What to buy? PS3 or the XBOX? Can you help?

Hi Everyone,

I am thinking of buying a console for my home and I am stuck at the moment in deciding whether to go for a PS3 or an XBOX.

After reading a lot of forums about the technical aspects of both the consoles, I am more confused :s

I am basically looking for a console with

1. Good game title collection

2. Backward compatiility with games

3. Good graphics

Many forums talk about XBOX having better graphics but stability, noise, no HD/BluRay is a concern.

On similar lines PS3 has not-so-good graphics (in terms of tech specs) but other system performance is amazing.

Did anyone face a similar problem before buying? Can you help?

Good Game Title Selection

Well, it would depend on what you like really, but i'd say the 360 has a better selection overall. In about 2 years, the PS3 might comeback, but until then...

Backwards

360. Most PS3's don't even have Backwards for PS2.

Graphics

As of right now, most games are the practically the same graphics-wise, but I will admit, the PS3 has more power to up the graphics in the future.

Final?

I'd have to go for 360.

Both machines are excellent in there own way, ps3 has the bluray drive and extra processors for upscaling and great graphics, however it is let down by the controller and the online gaming side of it. Also sony have just released there own headset and keypad for the controllers, which the xbox has had for ages. the 360 has the online gaming down but you do have to pay. But you can have party chats which is awsome for the likes of COD 4 and 5. Even though the ps3 has more processors they all aint used and omparing the graphics from 360 to ps3 is just splitting hairs.

IMO go for the 360, you get everything u need for online play right in the box including branded headset and a better controller. =}

You should get PS3 the graphics are top notch and better then the competition imo and the games are incredible.

Metal Gear Solid 4(GOTY), Little Big Planet, Uncharted, Resistance 1&2, Killzone 2, Warhawk, Motorstorm, Valkyre Chronicles, Socom.

the games to come seal it's future God of War 3, Uncharted 2, Heavy Rain, Twisted Metal, White Knights Chronicles, LA Noire, Gran Turismo 5, Quantom Theory, Under Siege, Final Fantasy XII Versus, inFAMOUS plus the multiplatform

as far as BC PS3's 60 gig can play PS1 games the 80 gig can play PS1 and PS2 games.

As an added bonus you get Blue Ray which is a nice add-on I recently bought one of my favorite movie in Blue Ray "Rambo First Blood" the quality is amazing you can actually see wrinkles and pinples on the actors faces it's very high tech

I highly advice for the PS3 especially now with Killzone 2 on the horizon which is the best looking fps on consoles and already has 1.1 mil pre-orders in eu alone.

Hi Everyone,

I am thinking of buying a console for my home and I am stuck at the moment in deciding whether to go for a PS3 or an XBOX.

After reading a lot of forums about the technical aspects of both the consoles, I am more confused :s

I am basically looking for a console with

1. Good game title collection

2. Backward compatiility with games

3. Good graphics

Many forums talk about XBOX having better graphics but stability, noise, no HD/BluRay is a concern.

On similar lines PS3 has not-so-good graphics (in terms of tech specs) but other system performance is amazing.

Did anyone face a similar problem before buying? Can you help?

ashtal

1 both consoles have good games

2 PS3 can play all PS1 and PS2 games but u would have to buy 160gb model, x360 cant play all the xbox games

3 both have good graphics

it all comes down what exclusive games u like Killzone 2 or Halo 3

but i always recommend the PS3 becouse the x360 has hardwear problems, so u need to know what exclusive games u are interested more

Well in our house we have a PS3, (3) 360's and a Wii, I can safely say that both of the consoles that you are pondering are good in their own ways. Here are the finer points of both Imo...

PS3...$399 price point gets you...

80 GB model

BluRay player

Built-in WIFI

Wireless Sixaxis controler with built in battery that only needs to be recharged. No batteries or battery packs to buy EVER!!

*spend $20 on a HDMI cord if you have a HDTV as the PS3 only comes with basic connections

*you'll need to buy a Bluetooth headset like the ones you use with a cell phone. Again, you can get a decent one for about $40-50

Free Online play on PSN

Exclusives for 2009...Killzone 2(demo was very short, but this game is going to be epic. Nothing compares on 360 to this game)

Uncharted 2..The first one was amazing if you like the Tomb Raider type stuff. Again a visual stunner!

Gran Turismo 5...Will be the crown jewel of racers for a long time

Heavy Rain...A story driven mystery/thriller type game in the vein of Shenmue, Silent Hill, Resident Evil, Max Payne type stuff

XBOX 360 Pro...$299 gets you

60 GB model

XBOX Live headset

Wireless XBOX 360 controler that requires batteries or the purchase of a $40 rechargeable battery pack

basic and component connections

XBOX Live will run you $50 a year and outside of some small differences, doesnt offer a better playing experience over the FREE PSN

You'll need to buy a $100 WIFI adapter unless you intend to hook your 360 directly into your modem for online play

Exclusives for 2009...Halo Wars...Halo in RTS fashion. The demo was alot of fun and the full game should be awesome.

Halo ODST...Halo 3 told from a different perspective that that of the adventures of Master Chief

Alan Wake...A mystery/thriller type game

I cant think of anymore exclusives to the 360, but there are some promising games coming out.

PS3 exclusives are definitely unmatched graphically. I mean, games like MGS4, Uncharted, Killzone 2.

And TC, you don't want to pay whenever you you want to play online. At least you get free online with the PS3.

360 has more games now, PS3 has the stronger lineup for this year. It's also more expensive than the 360 but the online is free. The 360 has limited BC while PS3 has complete PS1 BC but not PS2.Floppy_Jim

[QUOTE="Floppy_Jim"]360 has more games now, PS3 has the stronger lineup for this year. It's also more expensive than the 360 but the online is free. The 360 has limited BC while PS3 has complete PS1 BC but not PS2.NemeSyS-1

[QUOTE="Floppy_Jim"]360 has more games now, PS3 has the stronger lineup for this year. It's also more expensive than the 360 but the online is free. The 360 has limited BC while PS3 has complete PS1 BC but not PS2.NemeSyS-1

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[QUOTE="Floppy_Jim"]360 has more games now, PS3 has the stronger lineup for this year. It's also more expensive than the 360 but the online is free. The 360 has limited BC while PS3 has complete PS1 BC but not PS2.Floppy_Jim

1. The 360 has a greater catalog of games. From coming out first, and its game prices go down in price faster than the PS3.

2. The PS3's on the market now are not B/C with the PS2. Some say PS1.....but common since your third question is on gfx, you are most likely not going to play PS1 games on the PS3.

3. They are on the same level.