Xbox 360 vs PS3: What's the verdict NOW...

[AaronP]

the halo series isnt over. halo reach is coming out then bungie is giving the halo franchise to another company...and we can expect at least 3 more halos after that.

Hurray 3 more sub-par single player campaigns with mediocre online play and 10000 over privileged 12 year olds with mics.

[dreese88]

Hurray 3 more sub-par single player campaigns with mediocre online play and 10000 over privileged 12 year olds with mics.

^^^X2 The last halo that came out sucked. These next 3 or 4 or however many you suspect they will make...guess what, those are going to suck too. Movies and video games are the same. When they try to stretch it into too many sequels, they suck, and that's exactly what's happening to halo

[Zach]

Hurray 3 more sub-par single player campaigns with mediocre online play and 10000 over privileged 12 year olds with mics.

10000 over privileged 12 year olds with mics <---- we can deff agree on

[Raptor]

like i said before, if you want a video gaming system that has blueray and free internet, go get yourself a PS3.

I don't deny that the PS3 is superior in this aspect. it's even adequately priced for having so many different features.

But, if you want something you're going to be doing some REAL gaming in, get an xbox.

I prefer the Xbox 360, not because i'm hating on the PS3, but because i like to play against a more difficult crowd. And anyone who has ever played more than 2 hours on both systems will tell you that the xbox360 gaming community is more challenging. Also, the xbox has a lot more games than the PS3.

If playing a game for six hours straight on my PS3 isn't "real" gaming, I don't know what is. Sure, 360 might have a tough crowd..If you like playing against a bunch of pre-teens who enjoy mic spamming. Online gaming isn't everything. It's in fact, a turn off if paying is required. If you want a real community challenge, try the pc community.

[NightLad]

To the OP:

In all honesty; PC for the win.

However, I bought an XBox 360 when the value bundle pack went on super sale last xmas. It came with the Elite system, HDMI wire, headset, the wireless adapter and 2 games (Halo 3 and Fable 2) -- one of which I would have bought anyway. I got the set for the same price as a new XBox 360 Elite by itself.

I only plan to use it for the exclusive games. So far I've only played Fable 2 on it, and it is now sitting under my TV unplugged waiting for Fable 3 and the other exclusive games that are coming out later this year.

RE: overheating
From what I've read, when you install the games to the HD and keep the system in a well-ventilated area, the issue isn't so major. Of course, when reading reports online you have no idea how these people were keeping their systems. I know somebody that handles returns, and the amount of people that keep their systems in closed cabinets barely larger enough to fit them is staggering.

Oh well... to each their own.

Prior to my 360 purchase the last console I owned was a Super Nintendo! What can I say? PC for the win! (I'm also into the mod community, which you can't readily do with consoles.)

[Andrew24]

GO WITH THE PS3 ALL THE WAY DUDE!!!!

free online play... and you can browse! the net.. which you can not do with the xbox even after spending money you can't do it....

there are a lot of probs with the xbox like people have said on here... need i say more... bout that.. don't think so...

you get the Blue Ray player which is like 200 bucks.. but your getting that and a VERY NICE GAMING SYSTEM!!! for well im not sure how much they are now lol. i got mine when they 1st came out.. got the 60g for 600 bucks.. and have had no probs with it at all!!!! so worth the money in my opinion

besides if you have a computer... almost any game worth playing on the xbox you can just get for you computer! cuzz its made by the same company lol.. duh .. im sure you all knew that.. but i felt like saying it...

and one last thing.. every so often Sony come out with FREE updates to make the ps3 even better.. idk if the 360 can do that or not just saying the ps3 can lol...

[bg1906]

They both have issues. The PS3 has a Yellow Ring of Death too. It goes like this, exclusives and what you look for. If the largest game library and also online play is important to you, then X360 is your platform. If you want a total entertaiment unit (plays blu-ray) with less games (but not enough to really cross it out) and an online service that will be charging soon and is not as robust as Xbox Live, then PS3 is your system.

I prefer the X360, but that is me.

[RhacHead]

While I cannot say anything to disagree with the annoying over privleged 12yearolds you will find that on either system. Even though the xbox live isnt free(It should be) It is by far superior to playstation network!

Another thing to consider is exclusives. PS3 has been coming out with a few lately that look pretty interesting(HeavyRain,MAG &GodofWar3) Xbox has some excellent exclusives as well (Gears,Halo Etc.)

I own all the current systems and my favorite is 360 but I'm not slamming the Ps3 I think it breaks down to one question. Are you a hardcore gamer? If you said yes then go with 360 if you are more of a casual gamer go with the PS3. Reguardless which you pick they are both excellent systems and you will be happy with your purchase.

[bg1906]

Also for those that may not believe pay online is coming for Sony.

http://www.psu.com/Sony-talks-monthl...a008451-p0.php
http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/19/so...evenue-stream/

[Andrew24]

Also for those that may not believe pay online is coming for Sony.

http://www.psu.com/Sony-talks-monthl...a008451-p0.php
http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/19/so...evenue-stream/

ha i read those links.. and thats all just talk.. i won't believe until i see it lol.. psn has always been free back to the ps2 days.. although that was a lot more blah lol. ...

btw ps3 has not have that prob you were talking about.. out of everyone i have not heard anyone say anything bout a heating prob like the 360 has...

in my opinoin.. hands down ps3 is more bang for you $.... and just the better choice over all.. even if they start charging for psn....