omg what a dilemma

[Gryph]

Let me start out by saying let's not make this into a flame war. I don't want to read baseless accusations and fan boy behavior. Rational thinking only in this thread!

 

So I just bought a 50" plasma TV today and now I'm considering a console to get. I'm having a hard time choosing between which one to spend $300 on.

 

PS3 Slim

Pros:

It's a Blu-ray player too

Lots of good media center capabilities. I'm mainly going to be using it for media center stuff like watching movies, tv shows, listening to music. Gaming is more secondary.

It looks sexy. The hardware looks good to me and I much prefer the XMB.

It's much quieter.

I haven't read about too many quality issues with it.

I'm more interested in the PS3 exclusives like God of War, The Last Guardian, Uncharted.

 

Cons:

Online gaming isn't as organized.

No BC. I would love to play the old PS2 games I missed out on.

I don't like the controller too much.

 

 

XBOX 360 Elite

Pros:

The multiplatform games seem to look better on XBOX.

Better controller.

Better online, though not free but still worth it.

NETFLIX STREAMING out of the box!!!! omg this is a big one

Most of you guys seem to have 360s so I'll be able to play with you.

More FPS type games though I'm not into Halo or Gears of War.

 

Cons:

Loud as fuck. Though I know there are some quieter ones too but it seems to be a mixed bag.

Ugly as fuck. I don't like the way the hardware or NXE look.

Unreliable from what I read.

Not a Blu-ray player.

 

I'm torn. Help me untear.

[emsley]

Both dude. x

[Inky]

you know what I'm gonna say,

360 dude! (bill and ted Voice)

 

you can set up a nice media center with the 360 if you network it to Vista. it can be bothersome at times though.

 

Online gaming is usually very good on the 360, and there is ALWAYS someone from 1emu online it seems.

[VT-Vincent]

This is a tough one. I was in pretty much the same boat earlier this year when Circuit City went out of business. I worked there and I had the opportunity to work the going out of business sale. We had both the PS3 and the 360 in stock at 30% off and of course, I had both of them starring me down every day. There was no question I would end up buying one, but it was just a question of which.

 

I ended up choosing the 360 for the following reasons:

 

- Microsoft's warranty is quite good and the reliability reports for the later units seem to be improving.

 

- Microsoft's Marketplaces - There's a huge library of downloadable content (demos, full games, etc.) and their extensive movie library, most of which is in HD made up for the lack of Blu-ray. It actually worked out better for me since I prefer to rent most movies.

 

- Most of the games I'm interested in are available on both platforms, and Final Fantasy XIII's dual-release sealed the deal for me.

 

- Online gaming is much more organized and thought out on the 360.

 

In the end, I don't regret my choice, it has actually worked out quite well. I know that down the road though, there's a good chance I'll probably own both consoles at some point. The only issue I do take with the system is the noise problem. I actually run a media center right behind my TV constantly for my iTunes content and my emulators and it's actually quieter than the 360.

 

Honestly though, I don't think you can really go wrong with either system.

[Agozer]

The PS3 Slim. To balance this thread a little.

[ken_cinder]

Personally I see the Blu-Ray player touting of the PS3 to be a CON. I don't care for it, it's a gaming system, and I shouldn't have to pay for it...a sizeable portion of the cost is due to it. Price much negligible on this choice, but I wouldn't pay for a 360 Elite either...and I didn't, been a ripoff over the Pro since it came out.

 

Game library...360

Online Play...360

 

Sure theres PS3 games I want to play, and the thing has built in WiFi...but like the Blu-Ray, I don't wanna pay for it so cut it out and save me some $. Theres no need for WiFi on a device that is normally NEVER moved, wireless routers come with wired ports for a reason, both mine sit behind all my stationary gear.

 

btw how WOULD you hear about quality issues with the Slim? Is it even out yet? If it is...how longs it been out? A few days?

[Hera]

I LOVE my PS3 and don't give a crap about blu-ray. I hardly ever use it.

