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Kasz216 on 13 May 2008
rocketpig said:
Kasz216 said:
kingofwale said:
rocketpig said:
Reasonable said:
Right now 360 has broader library but it clearly still does have reliability issues and if you plan on being online you need to consider paying for MS service vs Sony's service being free.

On flip side PS3 is without question more reliable product but it has weaker library overall (although i suspect this will cease to be the case by end of year or early 2009 at latest). PS3 does get you BR if that is of interest.

I'd say have a good long look at what exclusives are known for each for at least next 12 months - i.e. 360 will have Fable and LO but PS3 will have FF plus GT5 & MGS and White Knight Story (I think that's the title) - and see which titles appeals most to you.

Multi-platform titles (of quality) are essentially the same on each now (despite pixel pouring fanboys). If you look at DMC4 or Asssassins' Creed or Burnout Paradise (or GTA IV) on a typical setup then to the average joe they look and play the same.

If I was to consider a 'tilt' approach I'd probably suggest the PS3 might be better for you as in the long run I think its more likely it will end up with a more diverse library (particularly outside of shooters) than 360 - but of course that's just my own feeling.

Or you could get a PC!


Your name may be Reasonable but you did a pretty good job of slighting the 360 with that lineup listing.

By the end of the year:

360:
Splinter Cell: Conviction
Fable 2
Infinite Undiscovery
Too Human
Halo Wars
Banjo Kazooie 3
Ninja Gaiden II

For the PS3, I'll extend into next year (a little unfair I know but since the OP doesn't like FPS, the PS3 lineup is a little weak in 2008):
LittleBigPlanet
FFXIII
GT5
White Knight Story
MGS4

By the middle of 2008, I think the lineups between the two will be comparable. The PS3 will have fewer games but more blockbusters (GT5, MGS, FF). On the other hand, the 360 will have an absolute mountain of 80+% games by that point but not quite as many blockbuster games.


the user clearly stated he perfer Japanese games over western game. So, fixed for you

So literally you are comparing Infinite Undiscovery and NGII with FFXIII, White Knight Story and MGS4


He also said he liked old school stuff... platformer adventure games and Gran Turismo is a Japanese game.

So you can put back everything... except Splinter Cell.


Which raises the question of whether MGS should be there... After all, other than story, they're very similar games (SC more action, MGS more... Weird stuff).

 

That's true.  Unless your a BIG fan of the story, if you don't like one you probably won't like the other i'd think. 

 



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Dallinor on 13 May 2008
Kasz216 said:
kingofwale said:
rocketpig said:
Reasonable said:
Right now 360 has broader library but it clearly still does have reliability issues and if you plan on being online you need to consider paying for MS service vs Sony's service being free.

On flip side PS3 is without question more reliable product but it has weaker library overall (although i suspect this will cease to be the case by end of year or early 2009 at latest). PS3 does get you BR if that is of interest.

I'd say have a good long look at what exclusives are known for each for at least next 12 months - i.e. 360 will have Fable and LO but PS3 will have FF plus GT5 & MGS and White Knight Story (I think that's the title) - and see which titles appeals most to you.

Multi-platform titles (of quality) are essentially the same on each now (despite pixel pouring fanboys). If you look at DMC4 or Asssassins' Creed or Burnout Paradise (or GTA IV) on a typical setup then to the average joe they look and play the same.

If I was to consider a 'tilt' approach I'd probably suggest the PS3 might be better for you as in the long run I think its more likely it will end up with a more diverse library (particularly outside of shooters) than 360 - but of course that's just my own feeling.

Or you could get a PC!


Your name may be Reasonable but you did a pretty good job of slighting the 360 with that lineup listing.

