Can't decide on gaming console.

[trax1]

Yeah I'd never buy a PC solely for gaming, it's a hell of a lot more expensive then a console, and like Sluggish said the games tend to come to PC last after coming out for consoles. 

[FYB]

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

That's what i heard, but if this thing doesn't come out, I'd rather rub the $300 into MS face say, "**** you Microsucks!". Then I'd buy a PS3 and come back just to push it further into their face... 

Heard it was going to be a 7% failure rate too, that completely kills the PS3 being the XboxLive fan boy that i am.

[redman555]

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.  \


ack-ack

Ack, i have had PS3 since release, the fat version, have never had one problem with it.


-BigBOBCH

[FYB]

Ack, i have had PS3 since release, the fat version, have never had one problem with it.


-BigBOBCH

His point is that, even now they don't sell Fats anymore, but if i did find a fat and i wanted it for some reason, then i should be discouraged because there are the Slim kind which are newer and better for the price.

[redman555]

His point is that, even now they don't sell Fats anymore, but if i did find a fat and i wanted it for some reason, then i should be discouraged because there are the Slim kind which are newer and better for the price.

I understand.  Just saying Ps3 is 200x better than X-box if you want something durable that will last a long time, and you don't have to pay internet.


-BigBOBCH

[Spikes]

Yeah I'd never buy a PC solely for gaming, it's a hell of a lot more expensive then a console, and like Sluggish said the games tend to come to PC last after coming out for consoles. 

No of course not, but you can do 100 more things on it than you can with a console...

[BiPoLaR]

magnavox odyssey 

[Ack-Ack]

Ack, i have had PS3 since release, the fat version, have never had one problem with it.


-BigBOBCH

Not saying that you will have problems with it but the blue-ray players used on the fat PS3s had issues, which may cause you some trouble.  The leading issues with the fat PS3s are disk read errors which is a dirrect result of these bad blue-ray players.  It is also the reason why the that brand of blue-ray players are not in the slim version.


ack-ack

[Ack-Ack]

magnavox odyssey 

My very first console...got one on my 5th birthday.  Still have it too, packed up in a box in storage.  Don't know if it works though but I know it did 10 years ago when I tried it last.


ack-ack

[WMLute]

My very first console...got one on my 5th birthday.  Still have it too, packed up in a box in storage.  Don't know if it works though but I know it did 10 years ago when I tried it last.


ack-ack

My 1st console as well.

Still have it in it's original box with all my games.

Last gave it a go @ 15yrs ago so all bets are off on if it still works.

[321BAR]

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.)

I have an XBox and i say the PS3 is better... Internet connections for gaming are FREE, faster, and controls are so much similar to the XBox that there IS no difference... the PS3 also will be able to withstand more high end graphics than the XBox and also will allow internet connection like a computer would for FB google and other websites and search engines and since Halo is done the XBox has every game the PS3 has that is worth playing at the moment except for maybe Mass Effect and the Forza series... PS3 beats XBox 360 at least for now...

[redman555]

I have an XBox and i say the PS3 is better... Internet connections for gaming are FREE, faster, and controls are so much similar to the XBox that there IS no difference... the PS3 also will be able to withstand more high end graphics than the XBox and also will allow internet connection like a computer would for FB google and other websites and search engines and since Halo is done the XBox has every game the PS3 has that is worth playing at the moment except for maybe Mass Effect and the Forza series... PS3 beats XBox 360 at least for now...

I agree in everything you stated, except PS3 will still always be better.  Btw, you seen the game red dead redemption and lost planet comming out in may?  Both look amazing.  Red Dead Redemption is a re make of Red Dead Revolver from the PS2.  Basically your a cowboy and  YOU pick how the story goes, you can be good or bad, have multiple ways to get more experience.  Like bringing in criminal alive and not dead if your good.  I have been waiting for Red Dead Redemption for years, I knew a sequel was gonna be release for Red Dead Revolver eventually.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hj_cKIMrkUY

This is a preview on the game.  There is like 4-5 more if you look in related videos.  It shows the game features


-BigBOBCH

[Scotch]

I just played through Red Dead Revolver a few weekends ago. Really liked it

[redman555]

I just played through Red Dead Revolver a few weekends ago. Really liked it

Well, then you will LOVE Red Dead Redemption, release is May 18th.  I have mine pre ordered.  Im gonna go to midnight release 



-BigBOBCH

[katanaso]

I'm probably the sole person who prefers the 360 over the PS3.   It's all about the controller for me -- I simply dislike the PS3 contoller and its feel, both the feel of the sticks and the ergonomics for my hands.

The $3/month for Xbox Live isn't a big deal to me; not after what we paid for hourly Air Warrior.  Also, my experiences on the PS3 network in COD2 had a lot more cursing kids than I found on Xbox Live.

The BluRay player is nice, but does it does it do lossless audio decoding yet?  Some reading says that the Slim version does this now, which is a nice improvement.  That would be a big plus for the PS3 if you don't have a BluRay player yet.


mir