Cross-Platform Game DiscussionGeneral discussion amongst games that are available across multiple consoles. Popular games will have their own forum below.
People can pine on all they want about hardware specs, release schedules, whatever. All that stuff is bullsh#t. What matters is the experience.
I own both consoles, I use both consoles, and if I had to pick one it'd be the 360. It is just an all around better experience.
Agreed, 100%. IMO, the 360 has a much better software library, but I won't harp on about that too much because that's just my opinion. What does irk me about these threads is that the PS3 is always touted as the 'better' machine, hardware wise. Well yes, it is, on paper. But that means absolutely nothing if the games look identical across platforms (sometimes worse on PS3).
I haven't even been that impressed with the graphics on PS3 exclusives, so whining about X game (oh to hell with it, we all know I mean GTA) should have been PS3 exclusive!!!1 LOLZ is ccompletely pointless. I was quite impressed with how Heavenly Sword looked, but it was what, 5 hours long? Yeah, way to justify Blu-Ray, Sony. Everything else, Motorstorm, Resistance, Ratchet & Clank, Uncharted, admittedly looked good, but I'm sure the 360 could have handled them without a problem if it was allowed to.
All that said, I do love the PS3, but I think the 360 just steals it for me on the basis of its own library, cost and more comfortable controller (again, just opinion), but neither are perfect. They complement each other well, as far as I'm concerned.
"Which console is better; Xbox 360 or Playstation 3?"
I don't even think its possible to find the correct answer by just asking people on a gaming forum. Most people won't give you the correct answer, and they will just tell you that the console they own is the best. Why? because they spend more time playing on that console than they do on any other. The best way to find the correct answer is write down all the features, games, online etc. and figure out which one you like better. I owned the PS3 in the past but I disliked it so I returned it and purchased the XBOX 360.
Like others have said, it really depends on what you're wanting. I bought my PS3 in January of 2007. I went with the PS3 because I believe it has the most potential, if it is taken full advantage of. I think that if the PS3 keeps going in the direction it's going, everyone will see it as the best quality system by 2009. Playstation Home and the in-game cross media bar will be two things that will catapult the system tremendously when they FINALLY arrive. But it's definitely much more of the multi-media system, with all of its capabilities, including Blu-ray.
I also think that you will continue to see games get better and better for the PS3 as developers get better acquainted with the Cell processor. PS3 also has a VERY promising upcoming lineup, if the games can live up to their hype. But that can go good or bad, no matter what console you have. Also, on the mulit-platform games, you're no longer seeing the PS3 versions as being inferior to the 360 versions. For instance, Madden 2009 and NCAA 2009 will run at 60 FPS on both systems, not just the 360 as they did last year.
I had a used xbox 360 for years now and I'm very happy with the performance, so i will go with xbox 360 ... maybe the PS3 is better but i am bit handy with the xbox360
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Most people will say that PS3 is more expensive. But after you buy all of Microsoft's expensive 1st party add-ons it cost more than a high end PS3.
I am now the proud owner of a "high end Xbox" and even after buying all the accessories for it I won't match the price I paid for my 60GB PS3. Try again?
I am now the proud owner of a "high end Xbox" and even after buying all the accessories for it I won't match the price I paid for my 60GB PS3. Try again?
yea thats so true. It kind of pissed me off that i needed way more accesories to fully enjoy it at launch when i got it home. I was like "no HD cables? Nooooooooo!"
Also this thread is quite old, or where you happy to hit 2000 posts?
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this went through perfectly! didn't think it would happen.
yea thats so true. It kind of pissed me off that i needed way more accesories to fully enjoy it at launch when i got it home. I was like "no HD cables? Nooooooooo!"
Also this thread is quite old, or where you happy to hit 2000 posts?
There was more, but it has now been deleted due to immaturity of the bickering... Luckily I made it through to post my 2000th post. It only took me over 3 years! It's such an honor, I'd like to thank the academy, Libertine, all the staff.... *mic cuts off*
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So wait... Swiss what are you trying to say.. The ps3 or xbox?
I haven't gotten a chance to play with my new Xbox yet, but it's quite nice that it comes with EVERYTHING I'd need to get started. Including an HDMI cable. I'm getting the Vision bundle tomorrow though. The $50 I will spend for that still puts me well under the $600 mark I met with my PS3 60GB.
I see someone made a comment about how "until you buy all of MS's expensive 360 add-ons, it's more expensive than the PS3". My question is what add-ons do you refer to?
The 360 has everything in the box you need to play it. Console, controller, ethernet cord, audio/video cables, power cord and a headset (In bold are the items that didn't come with my PS3). What else do you need?
This generation of gaming is all about the online experience, and this is where Sony fails miserably. I guarantee that there's not a single PS3 fanboy on the planet that wouldn't mind if PS3 online was identical to Xbox Live. In terms of ease of use and performance, Sony can't touch it, and that's the truth that some just can't admit.
Some would argue that PSN has just about every feature that XBL does. That may be true to a certain degree, but when you compare each feature side by side, you'll still find that XBL performs much better in all aspects.
It's quicker, it's easier to use, and it's a lot more reliable. Since I own both, I may just do a comparison video to educate some of you.
Lastly, people are going to say "PSN is free, and that's better." Is it really? I haven't played a single PS3 game online that has not had major issues with performance for the first few weeks after its release.
Call of Duty 4, GTAIV, MGS4. These are big titles, you'd think they'd be smooth as silk.
If you're going to ride anyone's pole, at least make a good argument about it.
The 360 has everything in the box you need to play it. Console, controller, ethernet cord, audio/video cables, power cord and a headset (In bold are the items that didn't come with my PS3). What else do you need
OK, you don't need anything else, but is anyone here actually playing with AA batteries in their controller?
Also, extra pads are quite expensive these days - as much as a game, more when you add on the MS rechargable kit. I was pissed off when I had to pay £20 for a Dual Shock 2! Now I yearn for the days :(
I made the mistake of buying a core 360 and adding to it. It was all I needed at the time, but then I got a HD TV and wanted a HDD, so I made things a bit worse for myself.
All that said, I still love the 360, I'd pick it over PS3 every time.
OK, you don't need anything else, but is anyone here actually playing with AA batteries in their controller?
Also, extra pads are quite expensive these days - as much as a game, more when you add on the MS rechargable kit. I was pissed off when I had to pay £20 for a Dual Shock 2! Now I yearn for the days :(
I kind of agree with you, but only to a certain extent. The plug and play kit is $22.99 at Best Buy, and that's a pretty reliable price for something that is pretty essential for any wireless controller. In a given month, maybe 2, you would spend well over $22.99 on battery's, saying your buying half way decent batteries, not those rip offs Radio Shack tries to sell. All MS needs to do is toss the plug and play kit into a bundle .
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I made the mistake of buying a core 360 and adding to it. It was all I needed at the time, but then I got a HD TV and wanted a HDD, so I made things a bit worse for myself.
I have the core system, have had it for about 2 years now, and I've never had a problem with it. All I really added to it was a harddrive, but I can't really complain about anything. I also recently just got an HDTV, does the core system not display the high-deff graphics the way it should be? I don't understand how you made "things a bit worse for yourself."
All Xbox live functions are better then PSNs period. Plus achivements are way more fun to get then trophys... plus you can show them off by your gamerscore.
It's such an honor, I'd like to thank the academy, Libertine, all the staff.... *mic cuts off*
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