By the end of the year:

360:
Splinter Cell: Conviction
Fable 2
Infinite Undiscovery
Too Human
Halo Wars
Banjo Kazooie 3
Ninja Gaiden II

For the PS3, I'll extend into next year (a little unfair I know but since the OP doesn't like FPS, the PS3 lineup is a little weak in 2008):
LittleBigPlanet
FFXIII
GT5
White Knight Story
MGS4

By the middle of 2008, I think the lineups between the two will be comparable. The PS3 will have fewer games but more blockbusters (GT5, MGS, FF). On the other hand, the 360 will have an absolute mountain of 80+% games by that point but not quite as many blockbuster games.


the user clearly stated he perfer Japanese games over western game. So, fixed for you

So literally you are comparing Infinite Undiscovery and NGII with FFXIII, White Knight Story and MGS4


He also said he liked old school stuff... platformer adventure games and Gran Turismo is a Japanese game.

So you can put back everything... except Splinter Cell.


Because Too Human and Halo Wars are such great old school platform games....



 

ssj12 on 13 May 2008
rocketpig said:
Reasonable said:
Right now 360 has broader library but it clearly still does have reliability issues and if you plan on being online you need to consider paying for MS service vs Sony's service being free.

On flip side PS3 is without question more reliable product but it has weaker library overall (although i suspect this will cease to be the case by end of year or early 2009 at latest). PS3 does get you BR if that is of interest.

I'd say have a good long look at what exclusives are known for each for at least next 12 months - i.e. 360 will have Fable and LO but PS3 will have FF plus GT5 & MGS and White Knight Story (I think that's the title) - and see which titles appeals most to you.

Multi-platform titles (of quality) are essentially the same on each now (despite pixel pouring fanboys). If you look at DMC4 or Asssassins' Creed or Burnout Paradise (or GTA IV) on a typical setup then to the average joe they look and play the same.

If I was to consider a 'tilt' approach I'd probably suggest the PS3 might be better for you as in the long run I think its more likely it will end up with a more diverse library (particularly outside of shooters) than 360 - but of course that's just my own feeling.

Or you could get a PC!


Your name may be Reasonable but you did a pretty good job of slighting the 360 with that lineup listing.

By the end of the year:

360:
Splinter Cell: Conviction
Fable 2
Infinite Undiscovery
Too Human
Halo Wars
Banjo Kazooie 3
Ninja Gaiden II

For the PS3, I'll extend into next year (a little unfair I know but since the OP doesn't like FPS, the PS3 lineup is a little weak in 2008):
LittleBigPlanet
FFXIII
GT5
White Knight Story
MGS4
Valkyria Chronicles
MotorStorm 2

By the middle of 2008, I think the lineups between the two will be comparable. The PS3 will have fewer games but more blockbusters (GT5, MGS, FF). On the other hand, the 360 will have an absolute mountain of 80+% games by that point but not quite as many blockbuster games.


 Added Bolded Games

Also he likes classic games which the PS3 has and is adding slowly. 

the PSN has

R-Types (both games in one)

Spyro

etc



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Kasz216 on 13 May 2008
Dallinor said:
Kasz216 said:
kingofwale said:
rocketpig said:
Reasonable said:
Right now 360 has broader library but it clearly still does have reliability issues and if you plan on being online you need to consider paying for MS service vs Sony's service being free.

On flip side PS3 is without question more reliable product but it has weaker library overall (although i suspect this will cease to be the case by end of year or early 2009 at latest). PS3 does get you BR if that is of interest.

I'd say have a good long look at what exclusives are known for each for at least next 12 months - i.e. 360 will have Fable and LO but PS3 will have FF plus GT5 & MGS and White Knight Story (I think that's the title) - and see which titles appeals most to you.

Multi-platform titles (of quality) are essentially the same on each now (despite pixel pouring fanboys). If you look at DMC4 or Asssassins' Creed or Burnout Paradise (or GTA IV) on a typical setup then to the average joe they look and play the same.

If I was to consider a 'tilt' approach I'd probably suggest the PS3 might be better for you as in the long run I think its more likely it will end up with a more diverse library (particularly outside of shooters) than 360 - but of course that's just my own feeling.

Or you could get a PC!


Your name may be Reasonable but you did a pretty good job of slighting the 360 with that lineup listing.

