XBOX 360 or PlayStation 3 - The everlasting question from a new gamers POV

For AAA shooters: Ps3 has killzone 2 & Resistance 2, 360 has Halo 3 &Perfect Dark Zero.

As for sport games, most are multiplat but PS3 has MLB 09: The Show (AAA)

As for online, the PS3 has less laag and is free, but the 360 has better community, but cots 50$ a year.

if you like metal gear solid then you cant go past the PS3 imo. but the 360 is really really cheap, so you could get a bunch of games with it, depends on your budget really.

For AAA shooters: Ps3 has killzone 2 & Resistance 2, 360 has Halo 3 &Perfect Dark Zero.

As for sport games, most are multiplat but PS3 has MLB 09: The Show (AAA)

As for online, the PS3 has less laag and is free, but the 360 has better community, but cots 50$ a year.

SeanDiff

[QUOTE="SeanDiff"]

For AAA shooters: Ps3 has killzone 2 & Resistance 2, 360 has Halo 3 &Perfect Dark Zero.

As for sport games, most are multiplat but PS3 has MLB 09: The Show (AAA)

As for online, the PS3 has less laag and is free, but the 360 has better community, but cots 50$ a year.

snverhallen

PS3 is the best to me for games, reliability, bluray, and free online.

Don't buy into that "ps3 is future" garbage, it's just lies.

PS3 if you enjoy movies and would like Blu-Ray ones and gaming. If you don;t have a HDTV or no interest in films/blu ray go with the 360, it has the superior games libary.

if you have a HD i'd lean towards a ps3, since it can also be a blu ray player, and i prefer the PS exclusives over the 360's.

[QUOTE="SeanDiff"]

For AAA shooters: Ps3 has killzone 2 & Resistance 2, 360 has Halo 3 &Perfect Dark Zero.

As for sport games, most are multiplat but PS3 has MLB 09: The Show (AAA)

As for online, the PS3 has less laag and is free, but the 360 has better community, but cots 50$ a year.

snverhallen

xlive has more lag than psn. Out of 2.5 years with psn I've never experienced lag once. 8 months with xlive I experienced it sometimes.

That would be wrong. Live has all kinds of problems. Gears 2 multiplayer is broken and most LIVE games you can't get over 16 players without it lagging. While PSN has games like Warhawk & Killzone2 with 32 players that are lag free and even Resistance 2 with 60 players online and it runs lag free as well. Personally I think PSN is the superior service because it also offers internet browser support, less DRM on download games, remote play, bigger games, HOME, etc... And it's all free. Right now LIVE has a bigger community, but I even think as time goes on it's destined to be eclipsed by PSN in terms of number of players, mainly because of the cost and the fact that you can have seperate accounts for other members in your house without paying an additional fee.EmperorSupreme

"That would be wrong. Live has all kinds of problems. Gears 2 multiplayer is broken and most LIVE games you can't get over 16 players without it lagging."

You are generalizing an entire service for a problem that one game has. You're pretty off base with that. Not to mention that games like COD 4, etc use the same type of connection that XBL does and has just as many problems.

"While PSN has games like Warhawk & Killzone2 with 32 players that are lag free and even Resistance 2 with 60 players online and it runs lag free as well."

No game on the internet runs lag free. That is straight up false.

"Personally I think PSN is the superior service because it also offers internet browser support, less DRM on download games, remote play, bigger games, HOME, etc... And it's all free."

Your opinion is noted. But I have a PS3 also and none of those things have made a difference in my opinion.Although I do like their policy on downloadable content more than MS.

"Right now LIVE has a bigger community, but I even think as time goes on it's destined to be eclipsed by PSN in terms of number of players, mainly because of the cost and the fact that you can have seperate accounts for other members in your house without paying an additional fee"

They've already had 2 years with the service being free and XBL's userbase isn't getting any smaller. In order for PSN to eclipse live, they would have to add some pretty compelling changes to PSN, something I really don't think Sony is going to do. Yes it's free but I think that MS completely outclasses Sony in the online arena. Just as Sony and Apple outclass MS in regards to hardware.

Don't buy into that "ps3 is future" garbage, it's just lies.

CreepyBacon

Disregard this comment as it has no basis.

If it were me personally making the choice i would get the PS3 as it is packed with more then the 360, and atleast it isnt rumored to have a replacement console for it coming in 2 years.

