Xbox 360 or PS3

[homelessdave]

it was only a matter of time before this degenerated into an argument maybe people should just be happy that we have these consoles available to us, as much as i said i am a sony boy and i love my ps3 as i think it is a fantastic machine i would happily own an xbox 360 if i had the chance. my mates have xbox 360's so i get to play on the machine when i go to see them, maybe that would be a better way of looking at it?

*trying to be a peaceful negotiator here

[Sumo]

Originally Posted by Lauren

Or a cardboard box works if you stand the console horizontally, the heat goes straight from the console into the box, itt also scratches your discs less

I can't quite understand how having the box slightly raised would scratch the disk less. Where are you getting all these ludicrous facts from?

[Plumhead]

Originally Posted by Sumo

I can't quite understand how having the box slightly raised would scratch the disk less. Where are you getting all these ludicrous facts from?

Clearly obvious it does..

[ajabkhan]

Originally Posted by homelessdave

it was only a matter of time before this degenerated into an argument maybe people should just be happy that we have these consoles available to us, as much as i said i am a sony boy and i love my ps3 as i think it is a fantastic machine i would happily own an xbox 360 if i had the chance. my mates have xbox 360's so i get to play on the machine when i go to see them, maybe that would be a better way of looking at it?

*trying to be a peaceful negotiator here

i'll agree with you on that one. I wouldn't mind playing on a 360 if i had the chance. it's not like Xbox stripped me off my life savings, forced me to live in a C grade motel and eat from the trash can. there's no personal grudge here. anything is okay, but since I do have a ps3, i'd say PS3 ftw. otherwise, let's not get too caught up in the argument. PS3 does have more features, but takes more cash from your pocket. 360 is from microsoft, the brains behind softwares and technology. It's a close one, but at the end of the day, if you're looking for features it's PS3, if you're looking for which one is economical it's 360. 50/50, depends on which side of the argument you're debating for.

[EAUK_Phenom]

I own both and I like them both for different reasons, but I prefer the PlayStation 3.

Now that the majority of developers are familiar with both consoles, the graphics are equally 'awesome' (in most cases), so that's not an issue, in my opinion.

The PlayStation 3 comes with everything you need (HDMI port, Hard Drive, BluRay Player, etc.), and is as it is.
The Xbox 360 has a seperate 'power pack', which is cumbersome, and it doesn't have BluRay (or HDDVD*) or an HDMI port* or a Hard Drive.*
*depending on the model and/or additional hard-ware.

I prefer the PlayStation 3 controllers; particularly because they don't require AA batteries (), because of the symmetry of the analogue sticks and the fact that the d-pad isn't 'one button' (which can be a pain at times). I also prefer the shoulder buttons.

Online gaming is free, on the PlayStation 3! Sure, Xbox Live is slightly better (connectivity is better, in general, and inviting friends and talking to friends is much better and easier (and you get a headset with your console )), but the PlayStation Network is sufficient and it will only get better with future updates.

Phenom

[Nutter]

I have had this arguement sooo many times...

"PS3, whooo! "

[xXZarghamXx]

Not really a big difference between these 2 consoles, but I'd still go with PS3. Why....Because from my understanding it's more powerful than the 360. 360 has some awesome games no doubt, but you can't keep a 360 for a long time like the PS3. Online functionality for the PS3 is good because it's free and it's really good on connection sometimes, but 360 has a stronger online system and a faster one (connection vise again), but since the PS3 online is free it makes the PS3 better. PS3 online will be very similar to the 360's in the future with updates and the 2.40 update is outstanding. In short, my vote is for the PS3.

[AarontheblueSmurf]

so many arguments and one winner, lets say Ps3 now someone lock this cause ive answred your question

[RatedR]

Easily the 360, my vote makes the score 18-18

[Lauren]

Originally Posted by Sumo

I can't quite understand how having the box slightly raised would scratch the disk less. Where are you getting all these ludicrous facts from?

I though I replied to this but I musn't have.

If you stand it on horizontally the discs run smoother. Like when I played Final Fantasy X-2 on PS2, when I stood it vertically, sometimes in cutscene's there would be no audio at all. When I stood it horizontally, it did.

The cradboard box acts like a ventilation system. I can't be boshed to draw a diagram.

[AarontheblueSmurf]

This should be locked ive answered his questioon

[Sumo]

Originally Posted by Lauren

I though I replied to this but I musn't have.

