Oh man I can't wait. Thanks!
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Oh man I can't wait. Thanks!
before you decide what to buy you should try the controllers out. i find the ps3 controller to be a piece of *poopie* but that's just me. also it depends on what kinds of games you're interested in.. just look up the top rated games for each console and decide that way.
i recommend that you listen to my advice on mass effect 2 in that it's the best game in the universe.
and if you like multiplayer especially co operative multiplayer you will realize that left 4 dead 2 is the best game in the galaxy.
I have Wii, PS2, PS3, Wii, N64, PSP, DS, GameBoy, SNES, NES, Sega Genesis, Xbox, Xbox 360, and a gaming pc.
Honestly, I think PC is the best.
However, here's why I prefer the PS3 to Xbox:
+ Almost any "exclusive" game on Xbox is on PC
- I prefer games on PC (ie. Bioshock)
+ USB ports are a big thing for me and Xbox's are a pain compared to PS3's (try hooking up Rock Band and compare the two - PS3 is far easier)
+ I love Blu-Rays
+ I don't want to pay for online gaming
+ I have yet to have a problem with the PS3 or PS2 after many, many years of owning them
+ I have had problems with the Xbox
- Namely USB port problems and some game disc reading, such as Gears.
+ I highly prefer PS3's controller, but that's really just preference
+ I can get the PS3 controller to work on my PC
The xbox I have just sits there, collecting dust, after I used it for Fable. What a waste.
I really don't see why XBox is so popular. I honestly see no real reason for it to be other than some sort of fad. I really think PS3 is simply better for all practical means.
As for Game Library? What are people talking about that Xbox has better ones or more..? I have yet to be "bored" of sony's and any major game I have been able to get on the PS3 (ie. MGS4, GTA, AC, AC2, Prince of Persia, CoD, etc. etc.).
Why own an Xbox..? Anyone want mine..? It's useless.
Yay Alan Wake *Shrugs*
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I agree entirely O'nus. The god gaming combination of this generation is PC+PS3.
I'd recommend selling your Xbox. It's worth more that way.
The reason Xbox is more popular is that it panders to lowest common denominator, that is testosterone pumped americans who want to shoot shit.
I thought heavy rain looked pretty stupid. All it is is QTE's and PRESS X TO JASON...
You're ignorant to the game. It is not mere quick time events, it's far more complex than that, also the key point of it is the story and immersion. Heavy rain could not have been pulled off with a set control scheme.
When you're working off innaccurate memes like "press x to jason" then you are clearly ignorant to the actual game, and I have no time for your type, if you would prefer to wallow down there.
I never really had much doubt that I would go for the PS3. Thanks for that comprehensive comparison though Carousoul, if anything I will probably just be making my purchase quicker now with greater confidence. :)
Are there any downsides to getting the slim model? I remember there was a problem with ps2 slims overheating or something like that? I might have made that up though.
There was a problem with the PS2, although my slim never overheated.
As for the PS3 slim, there has been no noticable increase in overheating than the PS3 phat, so I'd say no. The slim is worth getting, and you shouldn't be worried by overheating.
The only time the PS3 is in danger of overheating is in extreme conditions.
Although I completed Uncharted 2 [which is one of the most intensely visual and resource consuming games in existence] in one day, and had no problems at all with overheating.
Or to inherit Onus's.
I swear to god it could read my mind, and knew that if I got CoD I'd put it to work :( It's also only the lower right quad that's lit, so I suspect I might be able to salvage it.
playstation has crap online.
i like to be able to communicate with my teammates on mics.
i also prefer the xbox/pc exclusives over the ps3 ones, and i prefer them on xbox over pc.
bottom line: get the console with the games you care about. don't listen to fanboys who say "there is no reason to get this console cause it suxx".
Wow Carou, thank you!!
I was also wondering about PS3 slim... I guess we'll see which version the shop has, and that'll be the one I get.
I'd buy it from eBay if it weren't for the import tax. And the wait. I can't wait another week. :P
Whatever, I'm not concerned about watching movies on this thing. I have a ps2, a DVD player, and a working laptop, I don't need a fourth option.
I played on a 360 for years. It's good for mainstream gamers. Then my red-ringed itself. I will admit Microsoft was pretty good at fixing it, got it back in less than a week with a free 3-month live card (didn't have a wireless adaptor, though). Long story short, my brothers both have their own 360 and Xbox Live. I have a PS3. I love it. The PS3 has *no* issues so far, where as my First Xbox not only got red ring, but also scratched up $300 worth of games. Enough to buy a new playstation. The Xbox is nice in that it's a nice, friendly user environment -- sort of like a Mac. It's also got that flashy interface. The parental controls are good (my poor brothers :P). However, I love the playstation interface, The blu-ray player, the media access (can you pull stuff from a home server off of an Xbox? I don't know), the accessibility, etc. Also, I find Xbox controllers to be incredibly awkward. PS3 is comfortable and fits right in my hand.
