Sardauk said:
Rpruett said:
Sardauk said:
Bokal said:
Rpruett said:
Game types you enjoy (Shooters, RPGs, Sports)? - Both systems provide an equally enjoyable experience. IMHO.
Price - The 360 simply gives you a lower entry cost, although it may result in a higher end cost depending on your usage. The 360 still provides a best price to someone on a budget.
Value - The PS3 simply gives you the most bang for your buck. Depending on your tastes though (Blu-Ray, Need for Wireless, etc), it may not be for you. Still the PS3 provides someone the most advanced piece of hardware package at a reasonable price.
Reliability - The PS3 simply is the more reliable system. Although the 360 has supposedly improved on this. Between RRODs and other issues (Many that aren't covered under warranties) it's easy to give the PS3 a nod. (For example, my 360s disc tray broke and wouldn't read discs anymore. In order to get it repaired, it would cost me $110 as it wasn't covered under the warranty).
Upcoming game releases? - This is where your opinion kicks in. Personally, I think the PS3 has a far better, more diverse, future lineup at this point and for the foreseeable future. (God of War III, Gran Turismo 5, Heavy Rain, Uncharted 2, MAG, New Ratchet and Clank, etc). But this category is the most personal opinion based one of the bunch. So just take a look yourself.
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Great post!
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That is so PS3 biased... lol
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Not really. I prefer the PS3 to the 360. But game enjoyment is purely a matter of personal opinion. Price clearly favors the 360 in terms of entry point. Reliability clearly favors the PS3 and Value I guess 'could maybe be' a tad biased. But the PS3 does give you a Blu-Ray player, WiFi, Free Online for $400. Add those costs onto the cheapest 360 model and include XBL fees.
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Ok but, if we are talking about a gaming machine, I don't care about blu-ray, wifi (useless for gaming) etc...
A pure gamer would rather spend money into gaming rather than electronics... 
Neither console is marketed as purely gaming machine though now is it? Both are categorized as multi-media machines.
IMO, this "value argument" is a Sony marketing spin : Real value is about getting more for less money, not getting more for more because... you just paid for it, that is no added-value... people on this forum don't understand that apparently...
No the the 'value argument' is not Sony marketing spin. Value is getting something for less than it's worth. Getting a bargain. There is a reason people by the PS3 and make clusters with them. The hardware in them is a total value. Add up what the features would cost to put onto your 360. ($100 for Wifi, $150 or more for Blu-Ray attachment, $50 a year for Live).
360 has more value : It is the most succesful HD console on the market and it is available with crazy bundles..that is value to me: You wanna play ? You get the console and 2 AAA titles for 290 € or a HALO Pack for 260 €.
I have no problem with people willing to pay more for blu-ray... but this is not gaming related..(and don't come on me with the advantage of BR on gaming...this is just storage..).
You actually get gaming advantages with more storage. Less compression is always a good thing for a gamer. The 360 wins on price, but not value IMO.
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