 

Online gaming could use some improvements but I'm happy with it regardless.

 

I like the controller better as well than the 360's. I don't want anything too bulky and 360's is definitely that for me. I promised myself I wouldn't go bigger than Nintendo 64's controllers.

 

I used to regret having one because of limited games but they're catching up with some great ones and I'm just as happy as I could be. I find the graphics in a few games in comparison to the 360's is better.

 

They're both good systems but if I had the opportunity to trade it in for a 360, I wouldn't do it.

 

But that's just me.

[Lucandrake]

If you can bother paying for the Live! service atm, then get the 360. Otherwise just grab the Ps3 since it's really not all that different(minus a few exclusives, and if those exclusives are the reason you DO want one system over another, then grab it for the exclusives!).

 

Edit: Imo, your better off with the Ps3.

 

O, and if you bought a Sony Bravia, Netflex has something setup for those T.V sets similar to that of the X360.

[Gryph]

Both dude. x

Eventually. I'll see if I can sell my body to make the extra cash.

 

you know what I'm gonna say,

360 dude! (bill and ted Voice)

 

you can set up a nice media center with the 360 if you network it to Vista. it can be bothersome at times though.

 

Online gaming is usually very good on the 360, and there is ALWAYS someone from 1emu online it seems.

I will be getting Windows 7 so that's a good possibility. Online gaming is probably the biggest draw of the 360. But I'm just not sure how much time I'll have for that. I might get a 360 later this year or early next year because my next semester is pretty relaxed so I'll have time to fuck around. I haven't been around much for a reason and these next two months will be hellish. I look forward to playing with you.

 

 

This is a tough one. I was in pretty much the same boat earlier this year when Circuit City went out of business. I worked there and I had the opportunity to work the going out of business sale. We had both the PS3 and the 360 in stock at 30% off and of course, I had both of them starring me down every day. There was no question I would end up buying one, but it was just a question of which.

 

I ended up choosing the 360 for the following reasons:

 

- Microsoft's warranty is quite good and the reliability reports for the later units seem to be improving.

 

- Microsoft's Marketplaces - There's a huge library of downloadable content (demos, full games, etc.) and their extensive movie library, most of which is in HD made up for the lack of Blu-ray. It actually worked out better for me since I prefer to rent most movies.

 

- Most of the games I'm interested in are available on both platforms, and Final Fantasy XIII's dual-release sealed the deal for me.

 

- Online gaming is much more organized and thought out on the 360.

 

In the end, I don't regret my choice, it has actually worked out quite well. I know that down the road though, there's a good chance I'll probably own both consoles at some point. The only issue I do take with the system is the noise problem. I actually run a media center right behind my TV constantly for my iTunes content and my emulators and it's actually quieter than the 360.

 

Honestly though, I don't think you can really go wrong with either system.

 

Great post. Those are the reasons the 360 is still fighting for my attention! But I think right now with school gaming will be less of a priority and most it will be movies and TV since it's shorter bits of entertainment I can have people over for.

 

Also, nice to meet you!

 

The PS3 Slim. To balance this thread a little.

Well then it's settled.

 

Personally I see the Blu-Ray player touting of the PS3 to be a CON. I don't care for it, it's a gaming system, and I shouldn't have to pay for it...a sizeable portion of the cost is due to it. Price much negligible on this choice, but I wouldn't pay for a 360 Elite either...and I didn't, been a ripoff over the Pro since it came out.

 

Game library...360

Online Play...360

 

Sure theres PS3 games I want to play, and the thing has built in WiFi...but like the Blu-Ray, I don't wanna pay for it so cut it out and save me some $. Theres no need for WiFi on a device that is normally NEVER moved, wireless routers come with wired ports for a reason, both mine sit behind all my stationary gear.

 

btw how WOULD you hear about quality issues with the Slim? Is it even out yet? If it is...how longs it been out? A few days?

