Xbox vs PlayStation Poll

[upthealbion1970]

Gaming console, blu-ray player, music system (linked to my 5.1 surround) and photo backup storage, plus BBC i-player / ITV player, subscription-free online content. Oh, and Unchartered.

No competition really, is there ?

Also 3d Blu ray films and 3d games , have my audio hooked up using optical to my 5.1 and it's immense

 

[SeagullSongs]

In my opinion, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 are basically the same, although PS3 can support higher graphics settings and run them more smoothly. They both have some killer exclusives.
My vote would come down to PC, but because that isn't on the poll.
I built my PC this summer and I love the fact that games are somehow cheaper on PC than 360 or PS3...

 

[Drumstick]

Xbox can hold and play music and photos and has music and video streaming services on Last.fm and Zune as well as Sky Player, which puts iPlayer and ITV player to shame.
£30 a year is a small price to pay for a far superior online service that doesn't go down or get hacked into, leaving your personal and credit card details in jeopardy. You could pay for 2 or 3 years of Xbox live with the money you save from buying an Xbox instead of a PS3 anyway.
+ we have Gears of War and Forza among others.
So the only benefit you get out of having a PS3 is that you have the privilege of being able to pay £20 for blu-ray discs.

Quick check off game website shows:

XBOX 360 320GB + MW3 = £299
PS3 SILVER SLIMLINE 320GB + MW3 = £269

PS3 MEANS A SAVING OF = £30

As for your blu ray comment that is just stupid. See below again using game as a reference point.

FIFA 12 PS3 = £37.99
FIFA 12 XBOX = £37.99

Each to there own. Having owned both I prefer the ps3. Subject done to death, Both good consoles.

 

[Easy 10]

Xbox can hold and play music and photos and has music and video streaming services on Last.fm and Zune as well as Sky Player, which puts iPlayer and ITV player to shame.
£30 a year is a small price to pay for a far superior online service that doesn't go down or get hacked into, leaving your personal and credit card details in jeopardy. You could pay for 2 or 3 years of Xbox live with the money you save from buying an Xbox instead of a PS3 anyway.
+ we have Gears of War and Forza among others.
So the only benefit you get out of having a PS3 is that you have the privilege of being able to pay £20 for blu-ray discs.

A watch a LOT of blu-rays, so this is a maHOOsive part of why I'm a Sonyboy.

PS3 does everything I want and more. The X-Box offers me absolutely nothing my PS3 can't do slicker, quieter and (as a unit) looking far better under my tellybox.

 

[TWOCHOICEStom]

Xbox for one reason and one reason only.

THE CONTROLLER IS ERGONOMICALLY DESIGNED.

(instead of not being changed due to the fear of change)

 

[TWOCHOICEStom]

A watch a LOT of blu-rays, so this is a maHOOsive part of why I'm a Sonyboy.

PS3 does everything I want and more. The X-Box offers me absolutely nothing my PS3 can't do slicker, quieter and (as a unit) looking far better under my tellybox.

Well you can't pay for and have access to xbox live so ner.

 

[Drumstick]

quieter

That just reminded me how LOUD my xbox 360 used to be has this been sorted with the newer model?

 

[tezz79]

Ps3 is so depressing online though, no party chat & that trophy system is lame compared the achievments on 360.
I've had both & xbox beats ps3 for online gaming
Hands down, oh & the dual shock controller is really outdated (whatever happened to that boomerang controller)

 

[Surrey Seagull]

The Escapist : Video Galleries : Zero Punctuation : Console Rundown

Oh there's some naughty words incase you have little 1s running around.

 

[SeagullTim]

Owned both, no contest.

PS3 hands down.

 

[leigull]

Xbox for one reason and one reason only.

THE CONTROLLER IS ERGONOMICALLY DESIGNED.

(instead of not being changed due to the fear of change)

Whatever the merits of the consoles themselves (pros and cons for each), I absolutely HATE the x box controller, it's too big, clunky and feels shit to hold.

 

[tezz79]

Owned both, no contest.

PS3 hands down.

Owned both

Xbox.... Hands down lol

Let's face it, it's subjective, there is no right or wrong answer

 

[tezz79]

Whatever the merits of the consoles themselves (pros and cons for each), I absolutely HATE the x box controller, it's too big, clunky and feels shit to hold.

& I find the dual shock flimsy light and cheap feeling, each to their own ain't it

 

[Easy 10]

Well you can't pay for and have access to xbox live so ner.

Don't want to so ner with bogies on.

 

[tezz79]

As long as we're all happy with our trusty machines ay lol.
They're both quality to be fair but little things swing it for different people..... It's all good

 

[Decode]

Sometimes think i'm one of a select few people who own both and don't really have a preference. Generally i'd say Xbox Live is miles better than PSN. And that PS3 has more high quality exclusives.

Hardly breaks the bank to have both if you're an avid gamer.

 

[tezz79]

Sometimes think i'm one of a select few people who own both and don't really have a preference. Generally i'd say Xbox Live is miles better than PSN. And that PS3 has more high quality exclusives.

Hardly breaks the bank to have both if you're an avid gamer.

This although I do think xbox has some good exclusives but then most of what I play are multi-platform
Anyway

 

[Chamberpot]

Xbox for me, so many mates have Xbox, so great for online gaming. The only game which is a playstation exclusive which i want the Xbox to play is metal gear solid 4. But apart from that the servers are great and hardly go wrong, Microsoft update constantly and fast, so I can't see a fault with Xbox.

 

[JamesAndTheGiantHead]

that trophy system is lame compared the achievments on 360.

Pretty sure they're exactly the same other than the different names. Apart from you can 'Platinum' a PS3 game.

 

[8ace]

I have both, the eggbox is a lot noisier than the triple.