I haven't been into video games for a few years so I'm not too familiar with either system; I'm looking to get one of them but I seek your assistance. What are the pros and cons of each that you've experienced?

Xbox360
Pro - Better of the two
Con - Could be better
PS3
Pro - Could be worse
Con - Worse of the two

PS3 has more pros as a media center especially since it plays BR.

But as far as games, it really depends on what kinds of games you prefer. Both should satisfy, but if you play 95% FPS then get a 360...

GET A PC AND PLAY SOME REAL GAMES YOU SALLIES

Playing games with a keyboard is gay.

360, seeing how most all games are on both systems now.

unless of course you want a Blue ray player like previously said.

I am just glad that FF13 is on the xbox so I don't get tempted to join PS again

PS3 has superior graphics/processing power. (this is a fact, not opinion.) PS3 plays Blue Ray. Most of the games are on both now.

I own all 3 next gen consoles and honestly, I play my 360 more than any other system. But then again, I've owned it since it's pretty much came out, own more games for it, and most of my friends have xbox live. But if you're just getting a console now, I'd go for a ps3. While there are exclusive titles to both systems, the majority of games come out for both now( i.e. tekken 6 is out now for both, bioshock 1 and 2, etc). And if you have an HDTV, you can't go wrong with a blu ray.

I own a 360 and have never played PS3, so I can't compare, but I love the 360

....but as others said, a PS3 might be a better investment because of the Blu Ray

I would suggest Sega Master System.

SHIT! I meant to add "INB4 Aril denounces modern video games"

PS3 plays PS1 games too... and that rules, cause you can play FF7.

Both are great, but I have a 360 as it was cheaper and had alot more games. Nowadays it doesn't matter too much as you are going to spend $300 on one or the other and they both have (for the most part) the same games. 360 is getting Alan Wake (Max Payne guys), so that's the main reason I would still go for the 360 if I was trying to decide.

Also, the PS3 does not look better. Watch some comparison videos and they either look the same or worse.

Get a ps3 dude, xbox 360 is loud, doesn't have a network adapter, to play online you gotta pay, ps3's is free

No matter how well they have done certain games, if you look at the processing specs the PS3 does have more power, and is capable of better graphics.

colecovision all the way sun!

By the time PS3 lives up to its "potential"...Microsoft will have a new console!

I'd still suggest Sega Master System.

Sure.

I found a cool chart, although it doesnt' include the newer cheaper PS3s, (it might not have the new xbox either) it compares some stuff.
http://www.gossipgamers.com/playstation-3-vs-xbox-360-comparison-chart/

Capable yes. This new game coming out for PS3 thats called Heavy Rain (same guys who did Indigo Prophecy) is a good example. Probably the best looking game I have seen this generation.

New PCs have better processors and cards.
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I mean, right now the two systems are a total wash (besides the blue ray thing, which makes up for the price difference) And most of the games are out for both. But if you're seriously trying to get the more powerful system that will be capable of more in the long run, get the PS3. If you don't care about that, and you just wanna play next gen games but don't want a BR player, get an Xbox. They're both awesome systems, and i bet you'd be happy with both.

New PCs are only slightly better than the PS3s.

But they ARE better.

I just miss the days of when pc gaming was way better and when stores like electronics boutique had walls covered in pc games. now it's a shelf in the back that no one cares about :(

untrue

or gtfo.

my parents didn't get that for me for Christmas...I don't understand why

Fuck it, I'm just going to get a Jaguar. Anyone remember that failure?

Anyway, thanks for the input gentlemen. I'm not too big into FPS games, don't give a shit about playing online, want a BluRay player and also enjoy a slew of PS1 games, so I'm thinking I'm going with PS3. Or maybe I'll just get both at tax time so I can waste even more of my time sitting on the couch losing brain cells.

Or gaining them - if you play intellectually stimulating games. Which, sadly, xbox fails to deliver.

