Ps3,Xbox360 or Wii

[The Future]

Cant decide which one to get.
Thoughts on them?

[Rorschach]

As long as you are fine looking like a total nerd when playing (and since its a video game I assume thats not really a concern) the Wii is the way to go. It may not have the amazing graphics that the 360 or ps3 has, but the play is fun. Wii sports is worth the cost of the system alone and I am quite sure that games will continue to improve as more people learn to program for the control style of the Wii. FPS are pretty good on the Wii as well, you have to aim at the screen with the remote so it can draw you in very easily.

[Legacy]

I'm a tremendous fan of the Wii, because the controllers are so awesome. However, if you're looking for a system with a large lineup of games, the Wii isn't going to suit your needs. The system has some good games (CoD3 and Madden are great fun), but the bigger titles (i.e. Mario Galaxies, Super Smash Brothers Brawl) won't be coming out until at least March. It's the best multiplayer system, in my opinion. Nintendo really hit the accessability avenue with the Wii. Age really isn't a factor in enjoying this system. My grandparents have played Wii Sports and have found it to be great fun. My parents love the simplicity and innovation of the Wii controller, but trying to explain the 360 controller to them is like trying to teach a toddler a foreign language. If you're going to be playing with a variety of people, the Wii is a good choice.

The 360 is a pretty good system, but its titles tend to lean more toward the action/FPS genre, so if you're not a fan of those titles, you might not like some of the triple-A titles out for it. It does sport a large selection of titles, though, so you should be able to find something you like regardless of your tastes.

As for the PS3, just... no. I wouldn't reccomend buying one at all. The graphics are about even with the 360, but the small list of launch titles and the multitude of problems the system has just isn't worth the humongous price tag. Plus, a lot of the must have games for it are no longer PS3 exclusive, so you'll have access to them if you opt for the 360 instead.

[TorryHoltFan81]

well, im a Playstation fan. and i hate xbox...BUT get and XBOX360 and get xboxlive that alone is the best reason.

[HoodedChampion]

360.

reason? better games.

[Simms2Cl80n]

360 is my fav

[Catch2355]

360


kinks worked out more than ps3
xbox live
games are better
and i thouhgt i heard u have to download the game onto ur hardrive with a ps3....THAT SUX

[BannedBucFan]

Owning all 3, Xbox 360 is BY FAR the best choice. It has the best games and online service. Graphics are actually superior to the ps3 as of now. I love everything about this console.

I get tired of the Wii after about 20 min. It is very very gimmicky and can't see myself playing this after 2 years. Zelda is there but that's it.

PS3, it has 3 exclusives and all of them are horrible. Waiting for the next rush of exclusives. I have motor storm and F1 being sent over from japan so i'll see how that turns out.

[Catch2355]

so basically nothing is close to 360

[Rod_Tidwell]

The PS3 is a gigantic steaming pile of ****.

Xbox 360 is great because I can burn games and play backups.

The Wii is the party system.


Here is my suggestion
1) Buy the PS3 if you are a Sony homer and you NEED it, otherwise trust me , I have taken Dumps that were more amusing.

2) Buy the 360 if you are a solo gamer 80% of the time.

3) Buy the Wii if you have other people over to play games. The controls rock.

[pmcd95]

Owning all 3, Xbox 360 is BY FAR the best choice. It has the best games and online service. Graphics are actually superior to the ps3 as of now. I love everything about this console.

I get tired of the Wii after about 20 min. It is very very gimmicky and can't see myself playing this after 2 years. Zelda is there but that's it.

PS3, it has 3 exclusives and all of them are horrible. Waiting for the next rush of exclusives. I have motor storm and F1 being sent over from japan so i'll see how that turns out.
Ill buy your Wii used and everything you have for it at retail.

[BannedBucFan]

Ill buy your Wii used and everything you have for it at retail.
Havent played through Zelda yet

[Legacy]

I get tired of the Wii after about 20 min. It is very very gimmicky and can't see myself playing this after 2 years. Zelda is there but that's it.
Give it some time. A lot of companies are still experimenting with ways to use it in fun and creative ways. Plus, Nintendo hasn't even released their powerhouses for the system yet (Mario Galaxies, Mario Strikers: Charged, Super Smash Brothers Brawl, Battalion Wars 2, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles 2, etc).

