Would you buy a 360 instead of a PS3 if...

Hmm I wouldn't buy a 360 instead of buying a PS3 but I might have picked it up for cheap if it had free online. I have a bunch of friends who own it so gaming with them would be nice.

Im a 360 only guy atm. Ive owned a ps3 a few times though, might pick another up some time. I would never be without a 360 for doing the majority of my gaming. Personal preferance I guess, I could list a bunch of reasons why but not everyone would agree. The consoles largely have the same library aside from a handfull of exclusives on either console so bashing either system for its library is stupid. As far as live goes, it costs less than a pack of cigarettes per month so it makes no difference to me.

If paying 5 bucks a month for what has historically been the best on-line service on consoles and not to mention, just recently with whats happened to PSN ( oops, I guess I just mentioned it :P ) is too much then perhaps you shouldn't even be buying VG's. :o

As a PC gamer, the main reason I bought the PS3 is for the better exclusives, since 95% of the games I would ever want play on the 360 I could already get for the PC. So I would probably stick with my original choice.

It would make it a more tempting offer, though. Online gaming should be free, simple as that. If Microsoft want to charge for other features, so be it. But gaming should be free.

probably not

[QUOTE="Arthas017"]

If XBL were free, do you think it will be one more reason to get a 360?

I've just finished playing some Fifa at work on the 360, although at home I have a PS3 (but I had a 360 before, but never connected to the internet) and it got me thinking: I'd probably have a 360 again if I wouldn't have to pay to play online.

This has nothing to do with PSN being down right now, since I don't play that much online, it doesn't bother me, and that's also why I didn't pay for XBL back in the day, cuz I get online 2 or 3 times a month.

Thoughts?

AmazonTreeBoa

#1) The new 360 Slim is just as reliable as the PS3 "fatty" and the PS3 slim.

#2) The 360's overall game library is vastly larger than the PS3's fyi imho.

#3) Most people that complain about paying for on-line are either under age minors or unemployed young people still living at home with their parents imho.

#4) There is a rechargeable pack for the 360 (i thought this was common knowledge though) and holds a charge far longer than the DS3! A google search will confirm this btw.

#5) Stand alone Bly-Ray players are a lot cheaper than a PS3 now.

#6) I would figure that in 2012 most people would have a desk top PC or some sort of mobile PC solution to help with the majority of their basic Internet needs, so i don't see how a console browser can be a "winning" feature unless your a minor who's just discovered that he can access porn on his PS3! In which case would be an automatic "win" along with the free on-line refer to #3 as well.

#7) The better games or exclusives argument is subjective imho.

I would... or did... or already have.

[QUOTE="AmazonTreeBoa"]

[QUOTE="Arthas017"]

If XBL were free, do you think it will be one more reason to get a 360?

I've just finished playing some Fifa at work on the 360, although at home I have a PS3 (but I had a 360 before, but never connected to the internet) and it got me thinking: I'd probably have a 360 again if I wouldn't have to pay to play online.

This has nothing to do with PSN being down right now, since I don't play that much online, it doesn't bother me, and that's also why I didn't pay for XBL back in the day, cuz I get online 2 or 3 times a month.

Thoughts?

AnxietyAttack

#1) The new 360 Slim is just as reliable as the PS3 "fatty" and the PS3 slim.

#2) The 360's overall game library is vastly larger than the PS3's fyi imho.

#3) Most people that complain about paying for on-line are either under age minors or unemployed young people still living at home with their parents imho.

#4) There is a rechargeable pack for the 360 (i thought this was common knowledge though) and holds a charge far longer than the DS3! A google search will confirm this btw.

#5) Stand alone Bly-Ray players are a lot cheaper than a PS3 now.

#6) I would figure that in 2012 most people would have a desk top PC or some sort of mobile PC solution to help with the majority of their basic Internet needs, so i don't see how a console browser can be a "winning" feature unless your a minor who's just discovered that he can access porn on his PS3! In which case would be an automatic "win" along with the free on-line refer to #3 as well.

#7) The better games or exclusives argument is subjective imho.

2. How large the 360's library is means nothing to mean. I only care about the games I want to play. And 90% of those games are also on the PS3 and/or the PC.

3. I complain about paying for online because I am a PC gamer and my online which is free is better than your online that you have to pay for. Get the picture now. ;)

4. I don't want to have to swap out batteries all the time and I like the PS3 controller more.

5. Who cares when I get a console and Blu-Ray player as one unit for cheaper than a console AND Blu-Ray player.

6. I have kids, I don't allow anybody on my PC and my girl is always on hers doing school work. The browser would be for my kids.

7. I agree and in my opinion the PS3 has the better exclusives and when it comes to my gaming purchases, my opinion is the only opinion that matters. ;) When you start buying my consoles and the games for them, then I will care more about what you think on exclusives.

[QUOTE="AmazonTreeBoa"]

[QUOTE="Arthas017"]

If XBL were free, do you think it will be one more reason to get a 360?

I've just finished playing some Fifa at work on the 360, although at home I have a PS3 (but I had a 360 before, but never connected to the internet) and it got me thinking: I'd probably have a 360 again if I wouldn't have to pay to play online.

This has nothing to do with PSN being down right now, since I don't play that much online, it doesn't bother me, and that's also why I didn't pay for XBL back in the day, cuz I get online 2 or 3 times a month.

Thoughts?

AnxietyAttack

#1) The new 360 Slim is just as reliable as the PS3 "fatty" and the PS3 slim.

#2) The 360's overall game library is vastly larger than the PS3's fyi imho.

#3) Most people that complain about paying for on-line are either under age minors or unemployed young people still living at home with their parents imho.

#4) There is a rechargeable pack for the 360 (i thought this was common knowledge though) and holds a charge far longer than the DS3! A google search will confirm this btw.

#5) Stand alone Bly-Ray players are a lot cheaper than a PS3 now.

#6) I would figure that in 2012 most people would have a desk top PC or some sort of mobile PC solution to help with the majority of their basic Internet needs, so i don't see how a console browser can be a "winning" feature unless your a minor who's just discovered that he can access porn on his PS3! In which case would be an automatic "win" along with the free on-line refer to #3 as well.

#7) The better games or exclusives argument is subjective imho.

#3) Most people that complain about paying for on-line are either under age minors or unemployed young people still living at home with their parents imho.

I've been a gamer for about 13 years, and I never paid to play online, and I take care of myself economically speaking.

#4) There is a rechargeable pack for the 360 (i thought this was common knowledge though) and holds a charge far longer than the DS3! A google search will confirm this btw.

I know about it, but just as playing online, I have to pay extra for it, so at the end of the day, I get more on the PS3 with what's included when I buy the console.

No, because most of 360's games are sucky FPS or are simply better (imo) on the PS3.

I do love Fable, though.

if its online were free i would probably start using my 360 again. i dont use it nor do i buy games for it anymore since i cancelled my xbl subscription like 2 years ago. being a heavy steam user and pc gamer, i refuse to pay just to play online. makes no sense

I wouldn't buy one again, the lack of games really turns me off to the console.

But it would make it a higher possibility of a purchase.

Personally I don't think that would be the only reason for someone to spend $300 and stop playing their current console. PS3 has a buttload of exclusives like infamous and God of War that would be a major factor in owning a PS3 in the first place. Halo and Gears are great, but so are Uncharted and Killzone.

It would definitely take more then a free online service.