PS3 or XBOX 360?
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Picked up the MGS PS3 last week, very impressed with the machine. Make sure you buy a backwards compatible one if you own any PS/PS2 games (avoid the 40 gig machine). Its very convenient to just have the one machine take care of all the games.
At some point, probably the fall, I've heard Sony is going to re introduce the larger gig/backwards compatible machine again.
At some point, probably the fall, I've heard Sony is going to re introduce the larger gig/backwards compatible machine again.
rightsaidfredd said:
Good luck with that. The only PS3 with near flawless backward compatibility had the emotion chip (hardware emulation). After Sony discontinued the first line of Ps3s last year (There is a specific serial number range, I forget the exact digits right now), all the current ones now have software emulators. You'll be lucky if you can find a hardware emulator chipped PS3 anywhere on the market now. They are even scarce on Ebay.
The hardware emulation PS3s had about a 93% compatibility. Software emulators are around 65%.
You are better off keeping your PS2 around for true backwards compatibility than depending on the software emulator of the current PS3s on the market.
Good value/bang-for-the-buck? Yes.cypherpunk said:
Best you can buy? Hardly.
There's one thing about the PS3 that is often overlooked. I'm not talking about the lack of IR remote (easily solved with a $15 adapter), I'm talking about the limited audio codec support. Sure, the PS3 supports Doby TrueHD decoding internally, but it lacks a big one, DTS HD. For whatever reason, the PS3 does not support bitstream output -- no, not even TrueHD -- only PCM, and since there's no DTS HD decoder built in, that leaves out one of the hottest new codecs. Sure, only ~15% of Blu-ray titles even include a DTS HD sound track, but judging by the upcoming releases from Sony, Disney, Fox, New Line and Lionsgate, this number is going to get a lot bigger. At this point, the best option is the Panasonic DMP-BD30 and a newer HDMI 1.3a A/V receiver with all the decoders built in, but who knows, maybe Sony will figure out a way to upgrade the PS3 via some sort of software/firmware update.
While I know the emulator won't play all old games, in the handful of games I've tried so far, it's played all fine.
The problem I gather was that Sony assumed most people would buy the more affordable/not backwards compatible PS3. Turns out everyone bought the more expensive one leaving a glut of cheaper machines on the market. Sony had to get rid of them, so they stopped releasing the more expensive one.
Shitty move on Sony's part, but once the glut is gone I've heard that they will reintroduce the more expensive machine. Again, the MGS PS3 is the larger machine.
The problem I gather was that Sony assumed most people would buy the more affordable/not backwards compatible PS3. Turns out everyone bought the more expensive one leaving a glut of cheaper machines on the market. Sony had to get rid of them, so they stopped releasing the more expensive one.
Shitty move on Sony's part, but once the glut is gone I've heard that they will reintroduce the more expensive machine. Again, the MGS PS3 is the larger machine.
Maybe you should look again. The PS3 is considered among the best because it's constantly being updated by Sony. DTS HD is currently supported. I'm not going to look into it, but I'm pretty sure the PS3 does bitstream output.Liquid Snake said:
I think stores only carry the 40GB PS3 with a copy of Spm3 and the 80GB PS3 which was the set price when the original launch of the 60GB.
Yeah everyone made a big stink about the PS3 price and the Blu-Ray player as when the launch Blu-Ray movies were just coming out to the market. Plus you don't need to pay about $2000 for a player.
Later all movie companies will rerelease their movies on Blu-Ray disc.Ha sucks tobe a HD movie collector...garage sales $10.00
Yeah everyone made a big stink about the PS3 price and the Blu-Ray player as when the launch Blu-Ray movies were just coming out to the market. Plus you don't need to pay about $2000 for a player.
