Which Console Should I Buy: the PS3 or Xbox 360?

It has been a while since I last visited this place. And since I have been away from console gaming for a while, I was actually thinking of once again giving it another chance. It is not like I will purchase a next-gen console (the WiiU, etc.) anytime soon, so why not stick with the most current consoles? Just so you know, I used to own a 360, but I only had COD:MW, and I hardly used it, so I eventually sold it. Likewise, I own a Wii, am not interested in any of titles (particularly those that consist of an E rating), and have not played it since. Now that the PS3 has experienced a price drop, I was tempted to buy it next.

Because I am most likely not going to end up playing online for a long time, I thought that a PS3 would seem more reasonable. Of course, there was the recent PSN hack that occured, but that could have happened to anyone, regardless of how tight one's security is. Also, there's the fact that the 360 has the RROD. So, with the pros and cons listed here, which console should I buy?

Oh, and I forgot to mention that I do not really care that much for Japanese games or for exclusives, so I guess what otherwise would be advantageous for the PS3 is not in my best interest.

depends, what kind of games do you like, do you want a blu ray player? are you a fan of halo?

buy the one you feel like you will get more time out of.

the 360 is the one with the bigger library and more critically acclaimed games. it also has more variety, spanning 16 genres compared to ps3's 13. oh and it doesn't share as many of its games with the pc as the ps3 does ;)

PS3. Start with -

• Uncharted double pack
• God of War Collection (or God of War III if you played them on ps2)
• Killzone 2
• inFAMOUS

Buy a Playstation 3. I have an Xbox 360 and I love it, but PS3 is way better :P

If you like online multiplayer the 360 is far superior... Sorry, but it's true.

I'd recommend you get a ps3. you miss out on more if you get an xbox 360. Ps3 also has more variety among types of games ranging from open world games like infamous and shooters like uncharted and completely unique games like heavy rain. also sony has more and better 1st party developers than mircrosoft so that mean better and more exclusives

also with xbox your gonna have to pay for online.

the 360 is the one with the bigger library and more critically acclaimed games. it also has more variety, spanning 16 genres compared to ps3's 13. oh and it doesn't share as many of its games with the pc as the ps3 does ;)

KarateeeChop

the 360 is the one with the bigger library and more critically acclaimed games. it also has more variety, spanning 16 genres compared to ps3's 13. oh and it doesn't share as many of its games with the pc as the ps3 does ;)

KarateeeChop

Wow, I didnt know today is the OPPOSITE DAY! :)

If you like online multiplayer the 360 is far superior... Sorry, but it's true.

TheMadGamer

I say the PS3, and unless you like playing Gears of War or Multiplats, the PS3 has a pretty wide selection of games coming out this year.

Theyre both great you cant go wrong with choosing either of them. Personally I prefer the 360. RRoD is basically gone on the newer models. You also shouldnt have to worry about you PSN ID getting hacked if youre not going to play online much. Just look at the games for each console and see which ones you prefer also consider which one more of you close friends have if youre planning on playing online in the future and choose that one. But if i had to choose I would go with a 360.

the 360 is the one with the bigger library and more critically acclaimed games. it also has more variety, spanning 16 genres compared to ps3's 13. oh and it doesn't share as many of its games with the pc as the ps3 does ;)

KarateeeChop

it has and it hasnt, theres pro's and cons for both consoles considering you always play the multiplats are better arguement im gonna let this slide.

I prefer the PS3 exclusives especially LBP, thats one game the 360 doesnt have anything close to.

It has been a while since I last visited this place. And since I have been away from console gaming for a while, I was actually thinking of once again giving it another chance. It is not like I will purchase a next-gen console (the WiiU, etc.) anytime soon, so why not stick with the most current consoles? Just so you know, I used to own a 360, but I only had COD:MW, and I hardly used it, so I eventually sold it. Likewise, I own a Wii, am not interested in any of titles (particularly those that consist of an E rating), and have not played it since. Now that the PS3 has experienced a price drop, I was tempted to buy it next.

Because I am most likely not going to end up playing online for a long time, I thought that a PS3 would seem more reasonable. Of course, there was the recent PSN hack that occured, but that could have happened to anyone, regardless of how tight one's security is. Also, there's the fact that the 360 has the RROD. So, with the pros and cons listed here, which console should I buy?

Oh, and I forgot to mention that I do not really care that much for Japanese games or for exclusives, so I guess what otherwise would be advantageous for the PS3 is not in my best interest.

Mawy_Golomb

Then buy whatever console you want. The only real difference between 360 and PS3 are exclusives, if you dont care about them, it doesnt matter what will you buy.

