Which system is right for me?

Well guys I am looking to get into gaming.  When I was younger I played PS2 and N64.  I have played PS3 and I liked it a lot but I have never played Xbox 360.  I am looking to buy a system that would fit my needs/wants.  I want to get something that will last but I dont want to spend a fortune.  I know everyone has a different opinion about which one is best but I am curious as to what people think would be the best for me.  Here are the things I am interested in.

- Graphics

- Games

- Online Play

- System Reliability

- System Longevity (How long before the console will be obsolete/Next version comes out)

- I will be playing mainly sports games (Madden, NCAA, etc)  and first person shooters (Rainbow Six Vegas, COD, etc)

thanks for the help guys

Well guys I am looking to get into gaming.  When I was younger I played PS2 and N64.  I have played PS3 and I liked it a lot but I have never played Xbox 360.  I am looking to buy a system that would fit my needs/wants.  I want to get something that will last but I dont want to spend a fortune.  I know everyone has a different opinion about which one is best but I am curious as to what people think would be the best for me.  Here are the things I am interested in.

- Graphics- Tied between 360 and PS3 but of course some will look better than others on both.

- Games- 360 has more of a selection and they range in titles.

- Online Play- 360 for online but there is a fee and PS3 is getting better with HOME and the like.

- System Reliability- *cough*

- System Longevity (How long before the console will be obsolete/Next version comes out)- This one is sort of tough seeing as this gen will probably last a while.

- I will be playing mainly sports games (Madden, NCAA, etc)  and first person shooters (Rainbow Six Vegas, COD, etc)- 360 wins this category

 

thanks for the help guys

 

 

ihawk07

Well guys I am looking to get into gaming.  When I was younger I played PS2 and N64.  I have played PS3 and I liked it a lot but I have never played Xbox 360.  I am looking to buy a system that would fit my needs/wants.  I want to get something that will last but I dont want to spend a fortune.  I know everyone has a different opinion about which one is best but I am curious as to what people think would be the best for me.  Here are the things I am interested in.

- Graphics

- Games

- Online Play

- System Reliability

- System Longevity (How long before the console will be obsolete/Next version comes out)

- I will be playing mainly sports games (Madden, NCAA, etc)  and first person shooters (Rainbow Six Vegas, COD, etc)

 

thanks for the help guys

 

 

ihawk07

Using your criteria TC, I'd say a PS3 would be a good fit for you...

Online -360 wins

Graphics - Exclusives PS3 - Multiplat - 360 but sometimes PS3

Reliability - PS3 but the hdmi port does break easily be aware (don't flame this is my expirence with the console)

Games - Depends on you we can't chose.

Sport titles - Both are the same.

FPS - 360

System longitivity - PS3 because it's newer and uses blu ray. 

Online -360 wins

Graphics - Exclusives PS3 - Multiplat - 360 but sometimes PS3

Reliability - PS3 but the hdmi port does break easily be aware (don't flame this is my expirence with the console)

Games - Depends on you we can't chose.

Sport titles - Both are the same.

FPS - 360

System longitivity - PS3 because it's newer and uses blu ray. 

DivinitySkate

Well guys I am looking to get into gaming.  When I was younger I played PS2 and N64.  I have played PS3 and I liked it a lot but I have never played Xbox 360.  I am looking to buy a system that would fit my needs/wants.  I want to get something that will last but I dont want to spend a fortune.  I know everyone has a different opinion about which one is best but I am curious as to what people think would be the best for me.  Here are the things I am interested in.

- Graphics -Both PS3 and X360 both have great graphics. I personally think there is more opportunity for PS3 to improve since it has better technology and as developers learn the system.

- Games - 360 has the best selection of 2006, PS3 has the best selection of 2008 and upcoming titles. Also PS3 has more true exclusives and game franchises. A lot of the good X360 games usually end up on PC

- Online Play - X360 has a few minor tweaks that make it better, but you have to pay $50 a year. PS3 actual supports bigger games, has more features like remote play, internet browser, etc and is free. So I prefer PS3.

