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So I want to make a note of this right now...
I AM BY NO MEANS A FAN BOY OF SONY OR MICROSOFT.
i own both systems.
By far the most annoying thing is seeing fan boys boast about which system is better blah blah with illogical reason and dumb ass examples. This thread may be long and i may have to finish it a few times over, i have done literally over 6 months of comparing the both of these systems. So this is my review
I will make this content as organized as possible i will explain strength and weakness and than i will go onto summarizing it for people who are too lazy to read.
Xbox 360 Release Date: 11.22.05
Revisions of the system: 5 (soon to be 6) mainly for RROD issue
Networking type : Xbox Live Gold ($50.00 a year)
Different Connection types: 3 USB ports,Ethernet,A/V port,HDMI port (not all models),optical audio out
Different Variations: Arcade,Pro,Elite
The Xbox 360 in my opinion is a great system. Plenty of games, Great online community, Very User Friendly and acts as a very good Media Center unit for your entertainment center.
The issue with the 360 is that the 360 has reached its maximum potential graphically as a system (which is understandable considering its limits). Anyone who owns a Xbox 360 or even an Xbox is that we know Microsoft's outlook of how they handle hardware. "out with the old in with the new". Once they tap out of ideas, including the project natal. They will release the next Xbox and will quickly shut the doors on the remaining xbox 360 users (as they did with the original Xbox). Having the ability to only write to dvd-dl disk it really limits possibility for much, Pushing the system to its extent as we've seen a lot of the time is showing it's age. With a strong line up of exclusives and a great launch, the 360 was here to do one thing, to show in Microsoft's eyes what "next-gen" means.
Playstation 3 Release Date: 11.17.06
Revisions of System: no..EDIT SORRY 1, THEY TOOK OUT THE E.E., wait..maybe 2...for whatever they took out to disable software emulation.
Network type: Built in wifi, Ethernet,HDMI,optical audio out,A/v port, 2 usb ports (some older models 4) some older models a media card port.
Different Variations: too many to type but as of now its just 2..? i dunno something like that.
The ps3, Sony has been making video game systems since the launch of the psx (also known as ps1..etc) and they are very good at it i might add, the ps1 destroyed sales for its time, took the life of Sega's Saturn, just did everything right for its time. Come the ps2..even better took the life of the Sega Dreamcast (R.I.P), and at that time it made Sega basically throw in the towel for making consoles anymore. With this much power over the market its only safe to assume when buying a console from Sony, your in no threat of the console going under. and i feel safe having spent the money for my PS3.
Sony had a great idea on paper and presented it in the form of PS3, basically not making a Video Game Console...but a "entrainment experience". They incorporated there own technology (blu-ray) into the PS3. One thing sony did very right was continue to support the PS2, because it was and is a great system and it proved that sony doesn't leave its achievements in the dust to further better opportunity. One thing that sucks was to cut "cost" for the system they took out the emulation for ps2 on all ps3 systems. *with little hope that they may run software emulation (like 360) to add it back.
Ok now with both positive and negative done and said about both systems. Time for part 2.
Part 2: Comparing features
Xbox 360:
1080p HD playback of Digital Downloaded movies.
Huge software library with lots of great games, and exclusives
HDMI (certain models)
great controller feels comfortable for hours
Playstation 3
-1080p HD playback
-Blu-Ray movies
-Built in WiFi
-Upgradeable Hard Drive (up to whatever amount you'd like)
-Supports linux out of the box
-Good and Great exclusives
-HDMI
-Free Online Gaming
-Controller has built in Chargeable battery
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Now by this alone a lot of people would ook at it like...wow the ps3 has so much more to offer and that's just the thing it simply does, as much as i can say i enjoy my 360 way more i have put way more into it i have a library of over 75 titles. I am not being bias about this i am talking in all technical terms and not fan boy terms. One thing that aggravates me about the 360 is how they promised a great amount of games that are backward compatible, funny that they stopped updating the list of games compatible in 2007. Yeah, thank you Microsoft for showing us how much you really hated the regular Xbox.
Everyone is always talking graphics this graphics that blah blah, you need to shut the F#@k up! Graphics are only a small portion that really count, ask any true gamer they can play a 10 year old game and enjoy it cause of controls and story. Technically the ps3's gpu is slightly underpowered compared to the 360 mainly cause of the AA, But my biggest peeve is the fact that when they see Metal Gear Solid 4, they don't say shit. That game alone proves that with the right developers and time the PS3 can destroy the competition.
The fact that the 360 is already pushing and has pushed its limits in games is scary, why else would they concentrate on some motion control shit to keep people "entertained" there running out of options and running out fast. I solely believe that the reason that MGS4 never made its way to the 360 because the system just could NOT handle it.
