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Copy Clerk  Posts: 116 Joined: 6 Sep 2008     | |
Gone Gonzo  Posts: 1139 Joined: 6 Jun 2008     | You're askin' for a burnin' my friend, before the fanboys get here and argue excesively for one or the other or the PC I'm going to say that you want what your friends have and newer model 360 don't have any huge problems. |
Gone Gonzo  Posts: 1404 Joined: 28 Jun 2008    | I call it. 360= baseline |
Gone Gonzo  Posts: 2993 Joined: 22 Aug 2008   | Whichever one you prefer. My brother and I both own 360 Elites (the 120 HDD black ones) and neither have red ringed or had any problem so far. He's had his a few months longer than I have. Got mine back in...may? I think. If you pick up an Elite, don't be too worried about getting any problems and it red ringing. I've not played a PS3 extensively yet, so I can't really recommend it, and recommending a 360 would be blatantly biased. Check out the game selection, the controls, the media and online capabilities and make your choice from there. |
Press Junketeer  Posts: 459 Joined: 12 Sep 2008   | PC |
BANNED  Posts: 354 Joined: 21 May 2008 | 360. Never had any problems with it, never had lag, never a near-RROD event. I even dropped it once and it was fine. Also what people say about PS3 having better graphics is utter bullshit. It's exactly the same except for the slightly different color filter: gray for PS3, brownish gray for 360. That's it. Also, I hear PS3 is rather fragile, so it's not something you would want in a household with kids. This problem aside, I'd still pick 360 over a PS3 any day due to the variety of games available. Achievements significantly increase the life of a game as well. User was banned for: Favorite Easter Egg?. (30 days) |
Copy Clerk  Posts: 88 Joined: 11 Jun 2008  | This is just asking for trouble |
Gone Gonzo  Posts: 2082 Joined: 12 May 2008  | Stop. No more. Reported because we all know how these end up. IT's a matter of opinion, there is no right or wrong answer. SHIT! Run! The Flames are coming! |
Pulitzer Laureate  Posts: 974 Joined: 7 Nov 2007   | Look, 4 consoles die of 360, that's bad, but it has better versions of games (less laggy) |
Gone Gonzo  Posts: 1519 Joined: 18 Sep 2007  | What if they held a console war and nobody came? Edited to add: If you're genuinely looking for purchasing advice, the best advice I can give is to look at the titles available to each console; pick the one that has the most titles you want to buy. There's no "best" console out there, save in the minds of each's respective fanbois. This generation, we're blessed with four valid platforms. Enjoy the variety that brings while you can! -- Steve |
Assistant Video Producer  Posts: 477 Joined: 19 Feb 2006    | Just play nice and the thread won't get blasted by a mod. |
Press Junketeer  Posts: 444 Joined: 2 Jun 2008  | wow, 7 responses with out getting locked. little hint the mods here hate any Vs thread. and they hate fan boy threads. boy oh boy are you in trouble matey. |
Copy Clerk  Posts: 111 Joined: 17 May 2008 |
I think this should color your decision quite a bit. Honestly, I think most of the bugs are worked out of the 360 by now so it's safer at this point to purchase one. But, I'm a bit biased as a 360 owner. |
Beat Writer  Posts: 214 Joined: 5 Mar 2008 | I own both, tbh for games go for 360. I am yet to have problems with my Xbox360 taking into account I have had it for a while. |
Gone Gonzo Posts: 1139 Joined: 6 Jun 2008 |
Like I said before, you want to have what you're friends have. The purpose being LAN parties and game borrowings. |
Infamous Scribbler  Posts: 527 Joined: 9 Oct 2007 |
The "breaking" problem you are referring to is known as the Red Ring of Death. While this problem still persists, the newer models have taken great strides to eliminate this problem. If you buy a new one and keep it well ventilated, you shouldn't have a problem. Get the 360. It has a better library of games and you can play online with all your friends, assuming they have 360s. |
Gone Gonzo Posts: 1404 Joined: 28 Jun 2008 |
No! Save the cookies! |
Gone Gonzo  Posts: 3685 Joined: 14 Jan 2008  |
Oh god, Oh god, Oh god! |
