PS3 vs 360 - Page 2

Soulja · 01-24-2008, 04:36 PM

I love my 360.

I think it has better games, plus the marketplace is great and organized, and the dashboard is also great.

the only reason i'd want a PS3 is for Metal Gear Solid 4, other than that, i like my 360 for GH3, Halo3, CoD4, Bioshock, the new Fable 2 that is coming out sometime in the future, and Brothers in Arms.

**Apophis** · 01-24-2008, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoopy_T

I thought the most interesting fact about the PS3 is you can take out the hard drive and plop in your own. There is also option to do hard drive partitioning to allow other Operating Systems to be installed on the system.

What do you do with your PS3 Apophis?

I did partition it and installed Yellow Dog Linux on it. I also have a Logitech wireless keyboard/mouse that I use when I play with the Linux side of things.

Recently, I've started to rip my DVD collection in Xilisoft DVD Ripper Platinum and have been using TVersity to stream that up to my PS3. I'd love to get the bulk of my collection ripped so I don't have to fuss with the DVDs any more. Considering that I have close to 400 movies now, that will take a while.

Zoopy_T · 01-24-2008, 06:06 PM

The only reason I'd want a 360 is for Too Human. Silicon Knights always make awesome games.

**Apophis** · 01-24-2008, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tHa_KhAn

As far as I'm aware you can media serve to the PS3 as well as the 360. I use my 360 as my media center in the living room. For that alone it is worth it. You may want to consider who has a 360 or PS3. Most of my friends have 360's so the choice was easy. I could play with more people I knew with the 360.

I dare say the 360 is superior at being part of your whole entertainment center with music, video, and pic streaming from the PC. Apophis is the only person I know of that uses a PS3 for things other than blu-ray and games so it is a difficult comparison. Taking this into consideration, hard drive space becomes much less important as most people have plenty of space on a PC somewhere in the house.

Most reviews I read the difference in game quality is minimal with PS3 having superior graphics and Xbox Live giving a better online experience. As mentioned before, any new buyers should look at past and future titles and compare which games really make or break it for you. Then compare what your friends have and go from there.

I did try streaming to my 360 but it's not DNLA compliant so it doesn't play well with other devices that expect a proper DNLA implementation. Oddly enough, that's why I think the PS3 is far better at integrating with a home theater. The 360 just wasn't cutting it. Luckily, I have both.

The different in gaming isn't that great, but I have said before that I think the PS3's graphics are better but the 360's online experience is more polished. I'm waiting to see what Home has to offer once it's released.

I do hope that Microsoft doesn't pull the same crap they did with the original Xbox and cancel it after 4 years. I didn't pay that much money to have the thing reaching its EOL that quick.

**Apophis** · 01-24-2008, 06:18 PM

As a side note; another great thing about the PS3 is that they are supporting user-made content. IE: Maps and add-ons for Unreal Tournament can be added onto the PS3. I need to verify this, but I also recall it being cross-platform compatible with the PC. So maps made for the PC can be played on the PS3 in multiplayer fashion.

I've asked this before, but I'm very curious how many people prefer one or the other TRULY have experienced or own both consoles? It's easy to like the one you have and dislike the other one, especially with only minimal contact. Many of the negatives I've seen about BOTH consoles are based primarily on lack of exposure or reading fansites than actual experience. Much of what I've seen is just downright false.

**Twiggy** · 01-24-2008, 06:34 PM

Thanks Apophis your information is very detailed and specific. This will definitely help me when im ready to get a console

Daxx · 01-26-2008, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferris Bueller

As far as the main things go, I agree completely with Apophis's evaluation. However, one thing to tack on is that the PS3 controls for some games are extremely complex and bunglesome. Anyone who has tried flying the dragons in Lair knows exactly what i'm talking about.

Thats more a game design issue than a console issue.

**Twiggy** · 01-26-2008, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Daxx

Thats more a game design issue than a console issue.

Actually it has to do with both

**Zoraster** · 01-28-2008, 02:37 AM

My roommate has a PS3 and I got my girlfriend an xbox 360 for christmas and I'd say I prefer the 360 so far. Maybe it's petty, but I find the 360 controller a LOT better than the PS3 one.

I like the wide game selection the 360 has -- after all, it's the games that make or break the thing. That said, there are a few cool looking games that are PS3 only. I'll tell you what I think of Drake's Fortune when my roommate gets it in a couple of days.

**Apophis** · 01-28-2008, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoraster

My roommate has a PS3 and I got my girlfriend an xbox 360 for christmas and I'd say I prefer the 360 so far. Maybe it's petty, but I find the 360 controller a LOT better than the PS3 one.

