If I buy a Video Game System, which one?

Don't know that much about them... If I were to buy a video game system, which one?

I have a PS3, and love it!

I absolutely love the 360. Of course I enjoy playing online where it really shines.

Either a PS3 or Xbox 360. They have some really good games for each.

PS3 all the way. Not to mention it has a blu-ray player built in.

And the bonus of not paying to go online, and I will have to disagree with Chrisums on the graphics. The other main reason that I got a PS3 was I had the store put 3 games on, side by side, both on HDTV's to check out the video quality and the PS3 was far superior on all 3 games I checked (Madden 2010, Rock Band, Marvel Vs, Capcom)

Rob

Last Video game console i had was a Sega Genesis and a Super NES

I recently had to make the same decision and after checking all the reveiws i came down in favour of the PS3.

PS3 has nogames!

But really, it depends on what you want. If you want a blu-ray player and slightly better graphics, PS3. If you want better exclusive games though, 360. 360 really just has better games, if that's what matters to you.

Good feedback! I would just be looking for video games where I can blow shit up, cool graphics, ease of operation, that kind of stuff.

If you are planning on buying a BluRay player at some point anyway, get the PS3.

If not, look at what games and game franchises are dedicated to each system. If there is one game you can't live without, get that system. For example, God of War and Final Fantasy are dedicated to the PS system, so if you'd like one of those, get the PS3.

I personally own a PS2 and a Wii and I have no regrets, but that's just me.

SS

Get a PC.























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Comfort Eagle said:

Get a PC.

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LOL I can't tell you how many times I would get into that fight with a buddy of mine when it came to the N64 vs. his PC. Old times.

Without further ado however, it really depends on what you're looking for in terms of games. As was said if you're looking for games that are focused more on graphics then you should lean toward the PS3 since it uses Blu-Ray format the PS3 is able to produce the best hi-def graphics of the 3 systems. (better than the 360 for sure) You also can get online playability for free unlike the 360 but where the PS3 loses out on the other systems is the fact that, like it's predecessors, the majority of the games are 1-2 players tops in terms of local (same system/split screen) play. There are some games that are for more than two but those are usually related to sports or racing games. So if you're looking for offline playability and game selection then the PS3 is not for you. The kicker for the PS3, as the Mexican Barrister has alluded to, is the fact that it has a Blu-Ray player and that Blu-Ray player in the PS3 is the easiest to update of any player on the market. (Makes sense right, given that Sony INVENTED "Blu-Ray") It adds an overall entertainment value beyond gaming that neither the 360 or Wii can match.

The Xbox 360 is a system that has a bitchton of titles to choose from, above beyond titles that span all systems, and it has a very wide array of games for all ages that you can download from Xbox LIVE (online) for a fee. For a price, you can add Xbox LIVE Gold which is the membership that allows you to play vs other players via Xbox LIVE and that online play is the strength of Xbox along with the title selection. The other thing that Xbox now has is the Kinect sensor which is an addition to the system that uses a camera plus motion sensor array to detect your own body movements and incorporate those movements into gameplay: not revolutionary given the Wii's controls but the fact that you don't need to shell out for a controller is peachy. The major downsides to the Xbox lie in that great number of games but more importantly the price tag. If wanting to get the ultimate experience for Xbox (system, Kinect, Xbox LIVE Gold, extra controller, points to purchase online games and actual disc games) be prepared to shell out 600-700 dollars. Even if you're going with the base experience you're still looking at about 300-400 dollars. The other issue is that there are so many games on the Xbox 360 that they no longer have a truly unique title to call their own (neither does PS3) by which I mean they all play, seem and feel the same. If you're looking for a greater amount of games and the best online play, regardless of price, then the 360 is the direction to take.

With the Wii you're getting not just the system that first introduced overall motion sensor play but a gateway to the past through the Wii's Virtual Console. The Virtual Console is an online Nintendo store where you can purchase Nintendo games for the older systems (NES, SNES, N64, Virtual Boy and a host of SEGA systems) to play on the Wii as well the Wii can play your Gamecube games. (Xbox 360 and PS3 can play predecessor games to a point, many of which need a patch to be uploaded to the system in order for the game to be recognized) The Wii is also, by far, the least expensive system overall when it comes to getting the best possible experience - shelling about 350-450 dollars gets you exactly what you need. Nintendo has made it's mark over the years for introducing titles with such phenomenal gameplay that they are established as the bars for that genre. The one thing that may be construed as a con for Nintendo is that it is not as adult-oriented as the PS3 and Xbox 360 and with a growing number of paying gamers reaching adulthood, it would seem that Nintendo is lacking in that regard. In my belief, and through what I've read, Nintendo has been very comfortable aligning itself with it's target audience - children and their parents, and while they have come out with some more adult-oriented titles, it is not their focus and they've accepted that - they're still making boatloads of money and continuing to be a major flagship in the gaming world so why change? The Wii lacks that "overall entertainment value" the PS3 has but, if your focus is gaming, and you want a wide array of titles for all ages that are fun to play by yourself or with friends, the chance to play older titles you haven't played since you were a kid and most importantly, the best bang for your buck in regards to gaming, then the Wii is where you should go.