Ah, the daily "which console should I buy?" thread. A little later than usual. Anyway, you should wait a little while longer because there may be a PS3 price cut soon. Since you don't want to use any of the multimedia stuff, $400 may be a little much. Or you could just get a 360 now and 1 year of XBL for as little as $250.Floppy_Jim

[QUOTE="EmperorSupreme"] That would be wrong. Live has all kinds of problems. Gears 2 multiplayer is broken and most LIVE games you can't get over 16 players without it lagging. While PSN has games like Warhawk & Killzone2 with 32 players that are lag free and even Resistance 2 with 60 players online and it runs lag free as well. Personally I think PSN is the superior service because it also offers internet browser support, less DRM on download games, remote play, bigger games, HOME, etc... And it's all free. Right now LIVE has a bigger community, but I even think as time goes on it's destined to be eclipsed by PSN in terms of number of players, mainly because of the cost and the fact that you can have seperate accounts for other members in your house without paying an additional fee.heretrix

"That would be wrong. Live has all kinds of problems. Gears 2 multiplayer is broken and most LIVE games you can't get over 16 players without it lagging."

You are generalizing an entire service for a problem that one game has. You're pretty off base with that. Not to mention that games like COD 4, etc use the same type of connection that XBL does and has just as many problems. - I don't believe I'm off base most 360 games are capped or lag anything after 16 players

"While PSN has games like Warhawk & Killzone2 with 32 players that are lag free and even Resistance 2 with 60 players online and it runs lag free as well."

No game on the internet runs lag free. That is straight up false. - Okay I should clarify, no noticeable lag to the player.

"Personally I think PSN is the superior service because it also offers internet browser support, less DRM on download games, remote play, bigger games, HOME, etc... And it's all free."

Your opinion is noted. But I have a PS3 also and none of those things have made a difference in my opinion.Although I do like their policy on downloadable content more than MS. - Why doesn't it make a difference? I love having the internet browser on PS3. It's very convenient. Support for larger games is a big plus as well.

"Right now LIVE has a bigger community, but I even think as time goes on it's destined to be eclipsed by PSN in terms of number of players, mainly because of the cost and the fact that you can have seperate accounts for other members in your house without paying an additional fee"

They've already had 2 years with the service being free and XBL's userbase isn't getting any smaller. In order for PSN to eclipse live, they would have to add some pretty compelling changes to PSN, something I really don't think Sony is going to do. Yes it's free but I think that MS completely out****s Sony in the online arena. Just as Sony and Apple out****MS in regards to hardware. - I don't think Live is going to get smaller but the fact is a huge portion of 360 owners never pay to get online, while with PS3 as a free service everyone I know is online. For example my brother is not a big gamer if we both had 360s I guarantee he would not pay to be online, but with PS3 he is and we can game every so often because it's free.

Answers above in orange

[QUOTE="Floppy_Jim"]Ah, the daily "which console should I buy?" thread. A little later than usual. Anyway, you should wait a little while longer because there may be a PS3 price cut soon. Since you don't want to use any of the multimedia stuff, $400 may be a little much. Or you could just get a 360 now and 1 year of XBL for as little as $250.stayhigh1

well, one way you can help yourself decide is, look at the games that they both offer and then choose whatever games appeal to you, but in terms of quality they both pretty much equal themselves out in one way or another coming from someone that once owned both but then my 360 got red ring, and my ps3 wouldn't read the games anymore except the movie 300 for some very very strange reason lol. But the game library of both of them are both good, IT'S ALL BASED ON OPINIONS on which is better.;)

[QUOTE="snverhallen"]So I know this is discussed endlessly but I'm so stuck. Every time I think I want to get a 360 I see something that makes me want to get a PS3 and vice versa. So in terms of what is important for me is good FPS games, good sport games like FIFA, and good online multiplayer, and good multiplayer natively. Why I'm unsure is because I always here that the PS3 is better for the future, and that the 360 is just better or the same as the PS3 now and I really don't wanna give out money for a 360 when people are saying that is not as in the future. Another issue is the exclusives. Like I said I like FPS (I don't think exclusivity is such a big problem with sports titles), and I love Halo but then again the PS3 has Killzone 2 and MGS4. And 360 also has GOW. And of course price, the 360 is obviously cheaper without all the (necessary?) accesories, but with those accesories your getting up to a PS3 price anyway. I don't really need a lot of multimedia capabilities, I just want to use it solely for gaming, maybe a movie here and there but I wouldn't be using it as my Entertainment hub, or I don't think anyway. So as you can see I'm a bit stuck. On a side note, I visited Guerilla Studios in Amsterdam the other day just for fun, here's a pic - http://s5.tinypic.com/33ol8p0.jpg Any help would be highly appreciated, and try and keep as much of a neutral view as possible please.stayhigh1

I love how in your PS3 list of shooters you have 2 games that aren't even out yet. Nice bias...

Get both eventually. The only deciding factor for now would be how much you're interested in PC gaming. If you aren't interested at all then get a Xbxo 360, it has the best library. If you plan on playing some FPS on your PC then get PS3 because it has more exclusives.

