360 or PS3 ... what should i buy?

[GE]

Not sure if this is the correct section lol :realmad:

Anyway, im buying a new console next month, obviously to play PES 2008 on :laugh: but im not sure what one to buy.

I need some advice off the people who have both (PS3 & 360) or have played both for a reasonable amount of time.

Ive played the 360 a few times since its been released and liked it, but I've only played the PS3 once for a few minutes.

The price of the PS3 is putting me off slightly, so I'm edging towards the 360 cause its basically the same thing but for half the price

Whats the PS3 like online too? anything like X-Box live?

which should i buy. And why ?

Thanks for the help

 

[Cali]

It comes down to personal preference at the end of the day, mate.

360 does have a lot of first person shooters, and shooting games in general. I've got a 360 only, and I love it at the moment. No, i'm no 'fanboy', as i'm sure the PS3 is good too. You shouldn't however, buy a console just for one game.

 

[GE]

It comes down to personal preference at the end of the day, mate.

360 does have a lot of first person shooters, and shooting games in general. I've got a 360 only, and I love it at the moment. No, i'm no 'fanboy', as i'm sure the PS3 is good too. You shouldn't however, buy a console just for one game.

Theres no way im missing out on PES 08 :no: lol I sold my PS2 a while back.

Ive been tempted to buy a 360/PS3 since around Jan, but because the games i like most (PES/GTA) haven't been released, i never bothered.

But i think now is the right time :tongue:

Are the graphics slightly better on the PS3?

 

[Cali]

Theres no way im missing out on PES 08 :no: lol I sold my PS2 a while back.

Ive been tempted to buy a 360/PS3 since around Jan, but because the games i like most (PES/GTA) haven't been released, i never bothered.

But i think now is the right time :tongue:

Are the graphics slightly better on the PS3?

Personally, I wouldn't say the graphic's are slightly better on either console.

I had this same problem, mate. 360 or PS3? I made my decision because of Gears of War, and the plenty of quality games out at that time. Whatever console you choose mate, will be great. I'm sure of that.

 

[GE]

Thanks for the help Cali, appreciate it.

 

[]NikE[]

Ive played both consoles a fair bit, i own a 360. I would honestly say though that there isn't really much difference between the two at this point in time. The only upside in my opinion seems to be network updates. Demos seem to take longer to appear on the PS network compared to live but it really is a matter of taste.

 

[Dan]

Have a look at future releases, see what games take your fancy.

Also, what consoles are your mates getting/already got?


I chose the 360 cos the online service is better, most of my close friends are 360ers and in my honest opinion, the choice of games on the 360 is much better. Although the PS3 has some great games coming out in the future, so I guess you'll have to compare.

 

[lfcboy]

The games are much better on 360 and the online play is far superior. Plus, not to sound cheap or anything, but where I live the 360 is a little more than half of the PS3's cost. It's your decision at the end.

 

[Dario Silva]

its all a matter of opinion, i have both consoles , so im quite lucky im swaying towards the ps3, purely because it is a lot more accesable for updates etc, if you want to transfer option files, then a ps3 is an easier option, the one thing i love about my ps3, is that you can surf the internet on your internet browser, which is pretty cool, thats what im doing atm lol.~!!!

 

[lfcboy]

I have a question about that. Can you surf the internet using the 360?

 

[Keane'o]

I have a question about that. Can you surf the internet using the 360?

I dont think you can.....well if you can its a recent addition. i have had an Xbox 360 for a few months but i sold it so i could have enough money for the ps3. I feel that the online community and features of the xbox360 are the only things that are far greater than the ps3's....but with the Playstation Home coming early next year..its only a matter of time until i believe that the ps3's online features will be to the same level probably even greater than the 360's. there is no doubt that the 360 is quality.....i just dont reckon it is as future proof as the ps3 is

 

[Haribo]

In the end it's a matter of personal preference, and only you can decide on that. And to be honest, it doesn't matter a great deal as both consoles are great and there won't be a big margain of difference in years to come. You won't ever regret the decision whichever way you go.

Look at some of the exclusives to help your decision, things like Halo on 360 and MGS on PS3. Of course you shouldn't base it on just these games, but you should look to see which console has more of the games to your taste.

To add my own slight bias on things, I'd say now is the completely neutral period where either console is acceptable, whereas come Christmas onwards I'd suggest buying a PS3. It's case of whether you'd prefer the large catalogue of games already out (360), or you'd be willing to wait a few months before the big exclusives come out (PS3), as over this end of year period the majority of games are multi-format. If you were to ask 6 months ago, I'd be more inclined to say 360, but as time passes by the PS3 should be considered more as the choice to get.

 

[GE]

Thanks allot for the help :w00t

I'm swaying towards the PS3 a little now.

With the 360, i'd have to buy:

Wireless Network adapter (Wi-Fi) - £59.99
Play & Charge Kit - £14.99
X-Box Live Subscription - £39.99

360 Console + The above = £364.96
PS3 which has a built in Wi-Fi/Charge Kit/Free Online = £399.99

 

[Dario Silva]

the ps3 is a fantastic console, so is the 360 to that matter, going by a different game alltogether colin mcrae dirt, the 360 cannot quite handle the frame rate, but the ps3 keeps it up the whole way through, like said above, the ps3 is the future, but im lucky enough to have them both, but im a firm believer of pro evolution soccer was made for playstation, the psp version of pes6 is just as good as the 360 version lol.

 

[-Deki-]

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[zeemeister]

I was in the same position but have decided to go with the ps3 in about a months time....cant freakin wait.
My memories with my ps1 and ps2 are too beloved to change to an xbox IMO.

 

[Keyser Soze]

I was in the same position but have decided to go with the ps3 in about a months time....cant freakin wait.
My memories with my ps1 and ps2 are too beloved to change to an xbox IMO.

Agreed. I don't know if it's just me; but it just doesn't seem right playing PES on anything other than a Playstation.

 

[GE]

I was in the same position but have decided to go with the ps3 in about a months time....cant freakin wait.
My memories with my ps1 and ps2 are too beloved to change to an xbox IMO.

Agreed. Finally made my mind up, ill be going for the PS3

i'll pick one up a few days before PES is released

Question for PS3 owners:

Does it come with a HDMI cable? I have a HD-TV so i wondered if I'd need one or not, for the best quality.

 

[Miggy]

Agreed. Finally made my mind up, ill be going for the PS3

i'll pick one up a few days before PES is released

Question for PS3 owners:

Does it come with a HDMI cable? I have a HD-TV so i wondered if I'd need one or not, for the best quality.

You'll need to buy one. They're are some cheap ones around that do the job. I wouldn't spend more then 20 quid on one.

 

[Haribo]

Question for PS3 owners:

Does it come with a HDMI cable? I have a HD-TV so i wondered if I'd need one or not, for the best quality.

It depends what package you buy. Some that include games, and an additional controller may well also have a HDMI too. You'll have to pay close attention to the details given.

Just the basic console + 1 controller doesn't though.