Fuck a brain. When I play video games I want to zone out and turn into a vegetable.

What I meant was you gotta pay more to get that

are you talking about a wireless adapter? because it definitely comes with a ethernet card

I believe the chart i linked to covered this.

Mark - I couldn't be happier with my PS3, it plays ALL of my burnt, scratched, old-ass DVDs without any skipping at all. It fucking rules.

And if you get a PS3, you can trade/borrow games with/from Boarcorpse.

New ps3's DO NOT play PS1/PS2 games. If you want backward compatibility, you're going to have to get an older model. Preferably the 60gb as that has the hardware for BC and isn't just a software emulation like the 40gb and 80gb.

This is true. I had a friend who has the PS3 with BC. They are really rare now. Someone offered him a grand and he still refused. This is why I still play my PS2 more often than any other console. I love PS1/PS2 games.

I've owned a 360 since 2005 and it gets a fair amount of use when a good game comes out, which is every few months. I'm a PC gamer at heart, but maintaining a gaming PC isn't for everybody. If you're getting into the console arena at this point, go for a PS3. It will end up having a much longer shelf life, they just came out with the slim version and Sony will keep pumping games out for years. Whether or not the hardware is superior is a complicated question because the hardware is entirely different from the Xbox, which is engineered to be more like a PC. The PS3 theoretically has more processing power - but it's harder for developers to tap into that power. Games will keep looking better for both systems as developers learn a console's secrets. Not that any comparison matters - it's entirely dependent on how well the game takes advantage of the hardware.

Markymark, get a PS3 and Metal Gear Solid IV (which I still haven't played...) and I think the PS3 has free online play but I'm not 100% sure.

60gb ps3 here FTW!
the 20gb ps3s go for more than the new slims.

ummm.... my PS3 250gb does play PS1 games. I tried it already. I think it's different per model... but it does NOT play PS2 games. I guess the only model that did that was the 80gb.

Console fanboy wars are annoying but the most annoying argument of all is PC vs Console.

and it was the 60gb and the 20gb models that played ps2 games, jim. Just saying. All models play PS1 games.

Right, 60 not 80.... whatever.. My main point was that they DO play PS1 games.

I put a 320GB drive into my 60GB so now it is a 320GB that plays PS2 games. hooah!

Yup that's it, wireless adapter

Some dudes put an SSD in their PS3 and said it got fast as fuck.

oh yeah, well i have my PS2 next to my 250gb PS3. So there.

oh okay because you can plug it into your network without buying anything

does a PS3 come with the wireless card stock? I know the Wii does

It does

the 20GB doesn't come with wifi. not sure about the 40GB, but all the other models do have wifi built in.

please. This was a valid argument for years considering
a.) pc games were more advanced and had better graphics
b.) RTS and turn based games were superior on pc (and still are for that matter)
c.) when games had the 3dfx capability it smashed all console competition.

It wasn't really until n64 came out that consoles had the upperhand. PC gaming was superior for YEARS.
It's not a valid argument anymore because xbox and ps3 are essentially computers.

But the technology comes out for PCs first. People don't just play many PC games anymore because there's really no point. I'd gladly play PC games over ps3 and xbox anyday.

xbox360 and a PC is what i use to quench my gaming thirst.

Colecovision is the balls I hear.

i think you misunderstood what martins was saying.

It's hard to understand him when his mouth is full of organic almonds all the time.

burn?

tonight?

Anal almonds.

martins, that lower case M is too unlike you. I smell a troll

okay, I'll log out and back in for you

How's that?