Copy Clerk  Posts: 85 Joined: 20 Aug 2008  | I think the best advice here is from Anton P. Nym, look at games from each console, whoever have more that you like, go with them! In my personal opinion however, the 360 would be my choice given your dilemma. Looking upon what's been happening to the PS3's exclusives, the 360 would have my choice in being cheaper and having games I want. Not to mention that your friends have 360's, so when you get Live you will be able to play games with them on the internet. Just my 2 cents, i have neither console so i guess my opinion's pretty unbiased as well :) NOTE:Beware the fanboys bound to plague this thread, they are coming.... and they are coming with haste... |
Muckraker  Posts: 261 Joined: 24 Feb 2008  | PS3 of course. |
Gone Gonzo Posts: 1139 Joined: 6 Jun 2008 |
That's unnerving, a cursory glance suggests that the Original Poster said this. |
Infamous Scribbler  Posts: 546 Joined: 27 Aug 2008 |
I disagree with the games part, but yeah, if your friends have 360s get that. Shooting shit is just more fun when you have an overeager man-friend roaring in your ears, right? ;) |
Copy Clerk Posts: 92 Joined: 27 Apr 2008 | PS3, its not outdated technology and what mug pays for online play in this day and age? Of course it all depends what you want it for, if you're a technology buff like me there's no choice to be made, PS3 all the way. If you want a good selection of games the received wisdom appears to be that the 360 is the better choice. |
Gone Gonzo Posts: 2993 Joined: 22 Aug 2008 |
Same avatar, different screen name and post count. I'm influenced to say different people, though this is one of the reasons why I refuse to use the stock avatars. |
Copy Clerk  Posts: 113 Joined: 19 May 2008   | it all depends on what type of games you play really the 360 has more games out but most are for specific genres whereas the PS3 has a stronger field in the genres not populated by the 360 note i took great strides not to name what genres |
Infamous Scribbler  Posts: 638 Joined: 29 Mar 2008 | ps3 its just better... |
Copy Clerk Posts: 113 Joined: 19 May 2008 |
and so it begins....... |
Copy Clerk  Posts: 78 Joined: 29 Jun 2008 | Its about the games and online services. Xbox live is the best online service but it costs.playstation network doesn't work as well but is free. 360 gets games like fable 2, gears of war 1/2, bioshock, halo 3 etc. PS3 has MGS4, haze, resistance 1/2, uncharted drakes fortune etc. It's all about which games you want really... P.S. the PS3 version of soul calibur 4 gets darth vader, the 360 version gets yoda, but no one really cares... |
Paperboy  Posts: 12 Joined: 7 Jul 2008 | This question comes down to: |
Paperboy Posts: 12 Joined: 7 Jul 2008 |
Xbox Live is not superior enough to warrant the extra $5 a month. Also, the Gears franchise is undoubtedly coming to PC along with Halo 3. BioShock is already there and coming to PS3 soon. Also for PS3 you forgot to mention Ratchet and Clank. And how could you use Haze as a selling point? |
Muckraker  Posts: 348 Joined: 13 Aug 2008 |
LOL... the 360 is "baseline"? That's rich. The only notable hand-up the PS3 has is a blu-ray player and to wit, the only effect that has on the PS3 as a gaming platform, is a bad one (longer seek times vs DVD).
The few million people who play WoW? |
Gone Gonzo Posts: 2082 Joined: 12 May 2008 |
DeadlyFred, an icon of ignorance. Look up Blu-Ray, then look at this post, and say "Oh...sorry." |
Copy Clerk  Posts: 93 Joined: 31 Aug 2008 | It comes down to the games, what do you want, and how bad do you want them? Plus I doubt the internet will sway your decision. |
Muckraker Posts: 348 Joined: 13 Aug 2008 |
Actually I did a little more research than that, which you probably ought to have done yourself before popping up in an attempt to debase my opinion and intelligence. http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/blog/2006/feb/10/willbluraybe The PS3 drive is 2x. Oh, sorry. |
Muckraker  Posts: 256 Joined: 19 Jan 2008 | Both. |
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I was thinking of getting a 360, but everywhere i go i read problems about them and how they always break. But none of my friends have a PS3 so i dont know what it's like. What do you guys suggest i go for?