Which console for xmas gift?

Dcully

Hi folks,i thought id post in here for a not biassed opinion if possible as there was no general console forum covering all machines.

Im a pc gamer with a kick ass gaming rig,mostly into online gaming.
My wife is quizzing me about what i want off the big man this year but there is nothing i can really think of.
I have all games and hardware for pc i need so all i can think of is a console.

Im not looking for a console war flaming thread just some honest advice on which i may enjoy the most or whether i should bother with a console at all.

360,PS3 or Wii?

Also if i may ask a few questions about the online capabilities of these machines as i admit to not been up to speed on consoles at all.
Am i correct in thinking neither platform offers dedicated game servers for online games?

koHd

Dcully wrote: »

Hi folks,i thought id post in here for a not biassed opinion if possible as there was no general console forum covering all machines.

Im a pc gamer with a kick ass gaming rig,mostly into online gaming.
My wife is quizzing me about what i want off the big man this year but there is nothing i can really think of.
I have all games and hardware for pc i need so all i can think of is a console.

Im not looking for a console war flaming thread just some honest advice on which i may enjoy the most or whether i should bother with a console at all.

360,PS3 or Wii?

Also if i may ask a few questions about the online capabilities of these machines as i admit to not been up to speed on consoles at all.
Am i correct in thinking neither platform offers dedicated game servers for online games?

I haven't played the PS3. But I have an Xbox 360 and I have no complaints. Especially for online gaming. Xbox Live is really good.

Plus Xbox 360 has way more games available right now. And almost all of them have online play. Almost all unbiased reviewers have said Xbox Live is by far the best online service available to gamers on any platform.

And a recent update that automatically downloads onto your 360 allows you to hook up any external hard drive filled with music and movies and listen to your music or watch your movies straight from the external hard drive through the 360.

I find this great because I have LOADS of divx movies and tv shows on my external hard drive and I can now watch them on my tv and they look super

I think this might help a little:

http://www.cnet.com/holiday-gift-guide/games-gaming-gear/?tag=cnetfd.dir

Mr. Presentable

Get a PSP. TF with the PS3, WII, XBOX etc. Something that you can take to the zoo ftw!

conzy

sand in the UMD drive yum!

subway

you wont get a wii so rule that out.
get a ds

~Marky~

If you are into online gaming go for the X-Box 360 without a doubt

Witcher

~Marky~ wrote: »

If you are into online gaming go for the X-Box 360 without a doubt

yes, but if you want good games get a ps3- assassins creed, mgs4, gta4,

god of war 3, resistance fall of man 2, i could go on


seriously though get a ps3, i had an xbox 360, its now my foot rest when i

play ps3 hahah :D




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Den_M

Don't see how Asassins creed would be enticing. Xbox 360 for current great ganes, PS3 for the long term, Wii for the big kid in you and gameplay over gfx. There's my 2 cents.

Witcher

Den_M wrote: »

Don't see how Asassins creed would be enticing. .

have you played it????



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AdrianII

blay1 wrote: »

yes, but if you want good games get a ps3- assassins creed, mgs4, gta4,







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Assassins creed and GTA 4 are on xbox also, gta is out on xbox before the PS3 actually

SuperSean11

I have played all and would back the 360 because games are already there, good online set up and better prices and deals

Witcher

AdrianII wrote: »

Assassins creed and GTA 4 are on xbox also, gta is out on xbox before the PS3 actually

i didnt say they were exclusive smart hole



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BFassassin

blay1 wrote: »

yes, but if you want good games get a ps3- assassins creed, mgs4, gta4,

god of war 3, resistance fall of man 2, i could go on


seriously though get a ps3, i had an xbox 360, its now my foot rest when i

play ps3 hahah :D




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Assassins Creed and GTA4 will also be on the 360 so they arent PS3 exclusive.
The 360 is brilliant online although you do have to pay for it. Plenty of titles available plus there is the marletplace for old xbox games,arcade games and soon to be movies as well i think.

Witcher

BFassassin wrote: »

Assassins Creed and GTA4 will also be on the 360 so they arent PS3 exclusive. .

read my previos post ffs



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BFassassin

blay1 wrote: »

read my previos post ffs



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I was typing my post when you posted that. I only read it after. Its just the way you said it, it sounded like you were saying they were PS3 exclusives.

