Can't decide on gaming console.

[FYB]

I'm stuck between the PS3 Slim 120GB, and the Xbox360 Arcade.

I've had several bad experiences w/ Microsoft products. 

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Good experiences w/ Sony products, I still have my PSP 1000 I bought when it first came out. 

The reason I hesitate to get a PS3, is that my friend from XboxLive, who I've known sense i was little and he moved to North Carolina is going to boot camp to become a Marine. We usually have awesome times playing XboxLive with each other.

I can't decide, and I don't have the money to buy both, so i come to you forum, what's your opinion?

Should i wait to see if new Xbox is coming, or something else is coming out of the blue, I don't know... PS3, Xbox360, or wait for something you KNOW is coming out soon?

Thanks

[Fulmar]

Gaming consoles don't generally get released until the fall and IIRC there isn't anything slated by the big 3 until at least 2011 (Fall)

[FYB]

Gaming consoles don't generally get released until the fall and IIRC there isn't anything slated by the big 3 until at least 2011 (Fall)

Darn! Microsoft said something about Project Natal due Fall of 2010, what's going on! 

[EskimoJoe]

Having never played a PS3, I wouldn't be able to tell you which is better.

I have however had mostly great experiences online and made plenty of friends on Xbox Live.

I hear the PS3 has a better selection of games though. (MGS3, MaG, etc.)

[trax1]

The only thing about Xbox I don't like is that they make you pay to use Xbox live, the other 2 big gaming consoles give you that feature for free.  

Now the PS3 does have a new motion controller coming out that is like the Wii, it's called Playstation Move & works with the PS3, it's coming out it says this holiday 2010, so I'd go with the PS3  Here's a link to a story about it.

http://hothardware.com/News/Sony-Introduces-PlayStation-Move-Motion-Control-System-For-PS3/

[Spikes]

It's called PC.

[BrownBaron]

It's called PC.

Hm, I'd go with the PS3, mostly for a wider selection of games, a more ergonomic controller design, and free online capabilities.

Ha! I see you've finally found a way to put a stop to people stealing your avatar, Spikes 

[Curlew]

I have an xbox, i like it, sometimes wonder if the ps3 would be better...

but most importantly dont buy a wii

[redman555]

PS3 is 100x times better.  The X-box is a piece of ****.  They always break and are un reliable.  Not mention it means no God of War 3 (one of the best games ever made) also free internet and halo sucks so that's not a reason to get an X-box.  I have had this PS3 since release, never had one problem.  Yet 80% of the people that bought X-Box had it break within 2 years.  Some melted the first week.


-BigBOBCH

[trax1]

Yeah I can't tell you how many people I've heard of having troubles with there Xbox breaking down, but I've never heard of anyone having troubles with a PS3.

[redman555]

Yeah I can't tell you how many people I've heard of having troubles with there Xbox breaking down, but I've never heard of anyone having troubles with a PS3.

Exactly, I have been using PlayStations since PS1.  Never had ONE break.  Tons of X-box hve problems.  Like the "red ring of death"  that I have had over 4 friends get within 2 years of buying an X-box  http://www.stuffwelike.com/stuffwelike/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/red-ring-of-death.jpg


-BigBOBCH

[redman555]

And about the NEW Xbox and or PS3.  The release date from what ive been told isnt till like 2014.
Once again I highly suggest a PS3 for the durability, and free internet.

-BigBOBCH

[Ack-Ack]

If you're going to get a PS3, make sure it's the slim version and not one of the older fat PS3s as those had issues with the blue-ray drive.  If you're going to go the route of an Xbox360, you might want to wait a little bit as Microsoft is rumored to be releasing a 'slim' version sometime later this year with a new CPU/GPU combo that uses less power and more reliable.


ack-ack

[trax1]

Yeah thats another plus for getting a PS3, it doubles as a blue-ray player.

[sluggish]

It's called PC.

Maybe but...  At least with a console you know the games you buy will work.  I'm so tired of holding my breath with PC games wondering if my graphics card is compatable or whatever.  Just to keep your PC up to speed requires enough money to buy a new console every few years...