so you can't download map packs or any content, no wifi, no Blu Ray. Get a PS3 imo, it's the better piece of tech and has been getting more high quality exclusives only playable on the PS3, it's future looks really good too.Cows now include batteries into the arguement as well? That's basically a new low, should lemmings say with a PS3 your electric bill will be higher as well? lol
On-topic, just see which system has more games that interest and you should really do your own research.
You can get a 360 arcade for 199 dollars. It plays most of the games avaliable for PS3. Why people rather buying a PS3 is beyond me.
moose_knuckler
Cause for 199 you don't get online, you need to buy batteries for the controllers, you have no HD so you can't download map packs or any content, no wifi, no Blu Ray. Get a PS3 imo, it's the better piece of tech and has been getting more high quality exclusives only playable on the PS3, it's future looks really good too.Cows now include batteries into the arguement as well? That's basically a new low, should lemmings say with a PS3 your electric bill will be higher as well? lol
in all seriousness I hate going to the store to buy batteries for the wii I find it much better plugging the joystick to the PS3 to recharge I see it as a factor.
[QUOTE="moose_knuckler"][QUOTE="Eddie-Vedder"] Cause for 199 you don't get online, you need to buy batteries for the controllers, you have no HD so you can't download map packs or any content, no wifi, no Blu Ray. Get a PS3 imo, it's the better piece of tech and has been getting more high quality exclusives only playable on the PS3, it's future looks really good too.simslifer
Cows now include batteries into the arguement as well? That's basically a new low, should lemmings say with a PS3 your electric bill will be higher as well? lol
in all seriousness I hate going to the store to buy batteries for the wii I find it much better plugging the joystick to the PS3 to recharge I see it as a factor.
In all seriousness as well, that doesn't mean in the slightest that it should be used as an arguement for which console costs more.
Which system has the games you like best? Get that one. Don't pay attention to people who try and steer you in a particular direction because of their tastes. That's a perfectly good way to wind up disappointed. I amazed at how many people ask this same question here.
[QUOTE="moose_knuckler"]Cows now include batteries into the arguement as well? That's basically a new low, should lemmings say with a PS3 your electric bill will be higher as well? lolmoose_knuckler
in all seriousness I hate going to the store to buy batteries for the wii I find it much better plugging the joystick to the PS3 to recharge I see it as a factor.
In all seriousness as well, that doesn't mean in the slightest that it should be used as an arguement for which console costs more.
[QUOTE="moose_knuckler"]Cows now include batteries into the arguement as well? That's basically a new low, should lemmings say with a PS3 your electric bill will be higher as well? lolmoose_knuckler
in all seriousness I hate going to the store to buy batteries for the wii I find it much better plugging the joystick to the PS3 to recharge I see it as a factor.
In all seriousness as well, that doesn't mean in the slightest that it should be used as an arguement for which console costs more.
this thread is not about what cost more it's about what the TC should get and batteries should factor, because it's an anoyance to be going to the store to get some duracels every 2 weeks.
I buy consoles so I can enjoywhat they are supposed to provide: games. If TC has money and is interested in all those things PS3 has then he should buy a PS3.
in all seriousness I hate going to the store to buy batteries for the wii I find it much better plugging the joystick to the PS3 to recharge I see it as a factor.
simslifer
In all seriousness as well, that doesn't mean in the slightest that it should be used as an arguement for which console costs more.
thisthread is not about what cost more it's about what the TC should get and batteries should factor, because it's an anoyance to be going to the store to get some duracells every 2 weeks.
you could always buy the recharge kit. yes it's a cost on top of the console, but the recharge kit's go for cheap now(in the uk anyway).
[QUOTE="moose_knuckler"]In all seriousness as well, that doesn't mean in the slightest that it should be used as an arguement for which console costs more.Mckenna1845
thisthread is not about what cost more it's about what the TC should get and batteries should factor, because it's an anoyance to be going to the store to get some duracells every 2 weeks.
you could always buy the recharge kit. yes it's a cost on top of the console, but the recharge kit's go for cheap now(in the uk anyway).
ok so then the xbox 360 is not $199 because if he's gonna buy the recharge kit it becomes $228 + tax not to mention other atachments he has to purchase that are already contained on PS3.
thisthread is not about what cost more it's about what the TC should get and batteries should factor, because it's an anoyance to be going to the store to get some duracells every 2 weeks.
simslifer
you could always buy the recharge kit. yes it's a cost on top of the console, but the recharge kit's go for cheap now(in the uk anyway).
ok so then the xbox 360 is not $199 because if he's gonna buy the recharge kit it becomes $228 + tax not to mention other atachments he has to purchase that are already contained on PS3.