- System Reliability - Definetly PS3, X360 reliability doesnt exist

- System Longevity (How long before the console will be obsolete/Next version comes out) - Sony has a good history of supporting their systems, MS not so much

- I will be playing mainly sports games (Madden, NCAA, etc)  and first person shooters (Rainbow Six Vegas, COD, etc) - Best sports games are on PS3. MLB08 The Show and Hot Shots Golf being exclusive. I think Sony has their own Basketball franchise as well, but I don't know much about it since I'm not into it. FPS games both systems do well with, but again the free online with PS3 is a big plus. Also the games that have dedicated servers are terrific like Warhawk and Resistance2.

 

thanks for the help guys

ihawk07

My answers are above, I like PS3 better. Hope some of it helps.

Games are a matter of taste and I say you will enjoy both the 360 or PS3 games

Reliability easily goes to PS3 since the 360 has many RROD problems

Online : even though I own a 360, I have never played on Xbox live gold. To play online you have to pay and to play online on PS3 its free

So it is a matter of choice since both are equally as good graphically. Choose the games you want to play the most and get that system but dont become a fanboy :)

- Graphics - Both are very good (HD). Some games look better on one or the other, but mostly no difference.

- Games - Both have a very good library of games. Look at the exlcusives of both console and see which interests you more.

- Online Play - Depends if you are a big online player. Live has a bigger community but you pay for it. PSN is free, but I think it's just as good (plus you have PS Store).

- System Reliability - Um... PS3 wins this by a landslide! People (360 fans) say that 360s reliability is getting better, but not from what I've heard/experienced.

- System Longevity (How long before the console will be obsolete/Next version comes out) - Well the 360 came out first so PS3 will be around alot longer.

- I will be playing mainly sports games (Madden, NCAA, etc) and first person shooters (Rainbow Six Vegas, COD, etc) - Sports games will be mostly on both, same with FPSs. Again, look at the exclusives. PS3 has Resistance, 360 has GOW.

In the end, just do your research and see which suits you.

Well guys I am looking to get into gaming.  When I was younger I played PS2 and N64.  I have played PS3 and I liked it a lot but I have never played Xbox 360.  I am looking to buy a system that would fit my needs/wants.  I want to get something that will last but I dont want to spend a fortune.  I know everyone has a different opinion about which one is best but I am curious as to what people think would be the best for me.  Here are the things I am interested in.

- Graphics

- Games

- Online Play

- System Reliability

- System Longevity (How long before the console will be obsolete/Next version comes out)

- I will be playing mainly sports games (Madden, NCAA, etc)  and first person shooters (Rainbow Six Vegas, COD, etc)

 

thanks for the help guys

 

 

ihawk07

Well guys I am looking to get into gaming.  When I was younger I played PS2 and N64.  I have played PS3 and I liked it a lot but I have never played Xbox 360.  I am looking to buy a system that would fit my needs/wants.  I want to get something that will last but I dont want to spend a fortune.  I know everyone has a different opinion about which one is best but I am curious as to what people think would be the best for me.  Here are the things I am interested in.

- Graphics: Pretty close between the 360 and PS3, with cross platform games usually looking better on the 360. Many PS3-exclusives look very nice.

- Games: Probably the 360. Its game library is broader and has quite a few great games.

- Online Play: Live is a bit better than PSN, but it also costs money. PSN gets the job done just fine, and with more features being added constantly, it's an excellent value for... well, the cost of nothing.

- System Reliability: PS3, by far.

- System Longevity (How long before the console will be obsolete/Next version comes out): Probably the PS3, again.

- I will be playing mainly sports games (Madden, NCAA, etc)  and first person shooters (Rainbow Six Vegas, COD, etc)

 

thanks for the help guys

 

 

ihawk07

guys thanks again for all the advice. I am still kinda torn..:?. I just keep hearing how all the major game companies are moving development of games over to the 360, PS3 is losing lacks good exclusive games,etc. The way I look at it I could do one of 2 things here..

Xbox 360 Pro 60gb 299

Wireless Adapter $75

Live Membership $50/year

PS3 80gb $400, built in wireless and free online gaming

I wish I could just make up my mind..:(

guys thanks again for all the advice. I am still kinda torn..:?. I just keep hearing how all the major game companies are moving development of games over to the 360, PS3 is losing lacks good exclusive games,etc. ihawk07