Which one and why? (360 and PS3.)

[Feep]

I myself have a PS3 80gig, and it holds a great amount of data, it's a good choice for a family console or one when you like to listen to music, or if you're looking at pictures or playing a movie. PS3 has better graphics, but only by a bit, and it does have free network, which does mean more people but the price for it makes up for it.
If you're looking for a long time investment, try the PS3, i guess.
Muzzles has a great argument for the 360 though, so go outwit me muzzles.

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[Marcem]

PS3, it's a great entertainment center, it plays blu-rays, games, music files, and can connect to computers and stream video/music.  Also, this fall, netflix on the console is coming.  The exclusives are pretty good, there's Gran Turismo, Uncharted, Little Big Planet, Motorstorm, and many more.  If you do get one, get the Move bundle if you're willing to spend the extra cash for the Move.  Otherwise, get the 250gb.

[naturemon]

I have a Ps3, but I used to have a 360, I love the Ps3 more because of the fact that it's exclusives are some of the best I've played, unlike with the Xbox 360 where in my opinion the only decent exclusive was the Halo series.

[Mr.Interceptor]

Might as well get the Slim.

[Thorax]

The new Xbox 360 should have the red ring fixed, so you don't need to worry about it. And even if you get an old system, most times the red ring is easy to fix, and even easier to prevent.

Now, I've played both PS3 and 360 quite a bit and I'd have to prefer the 360. While the PS3 does have a wide selection of games (As opposed to the 360 being somewhat of a "shooter system"), online isn't the greatest, through it's free. Nobody uses mics. It does have a few pretty good games (Warhawks, Littlebigplanet, etc.).

360 has way better online play and most games support it. Although you do have to pay for it, and the price is being raised $10 for a yearly subscription, it's still a great thing to have. The best way to think of it is like buying a new game every year, which most people do anyway. Exclusive games like Halo Reach make the system great because the are great games.

Also, the majority of people that bought non-360 systems that I know eventually bought a 360.

[Mr.Interceptor]

The new Xbox 360 should have the red ring fixed

Yeah. The new one doesn't have the RRoD anymore. It has the Red Dot of Death.

[Thorax]

Yeah. The new one doesn't have the RRoD anymore. It has the Red Dot of Death.

Haha funny.


But seriously, It has a lot better cooling system, and as far as I've heard, there hasn't been any real problems with it.

[Madmitten]

The new Xbox 360 should have the red ring fixed, so you don't need to worry about it. And even if you get an old system, most times the red ring is easy to fix, and even easier to prevent.

Now, I've played both PS3 and 360 quite a bit and I'd have to prefer the 360. While the PS3 does have a wide selection of games (As opposed to the 360 being somewhat of a "shooter system"), online isn't the greatest, through it's free. Nobody uses mics. It does have a few pretty good games (Warhawks, Littlebigplanet, etc.).

360 has way better online play and most games support it. Although you do have to pay for it, and the price is being raised $10 for a yearly subscription, it's still a great thing to have. The best way to think of it is like buying a new game every year, which most people do anyway. Exclusive games like Halo Reach make the system great because the are great games.

Also, the majority of people that bought non-360 systems that I know eventually bought a 360.

should i buy a used 360 from gamestop for $119?
im iffy about it because no warranty and i want this stuff to last as long as my ps2

[dawngaward0110]

Also, I know some people who own the 360 w/ Gold. So if I get an 360, i'm definitely getting Gold :D

[Bisjac]

ps3 exclusives are better then 360 exclusives.

paying for xbox live is friendry. you already own the expensive games, why pay just to use them?
and if you are paying for xbox live, why do they still show you tons of adds?

ps3 is always simply updated automatically with new major technological features as tvs and media advances.
while xbox remains that stupid box that red rings on you.

[Thorax]

should i buy a used 360 from gamestop for $119?
im iffy about it because no warranty and i want this stuff to last as long as my ps2

The price for a new Xbox360 Arcade is $150. Harddrives run for about $20 to $50 dollars online. Plus you'll have a warranty.

But, depending on what comes with the used one, it might be a better deal. No warranty means that you should have no qualms about opening it up and fixing it yourself if it RRoD's (Super easy to do and very efficient. The whole operation costs about $15 and has enough supplies you can repeat it about 10 times without having to buy anything else).

Also, I know some people who own the 360 w/ Gold. So if I get an 360, i'm definitely getting Gold :D

Do you know anyone with PS3's?

ps3 exclusives are better then 360 exclusives.

paying for xbox live is friendry. you already own the expensive games, why pay just to use them?
and if you are paying for xbox live, why do they still show you tons of adds?

ps3 is always simply updated automatically with new major technological features as tvs and media advances.
while xbox remains that stupid box that red rings on you.

Debatable. And, everything depends on your preferences. 1 year of xbox live costs about the same price as a new game. I have no idea about what ads you are talking about. Xbox updates as well and never red rings if you treat it correctly. Also, fixing a red ring is very easy in most cases.

[DrPepper]

Depends what you want to do. I consider PS3 more of a media device, than a gaming device. I choose Xbox 360.

[Thorax]

Depends what you want to do. I consider PS3 more of a media device, than a gaming device. I choose Xbox 360.

Exactly. I see the PS3 more as a fancy Blu-ray player more than a gaming console, as that is what my friends use theirs for.

[CrazyLot]

Well, I use a Xbox360 at the moment, but I do fancy a PS3 mainly for certain games and also because before I had a ps2 that I really enjoyed but had to sell it for money :/

[Sabbin]

Can't only the OLDER PS3 models play PS2 and PS discs?