Video Games PS3 vs. XBOX 360

The Rick · 12:43 PM

I'm thinking about buying one of these systems, but am not sure which one to buy.

My last system was a PS2, but backwards compatibility isn't an issue for me. Also, I don't think I care much about Blu-Ray.

I'm mostly in to sports games...Madden, etc. Also, I'm interested in online gaming.

Given all of that, what's my best option?

**KcMizzou** · 07-09-2008, 12:41 PM

Tough call. 360 has the better game library, PS3 is much more reliable.

I love my 360, but if I had to choose right now, I'd probably go with the PS3. Microsoft is standing behind the 360, but it's still a pain in the butt to send one in when it breaks.

I assume the PS3 will catch up eventually as far as games go. The Blu-ray player would probably sway me in favor of Sony.

**QuikSsurfer** · 07-09-2008, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by KcMizzou

Tough call. 360 has the better game library, PS3 is much more reliable.

I love my 360, but if I had to choose right now, I'd probably go with the PS3. Microsoft is standing behind the 360, but it's still a pain in the butt to send one in when it breaks.

I assume the PS3 will catch up eventually as far as games go. The Blu-ray player would probably sway me in favor of Sony.

He said blueray was not important but ONLINE PLAY is... You still say PS3 would be his best choice?? really?

**KcMizzou** · 07-09-2008, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by QuikSsurfer

He said blueray was not important but ONLINE PLAY is... You still say PS3 would be his best choice?? really?

To be honest, I missed the online play part. I don't know anything about the PS3's online play, anyway.

**QuikSsurfer** · 07-09-2008, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by KcMizzou

To be honest, I missed the online play part. I don't know anything about the PS3's online play, anyway.

It's terrible (not wii terrible).

kcxiv · 07-09-2008, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by KcMizzou

Tough call. 360 has the better game library, PS3 is much more reliable.

I love my 360, but if I had to choose right now, I'd probably go with the PS3. Microsoft is standing behind the 360, but it's still a pain in the butt to send one in when it breaks.

I assume the PS3 will catch up eventually as far as games go. The Blu-ray player would probably sway me in favor of Sony.

I just did this 2 months ago, and it really easy to get mine sent out. its nowhere near a pain do get the coffin to you and for you to send it out. I was VERY VERY pleased with their customer service. It took me 10 days from the time i sent my Xbox out to get it back.

If your going to get one for gaming, 360 is by far the better system to get right now. Games look and run better on the 360. Xbox Live while it isnt free, is an awesome awesome service and is worth the 50 bucks a year.

My ps3 just collects dust right now while i wait for God of War 3. The only reason to get a ps3 over an xbox is if you really want a Blu Ray player.

**QuikSsurfer** · 07-09-2008, 12:45 PM

If you don't care about blueray - 360 is your obvious choice.

HC_Chief · 07-09-2008, 12:47 PM

The Rick · 07-09-2008, 12:54 PM

So the XBOX 360's online stuff is better than PS3's?

**QuikSsurfer** · 07-09-2008, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rick

So the XBOX 360's online stuff is better than PS3's?

Yes - no one will argue that.. unless they're whining about price.

Swanman · 07-09-2008, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rick

So the XBOX 360's online stuff is better than PS3's?

You have to pay for Xbox Live (like $50 for a year) and PS3's is free. In this case, it's definitely a case of you get what you pay for. Xbox's online is leaps and bounds better than PS3's.

As far as sports games, both systems will have basically the same games, but in what I've read, the games typically get slightly better reviews on 360, or at worst the same review as PS3. The games just seem to run better on the 360 at this time.

Valiant · 07-09-2008, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Swanman

You have to pay for Xbox Live (like $50 for a year) and PS3's is free. In this case, it's definitely a case of you get what you pay for. Xbox's online is leaps and bounds better than PS3's.

As far as sports games, both systems will have basically the same games, but in what I've read, the games typically get slightly better reviews on 360, or at worst the same review as PS3. The games just seem to run better on the 360 at this time.

A lot of games are made on the 360 then ported over... 360 is just easier to code for and was out first.. Kind of reversed for why games played better on the PS2 over the xbox..

The the original poster.. If you do not care about bluray and online is more important 360 will be the better choice...

As for games.. PS3 will always have a much smaller library this go around.. It is literally dwarfed by 360's quality games..

**Fire Me Boy!** · 07-09-2008, 12:58 PM

If online play, selection are big for you and Blu-Ray is not... 360 is the winner by a landslide.

And while the 360s do have the ring of death thing, it was pretty easy to get it repaired for me. I called and had a coffin in three days, had a new/repaired 360 in 8 more days.

Archie Bunker · 07-09-2008, 01:10 PM

Based on your criteria the 360 is the easy choice IMO. Deep library of games and the online experience is second to none.

Also if you do decide to buy a 360 you might wait a couple of weeks and see if the rumored price drop happens.

**Fire Me Boy!** · 07-09-2008, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Archie Bunker

Based on your criteria the 360 is the easy choice IMO. Deep library of games and the online experience is second to none.

Also if you do decide to buy a 360 you might wait a couple of weeks and see if the rumored price drop happens.

Or, buy from Best Buy. They guarantee the price for 30 days. About a week after I got my new TV the price dropped $170 for a sale. Even though it was a sale, I still got the refund.

07-09-2008, 12:38 PM	Topic Starter
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KcMizzou Supporter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Parkville MO Casino cash: $10005170	Tough call. 360 has the better game library, PS3 is much more reliable. I love my 360, but if I had to choose right now, I'd probably go with the PS3. Microsoft is standing behind the 360, but it's still a pain in the butt to send one in when it breaks. I assume the PS3 will catch up eventually as far as games go. The Blu-ray player would probably sway me in favor of Sony.
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Archie Bunker The Wait Is Over Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Random Small Town Casino cash: $1718978	Based on your criteria the 360 is the easy choice IMO. Deep library of games and the online experience is second to none. Also if you do decide to buy a 360 you might wait a couple of weeks and see if the rumored price drop happens.
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