I'm waiting for LucasArts to announce a Star Wars game in which you use the Wiimote as a lightsaber. I must that game. :D

[HoodedChampion]

Today at Wal-Mart they had 8 PS3's in the glass case. I asked my friend who works there and he said they had another 8 in the back.

Very easy to find PS3's now...

1 guy wanted to buy one... he didn't know how much it was going to cost him total... so the lady marked it up and the dude said "Oh I don't think so... I can't do this." lol

[KJ707]

I'm waiting for LucasArts to announce a Star Wars game in which you use the Wiimote as a lightsaber. I must that game. :D

I think everyone is :D . I seriously cannot wait till that game comes out.

[GordysPapa]

Everyone says the 360 is better than the PS3 and the big argument from the 360 crowd is "there's no games." Well, what happens when the library catches up to the 360?

The fact is, the engine in the PS3 is flat-out more POWERFUL than the 360. The games that are in development are supposed to take full advantage of the horsepower in the PS3. The PS3 Blu-Ray discs also hold more data than the 360 discs, which means games can be deeper and larger. PS3 also doesn't charge for online play, XBox does. Essentially, by waiting a year, the PS3 saw Xbox's shortcomings, and either corrected them or improved them.

But don't take my word for it... here's the most comprehensive review of the PS3. They even provide comparisons to the XBOX and Wii....

http://www.cnn.com/2007/TECH/fun.games/01/04/ps3.review/index.html

[TheDude]

I would gladly pay $50 a year and have a kick *** online system like the 360's, than pay nothing for what PS offers.

Like they say, you get what you pay for.

As far as the games, it will be some time before PS is able to somewhat catch up to the amount of games and quality of games that 360 already offers.

PS3 is a decent system, but I probably would not consider buying one for maybe another year.

[UMiamiBucFan]

Fix your link GordysPapa.

Also, there have been quite a few comparison videos for the similar games between 360 and PS3. In nearly all cases, 360 has looked better.

Playstation's previous power was their exclusive deals. Now their only one left is MGS. They had more and better games, despite being a graphically inferior device. In this generation, they may end up with a slight graphical edge (if programmers ever maximize the potential for the Cell) but if 360 has more exclusive titles and better games, it won't matter. Also, despite Xbox Live costing money, the service is incredibly superior to PS3's online service. PS3 is getting there, but it can't compete with the Xbox Live friends list and the ease of use in joining games. Microsoft made it a point to make it easier for developers to program games with XNA and it shows. Sony has not made the same effort towards their developers. Not to mention the fact that Microsoft is allowing gamers to create their own games with XNA express studio. As for Blu Ray, Sony is using the PS3 to try and push Blu Ray to win the format war, but in reality hard mediums such as CDs and DVDs are all going to be obsolete within a few years. With the growing nature of movies on demand, IPTV, mp3s, etc., people won't want to go to the store and buy a disc. They'll download it straight to their drive and won't have to worry about disc scratches or losing the disc.

I'm a gamer and I'll likely end up with all 3 systems eventually, but saying the PS3 will beat the 360 to a pulp is just being a Sony fanboy. I think the fact that the PS3 is now readily available in stores is not a sign of Sony catching up on supply, its a sign of weak demand. Like HoodedChamp mentioned, his Wal-Mart had 16 of them available. The January after Xbox 360 came out, the units were still selling out upon arrival at stores.

[HoodedChampion]

Everyone says the 360 is better than the PS3 and the big argument from the 360 crowd is "there's no games." Well, what happens when the library catches up to the 360?

The fact is, the engine in the PS3 is flat-out more POWERFUL than the 360. The games that are in development are supposed to take full advantage of the horsepower in the PS3. The PS3 Blu-Ray discs also hold more data than the 360 discs, which means games can be deeper and larger. PS3 also doesn't charge for online play, XBox does. Essentially, by waiting a year, the PS3 saw Xbox's shortcomings, and either corrected them or improved them.