But, either way you like at it, you're missing out on some truly great games no matter which console you pick.

[QUOTE="stayhigh1"][QUOTE="snverhallen"]So I know this is discussed endlessly but I'm so stuck. Every time I think I want to get a 360 I see something that makes me want to get a PS3 and vice versa. So in terms of what is important for me is good FPS games, good sport games like FIFA, and good online multiplayer, and good multiplayer natively. Why I'm unsure is because I always here that the PS3 is better for the future, and that the 360 is just better or the same as the PS3 now and I really don't wanna give out money for a 360 when people are saying that is not as in the future. Another issue is the exclusives. Like I said I like FPS (I don't think exclusivity is such a big problem with sports titles), and I love Halo but then again the PS3 has Killzone 2 and MGS4. And 360 also has GOW. And of course price, the 360 is obviously cheaper without all the (necessary?) accesories, but with those accesories your getting up to a PS3 price anyway. I don't really need a lot of multimedia capabilities, I just want to use it solely for gaming, maybe a movie here and there but I wouldn't be using it as my Entertainment hub, or I don't think anyway. So as you can see I'm a bit stuck. On a side note, I visited Guerilla Studios in Amsterdam the other day just for fun, here's a pic - http://s5.tinypic.com/33ol8p0.jpg Any help would be highly appreciated, and try and keep as much of a neutral view as possible please.Host011

you can play Gears on ps3???

this is a talk about ps3 vs 360, so its fine to talk about Gears, L4D, and anyother game the 360 has thats not on the ps3

also why list a 6.5 game????? (and yes I've played it)

[QUOTE="Host011"][QUOTE="stayhigh1"] If you want a system with reliablity and great fps games get the ps3.Also it future proof even if you dont use Blu-Ray you can always have just in case you plan on buying movies... The PS3 got Resistance 1 and 2, Warhawk, Killzone 2, Metal Gear Solid 4, Socom Confrontation, Uncharted 1 and 2, and Mag.. The 360 got Halo 3 and Gears 1 and 2,,onewiththegame

you can play Gears on ps3???

this is a talk about ps3 vs 360, so its fine to talk about Gears, L4D, and anyother game the 360 has thats not on the ps3

also why list a 6.5 game????? (and yes I've played it)

[QUOTE="onewiththegame"]

[QUOTE="Host011"] your wrong the 360 doesn't have gears 1 that's not exclusive.Host011

you can play Gears on ps3???

this is a talk about ps3 vs 360, so its fine to talk about Gears, L4D, and anyother game the 360 has thats not on the ps3

also why list a 6.5 game????? (and yes I've played it)

Having both it is pretty hard giving a straight answer TBH...It's kinda like if I started giving points to one system over another I'd basically be telling you what you want or need in a game system. Like I find the 360 controller much better, there are plenty of people who genuinely feel otherwise, I could tell you Xbox Live! is the better service to PSN, but someone else will tell you it's not worth the money (and to them it really isn't)....lol and I'm not even gonna get into the games. Basically everything here is just peoples opinions and they differ vastly, if you know the features and games to both systems you should know better than anyone else what you want. Ilikemyname420

I would say get both because honestly thats the best answer, having both systems are great, but considering the state of the economy I understand if you cant. You should do a lot of research and remember most will be someones opinion, which may or may not be misleading.

Good Luck

[QUOTE="onewiththegame"]

[QUOTE="Host011"] your wrong the 360 doesn't have gears 1 that's not exclusive.Host011

you can play Gears on ps3???

this is a talk about ps3 vs 360, so its fine to talk about Gears, L4D, and anyother game the 360 has thats not on the ps3

also why list a 6.5 game????? (and yes I've played it)

this is PS3 vs 360

and Gears and L4d are on 360 and not on ps3.....sorry

Of course everyone is free to have an opinion. IMO 360 is far better as a gaming console. Here the A+ exclusives on both consoles:

XBOX 360

AAAE - 5

Gears of War 2
Halo 3
Forza 2
PDZ
GRAW

AAE - 15

DOA4
PGR3
Kameo
Banjo Kazooie
Fable 2
Viva Pinata
Viva Pinata 2
ToV
Ace Combat 6
PGR4
Dead Rising
Saints Row
MotoGP 06
Scene it
Ninja Gaiden 2

AE - 11

Star Ocean 4
Stoked
Race Pro
Chromehounds
Crackdown
Amped 3
Namco Museum
Lost Odyssey
Scene it?
Naruto
Naruto The Broken Bond

PS3

AAAAE - 1

Metal Gear Solid 4

AAAE - 4

LittleBigPlanet
Resistance 2
Killzone 2
MLB 09: The Show

AAE - 6

Resistance
Valkyria Chronicles
Warhawk
Motorstorm PR
Uncharted
Heavenly Sword

AE - 11

Motorstorm
Naruto
Disgaea 3
Buzz!
SingStar
Gran Turismo Prologue
Hot Shots Golf
Ratchet and Clank
The Eye of Judgement
SingStar V3
Folklore

Still 360 has a lot "console exclusives" like Gears of War, Mass Effect and Left 4 Dead...

