ok. I've gotten a little worn out playing PC games. I think it's time for a change. I recently (and FINALLY) bought a nice LG flat screen 50" front panel plasma tv the other day. The only thing missing, is a _____ console. That's where I'm undecided.

Things I've heard: (true or not, i dont know)

PS3:
-better graphics
-faster rendering
-slow when loading disc
-noisy fan
-super delicate (as in you drop it once, and its f*cked)
-really heavy
-wireless remotes dont last long

360:
-slow frame rate
-strong body
-get really hot
-super noisy fan after an hour of playing
-spontaneous freezing
-internal board problems
-way more expensive to repair



I'm getting A system this weekend, just because i need something else to do than just PC gaming, photoshopping, and choon shopping.

I need TA input, por favor.

your lists look pretty spot on. i would go with a ps3. i love mine. the disc loading can be slow, but it more than makes up with it in graphics and gameplay speed. not to mention all the other great things inherent with the ps3 - bluray, etc.

a few of my friends have gotten the "red ring of death" or whatever on the xbox360 and apparently it's a common problem.

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Originally posted by Dirk W. your lists look pretty spot on. i would go with a ps3. i love mine. the disc loading can be slow, but it more than makes up with it in graphics and gameplay speed. not to mention all the other great things inherent with the ps3 - bluray, etc. a few of my friends have gotten the "red ring of death" or whatever on the xbox360 and apparently it's a common problem.

I never thought of the blu-ray compatibility either, another reason why I'm leaning more towards the PS3. ALOT of people have complained about the ring of death thing as well, which I've heard requires one to ship the 360 out to Microsoft.

Honestly I could care less about fan noise, but i once owned a PC whose fan sounded like a toothpick was stuck in it and the noise was awful. I dont want the PS3 to turn into something that sounds like a mechanic shop when I'm playing, say, COD 4.

I'm going to do vast researching on both systems, but it looks to me like the PS3 might take the win. Anything pushing out better frame rate and graphics is what I'd like.

If you want online gaming 360 is the only way to go. Xbox live costs money but its amazing. Sony online is pretty crappy.

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Originally posted by aBigWreck If you want online gaming 360 is the only way to go. Xbox live costs money but its amazing. Sony online is pretty crappy.

sony is completely free and works just fine. i play battlefield bad company online and it works flawlessly. not sure what you're talking about.

not to mention it automatically updates my software, i can purchase movies, games, etc.

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I chose the PS3 over the xbox primarily because I don't just game. Blu-ray movies are phenomenal IF you have the TV to match it. Nothing on HD television can match the quality of blu-ray.

I say i probably watch movies more than I play games because of the great picture quality.

Xbox has the better online gaming by far. PSN is far behind but it's nothing to sneeze at plus it's free.

If you're a hardcore gamer than XBOX 360 seems like the way to go.

If you want somethimng more to do than gaming than PS3.

I use my PS3 to:

Watch blu-ray movies
Play games
stream movies, tv shows, and music from my desktop PC to my TV (xbox does this to) I'm not sure though if the xbox has as many decoders as I'm able to watch ripped blu-ray movies. Can someone with an xbox confirm this?

So basically while i may not have the BEST games, at least the PS3 for me is more of a multi-entertainment device. That aspect allows me to use it everyday.

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Originally posted by BiGGieStuFF I chose the PS3 over the xbox primarily because I don't just game. Blu-ray movies are phenomenal IF you have the TV to match it. Nothing on HD television can match the quality of blu-ray. I say i probably watch movies more than I play games because of the great picture quality. Xbox has the better online gaming by far. PSN is far behind but it's nothing to sneeze at plus it's free. If you're a hardcore gamer than XBOX 360 seems like the way to go. If you want somethimng more to do than gaming than PS3. I use my PS3 to: Watch blu-ray movies Play games stream movies, tv shows, and music from my desktop PC to my TV (xbox does this to) I'm not sure though if the xbox has as many decoders as I'm able to watch ripped blu-ray movies. Can someone with an xbox confirm this? So basically while i may not have the BEST games, at least the PS3 for me is more of a multi-entertainment device. That aspect allows me to use it everyday.

I concur. I LOVE my PS3.

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Wait it out a bit on the PS3!
It's going down in price sometime this summer, or maybe even earlier.

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Originally posted by sharper Wait it out a bit on the PS3! It's going down in price sometime this summer, or maybe even earlier.

it's 316 or less if you have a DPA account at Dell. Rumors are it's supposed to go down but considering it's at a 399 and 499 (bundle) price I doubt it goes much lower than 316 in the summer unless they are pushing out older models. Sony already loses approx 50 bucks each time they sell a PS3. If you sign up for a Sony Card and get approved I believe you get 100 back if you buy the PS3 from a qualified retailer. Dell is one of them so essentially I believe the PS3 can come out to roughly 216. Ps3's have been floating around on Dell for 339 for the last 2 months with a coupon code.

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Originally posted by BiGGieStuFF it's 316 or less if you have a DPA account at Dell. Rumors are it's supposed to go down but considering it's at a 399 and 499 (bundle) price I doubt it goes much lower than 316 in the summer unless they are pushing out older models. Sony already loses approx 50 bucks each time they sell a PS3. If you sign up for a Sony Card and get approved I believe you get 100 back if you buy the PS3 from a qualified retailer. Dell is one of them so essentially I believe the PS3 can come out to roughly 216. Ps3's have been floating around on Dell for 339 for the last 2 months with a coupon code.

yep, you're right... on sale here:
http://search.dell.com/results.aspx...cat=all&x=0&y=0

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Actually what it takes to make a PS3 costs waaaaaay less than it used to. Blu Ray players have dropped big time since the PS3 first came out. I read an article just the other day saying they are still selling way more PS2's than the 3's. They can't compete against the older system. There are big talks about dropping the price very soon - and a great amount.

i like my 360, but i've had it since it came out. i only buy the same games every year. Tiger Woods, MLB Baseball, NCAA Football, Madden. i dont really have time for anything else with all the other toys i have. since you been playing on the PC i would go with the PS3.Or you can get the Wii and the 360 instead of the PS3.

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