I seriously just think it's so obnoxious when PCFAGS get all PC IS BETTER THAN CONSOLE and then CONSOLEFAGS respond with CONSOLE IS BETTER THAN PC. Just shut the fuck up both of you and go play Sega Master System, amirite?

lol capital m didn't work, hmm

If you're a graphics/RPG/modding nerd, PC's are far better. But there are fewer and fewer PC games these days... sad panda. It's ok, I can still play M.U.L.E. on my C64 emulator.

this man knows his shit. pong state champion 1976

Yep, and all of those games NOT coming out on PC that you want to play, you can play on PS3 now.

technically speaking PCs were far superior. That doesn't mean they had better games. That's why jaguar was so hyped up and then failed. Horrible games and.. 64 bit what? 64bit shit.
ps1 was like an snes/genesis/32x but more advanced. It had awesome games, too. but n64 really sealed the deal with consoles IMO. PC gaming declined drastically from 1998-2002. The only ray of hope ( foundation) for PC gaming now is mmorpgs which I don't realy like. :(

I'm really not saying PCs were/weren't/are/aren't superior. I just hate the argument for either way. I don't play PC games because I hate the keyboard/mouse control system. Though, that's probably because I never gave it a real shot beyond saying "Fuck this shit." The only shit I enjoyed on PCs was emulatin'.

FUCK YESSS!!! Gotta love the controllers..or should I say remotes!

before this thread gets hijacked any further, mark, get a ps3.. Considering you don't like fps games.

And martins, you are severely missing out on great games. get a USB pad if you don like keys. There are so many fucking classic pc games.

Any examples?

Qbert, frogger. Alley Cat.

The ray of hope for PC's isn't just MMRPGs, but also user-made content, just like it always has.

Modding

All right allready, whip it out!!

I guess it's safe to say I'll be getting a PS3; that was my first choice anyway, but I wanted to make sure I got input from people I actually know exist and not some bullshit consumer reports.

Continue establishing PC and/or console supremacy.

Boooooooooo...Xbox 4 lyfe.

I totally understand the appeal of PS3, especially because of the BR player, but shit...I'd rather buy another game then a sikk movie.

The PS3 game platform overall sucks, but for the crowd favorites you can get them on both systems. People like the PS3 trophies better than the 360's achievements, but whatever...I rikes it.

However, I'm on my 3rd Xbox right now, because they build them like shit. When my warranty runs out, I'm totally screwed.

Xbox has better lighting schemes I think, but PS3 can do a lot more with textures and shit like this. I prefer the Xbox marketplace as well.

I'm sure you could give a shit less as you've already decided on PS3, but you can kiss my yellow chinese ass, Richards.

PS3 = amazing hardware, but lacking catalog.
xbox = terrible hardware, but a bigger catalog of games.

I prefer the ps3.

EYE agree with this guy!

that might be the best thing i've ever seen

ps3 all the way, hands fucking down. free access to the ps network vs. paying for xbox live even for silly shit like demos is worth it in itself...not to mention better exclusive titles and blueray. ps has always been and always be better than xbox. fact.

Tim, I'll accept your invitation; bring that ass.
What sort of games does XBox have that PS3 doesn't? Game choice is a huge factor. I feel that at some point I'll own both if I become as obsessed with video games as I was before college.

left for dead, gears of war, and halo.

Fable II, Forza , Mass Effect , Splinter Cell: Conviction, GTA IV expansions

Rampage, Blades of Steel, Blaster Master, Metroid, Skate or Die!

it basically boils down to, do you care about getting an erection? if so, get a ps3.

I SEE WHAT U DID THERE

Still haven't purchased a PS3 or XBox, but possibly getting a PS3 this week...but I have a question for those who know the differences between the different PS3 models; is the only 60 GB model older, or did they create a newer 60 GB that does NOT have backwards compatibility?

none of them have it except for one of the original older models. The new ones can play PS1 but not PS2.

Yeah, I just did the research myself since I was antsy. Someone on Craigslist is selling a 60 GB but they said it's only 7 months old; I believe the seller may be mistaken.

My friend. You have it all wrong. The wise decision would be to invest the money into Sega Master System and its games.

Speak English.

Ok.