I meant quality issues of the PS3, not slim. I don't expect there to be much of a difference. But I do care for blu-ray so it's only a plus for me. If the system was super expensive like before then I would be apprehensive about paying extra for blu-ray but both systems are the same price now.

[Gryph]

If you can bother paying for the Live! service atm, then get the 360. Otherwise just grab the Ps3 since it's really not all that different(minus a few exclusives, and if those exclusives are the reason you DO want one system over another, then grab it for the exclusives!).

 

Edit: Imo, your better off with the Ps3.

 

O, and if you bought a Sony Bravia, Netflex has something setup for those T.V sets similar to that of the X360.

I don't mind paying for Live. I think the service you get from Live is definitely worth the cost and you can get it cheap on amazon. I didn't get a Sony, I got a Panasonic. Here's some pics of the set up.

 

Old TV: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3534/387313...1dbb68389_b.jpg

 

New one: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3206/387235...5b67f324f_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2640/387314...6905d02cf_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3468/387235...b78075ec9_b.jpg

[Alpha]

I would definitely purchase the XBOX 360. The XBOX Live service is wonderful and there are so many players online! I've read stories of people having difficulty finding other players to play on PSN.

 

Also, why do you want a Blu-ray player? Purchase a brand new XBOX 360 HD-DVD player for $30 online and they have a ton of movies for around $2-$5 on Amazon, iNetVideo.com, and other sites. The quality of the movies are the same as Blu-ray and you'll save a hell of a lot money. Although unsupported now by Microsoft, the HD-DVD player still works well with very little problems on the 360. I believe it also up-converts regular DVD movies. There is one thing to note though and that if you hook up through HDMI, which I suspect you will do, it won't work correctly. It only works at optimum quality through the VGA output connected to the XBOX 360 (which still looks excellent) at this time. But hey, another option is you can still buy the HD-DVD player, hook it up to your PC, and output at high-def (HDMI, DVI, etc.) to your TV if it's close enough to the computer.

[KyokugenKiss]

my xbox 360 (the red one BTW) is pretty darn silent

 

 

i dont know if its all ps3's or just the older ones, but when playing i noticed that often times id get these odd lag spikes (particularly when i played MUA)

 

i fucking love my netflix too! and i actually know a few people who also have xbox live gold (which is actually saving me minutes on my phone by talking to people via headset)

[Shibathedog]

Xbox 360 no questions asked. I used to own a PS3 and an Xbox 360, I liked the 360 by FAR. I don't own either now and I could care less about the PS3, I just want another 360. Why?

 

-Better Graphics

-Developers like it better, this matters A LOT as you can imagine

-Along with the graphics the 360 versions are always better. PS3 versions are always the port.

-Always gets the extra content in games (the PS3 gets nothing pretty much)

-Better online Multiplayer

-Better/more efficient dashboard, although if you are used to the old one the new one is going to get some getting used to. I guess it doesn't look as cool but it functions better.

-Xbox Marketplace, It was once pretty shitty but it kicks ass now

-Netflix, I pirate movies so I have no use for it, but if you want to pay for movies, Netflix is the way to go. It has HD movies as well.

-All the good games on PS3 except for MGS4 are on Xbox 360, I played those PS3 exclusives like uncharted/killzone/resistance/etc. and let me tell you something straight up, They suck. People are just dying for reasons to say the PS3 is good. I hate to sound biased but I honestly was not impressed and those games definitely do not warrant the purchase of a PS3, Just like I would say Halo 3 and Gears of War do not warrant the purchase of a 360. (It's always the same damn games fanboys bring up and they all suck)

-Better controllers because the battery is removable alone. If the battery dies on 360 you can swap it out, on PS3 your screwed and you must use a USB cable. Also once the battery in your PS3 controller wears out the whole controller is fucked.

-You can mod it, A simple firmware mod allows you to steal all the games you want and last I heard play them online as well.