That's silly. Are you going to tack on the price for every accessory you buy to the cost of the console? You don't need it, but it makes your experience a bit better. I didn't add on the price of a second controller, Bluetooth mic, Bluetooth remote, 250 gig HD to the price of my PS3 when I bought one.
thisthread is not about what cost more it's about what the TC should get and batteries should factor, because it's an anoyance to be going to the store to get some duracells every 2 weeks.
simslifer
you could always buy the recharge kit. yes it's a cost on top of the console, but the recharge kit's go for cheap now(in the uk anyway).
ok so then the xbox 360 is not $199 because if he's gonna buy the recharge kit it becomes $228 + tax not to mention other atachments he has to purchase that are already contained on PS3.
[QUOTE="Mckenna1845"] you could always buy the recharge kit. yes it's a cost on top of the console, but the recharge kit's go for cheap now(in the uk anyway). heretrix
ok so then the xbox 360 is not $199 because if he's gonna buy the recharge kit it becomes $228 + tax not to mention other atachments he has to purchase that are already contained on PS3.
That's silly. Are you going to tack on the price for every accessory you buy to the cost of the console? You don't need it, but it makes your experience a bit better. I didn't add on the price of a second controller, Bluetooth mic, Bluetooth remote, 250 gig HD to the price of my PS3 when I bought one.
I am just adding what's included on PS3 and not on 360
blue tooth and second controller are not on 360 either.
[QUOTE="Mckenna1845"] you could always buy the recharge kit. yes it's a cost on top of the console, but the recharge kit's go for cheap now(in the uk anyway). Mckenna1845
ok so then the xbox 360 is not $199 because if he's gonna buy the recharge kit it becomes $228 + tax not to mention other atachments he has to purchase that are already contained on PS3.
you just said this thread is not about cost?
Someone added the $199 360 as a factor firstin this thread.
in all seriousness I hate going to the store to buy batteries for the wii I find it much better plugging the joystick to the PS3 to recharge I see it as a factor.
Shad0ki11
In all seriousness as well, that doesn't mean in the slightest that it should be used as an arguement for which console costs more.
A pack of batteries can cost $10+
o_o
Batteries aren't only used for game controllers :o
in all seriousness I hate going to the store to buy batteries for the wii I find it much better plugging the joystick to the PS3 to recharge I see it as a factor.
simslifer
In all seriousness as well, that doesn't mean in the slightest that it should be used as an arguement for which console costs more.
this thread is not about what cost more it's about what the TC should get and batteries should factor, because it's an anoyance to be going to the store to get some duracels every 2 weeks.
It's just the same annoyance as me having to shell out an extra $10-$15 on electric consumption per monthwhich I can't control (saying if you play a PS3 quite a bit and the same amount of time you play a 360) compared to buying a rechargeable battery pack on the 360. If your honestly going to go down this road about "batteries should count" then I don't see why a higher electric bill shouldn't coutn either, even though you shouldn't count either to begin with
[QUOTE="moose_knuckler"]In all seriousness as well, that doesn't mean in the slightest that it should be used as an arguement for which console costs more.moose_knuckler
this thread is not about what cost more it's about what the TC should get and batteries should factor, because it's an anoyance to be going to the store to get some duracels every 2 weeks.
It's just the same annoyance as me having to shell out an extra $10-$15 on electric consumption per monthwhich I can't control (saying if you play a PS3 quite a bit and the same amount of time you play a 360) compared to buying a rechargeable battery pack on the 360. If your honestly going to go down this road about "batteries should count" then I don't see why a higher electric bill shouldn't coutn either, even though you shouldn't count either to begin with ..and how exactly did you come up with that $10-15 estimate?
this thread is not about what cost more it's about what the TC should get and batteries should factor, because it's an anoyance to be going to the store to get some duracels every 2 weeks.
tok1879
It's just the same annoyance as me having to shell out an extra $10-$15 on electric consumption per monthwhich I can't control (saying if you play a PS3 quite a bit and the same amount of time you play a 360) compared to buying a rechargeable battery pack on the 360. If your honestly going to go down this road about "batteries should count" then I don't see why a higher electric bill shouldn't coutn either, even though you shouldn't count either to begin with ..and how exactly did you come up with that $10-15 estimate?