/////////////////////////////////////////////this is an exclusive list Gears 1 and Left4Dead are not exclusives and there's a chance Gears 2 and Halo 3 might come to PC as well.Host011

So I know this is discussed endlessly but I'm so stuck. Every time I think I want to get a 360 I see something that makes me want to get a PS3 and vice versa. So in terms of what is important for me is good FPS games, good sport games like FIFA, and good online multiplayer, and good multiplayer natively. If you truly enjoy multiplayer vs. just dablling with it, XBL is WAY better. Why I'm unsure is because I always here that the PS3 is better for the future, which is merely an excuse cows used to excuse the PS3 sucking at the time. The generation is half over already and by the time this "future" comes about the 720 and PS4 will have been out for a while already. and that the 360 is just better or the same as the PS3 now and I really don't wanna give out money for a 360 when people are saying that is not as in the future COWS say this. The PS3 has the least bright future with the way its selling and performing.. Another issue is the exclusives. Like I said I like FPS (I don't think exclusivity is such a big problem with sports titles), and I love Halo but then again the PS3 has Killzone 2 and MGS4. Unless you have a PC, there are tons of games that aren't exclusive to the 360(since you can play them on a gaming PC), but they aren't on the PS3 either. And 360 also has GOW. And of course price, the 360 is obviously cheaper without all the (necessary?) accesories NONE of the accessories are necessary. Every sku can play virtually the entire library of games. You may want some of them, but you have to buy an awful lot to get it to the price of the PS3., but with those accesories your getting up to a PS3 price anyway. I don't really need a lot of multimedia capabilities, I just want to use it solely for gaming, maybe a movie here and there but I wouldn't be using it as my Entertainment hub you just eliminated 90% of the reason to get a PS3 over a 360 then., or I don't think anyway. So as you can see I'm a bit stuck. On a side note, I visited Guerilla Studios in Amsterdam the other day just for fun, here's a pic - http://s5.tinypic.com/33ol8p0.jpg Any help would be highly appreciated, and try and keep as much of a neutral view as possible please.snverhallen

PlayStation 3 has MGS4. There, that should make your decision easy.

/////////////////////////////////////////////this is an exclusive list Gears 1 and Left4Dead are not exclusives and there's a chance Gears 2 and Halo 3 might come to PC as well.Host011

Don't buy into that "ps3 is future" garbage, it's just lies.

PS3 if you enjoy movies and would like Blu-Ray ones and gaming. If you don;t have a HDTV or no interest in films/blu ray go with the 360, it has the superior games libary.

CreepyBacon

Superior games library is a point of opinion. I happen to like the PS3 exclusives library more than 360.

the difference between Live and PSN is that Live is P2P and PSN uses dedicated servers. Funny considering people have to pay to use live.

But which consoles do your friends own? Which ever is in the majority, i would go with that. more friends to play with online.

PlayStation 3 has MGS4. There, that should make your decision easy.

metalgear-solid

XBL: MS doesn't give you dedicated servers for gears halo or any of their games, there are some dedicated servers on XBL but it's provided by a thirdparty developer/publisher not by MS.

PSN: Sony gives you dedicated servers for all their first party games, some third party developers/publishers provide dedicated servers while some don't. But the ones that don't provides dedicated servers don't provide it either on XBL.

So PSN is superior because of dedicated servers + free.

XBL is a rip-off (imagine buying COD4 for $60 and you only get access to singleplayer, EPIC FAIL) , they decorate it with so many features that you don't even use and you have to pay for them.

360 has RROD and E-74 (which is probably just RROD that MS cleverly put another name on so they can say RROD is a minimal problem). Not to mention Disc Scratching.

PS3 > 360. Unless you want to play old games, get a 360. If you want to play new games get a PS3.

For AAA shooters: Ps3 has killzone 2 & Resistance 2, 360 has Halo 3 &Perfect Dark Zero.

As for sport games, most are multiplat but PS3 has MLB 09: The Show (AAA)

As for online, the PS3 has less laag and is free, but the 360 has better community, but cots 50$ a year.

If you just want a gaming machine, 360 hands down, live is much better in my experience, and 99% of the games are multiplat.

If you just want a gaming machine, 360 hands down, live is much better in my experience, and 99% of the games are multiplat.

savagetwinkie