Later all movie companies will rerelease their movies on Blu-Ray disc.Ha sucks tobe a HD movie collector...garage sales $10.00
I went for the PS3, in reality I was looking for a Blu-Ray player that would be able to keep up with the Blu-Ray standards as they change and develop. The PS3 was about the same price as a good Blu-Ray player. Sony release regular OS updates to integrate the latest Blu-Ray developments.... And the thing plays games.... One of my favourites I got from the Sony store through the PS3 - it is called Pain - hours of fun for $10.....
If you are buying the system for games and games ONLY then Xbox 360 is easily your choice. It has by far the best line up of software of any system, plus it's online is awesome!
If you're looking to buy a Blu-Ray player sometime in the future then i'd say pick up a PS3. It definately lacks the variety of software that the 360 has, but it does have most of the big name games that the 360 has, such as GTA 4, Madden, Rock Band etc. Plus getting a free Blu-Ray player with it and free online gaming (although nowhere near as intuitive as it is on the 360) you can't go wrong.
If you're looking to buy a Blu-Ray player sometime in the future then i'd say pick up a PS3. It definately lacks the variety of software that the 360 has, but it does have most of the big name games that the 360 has, such as GTA 4, Madden, Rock Band etc. Plus getting a free Blu-Ray player with it and free online gaming (although nowhere near as intuitive as it is on the 360) you can't go wrong.
If the game goes multi-platform you have to decide which console to playon.?
Better graphics get the big boyz...Xbox360+PS3
For family games get Wii
For extra's Xbox 360 so on.
Later this xmas or next year. PS3 is having this multi-player shooter game with 256....Yes that's right. 256playerz in the game in real time.
Better graphics get the big boyz...Xbox360+PS3
For family games get Wii
For extra's Xbox 360 so on.
Later this xmas or next year. PS3 is having this multi-player shooter game with 256....Yes that's right. 256playerz in the game in real time.
DBW78 said:
The Xbox 360's advantage over its competitors has been its quantity and quality of titles. The 2007 Game Critics Awards honored the platform with 38 nominations and 11 wins – more than any other platform. By March 2008, the Xbox 360 had reached a software attach rate of 7.5 games per console in the US – a record for any console in history; the rate was 7.0 in Europe, while its competitors were 3.8 (PS3) and 3.5 (Wii), according to Microsoft. At the 2008 Game Developers Conference, Microsoft announced that it expects over 1,000 games available for Xbox 360 by the end of the year. The Xbox 360 has managed to gain a simultaneous release of titles which were initially planned to be PS3 exclusives, including Devil May Cry, Ace Combat, Virtua Fighter, Grand Theft Auto4,and Final Fantasy XIII
In August 2007, the first price drop was announced for all Stock Keeping Units(SKU's) of the Xbox 360. The Core system's price was reduced in the United States by $20, the Premium by $50, and the Elite model by $30. Also, the HDMIout port, previously exclusive to the Elite system, was added to new models of the Premium and Core systems (and the new Arcade system).
If you are looking to play on line in multi player environment then the 360 is by far better hands down. If you are looking to get a blu ray DVD player then your choice is simple-PS3.
My PS3 has never had a problem but the games are limited ..... the games i do have for it are good.
The 360 has Gears of War ... enough said plus quite a few other great game titles and series.... i have had it repaired 5 times in 18 monthes with the red rings of death.
If u r willing to except that as far as technology and hardware go that it is a piece of crap that will break down ..... the 360 is hands down the better of the two.
But if quality and technology are more your thing ...... PS3 rocks and looks good too.
The 360 has Gears of War ... enough said plus quite a few other great game titles and series.... i have had it repaired 5 times in 18 monthes with the red rings of death.
If u r willing to except that as far as technology and hardware go that it is a piece of crap that will break down ..... the 360 is hands down the better of the two.
But if quality and technology are more your thing ...... PS3 rocks and looks good too.
Excellent thread
Been wondering myself which console to buy....still undecided but leaning towards the PS3...anybody looking to sell a PS3 that's backward compatable.