If you stand it on horizontally the discs run smoother. Like when I played Final Fantasy X-2 on PS2, when I stood it vertically, sometimes in cutscene's there would be no audio at all. When I stood it horizontally, it did.

The cradboard box acts like a ventilation system. I can't be boshed to draw a diagram.

That doesn't answer my question

I want to know why standing it on a cardboard box stops the disk from scratching.

Ventilation has nothing to do with disk scratching

[marty1888]

ps3 becuz all the hardware comes as standard plus playing online is free n also it looks better lmao but tbh i like xbox to as i have one for certain games u cant get on ps n i also have a wii for all the familly games n zelda so in my opinion they all have there pluses ect.... but if i could only pick one it would be the ps3 cuz of the flat buttons, i buggerd my hand and the xbox buttons make my fingers numb after a wee while cuz there rounded

[Aaron]

Microsoft just wouldn't be Microsoft without their love of multiple flavours of products.

Office, Vista, Xbox 360 ... it's annoying yet rather amusing.

[The Jake]

And Microsoft Surface...

I prefer the PS3 now. But I'll be getting a blueray XBOX if one actually comes out.

[Maxen13]

Originally Posted by The Jake

And Microsoft Surface...

I prefer the PS3 now. But I'll be getting a blueray XBOX if one actually comes out.

There wouldn't be- Blu-Ray is Sony Technology. Why did you think that MS supported Toshiba's HD-DVD instead, and then made it compatible with the X360, via a fairly expensive HD-DVD Player?

Maxen13

[flixern]

Xbox 360 ftw. Less games But the games on Xbox360 owns xD and the console is better after my oppinion

[Lauren]

Originally Posted by IrishdwgDwg

ps3 becuz all the hardware comes as standard plus playing online is free n also it looks better lmao but tbh i like xbox to as i have one for certain games u cant get on ps n i also have a wii for all the familly games n zelda so in my opinion they all have there pluses ect.... but if i could only pick one it would be the ps3 cuz of the flat buttons, i buggerd my hand and the xbox buttons make my fingers numb after a wee while cuz there rounded

Really? Never heard of that before. My PS2 controller's buttons are rounded so I wouldn't notice.

Originally Posted by Sumo

That doesn't answer my question

I want to know why standing it on a cardboard box stops the disk from scratching.

Ventilation has nothing to do with disk scratching

I know. But you need to stand it horizontally, if you stand it vertically makes your "ventilation system" collapse. Standing it horizontally also* scratches the discs less.

* Also indicates I'm adding something from a different topic.And it's a pretty good connective too

[Speshal Crayon]

Originally Posted by Lauren

Really? Never heard of that before. My PS2 controller's buttons are rounded so I wouldn't notice.



I know. But you need to stand it horizontally, if you stand it vertically makes your "ventilation system" collapse. Standing it horizontally also* scratches the discs less.

* Also indicates I'm adding something from a different topic.And it's a pretty good connective too

Erm... I think we all know basic English.

[flixern]

Allways have it vertically. The "ventilation system" hasn't collapsed yet.

[Speshal Crayon]

Mine is horizontal and it has never been too hot. It's too dangerous to leave it vertically in my house - we have creatures running about. It's all about preference.

[wrc777]

It comes down to personal preference which one you may interpret as 'the best’.
Based purely on gaming the only difference that separates them is the exclusive titles (such as MGS4 and Halo3) and the subscription charge for the online multiplayer on the xbox360 which can also be subject to personal preference to which is best.
Based on this if you want a very good gaming experience on single player, multiplayer or both there is little to argue either way.

What it then comes down to is added functionality of the consoles, such as if you are an avid film watcher and would like to watch and own your own copy of HD blu-ray movies then the ps3 may be considered to be a good choice, whereas if you would like to rent a HD movie then the upcoming film store on the xbox360 would be a better proposition, until ps3 adds that content.
Both consoles now contain HDMI connections on all models and will upscale DVD movies to HD when used so there is no difference there.
Other functionality difference is the web browser on the ps3 which doesn’t feature on the xbox360 and the user upgradeable HDD that if you were going to fill and therefore want to upgrade your hard drive then the ps3 may then save you money in the longer term.

There is a price difference between the two and this will be the deciding factor in many cases but as the saying goes ‘you get what you pay for’ and even though the ps3 is more expensive, if you are going to use the extra functionality then it can be viewed as a ‘good investment’.

Therefore which you interpret as ‘the best’ is objective and will vary depending what you would like to use the console for.