Hear ye, hear ye. Young lad. Behold, thy contrary opinion on videogameeth. Sega Master System shall suit thy needs for pleasure. A dwindle dee playeth on PS3 only if thou like "blueray" and xbox if thou liketh Thy People Gunning games.
Aye, this twee moment of pleasure neatly suited with monetary means.

A Master System?! Of the SEGA persuasion?! You must take me for some proliferation of...well, dare I say, a fat-kidneyed clotpole, sire! You may taketh thy shrill-gorged ways from this place, rampallion. Thou dost fancy performing a ritual about this matter, manpleaser.

NERDS

A noble prediciment mi lord. Thy ritual days no longer standeth before thyself. Thou dost take them for a shrill harumph, but spite the strong notions of a metereth of - ah, what doth thy populous name it - "sarcasm?," thou strike thyself down hard, ergo a bloody board such as this shall no longer be takeneth seriously. Please, mi lord, 'twas a secular notion of peace by the very hands of Sega.

Now thou art just getting straight obstreperous. I challenge thou to a fencing duel; I shall thrust my epee deep into thy soul to release this demon, Sega, by which you are undoubtedly possessed.

In alternate vernacular, meet me in the village of China.

Doth thou summon thyself to the lair of the Zilla? A million men cannot battle such a grandiose demon of pain.

The legendary Zilla of lore doth have a soft spot for the fabled "slam."

Surely thou jest. Only in Olde Tyme England shall ...

ah, fuck it. This thread sucks now.
Get the PS3.

Yeah I'm bored.

Btw. Tomorrow night we'll be in southie. Not sure if thou bandeth be there.

no, they stopped producing them. all 60gb's have FULL BC.

No prob Jim, Composted jammed tonight. If you and Mike could leave rent tomorrow that would rule. If not, I shall collect at the end of the week.

Turned out the 60 gb PS3 on CL was just some bullshit spammer trying to get people to do a survey. Fucking weaksauce.

Purchasing a 60 gb tomorrow with a non-working BluRay drive. Who knows how to fix this?

um.. wtf is wrong with you? bdr costs $125 to fix and you have to send it away. i got a car you can buy with no engine or gas tank.

Yeah mark. For that price, you might be better off buying a slim line and a ps2. How
much does the 60gb cost you with a broken BD drive?

The PS3 is costing me next to nothing, that's what's wrong with me. JERKFACE.

I don't even care that much about a BluRay player, just wondering if anyone knows how to do it themselves. I've already seen how much it'll cost to send out.

Thou speaketh modern english now? Blasphemor! To a hellish pit of Dante, fiend!

I hath sold out.

It has been brought to my attention that most PS3 games use BluRay technology. Looks like my purchase will change now, haha. Woops.

You wouldn't have to worry about such shenanigans if you buy the master system.

Present this master system to me, and mayhapes I may purchase for a reasonable price.

wow. you really don't know anything about consoles.

Haha, nope.

Consoles!?! Consoles? Who said anything about consoles!?!

only PC is real.

itt: markfuckingidiot

you guys are harsh. you're going to drive him to drink.

he dated snooki and that didn't get him to.

Only sega MK is real.
Ah shit. Here comes the spaldino police

happy ending

The Rev is just mad that I don't let him touch my balls.

In other news, bought the 120 GB slim today for a discount price and nothing is wrong with it.

Where did you buy it mark?

Haha. I have a Wii. Mario was and will always be the shit.
Also I don't know how to do walk and look around at the same time on these things

Bought it off a friend who never even took it out of the box; had to sell it to afford his wedding.

boo ya beotch

your friend is an idiot. I'd rather own a PS3 then get married.

I win because I now own a PS3 and I'm not married.

Can this PS3 contraption run Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis? Nay? THEN FIE ON IT

Who shot who in the what now?

TOUCH SOPHIA HAPGOOD'S BOOBS OR YOU ARE A PUSSY

I WILL