The PS3 seems to be much more serious, at any rate. The machinery is expensive, but holds up well. For example, I just bought the official PS3 bluetooth headset for $60. It may have been expensive, but it's got a good battery life, it's barely noticeable on my ear, AND I can hook it up to my cellphone, laptop, etc. Compare that to the $20 pieces of crap my brothers use, which plug straight into the controller and barely work half the time. The only part of the Xbox I like vetter is the hard drive, which is much easier to interchange than the PS3. When I went to a friend's house, I just popped out the hard drive and had all my data with me.
In summary:
Xbox got red ring of death, ate up $300 of games that are now almost completely unplayable. The wireless adapter is $100, plus another $50 a month. The equipment is terrible, can only be used on Xbox, and doesn't even work right all the time then. However, it is very easy to use, has good parental controls, etc. That's why my little brothers got one.
The PS3 is relatively inexpensive now (I got one of the original 80GB for Christmas. It's a phat, backwards-compatible beast. For $300. Xbox is just slightly under that, I believe.) The controllers are comfortable, hold a great charge (forgot to mention they charge from the PS3, no batteries needed). Has a free online, amazing graphics, blu-ray player, etc. All around better. Plus, you're less likely to get the whiney 8 year olds (still happens, though). I have noticed however, that there are a lot of "ghetto" and "hick" stereotypes on there. That's about 2/3 of the people that use mics. Be prepared for that.
Also, I have a laptop which can run small gaming (Team Fortress 2 and Half Life 2 mostly) so if you have a PSN or STEAM account, add me. Name should simply be oniman7. If you add me on either, send me a message letting me know you're from DV.
I finally got a PS3, last Tuesday, and I'm loving it. I had been holding out for the PS3, because I just could never see Xbox holding up, in the long run. All of the selling points XBoxers had held above the PSHeads have all but dissolved in the past year or so. The upcoming games list for the PS3 looks phenomenal (and I believe Bioshock 2 is coming to PS3 as well, O'nus). The Blue Ray player will prove useful for years to come. There is no Red Ring of Death (a friend of mine just had her's Red Ring two days ago, and will be getting a PS3 soon. The potential for gaming is dramatically increased, with the games being formatted to much larger disc-space. The Playstation controllers are (IMHO) the most comfortable console controllers on the planet. And where I've seen the XBox graphics excel on one game, I've seen them fall inferior on others.
All in all, I would call the PS3 a better buy - especially looking to the future.
My PSN name is Cog_Nizant, btw. Those of you who are online, shoot me an add.
(Oh yeah, and as oniman mentioned; the controllers charging from the PS3, itself, is awesome. The keep a great charge. The default cable that comes with the system is far too short to take seriously, but they more than made up for it, with doing away with the hassle of constantly replacing the batteries.)
Xbox 360 all the way. Three words: Gears of War
you're making the wrong choice :(
:arrow: Why Xbox?
Unless you're really into Halo and don't have a gaming PC, why would you get an Xbox..?
I honestly do not get it. You say that you shouldn't just say, "Cause it sux" but that is all I see from Xbox fanboys.
I own all systems and I honestly can say I have no use for the XBox except for a potential exclusive that isn't on the PC (ie. Alan Wake).
:arrow: Online
Speaking of the online crap - have you ever called tech support for xbox live? It's a friggin nightmare! I was on the line with this woman for 2 hours about my xbox live router and the best question she could come up with is if the power was on! OF COURSE IT WAS ON! I've only been more mad at my cell phone support.
At least if I call Sony, I live a short distance away from a major sony distributor and could have it fixed. I once had a problem with my PS2 and it was replaced within a week.
:arrow: PS3 Slim
As a side note, I own the PS3 Slim and have played it straight for several hours often at a time. It has never over heated and I have not really had a problem with it at all. People say it has backward compatibility issues but.. I haven't tried because I also have a PS2 to play those on (on a separate TV).
:arrow: Games
Honestly, why do people bring up Gears of War so much still?
Even a Gears fan has to admit that even Uncharted 2 beats it. Just take a look at the hiding system.
If there is still room to argue; Modern Warfare 2. Not uptalking the PS here or anything but just saying that Gears is not such a good game at all when comparing it to the likes to such multiplayer beasts like CoD.
:arrow: PC vs. XBox/PS3
Reason would illustrate that if you can get the game on the PC, it's the better choice. Here's why:
+ Customization on the PC is infinitely possible
- You cannot custom on console
- When I say customize, I mean custom maps. Just take a look at the game Portal to see what I mean.
+ Controller
- Any controller you could possibly argue is better than PC... can be hooked up to a PC.
+ DLC
- Free DLC vs. Paid. Need I say more?
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