-The noise issue is bullshit, Do people play with the consoles next to their heads or something? I never heard any noise out of my 360 OR PS3 while playing. Yes it makes noise but it's not as bad as people make it seem. If your couch is a reasonable distance from your TV/360 it won't bother you, and mine was pretty close.

-Fits better in an entertainment center. I guess this isn't an issue anymore since I had the fat PS3 and your getting the slim which didn't exist at the time. The fat PS3 has a WEIRD shape and monopolizes a lot of space/you can't stack anything on top of it.

-More/Better/Cheaper used games/accessories. Fact. I am one cheap ass motherfucker so when I owned these two consoles I was always looking for how to save money. Maybe it has slightly improved for the PS3 but I doubt it. Everything made by Sony is always more expensive for no reason, even accessories from other companies. I bet a Sony TV that wasn't even as good as that Panasonic you bought would be tons more money. My old roommate owned one of those Sony XBR HDTVs and he paid through the nose for it. Did it look better than the LG my parents paid much less for? Yeah, but not 500 dollars worth, and he paid 800+ less than retail because of my connections. (This was like 2 years ago) So he could have paid 1300+ dollars more for a TV that looks not all that much better. (Honestly the only thing that was better was the black levels, I liked the color on the LG better, and they where both professionally calibrated, the LG looked more true to life while the Sony looked more like a TV, although it wasn't a shitty TV by any means.) OH AND I FORGOT THE BEST PART!! His Sony was a 37 inch and my parents LG is a 42 inch!

-More people seem to own the 360, Maybe this is specific to me, But a lot more of my friends own 360s, in fact the only friends I have that own a PS3 own a 360 as well. So if I wanted to play with people I actually knew the 360 would be a better choice.

-Discs are more durable. Again, your a responsible adult so this is probably a non-issue, but blu-ray discs get ruined way easier than DVDs. Disc rot is pretty common in PS3 games as well from what I hear. It happened only once to me and my roommate but we traded it in while the game still barely worked before it got bad, I wish I could remember what game it was. It was some game only my roommate played. There isn't really anything you can do about disc rot.

-Better support for AVI files/other video files burned to disc, many that would not play in the PS3 played in the 360, although there where some that neither could play.

 

Seriously, Look at these games, None of these games are that good except MGS4, and the bottom line is for a gaming console it's all about the games. A lot of them are shitty knockoff games like Infamous too.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PS3_exclusives

 

Here are the 360 exclusives for comparison. It's not like they are all good, In fact most of them are garbage too, but there is at least more than 1 (or 3, or 4, depending on how much of a PS3 fanboy you are)

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_360_exclusives

 

See nowadays most of the good games are on both, so you might as well get the 360 so you can get the better version. The way I see it the only thing PS3 has over the 360 is the web browser and linux support. (Blu-Ray is doomed, it won't last as long as DVD, Digital Distribution will take over, plus like I said I steal all my movies anyway/Netflix has some HD movies) If you have a computer both are useless. The linux support in the PS3 isn't that great though because certain parts of the console (like 3D acceleration) are locked out. I remember it was a pain to play a game once you had linux on it too, maybe this is different now though. You had to go through some annoying process to exit linux and launch the game if I remember right. Oh and I think you could transfer saves with a USB stick as well which was pretty cool. I don't think you could actually save and load off of it just transfer from USB stick to HDD or memory card. I might be confusing this with something I was doing for Linux though.

[Bambi]

I don't have a big point to say, I like Xbox 360

[VT-Vincent]

-The noise issue is bullshit, Do people play with the consoles next to their heads or something? I never heard any noise out of my 360 OR PS3 while playing. Yes it makes noise but it's not as bad as people make it seem. If your couch is a reasonable distance from your TV/360 it won't bother you, and mine was pretty close.

 

Actually, I have to admit that the noise bothers me a lot. I've actually gone out of my way to build both my media center and desktop as practically silent systems. The 360 is louder than both computers and in a somewhat small room, it is very noticeable. Unfortunately all manufacturers are prone to using cheap and small fans.