I like the wide game selection the 360 has -- after all, it's the games that make or break the thing. That said, there are a few cool looking games that are PS3 only. I'll tell you what I think of Drake's Fortune when my roommate gets it in a couple of days.

I don't think that's petty at all, but it's easily resolved. Logitech makes a controller for the PS3 that feels VERY much like the 360 controller. The PS3 controller can feel a bit small depending on the game.

As for the game selection itself, that's just a matter of time. The 360 has a year head start and that will obviously give it a greater selection of games right now. That's similar to complaining about the volume of aftermarket accessories for the 2008 Accord vs. the 2004.

I think if you were to make a long-term gaming decision based on content available right now, that would be a very poorly made decision.

Major.Hangover · 01-28-2008, 06:41 PM

I think PS3. Although its expensive you dont have to pay for multiplayer, and the games are quite good. However there are disadvantages but either way id stick with ps3

**Zoraster** · 01-29-2008, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Apophis

I don't think that's petty at all, but it's easily resolved. Logitech makes a controller for the PS3 that feels VERY much like the 360 controller. The PS3 controller can feel a bit small depending on the game.

As for the game selection itself, that's just a matter of time. The 360 has a year head start and that will obviously give it a greater selection of games right now. That's similar to complaining about the volume of aftermarket accessories for the 2008 Accord vs. the 2004.

I think if you were to make a long-term gaming decision based on content available right now, that would be a very poorly made decision.

I agree with you that it'll soon even out, but at the same time, who wants to spend a few hundred bucks and not get full use out of it?

don't get me wrong, I have nothing against the ps3. It works beautifully, I imagine it's nice to have the built in blu-ray, etc. Personally, I might have gotten my girlfriend a PS3 if it were as cheap as the Xbox as she's done a few games that are PS3 only and not any that are Xbox only (though the majority are for both consoles). My disposable income being what it is, I got her the Xbox.

01-24-2008, 04:36 PM	#16 (permalink)
Soulja Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Indiana, USA Age: 16 Posts: 587	Re: PS3 vs 360 I love my 360. I think it has better games, plus the marketplace is great and organized, and the dashboard is also great. the only reason i'd want a PS3 is for Metal Gear Solid 4, other than that, i like my 360 for GH3, Halo3, CoD4, Bioshock, the new Fable 2 that is coming out sometime in the future, and Brothers in Arms. __________________ My Myspace: www.myspace.com/_shatteredsoul_ <-- Add me!

01-24-2008, 06:06 PM	#18 (permalink)
Zoopy_T Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,641	Re: PS3 vs 360 The only reason I'd want a 360 is for Too Human. Silicon Knights always make awesome games.

01-24-2008, 06:18 PM	#20 (permalink)
Apophis Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Rhode Island, USA Age: 35 Posts: 8,735	Re: PS3 vs 360 As a side note; another great thing about the PS3 is that they are supporting user-made content. IE: Maps and add-ons for Unreal Tournament can be added onto the PS3. I need to verify this, but I also recall it being cross-platform compatible with the PC. So maps made for the PC can be played on the PS3 in multiplayer fashion. I've asked this before, but I'm very curious how many people prefer one or the other TRULY have experienced or own both consoles? It's easy to like the one you have and dislike the other one, especially with only minimal contact. Many of the negatives I've seen about BOTH consoles are based primarily on lack of exposure or reading fansites than actual experience. Much of what I've seen is just downright false. __________________ Diplomacy is the art of saying "good doggie" while looking for a bigger stick.

01-24-2008, 06:34 PM	#21 (permalink)
Twiggy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 310	Re: PS3 vs 360 Thanks Apophis your information is very detailed and specific. This will definitely help me when im ready to get a console

01-28-2008, 02:37 AM	#24 (permalink)
Zoraster Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Age: 23 Posts: 1,325	Re: PS3 vs 360 My roommate has a PS3 and I got my girlfriend an xbox 360 for christmas and I'd say I prefer the 360 so far. Maybe it's petty, but I find the 360 controller a LOT better than the PS3 one. I like the wide game selection the 360 has -- after all, it's the games that make or break the thing. That said, there are a few cool looking games that are PS3 only. I'll tell you what I think of Drake's Fortune when my roommate gets it in a couple of days. __________________ \|TG\| Zoraster \| Tactical Soccer Managing

01-28-2008, 06:41 PM	#26 (permalink)
Major.Hangover Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: London Posts: 32	Re: PS3 vs 360 I think PS3. Although its expensive you dont have to pay for multiplayer, and the games are quite good. However there are disadvantages but either way id stick with ps3

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