But don't take my word for it... here's the most comprehensive review of the PS3. They even provide comparisons to the XBOX and Wii....

http://www.cnn.com/2007/TECH/fun.ga...view/index.html
ahhhhhh.....the casual gamer that knows nothing ^^^^^^
Everyone says the 360 is better than the PS3 and the big argument from the 360 crowd is "there's no games." Well, what happens when the library catches up to the 360?
Who said it's catching up??? Please......most games are going to be multiplatform....but as for the exclusives, Xbox has a LOT of the Sony ones and have other huge exclusives lined up. You're just a blind-*** if you think the ps3 line-up is better.
The fact is, the engine in the PS3 is flat-out more POWERFUL than the 360. The games that are in development are supposed to take full advantage of the horsepower in the PS3.
LOL!!!!! :rotf: Engine??? You know NOTHING about game consoles or whats in them! LMAO, thank you so much for the laugh!!!! :rotf:
PS3 also doesn't charge for online play, XBox does. Essentially, by waiting a year, the PS3 saw Xbox's shortcomings, and either corrected them or improved them.
You couldn't be ANY more wrong!!! The playstation online network has NOTHING over Xbox Live. They copied a lot of Microsoft's idea's and it still sucks horribly.

.....ask ANYONE or even look at the ps3 forums...the people that have a PS3 AND a 360 will tell you that PS3 online system is complete and utter TRASH compared to Live. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. (XBL- 4 bucks a month for the best online service out there)

Xbox Live has been around...what? Almost 6 years. Microsoft knows exactly what they'are doing with online play while Sony can't even get the ball rolling. The playstationnetwork is bland with a **** poor interface and with a pathetic online community. Most people online don't even have mics. Back to the interface....it's the same **** as the PSP's...yeah...great improvement there! :rolleyes:

PS3 will never be as good as Xbox Live... EVER. Get used to that fact.

I really feel sorry for you, if you are satisfied with the online system that Sony is giving you.... man you don't even deserve to see how much better XBL is.
http://www.cnn.com/2007/TECH/fun.ga...view/index.html
No one cares what CNN has to say about games.
Link doesn't even work Einstein.


GordysPappa, (God I hate saying that).....don't even talk about games....because I could have went on a even bigger rant and pointed out how dumb you really are at this...you are extremely misguided pal.

OK, here is where I try to help... you are extremely misguided. Stop believing everything you read...and DEFINITELY stop talking like you are right. I'm sorry but you are very stupid on this matter and you shouldn't ever speak out on it again.

Bottom line is, you love it because it's Sony and because the "Playstation" name. It's time get over that. PS2 was a great console... but this generation Sony and Microsoft will switch places in the console war.

[TheDude]

damn, who ****ed in your wheaties this morning? lol

[HoodedChampion]

PS3 Blu-Ray discs also hold more data than the 360 discs, which means games can be deeper and larger.
ughhh...forgot to reply to this steaming pile........

What BluRay is going to be useful for is putting multiple regions of the game on 1 disk. Plus the developers now don't even compress their games, so thats why a game like Resistance is 22gigs.

Get it?

[HoodedChampion]

damn, who ****ed in your wheaties this morning? lol
Hopefully no one. :eek:

Nah.... I've just always hated people that don't know what their talking about.

[TheDude]

no need for hate, it's only video games

[Rod_Tidwell]

Everyone says the 360 is better than the PS3 and the big argument from the 360 crowd is "there's no games." Well, what happens when the library catches up to the 360?

Well they will have a New XBOX out by then that will beat the snot out of the PS3....... Face it Microsoft is the smarter, faster version of sony.

[Legacy]

Just FYI, I'm going to refute these statements as best I can in plainspeak. If something isn't clear, just ask. After all, this is simple stuff to me, since it's what I do. ;)

The fact is, the engine in the PS3 is flat-out more POWERFUL than the 360.
WRONG! Some of the PS3's hardware is more powerful, but the 360 does best it in some areas. For example, the 360's GPU is more powerful and more accessible than the PS3's. It can do more complex shaders faster, quicker and requires less hardware specific programming.

The games that are in development are supposed to take full advantage of the horsepower in the PS3.
Wrong again. Sony shoved so much unnecessary hardware into their system that current gen games won't even use a fraction of the hardware capabilities of the PS3. Unless we see some technological leaps that require vast hardware improvements, the games still won't even push the system's limits. In fact, by the time we do have games that can push the limits, Microsoft will probably have released the next generation of their XBox console.

The PS3 Blu-Ray discs also hold more data than the 360 discs, which means games can be deeper and larger.
Ok, sure, they can hold more data, but name one company that has the developmental capacity to fill up 50gigs of disc space with a single game. There isn't one. Some companies spend upwards of 5 years in development and only fill up 5gigs of disc space. Plus, in the past few months, we've seen some humongous technological leaps in texture and data compression. With these advances, developers can cram more into their games without have them explode in disc size.

