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PS3 or Xbox? Please advise...
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Erudius
#1 - 2012-02-29 04:32:53 UTC
I am considering purchasing either a PS3 or Xbox and would like to ask fellow capsuleers for input.
Wii is NOT an option.

I am more of a PC gamer, yet my girlfriend has been "hinting" that it MIGHT be something for me to consider.

Suggestions, ideas, pros, cons, costs, etc are MOST appreciated.

Personally, I don't really care about RPG games.
Shooting games are ok, but not a priority
I did like GTA when I had PS years ago
I do like racing games.
I am NOT interested in Fartbook, Twitter or social networking crap.
Movies/TV shows would be fine.

Thanks!!!

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http://youtu.be/PY8fjFKAC5k
Alpheias
Tactical Farmers.
Pandemic Horde
#2 - 2012-02-29 05:03:25 UTC
Upgrade your PC.

Agent of Chaos, Sower of Discord.

Don't talk to me unless you are IQ verified and certified with three references from non-family members. Please have your certificate of authenticity on hand.
Angriest Angel
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#3 - 2012-02-29 12:04:56 UTC
The only reasons I bought a PS3 was because of Resistance 1,2 and 3.

The only reason I bought the XBOX360 was because of Gears of War 1,2 and 3.


Otherwise I think both are equally worthless. They are big machines, take too much space, make too much noise and are ugly to look at.

Also, finally someone that does also not participate in that fartbook, and all that other crap.... obvious reasons, such as in this link

http://media.ebaumsworld.com/picture/Mac2311/next-time-flush-the-toilet.jpg
Nuala Reece
Deep Core Mining Inc.
Caldari State
#4 - 2012-02-29 12:23:12 UTC
Yeah, I barely use my PS3 for games these days - PC is by far the better platform. That said, the PS3 is also a bluray player made by the people who developed the technology, so a good option if you want to use it for movies etc. Also, internet connectivity remains free (unless you want to go for the Playstation Plus or whatever it's called) which is a benefit over the Xbox imo. And DUST 514 is coming out on PS3 of course, if you want to play that. And finally, when Sony get hacked and lose all your personal details they'll give you a couple of free games from an incredibly limited selection to make up for their embarrassing error What?
Jhagiti Tyran
Caldari Provisions
Caldari State
#5 - 2012-02-29 12:50:39 UTC
Alpheias wrote:
Upgrade your PC.


You barely even get a good video card for the cost of a PS3 or Xbox 360. @ OP it basically comes down the exclusives and whether or not you want to play Dust.

PS3 has the Resistance series (half baked Half life) and Uncharted and Grand Turismo. The Xbox has Halo (getting old now) and Gears of War. There are some others but those like God of War 3 and Crackdown but those are the biggest.
So Sensational
Ventures
#6 - 2012-02-29 14:21:06 UTC
PS3 so you can play DUST and see first hand on what they spent the money they could've spent on EVE.
captain kikaz
State War Academy
Caldari State
#7 - 2012-02-29 16:21:49 UTC
I prefer my ps3 over my xbox the xbox hardly gets turned on tbh..I seem to be in the minority in the case i quite enjoy my ps.nothing better then sitting on the sofa and having a game that you cn pick up and lob away with ease.
Micheal Dietrich
Kings Gambit Black
#8 - 2012-02-29 16:26:58 UTC
You know why they call it a 360? Because when you see it you turn 360 and walk away.

Out of Pod is getting In the Pod - Join in game channel **IG OOPE **
Romla Yatolila
Deep Core Mining Inc.
Caldari State
#9 - 2012-02-29 16:35:27 UTC  |  Edited by: Romla Yatolila
If your more of a PC gamer a PS3 would probably be better and cheaper in the long run.
Has a built in blu-ray player, Dust soon and no paying for online nonsense.
Greg Valanti
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#10 - 2012-02-29 16:36:18 UTC
I own both systems and since moving 5 months ago I have not yet even bothered to unpack my PS3.

For online gaming, PS3 does not come close to the experience of Xbox Live. PS3 makes social gaming (not networking) a clumsy and convoluted experience.