I guess you haven't noticed that SW users have an epic power of estimating and seeing the future.. Though it mostly doesn't turn out as planned, their power is very active.
[QUOTE="tok1879"][QUOTE="moose_knuckler"]It's just the same annoyance as me having to shell out an extra $10-$15 on electric consumption per monthwhich I can't control (saying if you play a PS3 quite a bit and the same amount of time you play a 360) compared to buying a rechargeable battery pack on the 360. If your honestly going to go down this road about "batteries should count" then I don't see why a higher electric bill shouldn't coutn either, even though you shouldn't count either to begin with
Yandere
..and how exactly did you come up with that $10-15 estimate?
I guess you haven't noticed that SW users have an epic power of estimating and seeing the future.. Though it mostly doesn't turn out as planned, their power is very active.
this thread is not about what cost more it's about what the TC should get and batteries should factor, because it's an anoyance to be going to the store to get some duracels every 2 weeks.
It's just the same annoyance as me having to shell out an extra $10-$15 on electric consumption per monthwhich I can't control (saying if you play a PS3 quite a bit and the same amount of time you play a 360) compared to buying a rechargeable battery pack on the 360. If your honestly going to go down this road about "batteries should count" then I don't see why a higher electric bill shouldn't coutn either, even though you shouldn't count either to begin with ..and how exactly did you come up with that $10-15 estimate?Amounts of more watts used more than 360 (since we're doing a comparison) times average hours I play my PS3 (don't have an exact time but a pretty close average) and you factor in what your electric company charges for said power outage.
[QUOTE="tok1879"][QUOTE="moose_knuckler"]It's just the same annoyance as me having to shell out an extra $10-$15 on electric consumption per monthwhich I can't control (saying if you play a PS3 quite a bit and the same amount of time you play a 360) compared to buying a rechargeable battery pack on the 360. If your honestly going to go down this road about "batteries should count" then I don't see why a higher electric bill shouldn't coutn either, even though you shouldn't count either to begin with
Yandere
..and how exactly did you come up with that $10-15 estimate?
I guess you haven't noticed that SW users have an epic power of estimating and seeing the future.. Though it mostly doesn't turn out as planned, their power is very active.
Thinking before posting is what I do best and I recommend you try to do the same :).
[QUOTE="tok1879"][QUOTE="moose_knuckler"]It's just the same annoyance as me having to shell out an extra $10-$15 on electric consumption per monthwhich I can't control (saying if you play a PS3 quite a bit and the same amount of time you play a 360) compared to buying a rechargeable battery pack on the 360. If your honestly going to go down this road about "batteries should count" then I don't see why a higher electric bill shouldn't coutn either, even though you shouldn't count either to begin with
moose_knuckler
..and how exactly did you come up with that $10-15 estimate?Amounts of more watts used more than 360 (since we're doing a comparison) times average hours I play my PS3 (don't have an exact time but a pretty close average) and you factor in what your electric company charges for said power outage. Which is what? Where are these numbers you're working with?
[QUOTE="moose_knuckler"][QUOTE="tok1879"] ..and how exactly did you come up with that $10-15 estimate?tok1879
Amounts of more watts used more than 360 (since we're doing a comparison) times average hours I play my PS3 (don't have an exact time but a pretty close average) and you factor in what your electric company charges for said power outage. Which is what? Where are these numbers you're working with?Well here's the (probably national) average: http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/home-entertainment/ps3-twice-as-powerhungry-as-xbox-360-211005.php. Although it does vary depending on where you live and how much you consume. My edit will have how many more watts it takes to power a PS3 over a 360
Edit: http://www.intology.com/computers-internet/playstation-3-consumes-more-power-than-a-medium-sized-fridge/, there's the most recent one I could find.
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