ShaneU

Oh god grow up you lot. I have all three consoles and I can safely say the xbox 360 is the best, no matter what any previous imbeciles have said to the contrary.

Witcher

ShaneU wrote: »

Oh god grow up you lot. I have all three consoles and I can safely say the xbox 360 is the best, no matter what any previous imbeciles have said to the contrary.

ill take it that is directed at me!


ill take it in good spirits and not stoop to your level


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Witcher

BFassassin wrote: »

Its just the way you said it, it sounded like you were saying they were PS3 exclusives.

yeah it does actually, sorry



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Den_M

blay1 wrote: »

have you played it????

Yep, a big letdown.

Witcher

Den_M wrote: »

Yep, a big letdown.

still good though, bit repetitive but, not the worst game iv palyed



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ShaneU

blay1 wrote: »

ill take it that is directed at me!


ill take it in good spirits and not stoop to your level


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did you even read the first post? He said he didn't want it to turn into a console flaming thread. He wanted people to suggest which console would suit him the most. then you post rubbish like "GTA4, GOD OF WAR 3, RESISTANCE 2, MGS4", none of which are even out yet.

Witcher

ShaneU wrote: »

then you post rubbish "ZOMG GOD OF WAR 3, RESISTANCE 2, MGS4", none of which are even out yet.

i have to tell the facts, others were plugging the xbox, i had to plug the ps3,

on my own against about 5 people,

i have own an xbox360 and as i said previosly all it amounts to is an expensive

foot rest.

see how this doesnt contain any personal insults, you should try it



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ShaneU

Show me where there's a personal insult in that last post. go on.

Witcher

ShaneU wrote: »

then you post rubbish like "GTA4, GOD OF WAR 3, RESISTANCE 2, MGS4", none of which are even out yet.

there!

that isnt rubbish, thats fact there games for the ps3,

you just called it rubbish because i was supporting the ps3,


and calling me an imbecile, that explains its self


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ShaneU

No it was rubbish because you were just spouting off games that aren't even out yet and could be completely terrible for all we know, so how is that a good reason to buy a ps3? try thinking before you post, it does wonders.

if you did, you could have said that if he likes online gaming, the ps3 has resistance and warhawk. ratchet & clank and uncharted are good ps3 exclusives too.

Pacifico

AdrianII wrote: »

Assassins creed and GTA 4 are on xbox also, gta is out on xbox before the PS3 actually

Eh? Where are you getting this from?

ShaneU

Pacifico wrote: »

Eh? Where are you getting this from?

they're out the same day, don't mind him.

Witcher

ShaneU wrote: »

No it was rubbish because you were just spouting off games that aren't even out yet and could be completely terrible for all we know, so how is that a good reason to buy a ps3? try thinking before you post, it does wonders.

and didnt we all hear about halo3 for ages before it came out about how **it

hot it was meant to be , and couldnt it

have been terrible? it ****ing was!


name one mgs game that has been terrible? Hmm? no you cant!


you think before you post



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ShaneU

I never said anything about Halo or MS. what the hell are you talking about? picking at straws. I'm not even going to entertain your kind anymore because you clearly haven't a clue what you're talking about.

elimtgdtor42kid

ShaneU wrote: »

did you even read the first post? He said he didn't want it to turn into a console flaming thread. He wanted people to suggest which console would suit him the most. then you post rubbish like "GTA4, GOD OF WAR 3, RESISTANCE 2, MGS4", none of which are even out yet.

la la la

Witcher

ShaneU wrote: »

I never said anything about Halo or MS. what the hell are you talking about?

i didnt say you i meant the xbox360 afficianados


you said any of the games i named could have been terrible, which included mgs, there has never been a bad mgs and never will



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ShaneU

elimtgdtor42kid wrote: »

la la la

ShaneU

blay1 wrote: »

i didnt say you i meant the xbox360 afficianados


you said any of the games i named could have been terrible, which included mgs, there has never been a bad mgs and never will



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that's a personal opinion, and besides the OP said he likes online gaming.

Witcher

ShaneU wrote: »

I'm not even going to entertain your kind anymore because you clearly haven't a clue what you're talking about.

tut tut more insults!


