HELP!! I need help on details with XBOX 360 and Play Station 3. Which is the better unit? Which is more popular? What makes one better over the other? My boyfriend wants one of these for christmas and I do not know which one to get him and he's not even sure which one he prefers. Also, any good deals on these? Or upcoming deals? What are good games to get for each of these units?
Will he use it more for movies or games? If its watching movies get him a PS3 if its playing games get him an xbox 360. Or get him whatever his friends have so he can play with them online.
They are more pros and cons to both of them but that is a quick 2 sentence summary.
Skulles said: Will he use it more for movies or games? If its watching movies get him a PS3 if its playing games get him an xbox 360. Or get him whatever his friends have so he can play with them online.
They are more pros and cons to both of them but that is a quick 2 sentence summary.
Perfect answer. Answer those 2 questions, and you'll have your answer. I have a PS3, and the Blu-ray is great. But if his friends use Xbox, then you should get him an Xbox too.
Technologically speaking, the PS3 is a more powerful system. But that does not mean that it is a better system. Let's have quick breakdown of the systems... Xbox 360 --> + more library of games, multi-player friendly - no blu ray player, does not come with wireless adapter, needs to pay to play online PS3 --> + blu ray player, free online gaming, comes with wifi - most games are design for single player on a single console (online is different), lack of game title choices (but it's getting better) Now I personally own a PS3 and rather own one, but I love my friend's Xbox. Go to cnet or google other specs on the system.
jolma
Senior Member
posted: Nov. 3, 2009 @ 10:14a
Now that the price has been reduced on PS3, there is a chance that more games will be made for it. Also, a lot of games are not exclusives - many popular ones are available for both systems. If you love the idea of blu-ray, I wouldn't rule out considering PS3.
You will find better deals on the xbox 360 than the PS3 as recent trends show. It kind of depends on the type of person your bf is. I have an xbox 360 and do no play online, and i find a ton of games for around the 10-20 dollar range constantly. It seems that games for PS3 are more around the 30-40 dollar range. Something to consider.
However, my xbox has gotten the red ring of death which was a real pain in the pelotas. Microsoft was helpful in fixing it at no monetary costs to me, just time which i now fill with reading books (yuck) and drinking beer. From what I hear about PS3 is that they are more reliable.
I would say right now xbox is better than pS3 but they will lose that spot over time because the PS3 is the better total package.
If he likes to play online than the xbox is the better choice, if he plays offline than the PS3 is a better choice, it comes with blu-ray and and it is wireless you won't have to pay extra for a wireless adapter, but the online is not that great on the PS3, but its free unless you want to download games movies etc.. and the PS3 is very reliable, the new Xbox 360's are pretty reliable, but they have a history of failure, my sons has died twice in 3 years.
Soriano4life
Member
posted: Dec. 8, 2009 @ 4:19p
ps3 why because its a better value for the price ps3 offer you free online playing while xbox 360 you have to buy a membership for like 59 bucks good for 1 year. also ps3 has a blu ray player built in which means you could watch blu ray movies while xbox 360 doesn't the ps3 has already built wireless while xbox 360 you need to buy a adapter that cost 100 bucks also u could surf the internet thru ps3 while xbox u cant. in the end a ps3 will make a better value and check eBay.com for hot deals you could get a ps3 brand new or used with games and everything for like 250 to 350 so take my advise
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