Blue-Ray's size advantage will probably give the PS3 an edge in allowing companies to release multiple games on a single disc, but that's about it.

PS3 also doesn't charge for online play, XBox does.
Ok, I'll give you this one. Sony does have Microsoft beat in terms of online pricing, but Nintendo doesn't charge for it, either.

Essentially, by waiting a year, the PS3 saw Xbox's shortcomings, and either corrected them or improved them.
Actually, Sony really screwed the pooch on this one. They released the system before it had been fully tested, and before they'd had adequate time to finalize and test the development tools for it. Many games developers are shying away from the PS3 simply because it's far more difficult to program for it that it is for the 360. Microsoft went above and beyond to ensure that the developers for the 360 had adequate tools for the job and went out of their way to make the system easy to code for.

Sony did the exact opposite. Many of their hardware choices absolutely force developers into using Sony's proprietary tools to get the job done. In days of cross-platform development, this is a massive mistake on their part. Many developers are going to develop primarily for the 360, and then port their games to the PS3 simply because it can be done faster and more efficiently than the other way around. This effectively negates whatever hardware advantages the PS3 has of the 360, since many companies won't bother to tweak the game for the system.

If you still don't believe me, see what John Carmack has to say on the subject: click (http://www.gameinformer.com/News/Story/200701/N07.0109.1737.15034.htm?Page=3).

Here's the most important part of that link, for those who can't see it:
But the honest truth is that Microsoft dev tools are so much better than Sony's. We expect to keep in mind the issues of bringing this up on the PlayStation 3... they're not helpful to the developers... I suspect they're not going to overwhelmingly crush the marketplace this time, which wasn't clear a year ago. A lot of people were thinking it's going to be a rerun of the last generation, and it's now looking like it might not be. I've been pulling for Microsoft, because I think they've done a better job for development support, and I think they have made somewhat smarter decisions on the platform. It's not like the PlayStation 3 is a piece of junk or anything. I was not a fan of the PlayStation 2 and the way its architecture was set up. With the PlayStation 3, it's not even that it's ugly--they just took a design decision that wasn't the best from a development standpoint.

If Carmack's expressing concerns over the PS3, you bet your *** others are, too. He's not the only one, either. Hideo Kojima (the creator of Metal Gear Solid) has expressed his desire to take the series to the Wii after they finish MGS4. With the PS3 losing developer support, and a lot of console exclusive, I'd say the PS3's future is definently cause for concern.

[Rod_Tidwell]

how do u play burned backups?

Check out xbox-scene.com

[GordysPapa]

Hopefully no one. :eek:

Nah.... I've just always hated people that don't know what their talking about.


Hey Hood... have you ever kissed a girl?

I think these giant, long-winded posts are coming from people who bought a 360 and are just trying to justify their purchase to themselves. I've never seen two people (Legacy, HoodedChampion) so passionate about their personal choice in video game systems.

I read through both of their posts....if I responded to all of their idiocies, that would just be characterizing myself as a pimple-face.

Here's the working link of that review... it was posted on CNN but it came from C|Net.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/TECH/fun.games/01/04/ps3.review/index.html

PS. "Three minutes from Ray Jay" is the hood.

[Ballin_Since_76]

well ive been a huge playstation fan my whole life (ps and ps2) and have always stuck with them even when all my friends has n64's lol. but i think that reign has come to an end and i will be purchasing an xbox 360 when the time comes. the wii isnt even in my thoughts right now. i think the design of the controllers would just be bothersome.

[Legacy]

I've never seen two people (Legacy, HoodedChampion) so passionate about their personal choice in video game systems.
For the record, I don't have a 360. And the reason I'm so passionate about them is because I make games. My posts are long winded because I know enough about the capabilities of each system to post that much about them.

And, for the record, I'd hardly consider a review of video game systems from CNET a reputable source.

