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Hi guys, this is my first post, and I notice this board didn't have a must post intro rule like all those other forums, cool stuff.
NEways, I am on the market right now for a new console, and its really only between XBox and PS3, and I am completely stuck in the middle right now. I got friends telling me one thing and other friends telling me another.
I know there are some hardcore games here who probably have both systems, and even if you don't, what do you recommend?
NEways, I am on the market right now for a new console, and its really only between XBox and PS3, and I am completely stuck in the middle right now. I got friends telling me one thing and other friends telling me another.
I know there are some hardcore games here who probably have both systems, and even if you don't, what do you recommend?
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infact, I would say Wii60 if you don't have a Wii yet, and have ps3 money.
The PS3 will have a serious price drop in the near future, investing in it now seems silly. PLus the 360 library is way more robust at this time. My only concern would be system reliability, so I would advise getting extended warrentee.
yeah, what I said was assuming that OP had already thought of this and wanted other peoples opinions.
My post wasn't really directed towards you, but it sounds like he has already gotten opinions from his friends, and I doubt those of a messageboard that has a pretty large anti-sony bias are going to sway his opinion much. But yeah, he's right that it's a good idea to wait for the inevitable ps3 price drop if you want to get one.
I know, I just wanted to clarify that I agree with you, and then on top of that, what I originally said ;-)
Ah, okay. I often mistake honesty as person being sarcastic/passive aggressive. I am glad we had this conversation, LewieP.
Then x360.
The library is bigger definitely and it is absolutely cheaper for the 360. You have higher chances of finding games on it as of right now that you like on it since it has had 1 year to get into the next "gen" of titles for the system whereas PS3 is in the first line of titles. Kinda like how all the first gen games for ps2 were "meh" but once second gen games came out they were much much better.
so, 360 I guess.
I won't lie - if the ps3 was cheaper, it'd be tempting to get it. PS3 has a lot to offer like this guy says - so check out the games...it'll be a good console.
At the moment, I'd say the 360. It has a solid library of games and the price is reasonable. The PS3 is suffering right now, but I have no doubt that it will pick up soon enough. The problem there is mainly the price. If it was in the same price range as the 360, I'd get one.
So it comes down to (a) the games and (b) how much you are willing to spend.
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No - it has the same ps3 drought and a limited array of first party titles.
Between my brother and I, we have a lot of wii games and I honestly end up going back to the cube or ps2 when I have friends over. Maybe it'll be different for you, but I would have waited on the wii till brawl comes out.
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Thanks for the input guys...really appreciate it...leaning towards the 360 for sure now
But some of you mention something about stability, have you guys been having technical issues with it?
Yeah, there have been quite a few threads about it. It's certainly the least stable of the three right now, but it comes with a year warranty and hopefully the new chips later this year will stop the overheating.
My launch unit has suffered one harddrive failure, which was very annoying and the first time ever (and remember, I am old) a console has failed me. MS were very professional and quick to fix it though, so I'm not going to complain.
Other reasons to go for the 360: Crackdown, Geometry Wars, Castlevania: SOTN, Dead Rising, Guitar Hero 2, Gears of War, Lost Planet, Halo 3, and all the previous exclusives MS has nabbed from the competition.
The 360 has games, but I hear there's a much improved cooling system due in the fall that will increase reliability and also make the system a quieter machine. Microsoft does have a beefy warranty now, so I guess if you don't mind the noise and the possibility of shipping it off if it dies, go for it now. But I've seen quite a few "My 360 has died." threads popping up.
PS3...eh. Promising stuff on the horizon, but that's on the horizon. Give it time so you don't blow the money on something you dislike.
Wii has games, but they are mostly things that show the possibilities and don't really develop an idea for the waggle into a filly-fledged game. If you have a boner for mini-games, the Wii is paradise. Otherwise, it's a bit barebones. Like PS3, the future holds many promises.
Damn it, now I probably jinxed myself.
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The allure of the PS3 is mostly in its future. If you're an RPG fan like I am, than certainly you are interested in what Square-Enix has in store for the system (although not till 2008). Then there's also MGS 4, and the slew of Sony-developed titles coming out this fall. However, there's also the distinct possibility of a PS3 price drop either sometime this summer or later this year, and you might be kicking yourself if it turns out you could have saved some cash just by waiting. Besides, there's unfortunately not that as many games out for the PS3 now that are "killer", which is understandable given the console's relative newness.
