Xbox 360 vs PS3 vs Wii (all discussion here please)

PS3

Yeah, by posting this in the PS3 forum it sounds like you know what you want and are just looking for purchase validation.

If not, I'd recommend the 360 over the PS3.

PC.

buy a new gpu for the cost of an xbox or ps3, then experience real gaming

I've got both myself.

Both can have up to 250gb hard drive. The PS3 has either a 120GB or 250GB but I'm led to believe that they're bringing out a 350GB console.

I've got a 60GB Xbox and a 250GB slim PS3. I'm never gonna fill the 250GB. Not in this lifetime anyway.

Both consoles are brilliant but if most of your mates have a PS3 then get a PS3 or vice versa.

Both consoles have their own exclusive titles but the majority of games released are released for both Xbox 360 and PS3.

Both are able to run at 1080p if you're into your technical shtuff.

PS3 can play Blu-ray's whereas the Xbox can't. But that's not really a big deal. It's just a nice bonus.

Xbox is cheaper than PS3 at the moment. Both have slim/quiet models out now so there's no real difference there in size or hard drive storage.

I personally have no preference over either console. Both have great exclusive titles on them but that's about the only thing different really.

Online gaming on both is solid. I suppose the only downside is that you have to pay for either a three month or year long membership for Xbox Live to play online but it's a very good service for the money you're paying.

PS3 has free online play.

If you're really getting down to the nitty gritty stuff then I suppose it comes down to controllers.

Personally the Xbox controller for me is better. Feels a lot more comfortable in my hands.

I had my Xbox first before I got my PS3 and it took a little bit of getting used to the new controller but you'll get a feel for it and there is always the option of buying unofficial controllers which are a lot more comfortable than the official one.

And that's about it really. Some people will have you believe that graphics are better on the PS3 or vice versa but to be honest, I've not noticed any difference at all. They're both pretty much the same. They do the exact same thing but it'd be better to go with what the majority of your mates have.

If you want online gaming, whatever your friends have.

No intention of online gaming. Pick up each controller and see which one fits.

o1s1n wrote: »

Maybe I see it as a waste of time and money? I'd rather get an xbox for modern games and spend my hard earned cash on 'real' gaming items like JAMMA boards for my arcade cabinet. I'm not a graphics whore who needs to **** off over the latest high res textures running at a nauseatingly high FPS rate.



Visual quality does not make a game. I find I get much more dynamic control out of a seimitsu arcade stick than a keyboard and mouse.

What 'real gaming is' is completely down to an indivudual's perception of gaming. In other words, you're attempting to be a PC snob and talking out your arse.

indeed. im talking out my arse..... why waste money on a modern pc when you can buy ****ty old arcade artifacts?.....

o1s1n wrote: »

Come back to me in a couple of years when your current setup is worth sh1te all and my PCBs have just increased even more in value.

But hey, you know what, I'm not the brightest anyway so...

thats why people upgrade pcs.......

These types of threads should not be allowed. Both are great consoles. It all depends on what exclusives and controllers you prefer. What console do your friends have? (so you can swop games with them).

In any case, a "PS3 or Xbox" thread should be free of PC snobs banging their drums -- make your own damn thread. Nobody asked about PCs.

Using the words "real gaming" is ignorant and purely inflammatory and should be warned immediately. Boards is a tolerant, reasonable (and awesome) community, and it's imperative we outlaw that sort of douchebag snobbery in here, p1ssing everyone off.

I would implore you to watch Technobuffalo's "Console Wars" videos which pits the Xbox360 against the PS3 in every detail. There are 12 videos and they are superbly researched, well written, unbiased and with a good sense of humor all thanks to the excellent Lasse Pulkkinen. Very entertaining. In fact, everyone should watch them. Here's Round 1:

UnholyGregor infracted for insulting other member.

These threads always descend into fanboy territory, with neither side giving way.
Please keep it civil or I will lock it.

Keep it on topic too (no PC talk).

feckhead wrote: »

My preference is 360 simply because of the social aspect. All my friends are on there and even if we're playing different games, we can all be in the same party chat, which is handy.

The PS3 is a good console and has some great exclusives. Uncharted 2 was my favourite game from last year, but generally multi platform games play better on 360, and thats what I mostly play.

Pretty much this. I bought a PS3 for the excusives and it didn't disappoint. Uncharted 2 + Heavy Rain FTW. But that's all I use it for. I get all my xbox games for free so I generally use that more. Oh and I don't play online.