XBox 360 vs. PS3

[Bowser]

Originally Posted by Guru

all the people that want the most for their money have the PS3.

COMPLETELY WORTH IT

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by QuikSsurfer

The PS3 interface is a ****ing nightmare... Ads have really taken over the 360 dashboard but it's still FAR easier to maneuver than the PS3. Shit is tucked away in various places where you wouldn't think they'd be -- example: game saves.

What? My game saves are two slots above the game I'm playing, in the SAME MENU. Not sure what you mean by this.

Originally Posted by QuikSsurfer

And lets not even talk about game installs and updates... I can't tell you how many times I've purchased a game just to go home and wait 1 hour or more for the game to install.. then update.. then restart... then install.. etc etc. I much prefer the 360 method of updating (usually just a few megabytes)....

Now this one is true. Although it doesn't happen every time. It's weird.

[Mr. Plow]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

The deal breaker for me was having to pay M$ to use Netflix.

Yeah, and then Netflix charges to use their service as well!!!



I'm kidding. I read further down where you aren't an online player - which in that case, I could understand the frustration of having to pay $40/year for a gold acct, then paying for Netflix just to stream Netflix to your console. That would be a waste.

[007]

Originally Posted by Mr. Plow

Yeah, and then Netflix charges to use their service as well!!!



I'm kidding. I read further down where you aren't an online player - which in that case, I could understand the frustration of having to pay $40/year for a gold acct, then paying for Netflix just to stream Netflix to your console. That would be a waste.

It is dumb as hell that xbox charges just to have that service. Double whamy.

[Mr. Plow]

Originally Posted by Guru

It is dumb as hell that xbox charges just to have that service. Double whamy.

Meh. They are pretty clear about it..... you want to go online, you have to pay to be gold member. They don't expect anyone to spend the money on an Xbox just to watch Netflix....or use whatever app they have. Same with PS3.....they don't expect you to buy a system just to watch Netflix.

The difference is that PS3 doesn't charge to go online, but when/if they do, you can rest assured that Netflix and every other online app will require their version of a gold acct to use it.

[Rugby Thompson]

360 is better, i have a PS3 and i regret selling mine.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Rugby Thompson

360 is better, i have a PS3 and i regret selling mine.

Can you elaborate?

The online gaming community seems to be bigger on XBox Live. That's the ONLY reason I can really think of for preferring XBox over PS3.

For me, I don't play online so it's a non-issue. I much prefer the PS3 and don't regret selling my XBox at all.

[Rugby Thompson]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

Can you elaborate?

The online gaming community seems to be bigger on XBox Live. That's the ONLY reason I can really think of for preferring XBox over PS3.

For me, I don't play online so it's a non-issue. I much prefer the PS3 and don't regret selling my XBox at all.

Bigger community and friendlier, less lag and delay, games seem to run smoother and look nicer on the 360. I still have fun with my PS3 but the online is horrible and to be quite honest, I only got the PS3 for MSG4 guns of the patriots. I really do appreciate PS3 and enjoy it but I feel like for what I play, FPS campaigns, stealth genres and NCAA 13 & Madden 13 online, it doesn't give me the same satisfaction. Even though there is some amazing games on the PS3, I still would rather play Halo 4 campaign with someone or alone then play Uncharted. Uncharted was amazing but then after you beat it, could never go back to it, same with MGS4. Honestly since you're not into online play, I highly recommend Dishonored or Hitman absolution.

[QuikSsurfer]

Originally Posted by Rugby Thompson

Bigger community and friendlier, less lag and delay, games seem to run smoother and look nicer on the 360. I still have fun with my PS3 but the online is horrible and to be quite honest, I only got the PS3 for MSG4 guns of the patriots. I really do appreciate PS3 and enjoy it but I feel like for what I play, FPS campaigns, stealth genres and NCAA 13 & Madden 13 online, it doesn't give me the same satisfaction.

Friendly community? Heh, no.

Games run smoother and look nicer? This is true mostly for ports. No doubt about it.

[Rugby Thompson]

Originally Posted by QuikSsurfer

Friendly community? Heh, no.

Games run smoother and look nicer? This is true mostly for ports. No doubt about it.

Yeah, I've found all the games look nicer on 360 especially the first person shooters as of late.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Rugby Thompson

Bigger community and friendlier, less lag and delay, games seem to run smoother and look nicer on the 360. I still have fun with my PS3 but the online is horrible and to be quite honest, I only got the PS3 for MSG4 guns of the patriots. I really do appreciate PS3 and enjoy it but I feel like for what I play, FPS campaigns, stealth genres and NCAA 13 & Madden 13 online, it doesn't give me the same satisfaction. Even though there is some amazing games on the PS3, I still would rather play Halo 4 campaign with someone or alone then play Uncharted. Uncharted was amazing but then after you beat it, could never go back to it, same with MGS4. Honestly since you're not into online play, I highly recommend Dishonored or Hitman absolution.

See, I don't play FPS, no longer play Madden or NCAA (thanks EA!), and I don't play online. So you and I are at opposite ends of the spectrum.

The only game I've actually played on both systems is Kingdoms of Amalur and there was pretty much zero difference in graphics or graphic performance.

Thanks for the recommendation. I'm playing Skyrim now and have FarCry 3 and the Uncharted series on my list right now - too many games so little time!

[SnakeXJones]

Originally Posted by Rugby Thompson

360 is better, i have a PS3 and i regret selling mine.

I regret I have about the PS3 is I didnt buy it sooner

[Trevo_410]

someone QUICK! START A NEW THREAD!

http://www.techspot.com/news/50843-f...-xbox-720.html

[007]

Bluray eh. I'll believe it when I see it considering some of that article is the exact opposite of other reports that have been leaked the last year.

[Rugby Thompson]

Need to pick up FarCry 3 as well, looks amazing and like the GOTY... yeah I was considering trading in Madden 13 for FarCry just because it's so horrible now.