[bucsfan8910]

All three are sweet, as i have played them all. The PS3 has the best graphics in my opinion, and its a blu-ray player. It also plays in HD 1080p. But, as stated by everyone, it costs a whole lotta money. Its graphics, although a little better, dont merit purchasing it over the 360. The 360 has solid HD graphics, and its cheaper. Plus, 360 is the only system with Halo 3 coming out on it, enuf said. As for the Wii, its pretty fun. The Wii sports game it comes with is enough fun to keep you and others entertained for days. It's also the cheepest option, and the new controller provides for some interesting game variations. The only downside is that the graphics are basically NO different than the gamecubes. I honestly dont think theyve improved at all. So, I'd have to rank them in this order: 1)360 2) Wii 3) PS3 (price and lack of games so far killed it)

[HoodedChampion]

Hey Hood... have you ever kissed a girl?

I think these giant, long-winded posts are coming from people who bought a 360 and are just trying to justify their purchase to themselves. I've never seen two people (Legacy, HoodedChampion) so passionate about their personal choice in video game systems.

PS. "Three minutes from Ray Jay" is the hood.
Ok. So you think I'm a nerd in the hood? lol

I go to ITT Tech and I could have went into games but instead I chose the electronics field.
Hey Hood... have you ever kissed a girl?
Well if you're asking if I have a girlfriend... yes I do.

She is also attending ITT and majoring in gaming, while I'm in electronics. I still know a lot about games.
PS. "Three minutes from Ray Jay" is the hood.
your point?

[HoodedChampion]

I think these giant, long-winded posts are coming from people who bought a 360 and are just trying to justify their purchase to themselves.
Not even close. Believe me when I say the 360 has paid for itself over and over. It's a superb console, what really makes me love it so much is XBL. I feel insulted that you think I need to justify my purchase...it really is the complete opposite.

[HoodedChampion]

I'll buy a PS3 down the road because I can.

I've played the damn thing from my cousin... who is also an idiot Sony fan. He bought like 8 games and I can tell he is disapointed in it.

It was cool playing the PS3. I love new consoles. But while playing I started missing my 360...it's just flat out better in every phase.

The PS3 has a looooooong way before people even get half their moneys worth... Right now it's poo.

[spygoat]

Halo 3 is enough to make me want to buy a 360 but I was curious if anyone knows if GTA 4 is exclusive to ps3?

[Legacy]

Halo 3 is enough to make me want to buy a 360 but I was curious if anyone knows if GTA 4 is exclusive to ps3?
Rumor has it that it's no longer exclusive to the PS3, though I don't recall any official announcement from Rockstar saying so. At the rate that the PS3 is losing console exclusive titles, I wouldn't be suprised if it were true, though.

[GordysPapa]

ITT huh... good thing you found that matchbook, huh?

[UMiamiBucFan]

Nice. Fling personal insults instead of actually debating.

[TheDude]

Yep, this thread went down the ****ter quick.

good to see you back on last night rabid, maybe we can get some games going tonight too

[UMiamiBucFan]

Will definitely be on tonight.

[BlackNGold]

I have liked my PS3 and have had no problems with it. Of course the consoles have bugs and some problems when they first came out but a big update is expected soon. The 360 had more problems at launch then the PS3 and they got fixed so why wouldn't Sony fix those problems.

I have had no problem with playing online on my PS3. I have played a 40 player game on resistance with ZERO lag at all and no problems on the other games I have played. As far as the games are concerned I am looking forward to Metal Gear 4, Final Fantasy XIII, Killzone 3, Motor Storm and others. As for 360 I have only had any interest in Gears and Halo 3....after that there isn't a whole lot besides the games going multi-platform IMO

I like the Blu-Ray though and it is going to do very well and the movies look amazing. I have loved my PS3 and I think people should do more research for themselves and decide which console they want to buy because people will give you alot of different opinons.

[The_Z_Factor]

You can't go wrong with the Wii60 combo either.

[HoodedChampion]

Halo 3 is enough to make me want to buy a 360 but I was curious if anyone knows if GTA 4 is exclusive to ps3?
360 version of GTA4 will release the same day as the ps3 version. ;)

[ThePaperChamp]

360 version of GTA4 will release the same day as the ps3 version. ;)

Both consoles are reported to have exclusive, downloadable, bonus packs. They are said to be about the same length as the psp "stories" series.

I can't wait for GTA4!

[spygoat]

360 just keeps sounding better and better.

[ChiliDawg]

The bottom line is you are probably going to enjoy playing on any system, but for now the 360 is the better choice.