Compatibility yeah, the fact that sony took it out is stupid i honestly thought that wouldn't happen, yeah it cut cost by a whole hundred dollars, but i think they should've just replaced it with software emulation the same way 360 does it. Why in the hell does Microsoft think that someone should spend 100 dollars on a 60GB hard drive, that is stupid, but hey gotta make money right?
At least with the ps3 they allow you to put your own in if you feel like upgrading.
Sony, why would you release a system that is so hard to develop for? Was this part of your master plan, were you assuming that "we can only show great gaming with exclusives?'. This is the hurting point of the PS3 the games that are for both systems usually favor the 360 so when it comes down to it people say 360!. But the exclusives on the ps3 can show its potential and that gives some gamers hope that soon this will all be worked out.
So my opinion on the entire subject, if i HAD TO PICK ONE system which would it be?
Well at this point i think i would buy a PS3 even though blu-ray players can be found for a hundred dollars it's still showing that this system may push longer than the 360 (just like the ps2 did), The price tag for the ps3 is pretty justifiable being $400 seems steep but put in and calculate the difference in both systems
Xbox 360 Pro (with 60gb hdd)
299.99
Wi-fi card to play games wireless
100.00 (cheaper unofficial alternatives but this is about official)
Xbox live for a year
50.00
play and charge kit for 360
20.00
HDMI cable official Microsoft
50.00
No option for blu-ray playback through the console (yet, if ever)
______________________________________________
520.00 for a 60gb 360 with wireless and a chargeable battery and HDMI cable, internet play, and chargeable battery
Ps3 60gb version
399.99
Ps3 official HDMI cable (comes with a extended usb cable also)
50.00
_________________________________________________________
450.00 for 60gb ps3 with wireless internet, chargeable battery, HDMI cable, Internet play and Blu-ray format media.
So please people stop bitching about the price? yeah they should in theory drop the price of the console but than it's ok for them to remove the wifi, and charge for a battery for the controller?
Both systems have extremely good strong points, and shitty weak points.
In the end its all about the person spending the money on it.
I'm just simply saying that i think longevity is seen in Sony products and only seen in Microsoft operating systems. But in the end i have over 75 games for the 360, and only 11 games for the ps3.
DON'T HATE ME FOR THIS PLEASE AND SEND ME DEATH THREATS
I AM BY NO MEANS A FAN BOY OF SONY OR MICROSOFT.
i own both systems.
By far the most annoying thing is seeing fan boys boast about which system is better blah blah with illogical reason and dumb ass examples. This thread may be long and i may have to finish it a few times over, i have done literally over 6 months of comparing the both of these systems. So this is my review
I will make this content as organized as possible i will explain strength and weakness and than i will go onto summarizing it for people who are too lazy to read.
Xbox 360 Release Date: 11.22.05
Revisions of the system: 5 (soon to be 6) mainly for RROD issue
Networking type : Xbox Live Gold ($50.00 a year)
Different Connection types: 3 USB ports,Ethernet,A/V port,HDMI port (not all models),optical audio out
Different Variations: Arcade,Pro,Elite
The Xbox 360 in my opinion is a great system. Plenty of games, Great online community, Very User Friendly and acts as a very good Media Center unit for your entertainment center.
The issue with the 360 is that the 360 has reached its maximum potential graphically as a system (which is understandable considering its limits). Anyone who owns a Xbox 360 or even an Xbox is that we know Microsoft's outlook of how they handle hardware. "out with the old in with the new". Once they tap out of ideas, including the project natal. They will release the next Xbox and will quickly shut the doors on the remaining xbox 360 users (as they did with the original Xbox). Having the ability to only write to dvd-dl disk it really limits possibility for much, Pushing the system to its extent as we've seen a lot of the time is showing it's age. With a strong line up of exclusives and a great launch, the 360 was here to do one thing, to show in Microsoft's eyes what "next-gen" means.
Playstation 3 Release Date: 11.17.06
Revisions of System: no..EDIT SORRY 1, THEY TOOK OUT THE E.E., wait..maybe 2...for whatever they took out to disable software emulation.
Network type: Built in wifi, Ethernet,HDMI,optical audio out,A/v port, 2 usb ports (some older models 4) some older models a media card port.
Different Variations: too many to type but as of now its just 2..? i dunno something like that.
The ps3, Sony has been making video game systems since the launch of the psx (also known as ps1..etc) and they are very good at it i might add, the ps1 destroyed sales for its time, took the life of Sega's Saturn, just did everything right for its time. Come the ps2..even better took the life of the Sega Dreamcast (R.I.P), and at that time it made Sega basically throw in the towel for making consoles anymore. With this much power over the market its only safe to assume when buying a console from Sony, your in no threat of the console going under. and i feel safe having spent the money for my PS3.