If you like racing games, definitely look into Forza Motorsport 4 on Xbox. I am a long time Gran Tursimo fan but GT4 is super boring compared to the advances Microsoft has made with the Forza series.

As for streaming, both have Netflix apps - with the newest update I think PS3's app was better but I do not know the current state of it. It functions fine but the interface irks me compared to how it used to be. Xbox live allows you to watch HD Verizon TV, and coming in April the HBO Go app for watching all HBO series and movies.

That said, both systems are likely being replaced with newer versions in the next 1-2 years,
Nova Fox
Novafox Shipyards
#11 - 2012-02-29 17:01:08 UTC
Xbox has a great advantage of alot of games that can tailor to your tastes.

PS3 has several shinig gems in the massive pile of others not so mentionables and not all of them are worth the mentioning.

If you do get a Xbox and miss god of war, I recommend Darksiders to sate you thirst for humanoid/zombie lawnmowers.

Dust 514's CPM 1 Iron Wolf Saber Eve mail me about Dust 514 issues.
Meklon
Minmatar United Freedom Front
#12 - 2012-02-29 18:04:16 UTC
Micheal Dietrich wrote:
You know why they call it a 360? Because when you see it you turn 360 and walk away.



Walking away from it backwards?....
Henry Haphorn
Killer Yankee
#13 - 2012-02-29 18:05:36 UTC
I have the PS3, X360 and Wii.

Adapt or Die
Alpheias
Tactical Farmers.
Pandemic Horde
#14 - 2012-02-29 18:16:18 UTC
Jhagiti Tyran wrote:
Alpheias wrote:
Upgrade your PC.


You barely even get a good video card for the cost of a PS3 or Xbox 360. @ OP it basically comes down the exclusives and whether or not you want to play Dust.

PS3 has the Resistance series (half baked Half life) and Uncharted and Grand Turismo. The Xbox has Halo (getting old now) and Gears of War. There are some others but those like God of War 3 and Crackdown but those are the biggest.


A Nvidia 560ti are quite good for the price point they are hovering at.

Agent of Chaos, Sower of Discord.

Don't talk to me unless you are IQ verified and certified with three references from non-family members. Please have your certificate of authenticity on hand.
baltec1
Bat Country
Pandemic Horde
#15 - 2012-02-29 18:31:15 UTC
Micheal Dietrich wrote:
You know why they call it a 360? Because when you see it you turn 360 and walk away.


And here we see the mental capacity of the average PS3 user.


I have both systems, Xbox I got for Halo and gears of war. PS3 I got given and I only use it to watch I-Player and movies.
Wild Rho
The Riot Formation
#16 - 2012-02-29 18:38:53 UTC
Micheal Dietrich wrote:
You know why they call it a 360? Because when you see it you turn 360 and walk away.


Well there goes physics!
Micheal Dietrich
Kings Gambit Black
#17 - 2012-02-29 19:10:43 UTC
The joke is stupid as hell but it catches people every single time. Big smileBig smileBig smile


p.s. Baltic: Last console I ever bought was a Dreamcast. I'm Micheal Dietrich, and I'm a pc.

Out of Pod is getting In the Pod - Join in game channel **IG OOPE **
baltec1
Bat Country
Pandemic Horde
#18 - 2012-02-29 19:14:20 UTC
Micheal Dietrich wrote:
The joke is stupid as hell but it catches people every single time. Big smileBig smileBig smile


p.s. Baltic: Last console I ever bought was a Dreamcast. I'm Micheal Dietrich, and I'm a pc.


I wanted a dreamcast but never got oneSad
Greg Valanti
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#19 - 2012-02-29 19:21:03 UTC
I would like to see a modern generation Powerstone game
Something Random
Center for Advanced Studies
Gallente Federation
#20 - 2012-02-29 19:22:40 UTC
[quote=Erudius
I am more of a PC gamer, yet my girlfriend has been "hinting" that it MIGHT be something for me to consider.

[/quote]


You realise the hint is she wants a Wii right ?

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