- Wii is great for the living room, & playing with friends or family (in the same location.)
- PS3 will definetly start to gain momentum, but not sure if it will be enough to surpass 360.
(Blu-Ray may become the beta of this generation.)
:lol:
Dont count Sony out though.. they aren't going to go down without a fight.!

Also, "xbox live" is well worth the money.!

[BucPride2003]

You can't go wrong with the Wii60 combo either.

Quoted for truth. Both of these systems collectively cost the same as one PS3. They both have and will have soon very good, exclusive games. The 360 has an RPG on the way (I can't recall the name offhand - its killing me) that is extremely massive -- that and Gears has me wanting one. The Wii has its hallmark titles on its way within the year that should continue to bring the sales in.

I'll grab a PS3 eventually because sooner or later, there'll be a game exclusive to it that I'm really going to want to play, but I'll never pay 600 dollars for a system just on general principle. At least Microsoft made their standalone player optional instead of built-in.

[Run Mike...Run]

I have the 360 and love it, have an Xbox for the games that are not backwards compatible, and I am considering buying a Wii just for Zelda and those wacko cool controllers.

and yes my 360/Wii combo will still cost me less than a PS3.

[UMiamiBucFan]

Quoted for truth. Both of these systems collectively cost the same as one PS3. They both have and will have soon very good, exclusive games. The 360 has an RPG on the way (I can't recall the name offhand - its killing me) that is extremely massive -- that and Gears has me wanting one. The Wii has its hallmark titles on its way within the year that should continue to bring the sales in.

I'll grab a PS3 eventually because sooner or later, there'll be a game exclusive to it that I'm really going to want to play, but I'll never pay 600 dollars for a system just on general principle. At least Microsoft made their standalone player optional instead of built-in.
I think you're thinking of Mass Effect.

[BucPride2003]

I think you're thinking of Mass Effect.
Thank you. That was driving me insane. I've seen a few previews of it and I thought it looked fantastic. Yet another reason for me to pick on those up when I grab the extra money.

[BucsDN02]

Buy a PS3 cuz everyone knows in 1+ years it is going to reign supreme.
Give developers a year to develope and Microsoft is going to be scrambling to build a better system. So the shelf life for the 360 is about 2+ years at the max.
Shelf life for the Blu-Ray, 60Gig, Sexier processor and better controller PS3 4-5 years.

[Buccs99]

Listen to a fanboy you will lose everytime. As noted in the poster above me.


three things play into factor

fun
expense
games

If you played the ps2 more than the xbox, then the right system will be your choice

if you dont want to spend a lot of money on a system, the wii is worth the 250 dollar price. if you want upgraded graphics for the price, the 360 is your choice

fun factor, the wii will be your choice due to how the remote makes you more interactive to the games and the invironment. If you enjoy games like halo, the 360 is for you.

if price doesnt matter and you have the cash to afford over a grand in a system, accessories and games, get a ps3.

I own a 360. no problems, great graphics, and fun games. all at the cost of about 500-600 dollars (games, plug in charge kit, etc.)

[Run Mike...Run]

Listen to a fanboy you will lose everytime. As noted in the poster above me.


three things play into factor

fun
expense
games

If you played the ps2 more than the xbox, then the right system will be your choice

if you dont want to spend a lot of money on a system, the wii is worth the 250 dollar price. if you want upgraded graphics for the price, the 360 is your choice

fun factor, the wii will be your choice due to how the remote makes you more interactive to the games and the invironment. If you enjoy games like halo, the 360 is for you.

if price doesnt matter and you have the cash to afford over a grand in a system, accessories and games, get a ps3.

I own a 360. no problems, great graphics, and fun games. all at the cost of about 500-600 dollars (games, plug in charge kit, etc.)

Please leave logic at home, it makes for boring threads.....now Fan boyzzzzz make interesting threads. ;)

[UMiamiBucFan]

http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/09/ce-oh-no-he-didnt-part-xxiv-jack-tretton-wants-to-give-you/

Here's the excerpt from EGM (JT is Jack Tretton, the CEO of SCEA).


http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/9358/jtrettonquotedc7.jpg

[PhillyBucFan]

:rotf: definitely sounds like an idiot. I did look last time we were out and sure enough... there were ps3s available. No Wiis, but plenty of ps3s.

