Which to buy: 360 or PS3?

Before I begin, this thread is NOT a fanboy flamewar zone. Just keep that in mind, ok?

Anyways, I am considering to buy one of these consoles at a later time this year. For those of you that own both of these, it'd be great if you guys could share some opinions about each.

So far, I have rulled out that the xbox 360 is in most cases better performing when it comes to multi-platform games compared to the PS3. I must say though that I am a rather casual gamer, so I wouldn't mind using the other media features that each console has to offer. Besides that, I can't decide.

Opinions please!

If you love halo or fable i would get a 360, otherwise ps3.

thats probably all there is to it.

Heh, I wouldn't say that I love Halo, but it is fun to play with friends. :) I never got into Fable...

Probably best to get a ps3. You get more bang for your buck in terms of the blu-ray player. If the multiplat thing bothers you enough though then get a 360.

Heh, I wouldn't say that I love Halo, but it is fun to play with friends. :) I never got into Fable...

Metallic_Blade

then probably better off with a ps3 i guess, there are better offline exclusives.

if you arent a hardcore online gamer, you will most likely get a bit more out of a ps3.

the difference in multiplats wont be very noticeable, except in a few rare cases.

Tho if you are into splitscreen gameplay, 360 tends to be a bit better for that purpose... since you have gears and halo.

Ah, thanks for the input guys. As of now, I am more leaning towards a PS3. The one difficulty would be to track down a 20/60GB model with hardware BC. Still, since my friends all own a 360, why not join the crowd? Plus the fact that I already own a Xbox 360 controller for Windows so...

PS3 is probably better for you because it's better.

Ah, thanks for the input guys. As of now, I am more leaning towards a PS3. The one difficulty would be to track down a 20/60GB model with hardware BC. Still, since my friends all own a 360, why not join the crowd? Plus the fact that I already own a Xbox 360 controller for Windows so...

Metallic_Blade

Joining the crowd is usually the reason why people buy the 360 but if you don't play much online that doesn't really matter.

Ah, thanks for the input guys. As of now, I am more leaning towards a PS3. The one difficulty would be to track down a 20/60GB model with hardware BC. Still, since my friends all own a 360, why not join the crowd? Plus the fact that I already own a Xbox 360 controller for Windows so...

Metallic_Blade

It really comes down to how much you want a blu-ray player and whether you mind paying for online. Games wise they're pretty even.

Ah, thanks for the input guys. As of now, I am more leaning towards a PS3. The one difficulty would be to track down a 20/60GB model with hardware BC. Still, since my friends all own a 360, why not join the crowd? Plus the fact that I already own a Xbox 360 controller for Windows so...

Metallic_Blade

well i think friends is always the trump card. At least for me it is.

I buy games i dont even like, such as modern warfare 2... just to play with my friends.

i only bought the PS3 for its Blu-ray and inFAMOUS....and i've always wanted a 360 but the WII is getting cheaper as the days go by :/

im having trouble myself LOL

good luck! XD

just buy both

If you like single player games more: PS3

if you like multiplayer games more: Xbox360

Before I begin, this thread is NOT a fanboy flamewar zone. Just keep that in mind, ok?

Anyways, I am considering to buy one of these consoles at a later time this year. For those of you that own both of these, it'd be great if you guys could share some opinions about each.

So far, I have rulled out that the xbox 360 is in most cases better performing when it comes to multi-platform games compared to the PS3. I must say though that I am a rather casual gamer, so I wouldn't mind using the other media features that each console has to offer. Besides that, I can't decide.

Opinions please!

Metallic_Blade

PS3 other media features = $0 extra cost above and beyond what the media companies may charge you. Online multiplayer gaming is free of charge.

360 other media features =$60 a year to access media features, above and beyond what the media companies may charge you. Any form of online multiplayer gaming is only allowed on the 360 if you pay them that $60 per year.

I guess i'll let you decide from there.

Ah, thanks for the input guys. As of now, I am more leaning towards a PS3. The one difficulty would be to track down a 20/60GB model with hardware BC. Still, since my friends all own a 360, why not join the crowd? Plus the fact that I already own a Xbox 360 controller for Windows so...

Metallic_Blade

I think most PC gamers would tend to agree that if you do in fct PC game there is even less reasons to get a 360. most, not all, but a good majority of what is on the 360 is also on the PC.

As for getting a 360 because your friends have one? Nothing wrong with that but you can and will make plenty of friends playing online games on either console so I personally wouldn't let that be a major deciding factor. There will never be a shortge of people for online play.