Really thinking about buying a 360, but worried about longetivity

I'm really thinking of getting a 360 when they release the new jasper units in the Fall, but I'm a bit worried about the longevity

of the console compared to PS3. I do like the games on the 360 more, and also believe they for the most part look better than most of the same PS3 games released. I'm worried about the life span of the 360 though because developers are now talking about cutting back game content due to storage issues when compared to PS3's blue-ray. Also, how is Far Cry 2 going to look when compared side by side with PS3 and its greater amount of processors?

Will Microsoft give strong support for a few more years to come? And will the PS3 games start to really overtake the 360 in looks, because it sounds like it may slowly be heading that way. But overall, I think the 360 game offerings are alot better than PS3, and its a better console for what your paying, I kinda also wish Xbox had Wifi. These are my worries though.

just buy a ps3 if you want better graphicsnaruto7777

Also, how is Far Cry 2 going to look when compared side by side with PS3 and its greater amount of processors?

WorldMusc_basic

The 360's Xenos GPU is more powerful than the PS3's RSX. That is to say, the 360's graphics card is more powerful than the PS3's. The 360 also has more memory. The only place the PS3 outshines the 360 is in it's processor.

Now, I may be wrong, but unless a game is designed SPECIFICALLY with the PS3 in mind, a game will not take advantage of the PS3's processor. Hence why multiplatform games often look better on 360. Far Cry 2 is multiplatform, so I would put my money on the 360 version of the game looking better.

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Also, how is Far Cry 2 going to look when compared side by side with PS3 and its greater amount of processors?

Making_Pudding

The 360's Xenos GPU is more powerful than the PS3's RSX. That is to say, the 360's graphics card is more powerful than the PS3's. The 360 also has more memory. The only place the PS3 outshines the 360 is in it's processor.

Now, I may be wrong, but unless a game is designed SPECIFICALLY with the PS3 in mind, a game will not take advantage of the PS3's processor. Hence why multiplatform games often look better on 360. Far Cry 2 is multiplatform, so I would put my money on the 360 version of the game looking better.

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Yeah that makes up my mind. I could care less about something like Killzone 2, when obviously Far Cry 2 will probably be the greatest shooter ever considering Far Cry 1's many accolades. And considering it will be better on 360 that'll be the selling point for the console for me.

Thanks Guys! And castle crashers/masseffect/viva pinata won't hurt either.

[QUOTE="naruto7777"]just buy a ps3 if you want better graphicsSub-ZeroJoe

probably not but first party ps3 games are awesome, no denying it just like those on the 360.)

[QUOTE="Sub-ZeroJoe"][QUOTE="naruto7777"]just buy a ps3 if you want better graphicsfalconzss

probably not but first party ps3 games are awesome, no denying it just like those on the 360.)

Yeah that makes up my mind. I could care less about something like Killzone 2, when obviously Far Cry 2 will probably be the greatest shooter ever considering Far Cry 1's many accolades. And considering it will be better on 360 that'll be the selling point for the console for me.

Thanks Guys! And castle crashers/masseffect/viva pinata won't hurt either.

WorldMusc_basic

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. LET'S GO HOME, BOYS. :D

And I didn't even have to mention Xbox Live and how it trumps PSN. Take it from me, I've had both consoles. :P

I'm really thinking of getting a 360 when they release the new jasper units in the Fall, but I'm a bit worried about the longevity

of the console compared to PS3. I do like the games on the 360 more, and also believe they for the most part look better than most of the same PS3 games released. I'm worried about the life span of the 360 though because developers are now talking about cutting back game content due to storage issues when compared to PS3's blue-ray. Also, how is Far Cry 2 going to look when compared side by side with PS3 and its greater amount of processors?

Will Microsoft give strong support for a few more years to come? And will the PS3 games start to really overtake the 360 in looks, because it sounds like it may slowly be heading that way. But overall, I think the 360 game offerings are alot better than PS3, and its a better console for what your paying, I kinda also wish Xbox had Wifi. These are my worries though.

WorldMusc_basic

Last i heard farcry 2 looked better and ran smoother on the 360 already. I wouldnt worry about longevity. It will be on the market and supported jsut as long as the PS3 is, because of the install base it has, developers are not going to miss a chance to capitalize on that. And developers arent talking about cutting back content, they are talking about compression (or rather john carmack is) with regards to audio and textures, if forced to use single disc options, however as long as multi disc is possible, that won't be a huge issue.

In the end, i'd say wait for the price drop and then take the plunge, as you won't be disappointed.

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[QUOTE="Sub-ZeroJoe"][QUOTE="naruto7777"]just buy a ps3 if you want better graphicsSub-ZeroJoe

probably not but first party ps3 games are awesome, no denying it just like those on the 360.)

same here so don't worry ;)

[QUOTE="naruto7777"]just buy a ps3 if you want better graphicsSub-ZeroJoe