In the meantime, yeah there's a boatload of great games for the 360. No surprise, since it's been out far longer. If you're like most gamers, there's more than enough regular titles, as well as Xbox Live Arcade games, to keep you occupied for a long, long time.
As for the 360's stability, it's really hit or miss. I have a 360 that I got as a launch gift, that hasn't given me any problems whatsoever. (My entertainment unit is also extremely well ventilated, so that might be the reason) The vast majority of my co-workers are the same. However, I certainly know many people where that hasn't been the case. Word on the street is that the Elite actually runs more stable, so if you're willing to pony up the extra cash, then that might be a good idea for you. There's also the rumor that a newer rev of the 360 hardware will come out later this year (using 65nm, running cooler, etc.), but I don't know if that's true (not that I'd be allowed to tell you guys anyway, heh).
Lastly, it's all about the games. Take a look at the current game library, and see if there's anything that you must check out. To a lesser extent, you can do the same with future games, but I think it's far too easy to fall into the trap of hype. That is, of course, you are the world's #1 Halo or #1 Ratchet & Clank fan, then the choice should be fairly easy.
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And I currently have a 360, I loves it but I'm also now in the market for a ps3 (if I can get away with it, next month, if not it'll have to be after my holiday in September). I have been 100% swung by LittleBigPlanet and am essentially paying £400+ just for that game.
Personally I'd recommend the 360 at the moment though.
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Can you imagine if you made a thread about deciding between buying a Wii and a DS, and I came in and said "Get a 360"?
Same for the guy on the first page who said "Go for Wii."
What the hell is the point? For all your know the OP already has a Wii and 3 DS's.
If he had a DS, he wouldn't need any other systems.
That's about enough being obnoxious, though. The only other advice I have is the token "Get the system that will have more games you want eventually."
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Bottom line: Wait for 360 a bit
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My Wii is used every friday night for my "Game Night". I use it to surf the web on the big screen, watch videos on YouTube, then we bust out some old school games (Goemon, Mario Kart 64, and even Gunstar Heroes); When we get bored with that, we play a round of bowling, then probably put in some Gamecube games.
Oh and OT: Pick up the 360 right now. It's got the largest library of games out there, it's not nearly as expensive, and most of the games coming out for the PS3 will be on the 360 at the same time.
That's debatable depending on the type of games you want to play. For pick up and play, sure. Perfect for people who are not familiar with games. But if you were going to argue that it has the most/best multiplayer games I'd be a bit more skeptical. If you include the gamecube backlog, no doubt. But my brother has a lot of fun multiplayer x360 games on arcade as well as in his library.
But yeah, the wii provided good times. I just hope they start pumping out games now and utilize its potential because I'm sort of regretting my purchase when all we do is go back to smash brothers, wario ware (GC version is so much better), and naruto shippuden on ps2.
I was literally on the verge on hopping off to buy a 360 after I got off work today, but with all the input, I think I might just play a few more games on the PS2 or the PSP, and wait for the new batch of 360 as some of you suggested. I looked at the lineup of games, and I think I am way more interested in what MS has to offer over Sony. As for a Wii, I have 4 friends who have one right now so...yeah, I think if I really wanted, I will just walk a couple streets over and borrow theirs...:)
I bought a 360 in November and a Wii at launch. And just sold my Wii on Ebay. I enjoyed playing it but really there aren't enough good titles and frankly some of the control issues really haven't been worked out (no need for a flame war on this other threads are for that).
My buddy kyle and I play on his ps3 and I have been able to spend quite a bit of time on it and I must confess xbox live has me fukn SPOILED ROTTEN. Ps3 will have their new service up and running soon enough but they have a LONG way to catch up to Live.
Barring exclusives, 360 has all the other games. So for me it comes down to ps3 comes down to needing to get a real shit stack of uber content to warrant a $700 puchase. I could get a new desktop for that.
Same thing with my wii - i am positive i will buy another one, once some really amazing games come out for it - say a lightsaber wielding game - until then im sticking to my gamecube, ps2 360 combo.
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OP: more anecdotal blah--> my xbox360 died twice. The most recent one I got from MS (a week ago) has a 6/06 build date and the fan is annoying loud. On the other hand I've blown a ton of money downloading tv shows etc. I really love the convenience and am willing to pay not to watch advertisements.
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