PS3 or x-box?

[SamSeagull]

going to buy one of them soon, what do people think is the better of the two? and best places to buy them from?

 

[mattb]

Get a PS3, they are better. I own a 360 and am very happy with it, but I'd be silly to say it's better than a PS3.

Not sure on where to buy from but I assume you can't go far wrong with Amazon.

 

[Bluejuice]

Considering you can get a 360 for HALF the price of a PS3 I'd have to go with that one. The PS3 is newer and looks smarter but I don't think there's a massive difference in their capabilities and there are hundreds more games for the 360 as well as its having the superior media capabilities (streaming from your computer and the like)

I'd like a PS3, but not until they get more sensible on the pricing

 

[Robot Chicken]

Get a PS3, they are better. I own a 360 and am very happy with it, but I'd be silly to say it's better than a PS3.

Not sure on where to buy from but I assume you can't go far wrong with Amazon.

Try to get hold of the 60-gig version if possible. More memory and backwards compatibility. Hard to get hold of, unfortunately.

 

[D'Angelo Saxon]

Get a PS3 - of course the Xbox has got more games at the moment, but then again, its been out for longer. But the technology in the Playstation has always killed its rivals, and over time, I'm sure this will be the case again.

The xbox is still pretty damn good, although I can't get to grips with its retarded controllers...

 

[Robot Chicken]

Get a PS3 - of course the Xbox has got more games at the moment, but then again, its been out for longer. But the technology in the Playstation has always killed its rivals, and over time, I'm sure this will be the case again.

Don't be so sure, the XBox is backed by Microsoft, who are quite wealthy.

 

[Wardy]

Don't be so sure, the XBox is backed by Microsoft, who are quite wealthy.

It didn't stop the PS2 pissing over the original X-Box. With the blue-ray player I would have to stay get a PS3

 

[SeagullTim]

Get a 360 if you like to play online

 

[Munkfish]

Get a 360 if you like to play online

is the right answer or even better get a Wii and mario karts, its all you need in life!

 

[Frutos]

PS3.

 

[Djmiles]

Is the PS3 REALLY worth £70-£100 more than a 360? I don't think so.

Xbox 360

 

[Pettitt303]

had the same decision a few months back and chose a cheap 40gb PS3...don't regret it at all mate
go for the ps3..graphichs are CLASS and ebay is your best option...40gb is cheaper

 

[Stat Brother]

PS3 = Blue Ray

Which lead us to a conversation along the lines of :-

The way tech is moving on, in 10 years time this, PS3, will either be in a kids bedroom or at a car-boot, so what the hell is going to replace it, Star Trek 'hollow deck'

 

[Wozza]

PS3 = Blue Ray

Which lead us to a conversation along the lines of :-

The way tech is moving on, in 10 years time this, PS3, will either be in a kids bedroom or at a car-boot, so what the hell is going to replace it, Star Trek 'hollow deck'

As neat as Blu-Ray is, it's just a high format DVD - no giant technologcial leap.

 

[beorhthelm]

Is the PS3 REALLY worth £70-£100 more than a 360? I don't think so.

for that extra £100 you get a Blu-Ray player and a home computer if you drop Linux on. You might not want either but nice to have the choice isnt it? i beleive the online facilities are pay for on the xbox verse free for the ps3 too.

its like comparing an Amiga/ST with a Sega Megadrive. sure the Sega was cheaper and had more games, but all the really good games were available on both and you could do so much more with the Amiga - how many of todays programmers and graphic artists making todays games learnt by coding on the Amiga/ST or using DeluxPaint. Sony will wake up to this in the next year or two and start promoting its home computer advantages, an area MS backed Xbox cant compete in.

 

[Rangdo]

Don't be so sure, the XBox is backed by Microsoft, who are quite wealthy.

As opposed to the PS3 that is backed by the lowly Sony Corporation

 

[Stat Brother]

As neat as Blu-Ray is, it's just a high format DVD - no giant technologcial leap.

Fair comment, but would you have said that 3 years ago.

 

[Wozza]

Er, yeah.

 

[Rangdo]

Is the PS3 REALLY worth £70-£100 more than a 360? I don't think so.

Xbox 360

Well for your money you're getting a piece of hardware that is 2 years (I think) newer. Its a bit like comparing your brand new PC with that of your mates that is 2 years old. Is that worth the extra? Personal choice I guess but I know which I'd go for (I have neither by the way).

Also as someone else said you get a Blueray player included. I don't know what the going rate is for Blueray players but just taking a quick look at Richer Sounds the cheapest standalone player they sell is £200.

Also as another person said the online play is free with the PS3 whereas you have to pay a monthly subscription for Xbox live. An Xbox and a years live subscription and you've probably spent the same as if you'd bought a PS3.

 

[Wozza]

Nah...

Buy a 360 NOW as it has a far superior games library at the mo, and is brilliant online (in terms of multiplayer, demos, and original content).

THEN buy a PS3 in 18 months or so when, presumably, Sony will have caught up.

And you'll have BOTH consoles for same price as a PS3 costs right now.

Sorted.