By the end of the year:

360:
Splinter Cell: Conviction
Fable 2
Infinite Undiscovery
Too Human
Halo Wars
Banjo Kazooie 3
Ninja Gaiden II

For the PS3, I'll extend into next year (a little unfair I know but since the OP doesn't like FPS, the PS3 lineup is a little weak in 2008):
LittleBigPlanet
FFXIII
GT5
White Knight Story
MGS4

By the middle of 2008, I think the lineups between the two will be comparable. The PS3 will have fewer games but more blockbusters (GT5, MGS, FF). On the other hand, the 360 will have an absolute mountain of 80+% games by that point but not quite as many blockbuster games.


the user clearly stated he perfer Japanese games over western game. So, fixed for you

So literally you are comparing Infinite Undiscovery and NGII with FFXIII, White Knight Story and MGS4


He also said he liked old school stuff... platformer adventure games and Gran Turismo is a Japanese game.

So you can put back everything... except Splinter Cell.


Because Too Human and Halo Wars are such great old school platform games....


Too Human what i've seen isn't going to be anything much different from a game like Devil May Cry. Just how Eternal Darkness wasn't much different from Resident Evil gameplay wise. (Aside from a few innovations.)

Halo Wars I just overlooked... though honestly, RTS games to me are more of an asian type game despite being made by western companies.  Probably think that way because of Starcraft.  



Garcian Smith on 13 May 2008

It's simple, really.

Do you want a Blu-Ray player? Get a PS3.

Do you like good games? Get a 360.



"'Casual games' are something the 'Game Industry' invented to explain away the Wii success instead of actually listening or looking at what Nintendo did. There is no 'casual strategy' from Nintendo. 'Accessible strategy', yes, but ‘casual gamers’ is just the 'Game Industry''s polite way of saying what they feel: 'retarded gamers'."

 -Sean Malstrom

 

 

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bbsin on 13 May 2008
Garcian Smith said:

It's simple, really.

Do you want a Blu-Ray player? Get a PS3.

Do you like good games? Get a 360.


 no.



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Magnific0 on 13 May 2008

@garcian smith

If he wants to play games, he should get a PS2 actually. That is, if he never had one. If he buys an 80GB PS3 he will have the largest game library available for a single console in history. PS1, PS2 and PS3 games. So if he really really wants to play games, I don't think he can go wrong with a BC PS3.



Garcian Smith on 13 May 2008
Magnific0 said:
@garcian smith

If he wants to play games, he should get a PS2 actually. That is, if he never had one. If he buys an 80GB PS3 he will have the largest game library available for a single console in history. PS1, PS2 and PS3 games. So if he really really wants to play games, I don't think he can't argue with that.

 Except the title of the thread is, "Which HD [console] is right for me?" That's why I didn't mention the PS2. And besides, you can always get a 360 plus a PS2 for less money than the 80gb PS3 - and the PS2 can play ALL PS1 and PS2 games perfectly.

Anyway, excluding backwards compatibility, the 360 does have better games.



"'Casual games' are something the 'Game Industry' invented to explain away the Wii success instead of actually listening or looking at what Nintendo did. There is no 'casual strategy' from Nintendo. 'Accessible strategy', yes, but ‘casual gamers’ is just the 'Game Industry''s polite way of saying what they feel: 'retarded gamers'."

 -Sean Malstrom

 

 

Magnific0 on 13 May 2008

I don't know it all depends on your taste. You referred to the title of the thread, then I'll point out for you what the content of the thread says : " I don’t really like American Halo style games, which is what X-box is famous for"

See? He doesn't care for what you consider to be "better games" (the 3 major exclusives 360 has and apparantely make all the difference for you)



selnor on 13 May 2008

360 is only £150. Get that now for a shed load of JRPG's. August also sees Tales of Vesperia and Infinate Undiscovery. NG2 should satisfy your action stakes as well as DMC4 and Too Human. Wait for PS3 to come down to the same price in a year and a half or so, then get that to.