Well it really depends which platform you have more friends on and if you think 60 bucks a year for live is worth it.

i would recommend PS3, it has great selection on games in exclusive and multiplat... uless u like halo, gears then get 360... online facility and content wise no dfference what so ever....

I prefer the PS3's exclusive games, so I would recommend that. And when it boils down to it, I think that should be one the biggest influences over the purchase. With most games being available on both consoles (and playing just fine on both), you should carefully look at what each console has that is unique to itself.

[QUOTE="KarateeeChop"]

the 360 is the one with the bigger library and more critically acclaimed games. it also has more variety, spanning 16 genres compared to ps3's 13. oh and it doesn't share as many of its games with the pc as the ps3 does ;)

BlbecekBobecek

Wow, I didnt know today is the OPPOSITE DAY! :)

nope, just the truth, whether you admit it or not. ;)

http://www.gamespot.com/forums/topic/28816977/breaking-news-360-gt-ps3-at-gamespot-but-does-gamerankings-disagree

Q: Just which system has the most quality games to choose from?

A: Xbox 360 -- The Playstation 3 has307total games across all the AAAA, AAA, AA, A games... but the Xbox 360 currently has382. With XBLA and PSN added into the mix, the gap widens with the PS3 having only a mere397and the Xbox 360 having a whopping546.

ps3 for sure 360 will just break on you

[QUOTE="BlbecekBobecek"]

[QUOTE="KarateeeChop"]

the 360 is the one with the bigger library and more critically acclaimed games. it also has more variety, spanning 16 genres compared to ps3's 13. oh and it doesn't share as many of its games with the pc as the ps3 does ;)

KarateeeChop

Wow, I didnt know today is the OPPOSITE DAY! :)

nope, just the truth, whether you admit it or not. ;)

http://www.gamespot.com/forums/topic/28816977/breaking-news-360-gt-ps3-at-gamespot-but-does-gamerankings-disagree

Q: Just which system has the most quality games to choose from?

A: Xbox 360 -- The Playstation 3 has307total games across all the AAAA, AAA, AA, A games... but the Xbox 360 currently has382. With XBLA and PSN added into the mix, the gap widens with the PS3 having only a mere397and the Xbox 360 having a whopping546.

Thought the amount of games are true,

If you like online multiplayer the 360 is far superior... Sorry, but it's true.

TheMadGamer

Here how it goes, if you want early map pack access to COD map packs, buy 360.

If you want better single player exclusives, buy PS3.

If you want a better multiplayer experience, buy 360.

If you want a crappy service that goes down for a month keeping everyone in a scare for their personal details, buy a PS3.

If you want to chat to your friends, communicating to them, buy 360.

If you want to good DLC games, arcade titles, buy 360.

If you want blu ray player, buy PS3.

It all comes down to preferences, In my opinion, 360 is better for me.

PS3 has a lot more going for it, especially this year.

Halo is too good to pass up IMO, but Infamous, R&C , GOW and UC all make up for it

Sorry, but I've got to tell you this really isn't the place to ask. You need to figure out the games you like, and the features you like, and purchase based on that.

do some research and make a decision..

play some actual games on your wii... that will help you become more informed on your decision.

The PS3 has a greater value proposition given the free online and Blu-Ray player included, but can be a bit more expensive in the short-term.

The 360 will be cheaper initially and some prefer it's online service, but this will make it more expensive over time if you choose to utilize it.

What I would say is you should evaluate the exclusives and any differences between multiplats you might want to buy. Off the top of my head Demon's Souls and LBP are both brilliant and PS3 has the superior version of Castlevania: Lords of Shadows (currently one of my favorite games oh..ever). Also if you get a 360 and buy it used make sure you have a more recent revision as the older revisions are notoriously unreliable.

PS3 has a lot more going for it, especially this year.

Big_Pecks

Halo is too good to pass up IMO, but Infamous, R&C , GOW and UC all make up for it

Ironbash

[QUOTE="Big_Pecks"]

PS3 has a lot more going for it, especially this year.

shahilsyed

WipEout HD and Fury

Uncharted 1, 2, 3

Demon's Souls

Little Big Planet 1 & 2

God of War 3

Infamous 1 & 2

Ratchet and Clank: A Crack in Time

Killzone 2 & 3

To be clear all of the above are well-reviewed exclusive (A or above, although most are AA or AAA titles).

