Poll: XBox 360 vs PS3

[Mikey]

My uncle has a brand new PS3 that he purchased a month ago, but he hasn't played it yet so it's practically brand new. He said he will sell it to me for $300 if I wanted to buy it. Now I'm contemplating on getting that for $300 or the XBox 360 for the same price. I already have a Nintendo Wii, so yeah, which would be the better buy for the same cost? This is one of those longterm investments for me as I intend to keep if for 4-5 years until a new console comes out. Thanks!

Also, can the PS3 be used as a DVR? A buddy of mine has a 72" widescreen HDTV and a PS3, so he's been trying to find out if he can run his console as a DVR for his media room. I've heard about people installing Linux on the PS3, but I hear it takes a while for the OS to boot up until MythTV can run or something. Enlighten me, please.

 

[batmang]

ps3. bluray player alone is worth it for $300..

 

[PHiuR]

buy ps3, sell ps3, buy xbox360 + GoW + other goodies.

 

[Zolty]

Originally posted by: PHiuR
buy ps3, sell ps3, buy xbox360 + GoW + other goodies.

yeah the PS3 is probably worth more than 300, you might be able to return it at walmart and get a fat walmart credit.

 

[austin316]

Originally posted by: Zolty

Originally posted by: PHiuR
buy ps3, sell ps3, buy xbox360 + GoW + other goodies.

yeah the PS3 is probably worth more than 300, you might be able to return it at walmart and get a fat walmart credit.

don't screw over your Uncle like that. Personally, at $300, if you have an HDTV, I would go with the PS3 (if its the deluxe model).

 

[mugs]

If the Xbox 360 is a core system, take the PS3.

 

[purbeast0]

hrm ... i keep telling myself i won't get a PS3 until they are close to $300.

but that's only cause I have an xbox360. i wouldn't pay more than $300 for a PS3 regardless though.

but if I had the option, I'd definitely go with the Xbox360 atm, unless you are really into HD movies. if you want HD movies, I'd definitely go for the PS3, cause $300 for a blu-ray player is cheap as hell.

 

[DanTMWTMP]

ps3. sell it. go buy xbox360.

 

[duckymcse]

If it were two months ago, I would recommend XBOX360. As of lately, I would recommend the PS3. Why ? Two months ago, my PS3 was collecting dust. In the past 2 weeks, my XBOX360 was collecting dust. The reason is because of the games (VF5, Motorstorm, Tekken 5, God of War 2). Based on the upcoming titles for both console, I can see my XBOX360 collecting dust for a while.
As for your case, $300 for PS3, that's a no brainer. Get the PS3 of course. If you don't like it, you can alway sell it and get an XBOX360 and make some profit. LOL.

 

[pennylane]

PS3. Even if you want to get a 360, you're better off getting the PS3 and selling it. Besides, if you use the $300 to get a 360, you'd only get a core, as others have stated. And core = suck.

I myself would go for a PS3 over a 360, but I would use it for Blu-Ray and to play video games. Games for PS3 are starting to crop up, but if you wanted to just use the console for games, a 360 would probably be a better choice. Note that ATOT is HEAVILY biased against Sony.

Anyway, here's how it breaks down:

Buy PS3 for $300 and you can get a PS3, or a PREMIUM 360.
Buy 360 for $300 and you get a core 360.

 

[KillyKillall]

Where do you get a PS3 for $300?

 

[cliftonite]

PS3, standalone bluray players arent going to hit those prices for another year or so.

 

[secretanchitman]

ps3 for sho...

 

[NuroMancer]

Originally posted by: KillyKillall
Where do you get a PS3 for $300?

Comeon, at least READ the thread before you post.

 

[imthebadguy]

Originally posted by: PHiuR
buy ps3, sell ps3, buy xbox360 + GoW + other goodies.

 

[Q]

MAYBE the PS3 since it's Blu ray, but for me, I could care less about a basically 'really nice' DVD player

I have 360, and it's amazing, great games, and Xbox Live Gold is spectacular

Plus, it has rumble

 

[mlm]

For that price it's certainly a no-brainer. That's the lowest you're going to see a PS3 for a very long time (possibly years unless there's a special sale/promotion) whereas 360 price-cuts are supposed to be on the horizon.

 

[secretanchitman]

Originally posted by: Quintox
MAYBE the PS3 since it's Blu ray, but for me, I could care less about a basically 'really nice' DVD player

I have 360, and it's amazing, great games, and Xbox Live Gold is spectacular

Plus, it has rumble

rumble is apparently coming back...says the god of war 3 people. and sony/immersion have made up and are developing "future" products.

but yes, 360 has good games and xbox live is just amazing...

 

[IEC]

No brainer. Get the PS3. At worst it'll be a blu-ray player, which is worth it alone.

 

[Jules]

Xbox 360, Way better games.

 

[Molondo]

8800GTS
Im just kidding. Just take a look at the game selection, see which you like better.

 

[aphex]

ps3

 

[atybimf]

PS3

 

[schneiderguy]

ps3

poll tied --- 31 votes for each :Q

 

[tk149]

Have they fixed the PS3's problem with displaying PS2 games? Do they still look like crap?