[FLA-ORGator666]

http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/09/ce-oh-no-he-didnt-part-xxiv-jack-tretton-wants-to-give-you/

Here's the excerpt from EGM (JT is Jack Tretton, the CEO of SCEA).


http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/9358/jtrettonquotedc7.jpg
I guess I will have to quickly rush out to my Circuit City, Wal-Mart, and Fred Meyer and pick a bunch of PS3's to sell to Sony's CEO for 1,200 bucks a pop. Say goodbye to college debt for me! :D

[The_Z_Factor]

I think you're thinking of Mass Effect.
Also Blue Dragon made by the Final Fantasy guys.

[BucsLJohnson34]

I've heard one thing bad about the 360, The Red Ring of Death. Just happened to a friend of mine. You have to spend 140 bucks to send it in to. Horrible. I'd personally go with the wii. I love Wii Sports.

[HoodedChampion]

I've heard one thing bad about the 360, The Red Ring of Death. Just happened to a friend of mine. You have to spend 140 bucks to send it in to. Horrible. I'd personally go with the wii. I love Wii Sports.
Microsoft extended the warranty 1 year for everybody.

[UMiamiBucFan]

I've heard one thing bad about the 360, The Red Ring of Death. Just happened to a friend of mine. You have to spend 140 bucks to send it in to. Horrible. I'd personally go with the wii. I love Wii Sports.
Uhhh, if your friend spent 140 bucks to get his 360 fixed, he's an idiot that doesn't understand warranties. I've gone through 3 xbox360s Ring of Death, and I've never had to pay a dime and even got a free game out of it.

[BucsLJohnson34]

How'd you fix it Miami? Just send it in with the warranty? He fixed it in a way but didn't send it in. He was talking to some guy who said something about towels. I was just saying what Microsoft told him to do.

[coxley24]

Get a 360 and a Wii (if you can find one) for the price of 1 PS3...

[UMiamiBucFan]

How'd you fix it Miami? Just send it in with the warranty? He fixed it in a way but didn't send it in. He was talking to some guy who said something about towels. I was just saying what Microsoft told him to do.
Sorry I missed this...Microsoft will try to suggest some possible solutions that might help, but are unlikely to be a real fix. IE, make sure you run it in a cool area with nothing around it (I bricked one by running it on top of my DVR, which runs ridiculously hot). Ultimately, they are unlikely to be permanent solutions. All of my consoles have been replaced under warranty.

[Jakopo]

Does X-Box Live cost money on a yearly basis? What about for the Wii?

That is something PS3 has going for it...the on-line play is free.

[UMiamiBucFan]

Not sure about the Wii, but Xbox Live has silver and gold programs. Silver is free, gold is $50 a year. To play online, you must be a gold member. However, I personally think that the Xbox Live service is worth the price. The PS3's online service is at about the level of Xbox Live on the original Xbox.

The 360 incarnation is much improved from a software perspective. For example, imagine you're having a hard time with the final boss on Gears of War. You can simply pause the game, bring up your friends list, and invite any friend to join your game regardless of what game they are playing. They will have to switch their disc before the accept the invite (if they aren't playing GoW), but they'll join momentarily and take over Dom. You can then proceed to pwning the final boss (makes a huge difference with 2 people).

The Xbox Live Marketplace and Xbox Live Arcade are also substantially more developed. There are movies, tv shows, music, and games all available to download in addition to game content, demos and trailers. Not to mention the coming soon IPTV.

I know I sound like an Xbox fanboy, but I am a gamer (who will likely be getting a Wii when supplies are available and a PS3 when funds are available) and I have to say that the Xbox Live service is undeniably the premier online experience despite the price.

[Jakopo]

The 360 incarnation is much improved from a software perspective. For example, imagine you're having a hard time with the final boss on Gears of War. You can simply pause the game, bring up your friends list, and invite any friend to join your game regardless of what game they are playing. They will have to switch their disc before the accept the invite (if they aren't playing GoW), but they'll join momentarily and take over Dom. You can then proceed to pwning the final boss (makes a huge difference with 2 people).


That sounds awesome and well worth the bill.

[Legacy]

The Wii's online gaming service is free as far as I know, but few (if any) of the current games utilize it. It'll likely pick up pace once Nintendo releases their juggernauts for the console later this year. (Nintendo's first party line-up for the Wii kicks tons of ***.)

