Question: PlayStation or Xbox?

Bodhisattva · July 9th, 2008, 11:46 AM

I had a PS2 until it died of natural causes two years ago. I've suffered NCAA football withdrawals long enough and plan to get the latest version when it comes out soon. The question is, which game system should I get? Do you guys recommend PlayStation or Xbox? Thanks.

mark4tide · July 9th, 2008, 11:50 AM

I prefer the PS3. One reason is for the built in Blu-Ray player.

BamaScooter16 · July 9th, 2008, 11:52 AM

Even though this thread will probably be moved, I'd say that the best console to buy is the 360. The PS3 is more powerful, but Xbox has more games and better backwards compatibility. Plus the 360 elite has an HDMI port on the back. I'm not sure if the PS3 has one ore not.

EDIT: I forgot to mention the built in Blu ray on the PS3, which means it probably has an HDMI port. If you have a new flat screen TV and want superb HD for movies and games, the PS3 is the way to go. If you're poor like me and have to use your pc moniter or an old tube tv, the 360 is best.

gmart74 · July 9th, 2008, 11:53 AM

get the wii. it is a lot more fun than the other console games. however between ps3 and xbox i would go with the ps3

Bama_Dude · July 9th, 2008, 12:12 PM

360. I cant wait for 09 too.

gamersfuel · July 9th, 2008, 02:51 PM

get the ps3. who cares if 360 has more games. ur getting it for ncaa football and right now ps3 is coming out with plenty of games. as far as backwards compatibility for me, i'd never play a ps2 title again. but some of the ps3's are backwards compatible. all the ps3's have hdmi. the online service is getting a huge upgrade and it's free. and the ps3 is one of if not the best Blu Ray player on the market right now.

iBama · July 9th, 2008, 03:39 PM

If you want the added value of using it as a media center (blu-ray, pictures, videos, internet, etc.) PS3 is the way to go. Oh, and it has built in Wi-Fi. The online gaming isn't as good as the 360, but hey...it's free.

However, if you just want it strictly for playing games or you're big into online gaming, 360 may be your best bet.

BigEasyTider · July 9th, 2008, 07:26 PM

I have a 360, and I feel it's the better choice of the two.

First and foremost, it is cheaper (which can be a pretty big consideration), plus the games are better, the backwards compatibility is better, and it is the console for online play.

I don't think the PS3 is bad, mind you, but I haven't regretted passing on it. I would like to have the BR player, but I'll admit I am a bit concerned on that. I bought a PS2 when a built in DVD player was all of the rage, and it was a first class POS. The thing worked well on all of two DVDs, and from there it was shot... and I found many more people with the same problem. I'd love to have the BR player on the PS3, but I'm not convinced of its quality enough -- given my past with the PS2 -- to justify picking it over the 360 for that reason.

At the end of the day, though, neither is a bad choice really. As much as many want to argue all day and all night over it, we're mainly talking about a situation of six in one, half a dozen in the other.

crimson mo · July 9th, 2008, 11:55 PM

360 by far.
More games.
Better graphics.
Online game play.
Stream Media(music, videos,photos and even downloaded Movies) from your Computer thru your Xbox And watch it on your TV
And Rumor has it that they will soon have blu ray drives.
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/xbo...-360,5272.html

Ldlane · July 9th, 2008, 11:59 PM

I have both and use them pretty much interchangeably. You can use a wired connection with the PS3 through a "wireless game adapter" (I use Linksys) and it works just as well as the Xbox 360 when I have it connected. I like the online gaming and next gen graphics with PS3. Most of friends have xbox however and I use it when I play against them.

BEATtutorsee · July 10th, 2008, 12:01 AM

	Quote:	iBama
	If you want the added value of using it as a media center (blu-ray, pictures, videos, internet, etc.) PS3 is the way to go. Oh, and it has built in Wi-Fi. The online gaming isn't as good as the 360, but hey...it's free. However, if you just want it strictly for playing games or you're big into online gaming, 360 may be your best bet.

Agreed.

crmsnrevelation · July 27th, 2008, 06:50 PM

xbox

Queasy1 · July 29th, 2008, 10:46 AM

The criteria you should look at are:
- Which console has the games I want to play
- Which console do my friends have so that I can play with them

If I had to choose - 360.

More games that I like
More people playing online
Better online experience
Easier to connect with friends
Nice Media Center capabilities
Will be able to stream from Netflix with the Fall Update
Live Arcade

Where it doesn't compare against the PS3 - No built-in Wifi and no Blu-Ray drive. But neither of those are particularly important for me.

If I had the time and money though, I'd get both.