why buy multiplats on the 360?

i mean live is good, but psn is getting better and its free, and arent blu ray disks more expensive than regular dvds? when u buy a dvd movie, theyr usually more cheaper than the blu ray version. the disk scratches easily and holds a lot less space. they should make 360 games at least 10 bucks cheaper than ps3 games becaus blu ray disks are just more expensive and better.

Why not? Depends on the game and the gamer I would think.

-Some games are going to be more popular on 360, meaning more people to play with and against

-Not everyone is careless with their disks so some people need not to worry about scratches

-The better service is determined by the user. Some people think PSN>Live and vice versa.

Just because a disc that you cannot add anything to can potentially hold more does not mean that its worth more in this scenario. The data is locked to the disc. It doesn't matter how much the disc can store, you can't do ANYTHING with that storage. That is a terrible reason. That and PSN isn't getting better per se, or at least, the free part isn't. There are premium features coming out, but as far as free PSN goes, its still what it has been for a while now. ...and discs generally don't scratch unless you do something to them. It takes a lot more to scratch a disc than people seem to think.Skittles_McGee

Well for me here it gives me localizations that i can avoid:P

Halo 3

I'd only by multiplat shooters on the 360. It'll be more popular on that platform and everyone will have mics. For example BattleField 2's ps3 online kinda sucks because there's almost zero communication in the teams.

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nickmat_tycoon

what????

:lol:

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shalashaska88

Just because a disc that you cannot add anything to can potentially hold more does not mean that its worth more in this scenario. The data is locked to the disc. It doesn't matter how much the disc can store, you can't do ANYTHING with that storage. That is a terrible reason. That and PSN isn't getting better per se, or at least, the free part isn't. There are premium features coming out, but as far as free PSN goes, its still what it has been for a while now. ...and discs generally don't scratch unless you do something to them. It takes a lot more to scratch a disc than people seem to think.Skittles_McGee

Like an Xbox 360 :lol:

1. i mean live is good, but psn is getting better and its free, 2. and arent blu ray disks more expensive than regular dvds? when u buy a dvd movie, theyr usually more cheaper than the blu ray version. 3. the disk scratches easily and holds a lot less space. 4. they should make 360 games at least 10 bucks cheaper than ps3 games becaus blu ray disks are just more expensive and better.

chunkymonkey313

i'm going to literally address every point you've made:

1. well, if you already have an xbox360 to buy the multiplat for, then the live fee is a sunk cost

2. yes, but you're getting the same game. you're paying for the data, not the medium. in the case of movies, DVDs are cheaper than blurays because you're getting a lower quality product

3. scratches less easily, yeah, but if the game is only 7GB it doesn't really matter whether you have 2 free GB or 18 free GB on the disk

4. the games are the same, and if xbox could undercut ps3 on all it's multiplats and earn a profit, it would have already.

also, xbox360 multiplats tend to look better than ps3 multiplats (although not in all cases) so that and having more friends on live may be the driving factor to people buying 360 over bluray.

multiplats on ps3 are chuggy. they run smoother on 360

[QUOTE="Skittles_McGee"]Just because a disc that you cannot add anything to can potentially hold more does not mean that its worth more in this scenario. The data is locked to the disc. It doesn't matter how much the disc can store, you can't do ANYTHING with that storage. That is a terrible reason. That and PSN isn't getting better per se, or at least, the free part isn't. There are premium features coming out, but as far as free PSN goes, its still what it has been for a while now. ...and discs generally don't scratch unless you do something to them. It takes a lot more to scratch a disc than people seem to think.MetalGearSolidZ

Like an Xbox 360 :lol:

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[QUOTE="Skittles_McGee"]Just because a disc that you cannot add anything to can potentially hold more does not mean that its worth more in this scenario. The data is locked to the disc. It doesn't matter how much the disc can store, you can't do ANYTHING with that storage. That is a terrible reason. That and PSN isn't getting better per se, or at least, the free part isn't. There are premium features coming out, but as far as free PSN goes, its still what it has been for a while now. ...and discs generally don't scratch unless you do something to them. It takes a lot more to scratch a disc than people seem to think.Heartagram_03

Like an Xbox 360 :lol:

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Like an Xbox 360 :lol:

Doolz2024

well, there's a limit to how many games you can install.

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Hmm... that joke would have been more funny back in 06.

I have games from launch that are still highly playable. I guess it all depends how the gamer cares for their games.

iggyb387

well, there's a limit to how many games you can install.