The Virtual Console is used to download titles from past systems and does cost money, though instead of paying Nintendo directly, you buy "Wii Points" cards from local retailers (Target, Best-Buy, etc) The system also has a built in weather and news channel, which are supported by NASA and the Associated Press, respectively. They allow you to look at world weather/news, or specify your hometown and get local updates. The Virtual Console also has a beta version of an Opera based internet browser, which you can download for free. It's a neat addition, but a bit of a hassle to use with a Wiimote.

[Stovall85]

xbox 360, no doubt

[bucfanwill]

I don't think it's even a race. Has anyone heard of halo 2 thats still the best game out there, and it only out for 360. Halo 3 will be out this fall and that will be the best video game ever created.


If you want my true opinion PS3 has better graphics, but its not anything too serious you can barely tell the difference. If I were anyone I would buy a 360.

[Legacy]

The Halo series is far from the best game series ever, and it's even farther from being one of the most influential franchises ever. Personally, I thought the first two were awful. They're nothing but cookie cutter shooters and do nothing to break the mold and add something new to the genre.

Also, most people don't know this, but the 360 has the most powerful GPU of the three current-gen systems. It's capable of handling more complex shaders than the PS3's and is faster, as well. The 360 is more than capable of keeping up with the PS3's graphics capabilities.

[BucPride2003]

Graphically speaking, things won't be overly different (at least to make enough of a difference to dismiss gameplay) comparatively between the PS3 and 360. The sticking point will be, as always, exclusive games. Right now, thats obviously the 360 -- and even moreso if the PS3 does in fact lose exclusive rights to both the Final Fantasy series and the Metal Gear series (I've also heard Devil May Cry4 may end up being a multi-platform title).

As for the Halo series, bucfanwill, you've got to be joking me. Its a mediocre shooter, basic in almost all aspects. If you're looking for something fun and creative in the genre, try Rainbow Six : Vegas or Gears of War. Halo 3 will be much of the same and if I have a 360 by that time, I really don't see myself picking one up. Plenty of other top tier titles will take precedent over it.

I just got done trying the new Sonic game on the Wii -- renter if anyone was considering it.

[Cardiac Kids]

The Halo series is far from the best game series ever, and it's even farther from being one of the most influential franchises ever. Personally, I thought the first two were awful. They're nothing but cookie cutter shooters and do nothing to break the mold and add something new to the genre.

Also, most people don't know this, but the 360 has the most powerful GPU of the three current-gen systems. It's capable of handling more complex shaders than the PS3's and is faster, as well. The 360 is more than capable of keeping up with the PS3's graphics capabilities.


It's about time i read something like this. I am soo sick of hearing Halo this and Halo 3 that. I mean, yeah it's fun... for a while... but it's not even close to the best gaming experiences i have ever had.

[Cardiac Kids]

I don't think it's even a race. Has anyone heard of halo 2 thats still the best game out there, and it only out for 360. Halo 3 will be out this fall and that will be the best video game ever created.




Lemme tell you something, you come out and say something like this, and whatever your true opinion that follows is, it won't matter. Probably wouldn't even be read.

Halo 2 isn't even a 360 game. Get at;least a week of gaming in your system before you try to comment on things based on what fellow kindergarteners are talking about.

[Legacy]

It's about time i read something like this. I am soo sick of hearing Halo this and Halo 3 that. I mean, yeah it's fun... for a while... but it's not even close to the best gaming experiences i have ever had.
I know. Halo is a mediocre game in every aspect and I'm tired of hearing fanboys crap themselves over how "great" it is.

Personally, I think the game that has provided me with the best FPS gaming experience is Half-Life 2. Name one other game where you can kill people online by throwing toilets at them. :D

[Cardiac Kids]

I know. Halo is a mediocre game in every aspect and I'm tired of hearing fanboys crap themselves over how "great" it is.

Personally, I think the game that has provided me with the best FPS gaming experience is Half-Life 2. Name one other game where you can kill people online by throwing toilets at them. :D

Duke Nukem Forever? We can only hope. :D

[Monkeymagic]

Ihave always owned Nintendo systems. Love the Metroid series of games. I have never been a playstation fan. Thanks to the PS3 I have been converted. 360 is Ok. Do not like the wii.

[Rorschach]

Do not like the wii.
You might be the only one.

[HoodedChampion]

You might be the only one.
No...

[FLA-ORGator666]

No...
You might be the only 2...................