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ShaneU

here's a good site for you to blindly praise the ps3, you'll be welcomed with opened arms http://www.ps3.ie/phpBB2/index.php?sid=fe27b3ccc90a426dfb367e0c628dcd77

Witcher

ShaneU wrote: »

that's a personal opinion, and besides the OP said he likes online gaming.

mgs 4 has online gaming, read up



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ShaneU

blay1 wrote: »

mgs 4 has online gaming, read up



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eh no son you read up, metal gear solid online is a completely different game, it's not included with mgs4

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Witcher

ShaneU wrote: »

here's a good site for you to blindly praise the ps3, you'll be welcomed with opened arms http://www.ps3.ie/phpBB2/index.php?sid=fe27b3ccc90a426dfb367e0c628dcd77

and i suppose your not blindly praising the xbox, HYPOCRISY!


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Witcher

ShaneU wrote: »

eh no son you read up, metal gear solid online is a completely different game, it's not included with mgs4

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a starter pack will be included with all mgs4 games!

and if he wants online he can buy the online mgs4 cant he?


whats with the " " around my smilies??



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SuperSean11

I hope all this arguing is helping you decide O.P.:D

koHd

blay1 wrote: »

and didnt we all hear about halo3 for ages before it came out about how **it

hot it was meant to be , and couldnt it

have been terrible? it ****ing was!


name one mgs game that has been terrible? Hmm? no you cant!


you think before you post



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You're soundin' like a fanboy kid. You should quit while you're only a few miles behind.

Ok PS3 has MGS and Gran Turismo as exclusives, I think that's possibly about it?

Assasins Creed is on the Xbox 360 too.

But that's beside the point. I think the best way for this fella to pick the best system for him is to read the reviews of each system in the link I posted in the second post.

But if you are gonna try to suggest one for him, at least read what he wants from the system.

He wants online play. None of the games you mentioned are multi-player.

From the sounds of what he's looking for, the Xbox 360 would suit him best.

And on Halo 3: I haven't played it because I haven't got much interest in it, but three of my mates have it and they love it.

You are the first person I've come accross to say it's terrible. I'm really doubting you have this Xbox 360 you are telling us is your foot rest.

ShaneU

SuperSean11 wrote: »

I hope all this arguing is helping you decide O.P.:D

I tried to turn it into a structured argument but blay1 was irritating me.

Witcher

SuperSean11 wrote: »

I hope all this arguing is helping you decide O.P.:D

i bet he's moved on by now, and yet another thread is lost to the xbox v ps3 war :D




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Witcher

koHd wrote: »

You are the first person I've come accross to say it's terrible. I'm really doubting you have this Xbox 360 you are telling us is your foot rest.

fair enough thats your opinion, it is a footrest thats why i bought a ps3,


best €600 i ever spent



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koHd

blay1 wrote: »

fair enough thats your opinion, it is a footrest thats why i bought a ps3,


best €600 i ever spent



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Witcher

ShaneU wrote: »

I tried to turn it into a structured argument ?? but blay21 was irritating me.

you honed in on me as the ps3 supporter, started an argument and then you

started with the personal insults!


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Witcher

koHd wrote: »

what?? the ps3 was €629 whats funny about that?

ShaneU

blay1 wrote: »

you honed in on me as the ps3 supporter, started an argument and then you

started with the personal insults!


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There's a difference between a ps3 owner and a ps3 fanboy, you're the latter.

Grim.

Cully see what youve started

Witcher

ShaneU wrote: »

There's a difference between a ps3 owner and a ps3 fanboy, you're the latter.

its the same thing you wouldnt buy a ps3 if you werent a fan would you?


and your not a xbox fanboy, give me a break

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Khalim

Sigh....always with the consoles flame fest.

Anyway, the original poster stated that he had a high end pc (mostly for online gaming)

That would in my opinion rule out the XBox 360. Mainly because 360 the exclusive games offered are very similar (FPS and the like). But if more of the same but in comfort of your living room, go for it.

PS3:
-Has Blu-Ray
-Still awaiting a decent collection of games (there are a few great titles out)

Nintendo Wii:
-Mario Galaxy (what, you need more than this to buy the Wii?)
-Too much rubbish games (some games are just gimmicky for no good reason)
-Most of the games are easy to pick up and play (Wii Sports)

Although I think the best way would be to look at the games already released or soon to be released for each console and if you would like to play these games. Because it's all about the games.

That's my opinion. Flame away.