Is it even a good idea to pick up a used PS3 or should one just buy a new one...what's the warranty on one of these units
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Been wondering myself which console to buy....still undecided but leaning towards the PS3...anybody looking to sell a PS3 that's backward compatable.
Is it even a good idea to pick up a used PS3 or should one just buy a new one...what's the warranty on one of these units
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I'd been debating for months which console to buy. I figured that when the day would come, i'd go for the PS3 because of the blu ray drive. However, the blu ray drives recently went down in price over the past few weeks & they're now affordable & the prices will keep on going down. So i went for a price comparaison:
Both the PS3 & the XBox 360 Elite were $399 (plus taxes). The PS3 that i wanted to buy had an 80 GB hard drive. The HDMI cable was an option & would cost me an extra $60 (plus taxes). To use the blu ray for movies, i needed the remote, which would cost me another $30 (plus taxes). On the other hand, the XBox 360 Elite had the HDMI cable included. It's hard drive is also considerably larger than the PS3 at 120 GB. Sure, i didn't have a blu ray drive, but i started to realize that i'd probably rarely use the blu ray drive for movies since i don't buy many dvd's to watch & they're more expensive than the regular dvd's. Microsoft is also rumoured to be currently working on a blu ray drive which will be compatible with the XBox 360, so i'll simply buy one if ever i want one once & if it ever comes out. I also used to own an XBox for the past 6-7 years & still have a difficult time getting used to the PlayStation's controls. I've always preferred the XBox's controls over the PlayStation's.
So, i figured that it would be stupid for me to simply go for the PS3 just because of the blu ray drive & wind up paying more if i included the accessories that i needed in order to watch movies with. I also needed an HDMI cable since my monitor is only compatible with an HDMI cable. I figured i might as well buy a separate blu ray dvd player if my mind was set on watching movies in blu ray. I also knew a few people who had an XBox 360 & were willing to trade games with me. So, for myself, it was a no-brainer & i went for the XBox 360. My current favorite games are Guitar Hero III & Madden Footbal 2009. I've plugged it in to my Sony surround sound system & it works great!!
Both the PS3 & the XBox 360 Elite were $399 (plus taxes). The PS3 that i wanted to buy had an 80 GB hard drive. The HDMI cable was an option & would cost me an extra $60 (plus taxes). To use the blu ray for movies, i needed the remote, which would cost me another $30 (plus taxes). On the other hand, the XBox 360 Elite had the HDMI cable included. It's hard drive is also considerably larger than the PS3 at 120 GB. Sure, i didn't have a blu ray drive, but i started to realize that i'd probably rarely use the blu ray drive for movies since i don't buy many dvd's to watch & they're more expensive than the regular dvd's. Microsoft is also rumoured to be currently working on a blu ray drive which will be compatible with the XBox 360, so i'll simply buy one if ever i want one once & if it ever comes out. I also used to own an XBox for the past 6-7 years & still have a difficult time getting used to the PlayStation's controls. I've always preferred the XBox's controls over the PlayStation's.
So, i figured that it would be stupid for me to simply go for the PS3 just because of the blu ray drive & wind up paying more if i included the accessories that i needed in order to watch movies with. I also needed an HDMI cable since my monitor is only compatible with an HDMI cable. I figured i might as well buy a separate blu ray dvd player if my mind was set on watching movies in blu ray. I also knew a few people who had an XBox 360 & were willing to trade games with me. So, for myself, it was a no-brainer & i went for the XBox 360. My current favorite games are Guitar Hero III & Madden Footbal 2009. I've plugged it in to my Sony surround sound system & it works great!!
the PS3 wins hands down, a year ago I would have said ahhhh not sure, but now with the list of games that Sony has put out it is clearly the better machine IMO. The PS3 is more than just a video game machine, someone said blu rays look gorgeous, plays and upscales dvds, cds, has wireless already built in so you can stream your movies and music from your PC to the machine, has internet (yes the browser isnt the best) you can see your digital photos using your memory sticks, just an overall great media centre.