What you need to do is to determine what is the most important to you in terms of buying a game system: is it the extras, is it the games, is it the pedigree established, etc. Once you determine what your base needs are and what you're looking to spend then getting a system is a snap. I hope this helps in anyway.

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The 360 and the PS3 are pretty comparable when it comes to hardware, with the PS3 having a slight advantage over the 360. The Wii's hardware is simply outdated.

But they have 3 different subgroups of gamers as their target audience:

Wii: family entertainment. Anyone can play these games, including children. They've tried to make some hardcore games for the Wii but that means judging that by the standards used for other consoles and that has always ended in huge failure.

Xbox 360: casual gamers. There are some hardcore titles on the 360 but it's mostly games for people who play occasionally or with a few friends.

PS3: hardcore gamers. PS3 has the best hardware and the titles exclusive to the PS3 are mainly hardcore gamer titles, so if you want to sit in a dark room and pwn all the fucking n00bs at online shooters, look no further.

So ask yourself: what kind of gamer am I? and the answer to that question can serve as a bit of advice, although I'd just stay away from the Wii because the graphics remind you of what gaming was in the late 90s.

(that said, I'd still buy a PC)

I have a 360.

But, what are these "hardcore" titles for the PS3 that the 360 doesn't have, and what makes them hardcore?

Mephistopheles said:

The 360 and the PS3 are pretty comparable when it comes to hardware, with the PS3 having a slight advantage over the 360. The Wii's hardware is simply outdated.

But they have 3 different subgroups of gamers as their target audience:

Wii: family entertainment. Anyone can play these games, including children. They've tried to make some hardcore games for the Wii but that means judging that by the standards used for other consoles and that has always ended in huge failure.

Xbox 360: casual gamers. There are some hardcore titles on the 360 but it's mostly games for people who play occasionally or with a few friends.

PS3: hardcore gamers. PS3 has the best hardware and the titles exclusive to the PS3 are mainly hardcore gamer titles, so if you want to sit in a dark room and pwn all the fucking n00bs at online shooters, look no further.

So ask yourself: what kind of gamer am I? and the answer to that question can serve as a bit of advice, although I'd just stay away from the Wii because the graphics remind you of what gaming was in the late 90s.

(that said, I'd still buy a PC)

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Really?

The 360 has the vastly superior online system which only drawback is the subscription fee. Its based on its Live system and has unique titles that in some ways dwarf PS3 because of its online superiority.

usgrant said:

Don't know that much about them... If I were to buy a video game system, which one?

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If I remember correctly, there are some places where you can rent game systems (yep, the actual systems, not just games) .

If that's possible where you live, I'd suggest that, before buying one. At least then you'd get to see which one you'd like best, without wasting a ton of money.

Some stores (like Best Buy) have demos of games you can play right there in the store. I still remember playing "Sonic the Hedgehog" on the Sega Genesis at Sears, when it first came out. My dad practically had to drag me away from the game. LMAO!

I got a 360 right when they came out, and held off on getting the PS3 until recently. I currently play the PS3 more often, but the 360 has a lot more "exclusive" titles. It's kind of tough for me to compare them graphics-wise, because my 360 is 1st generation so it lacks an actual HDMI port. (Bleh!) The 360 has a much better online community for gaming specifically, but the PS3's online features are free AND it has an actual web browser, which is useful.

If I had to pick, I'd pick the PS3 as of now.

Chrisums said:

Until you red ring of death or realize that you'll never get to play God of War, Metal Gear Solid, DC Universe Online, or any of the other PS3 exclusives.

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You left out the daddy of them all: Gran Turismo 5. 😀


I just wish they'd release a 335i sedan as a downloadable car.

I've always been a playstation guy...and sony just keeps making it better and better. I mean the blu-ray player is just an added bonus, the system and the games are great!