Gaming Console Advice

[Rugrat]

Xmas pressie time ... should it be PS3 or XBox? Any difference in prices of games or all the other stuff that needs to be added on? Is it just about brand loyalty or is there a clear winner?

 

[Conkers]

It really depends what you want it for.
I own both and the PS3 is great for watching media (iplayer, 4od, blu-rays) but I get on better with the Xbox for gaming and playing over the internet. I think the Xbox also has more appeal through Kinect rather than the PS3 move.

 

[JamesAndTheGiantHead]

PS3 for me, brother owns an Xbox and they're just as good with multi-platform games. What it comes down to is wether

A) You're bothered about watching Blu Rays
B) Which of the 'exclusive' games you'd rather play (Uncharted 1, 2 & 3 for PS3, Gears of War 1, 2 & 3 for Xbox)
C) Which console your friends play on.

I forked out the few extra quid for the PS3 so I could watch Blu Rays, although I only own 2

 

[upthealbion1970]

It mainly matters as what your mates use tbh. Ps3 is free to get online but xbox is subscription.

 

[Cornish seagull!]

It mainly matters as what your mates use tbh. Ps3 is free to get online but xbox is subscription.

Ill have to give you a game of fifa 12 mate, but i cant promise im not going to score an over head kick with boyd again si lol.

 

[brightn'ove]

flip a coin - what ever divided them before no longer exists, exclusive titles are now rare, and online gaming is solid on both (only you have to pay for it on xbox).

The way i'd decide is if you want to play online with your mates, pick the console that most of them have. Most of my mates have a ps3, and thus, i have a ps3.

 

[upthealbion1970]

Ill have to give you a game of fifa 12 mate, but i cant promise im not going to score an over head kick with boyd again si lol.

Lol lol I cant promise that I'm any better than utterly rubbish at it mate! Caught up with your dad and brother at the hammers game to buy you that beer but you'd already gone home . Jen is going tomorrow for the first time on her birthday (so it's all her fault lol)

 

[Cornish seagull!]

Lol lol I cant promise that I'm any better than utterly rubbish at it mate! Caught up with your dad and brother at the hammers game to buy you that beer but you'd already gone home . Jen is going tomorrow for the first time on her birthday (so it's all her fault lol)

Lol i was at the hull and millwall game mate. I hope jen enjoys it mate tell her by all means no pitch invasions lol

 

[upthealbion1970]

Lol i was at the hull and millwall game mate. I hope jen enjoys it mate tell her by all means no pitch invasions lol

Ha ha, she's in the disabled section in front of the north with her mum so anything is possible........

 

[desprateseagull]

for simple, FUN games, have a good Wiiiii!

 

[MORTY]

Get a megadrive.

 

[Fred Oliver - Legend]

Buy a 360, buy battlefield 3.

 

[Drumstick]

I'd say you have to think about what you mates have, Otherwise I had both and the PS3 edges it for me so I sold the 360. That said they are both very good consoles I just resented paying an extra £40 odd a year to play it online after I've already paid for the system, the internet and the games.

PS3 have dropped alot in price making them much more affordable now days. PS Move is brilliant too.

I'd say,

PS3
Call of Duty or Battlefield 3
PS Move with Heavy Rain.
Fifa 12

This looks good.
http://www.game.co.uk/en/playstation-3-320gb-slim-with-fifa-12-move-starter-pack-and-dancestar-party-155183?pageSize=20&categoryIdentifier=10468

 

[desprateseagull]

btw, can you still get the old skool 'all in one' Atari boxes?

 

[WhingForPresident]

There's really not a lot of difference between the two in terms of spec, but I went with Xbox as the online play is miles better, even though you do have to pay for it, and the controllers are nice and chunky.
I find the PS3 quite depressing as well, as it all seems so dark and serious. Xbox is far more enjoyable to play IMO.

 

[Rugrat]

Cheers helpful to know that there's not one clear and obvious winner ... not bothered by Blueray, have a player and 1 disc! Reckon it might be the PS3 based on paying

All helpful, ta!

 

[Jello]

You may have to pay for it but Xbox live pisses all over PS3 online and hasn't had to shutdown due to hacking. I have both but only use Xbox for gaming, I use PS3 for bluray and iplayer.
And Xbox kinnect is better than PS move system as well if they're into those sort of games.
To be honest as others have stated it may just depend what system their friends use.

 

[Djmiles]

If you want a gaming console, buy the Xbox 360.

If you want a console to play blu rays on, get a PS3.

Xbox tips it for me because of the price, even though xbox live is £25-£30 a year.

 

[JamesAndTheGiantHead]

I also urge you to buy Battlefield 3, it's silly good and has a lot more substance to it than the Call of Duty games.

 

[Peever]

I have a ps3 but have played xbox many times and I enjoy both. As someone said above it boils down to what the mates have.