Sony had a great idea on paper and presented it in the form of PS3, basically not making a Video Game Console...but a "entrainment experience". They incorporated there own technology (blu-ray) into the PS3. One thing sony did very right was continue to support the PS2, because it was and is a great system and it proved that sony doesn't leave its achievements in the dust to further better opportunity. One thing that sucks was to cut "cost" for the system they took out the emulation for ps2 on all ps3 systems. *with little hope that they may run software emulation (like 360) to add it back.
Ok now with both positive and negative done and said about both systems. Time for part 2.
Part 2: Comparing features
Xbox 360:
1080p HD playback of Digital Downloaded movies.
Huge software library with lots of great games, and exclusives
HDMI (certain models)
great controller feels comfortable for hours
Playstation 3
-1080p HD playback
-Blu-Ray movies
-Built in WiFi
-Upgradeable Hard Drive (up to whatever amount you'd like)
-Supports linux out of the box
-Good and Great exclusives
-HDMI
-Free Online Gaming
-Controller has built in Chargeable battery
__________________________________________________
Now by this alone a lot of people would ook at it like...wow the ps3 has so much more to offer and that's just the thing it simply does, as much as i can say i enjoy my 360 way more i have put way more into it i have a library of over 75 titles. I am not being bias about this i am talking in all technical terms and not fan boy terms. One thing that aggravates me about the 360 is how they promised a great amount of games that are backward compatible, funny that they stopped updating the list of games compatible in 2007. Yeah, thank you Microsoft for showing us how much you really hated the regular Xbox.
Everyone is always talking graphics this graphics that blah blah, you need to shut the F#@k up! Graphics are only a small portion that really count, ask any true gamer they can play a 10 year old game and enjoy it cause of controls and story. Technically the ps3's gpu is slightly underpowered compared to the 360 mainly cause of the AA, But my biggest peeve is the fact that when they see Metal Gear Solid 4, they don't say shit. That game alone proves that with the right developers and time the PS3 can destroy the competition.
The fact that the 360 is already pushing and has pushed its limits in games is scary, why else would they concentrate on some motion control shit to keep people "entertained" there running out of options and running out fast. I solely believe that the reason that MGS4 never made its way to the 360 because the system just could NOT handle it.
Compatibility yeah, the fact that sony took it out is stupid i honestly thought that wouldn't happen, yeah it cut cost by a whole hundred dollars, but i think they should've just replaced it with software emulation the same way 360 does it. Why in the hell does Microsoft think that someone should spend 100 dollars on a 60GB hard drive, that is stupid, but hey gotta make money right?
At least with the ps3 they allow you to put your own in if you feel like upgrading.
Sony, why would you release a system that is so hard to develop for? Was this part of your master plan, were you assuming that "we can only show great gaming with exclusives?'. This is the hurting point of the PS3 the games that are for both systems usually favor the 360 so when it comes down to it people say 360!. But the exclusives on the ps3 can show its potential and that gives some gamers hope that soon this will all be worked out.
So my opinion on the entire subject, if i HAD TO PICK ONE system which would it be?
Well at this point i think i would buy a PS3 even though blu-ray players can be found for a hundred dollars it's still showing that this system may push longer than the 360 (just like the ps2 did), The price tag for the ps3 is pretty justifiable being $400 seems steep but put in and calculate the difference in both systems
Xbox 360 Pro (with 60gb hdd)
299.99
Wi-fi card to play games wireless
100.00 (cheaper unofficial alternatives but this is about official)
Xbox live for a year
50.00
play and charge kit for 360
20.00
HDMI cable official Microsoft
50.00
No option for blu-ray playback through the console (yet, if ever)
______________________________________________
520.00 for a 60gb 360 with wireless and a chargeable battery and HDMI cable, internet play, and chargeable battery
Ps3 60gb version
399.99
Ps3 official HDMI cable (comes with a extended usb cable also)
50.00
_________________________________________________________
450.00 for 60gb ps3 with wireless internet, chargeable battery, HDMI cable, Internet play and Blu-ray format media.
So please people stop bitching about the price? yeah they should in theory drop the price of the console but than it's ok for them to remove the wifi, and charge for a battery for the controller?
Both systems have extremely good strong points, and shitty weak points.
In the end its all about the person spending the money on it.
I'm just simply saying that i think longevity is seen in Sony products and only seen in Microsoft operating systems. But in the end i have over 75 games for the 360, and only 11 games for the ps3.
DON'T HATE ME FOR THIS PLEASE AND SEND ME DEATH THREATS
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