Yeah, obviously, though what I do is install games I play the most, and when I'm through with one for a while, I'll delete it and install another.

Doolz2024

since you still need the disc itself to play the game, can't scratches on the disk screw up the game even if you install it?

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Yeah, obviously, though what I do is install games I play the most, and when I'm through with one for a while, I'll delete it and install another.

iggyb387

since you still need the disc itself to play the game, can't scratches on the disk screw up the game even if you install it?

If I had to guess, I'd say no, unless of course the scratches were pretty severe. As long as the game can be read by the system, everything should be ok, because while playing an installed game, the disc doesn't have to spin constantly.

Friends? Controller? Games usually run better?

Fallout 3.... do i really need to explain why i didn't get it for ps3?

i mean live is good, but psn is getting better and its free, and arent blu ray disks more expensive than regular dvds? when u buy a dvd movie, theyr usually more cheaper than the blu ray version. the disk scratches easily and holds a lot less space. they should make 360 games at least 10 bucks cheaper than ps3 games becaus blu ray disks are just more expensive and better.

chunkymonkey313

1. Most look better.

2. I have more friends on 360 than PS3 who play multiplats.

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nickmat_tycoon

i mean live is good, but psn is getting better and its free, and arent blu ray disks more expensive than regular dvds? when u buy a dvd movie, theyr usually more cheaper than the blu ray version. the disk scratches easily and holds a lot less space. they should make 360 games at least 10 bucks cheaper than ps3 games becaus blu ray disks are just more expensive and better.

chunkymonkey313

No, that's the movie companies charging a $10 fee more for a movie because it's Blu-Ray. ripping off the consumer.

1 blank Blu-Ray is like 1.25?

try some research please....

Oh...I also forgot load times....

being the slow Blu-Ray drive in the PS3 and all.

not to mention games with mandatory installs, but usually are exclusive.

Because Cross Chat is boss.

But seriously, since multiplats sell higher on the 360, it's more likely that your circle of friends will own it on the 360, giving you more people to play it with.

I divide b/w PS3 and 360. I will buy FPS/TPS for 360. RPGs, half and half. Fighting games for PS3. Action/Adventure games are half and half. Obviously if one is TECHNICALLY superior (like Bayonetta), I will buy it for the system it's better on.

Why not? Depends on the game and the gamer I would think.

-Some games are going to be more popular on 360, meaning more people to play with and against

-Not everyone is careless with their disks so some people need not to worry about scratches

-The better service is determined by the user. Some people think PSN>Live and vice versa.

bez2083

this.I bought CoD MW2 on PS3 as more of my friends were on PS3 rather than PC where none of my friends were just giving an example even tho PS3 version was a bit more expensive xD.

uh....because it's a multiplatform game?

i mean live is good, but psn is getting better and its free, and arent blu ray disks more expensive than regular dvds? when u buy a dvd movie, theyr usually more cheaper than the blu ray version. the disk scratches easily and holds a lot less space. they should make 360 games at least 10 bucks cheaper than ps3 games becaus blu ray disks are just more expensive and better.

chunkymonkey313

Friends? Controller? ActicEdge

live vs psn is pure opinion, no facts.

Multiplats tend to be better (If you have a micrascope and enjoy pixel counting)

Xbox Live is the superior service, Better implementation, better social options, more compatible software.

ALL games on the 360 allow for blade implementation. The PS3 has a very limited in-game xmb, with SOME titles not supporting things such as custom soundtracks.

Being Live aware is a good feeling (Being able to view full profiles of your friends, sending messages, details on what they're doing and who they're doing it with. etc)

And ... My friends own Xbox's so i can talk to them whilst i play.

Plus the controller. IMO

The PS3 has it's plus' too.

Free PSN, FAR more durable disks (Im terrible at taking care of them)

Game without fear of RROD

i mean live is good, but psn is getting better and its free, and arent blu ray disks more expensive than regular dvds? when u buy a dvd movie, theyr usually more cheaper than the blu ray version. the disk scratches easily and holds a lot less space. they should make 360 games at least 10 bucks cheaper than ps3 games becaus blu ray disks are just more expensive and better.

chunkymonkey313

That is actually a good point about Blu-Ray discs. Anyone who has been to a store can tell that a Blu-Ray disc costs more to buy than a DVD does. I don't know about $10 less but $5 for sure.

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Like an Xbox 360 :lol:

Doolz2024