PS3 > 360 BECAUSE:

* Plays Blu-ray movies

* Has stronger 1st/2nd party support

* Free online

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360 > PS3 BECAUSE:

* Generally higher-quality multi-platform games

* Better online networking

* More media features

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The games themselves are subjective.

It all depends on what genres you like to play.

For example, if you love JRPGs, you should pick the PS3, but if you like WRPGs, the 360 is your choice.

[QUOTE="shahilsyed"][QUOTE="Big_Pecks"]

PS3 has a lot more going for it, especially this year.

Aidenfury19

WipEout HD and Fury

Uncharted 1, 2, 3

Demon's Souls

Little Big Planet 1, 2, 3

God of War 3

Infamous 1 & 2

Ratchet and Clank: A Crack in Time

Killzone 2 & 3

To be clear all of the above are well-reviewed exclusive (A or above, although most are AA or AAA titles).

[QUOTE="shahilsyed"][QUOTE="Big_Pecks"]

PS3 has a lot more going for it, especially this year.

Aidenfury19

WipEout HD and Fury

Uncharted 1, 2, 3

Demon's Souls

Little Big Planet 1 & 2

God of War 3

Infamous 1 & 2

Ratchet and Clank: A Crack in Time

Killzone 2 & 3

To be clear all of the above are well-reviewed exclusive (A or above, although most are AA or AAA titles).

Err....No. Those games never came out in 2011. Only games that come into my mind that came out in 2010 is God of war 3, Heavy rain and MAG. Why are people getting sensitive on microsoft not having much games. Chill down, PS3 had a bad year in 2011, now 360 is having it.shahilsyed

You asked for exclusives rather than exclusives from a particular year. Those were the ones that came to mind off the top of my head.

Additionally LBP2, Killzone 3, and Infamous 2 all came out in 2011. Uncharted 3 along with a new Ratchet & Clank game are also due out this year. It may or may not be true that 2010 wasn't as good a year for the PS3, but I haven't really lacked for games on the system at any point this gen, although admittedly I did get a PS3 number of years in.

[QUOTE="Big_Pecks"]

PS3 has a lot more going for it, especially this year.

shahilsyed

[QUOTE="shahilsyed"]Err....No. Those games never came out in 2011. Only games that come into my mind that came out in 2010 is God of war 3, Heavy rain and MAG. Why are people getting sensitive on microsoft not having much games. Chill down, PS3 had a bad year in 2011, now 360 is having it.Aidenfury19

You asked for exclusives rather than exclusives from a particular year. Those were the ones that came to mind off the top of my head.

Additionally LBP2, Killzone 3, and Infamous 2 all came out in 2011. Uncharted 3 along with a new Ratchet & Clank game are also due out this year. It may or may not be true that 2010 wasn't as good a year for the PS3, but I haven't really lacked for games on the system at any point this gen, although admittedly I did get a PS3 number of years in.

[QUOTE="shahilsyed"][QUOTE="Big_Pecks"]

PS3 has a lot more going for it, especially this year.

Drakan11

[QUOTE="TheMadGamer"]

If you like online multiplayer the 360 is far superior... Sorry, but it's true.

Merex760

PS3, outside of Gears 3 and Kinect there's nothing going for the 360 at the moment. PS3 retails at $250 and you don't have to sink another $50 for online multiplayer (if you're into that). The only thing that should have a sway would be controller preference for shooter games, but otherwise everything is so comparable that the general cost makes the PS3 more worth your money.

[QUOTE="Big_Pecks"]

PS3 has a lot more going for it, especially this year.

shahilsyed

• 92 - God of War III
• 91 - MLB The Show 10
• 87 - Heavy Rain
• 84 - Gran Turismo 5
• 82 - ModNation Racers
• 80 - Yakuza 3

Honorable mentions -

• 77 - 3D Dot Game Heroes
• 77 - MAG

That's a good year.

PS3, outside of Gears 3 and Kinect there's nothing going for the 360 at the moment. PS3 retails at $250 and you don't have to sink another $50 for online multiplayer (if you're into that). The only thing that should have a sway would be controller preference for shooter games, but otherwise everything is so comparable that the general cost makes the PS3 more worth your money.

Basinboy

[QUOTE="shahilsyed"][QUOTE="Big_Pecks"]

PS3 has a lot more going for it, especially this year.

Nike_Air

• 92 - God of War III
• 91 - MLB The Show 10
• 87 - Heavy Rain
• 84 - Gran Turismo 5
• 82 - ModNation Racers
• 80 - Yakuza 3

Honorable mentions -

• 77 - 3D Dot Game Heroes
• 77 - MAG

That's a good year.