It is a tough decision, but I would recommend the 360. I prefer the X360 for online gaming--not to overlook Warhawk or RFoM--and according to John Schappert, "The Xbox Live Gold members (who pay $50 a year) will be able to see Netflix Instant Watch movies for free." I like the PS3, but I believe X360 is better.
Im considering your cashflow situation here, I say go for maximum value. Im assuming you need an HDMI cable for the PS3, if not you obviously don't need blu ray! xD
(Not Elite, because you want the best value possible right)
Xbox360 Pro 20/60 (Depends on patience): $300 (Drop)
Xbox Live gold $40-50 (online cheaper)
$340-50: Leaves about $250-60 for 8 awesome used games.
Also comes with headset so you can chat online with him.
Furthermore comes with more awesome online shooters currently which seems like what you want.
If you absolutely have to have an Elite at the price drop - its $440-450 but comes with an HDMI cable, so in direct dollar terms its about $30 more expensive than the PS3.
PS3 40gb/80 $400
HDMI cable $20
$420 Leaves $180 for games - 5 awesome games (used ones.)
No wireless headset so no chatting, but does come with Blu Ray (Disks cost more/less selection, remember that if you're cash strapped)
Big question: Will you find more friends to play with on either system? If you're keen on multiplayer online shooters you'd want to play with your friends, that would be my #1 issue. Get what your friends have so you can share games and play online together!
Tease.
| ministaff said: now i know there have been alot of threads like this but i decided to make my own.
i currently have 600 dollars. i want to get a 360 or a ps3. i dont have a job so i wont get any money until christmas. i intend to spend all/most of the money on the console. if i got a 360 i would want to get live to play with my cousin. most of the games i want to get are multi-platform games. they are nhl 09, cod4/5, fifa 09 and and the rest im unsure.i would only get a few games at first then more at christmas. if i got a 360 i would get the elite. of i got the ps3 i would get the 40 gig. if i got a ps3 i would want backward compatability with ps1 and 2 games (if thats possible.) so my question is if you were in my position which console would you get, why? and which exclusives would you want for your console?
EDIT: i would also be VERY interested to get a netflix membership and watch it over my 360 and i would also be VERY interested in getting a blu-ray player so i can have it in the future. |
I didn't read what other poster said.... but if you like multi player and your cousin plays a lot online too and has similar taste than you in games and you get along well with him that's a good point in favor of the 360.... if it's the only one he has..... now it depends for what you are going to use it... if you need it for an HD multimedia platform then go for the PS3 especially if you plan on using BR... but don't buy a PS3 for the future of BR.... because it won't be the format of choice of tomorrow... DC is... someone that doesn't see that is blind....
personnaly in your case if it's not to play often with your cousin I'd go for the cheapest deal I can get, it doesn't really matter which one... netflix offer is more future proof than BR or any physical support will ever be for that matter though...
wow by the time I was able to post 3 fanboys got in before me. Lets look at their usual tactics, listing every single possible peripheral at inflated prices for the 360 and then saying its more expensive, saying Americans are broke and so don't buy PS3's, oh and 360 owners only play Halo and Gears...
why do I even bother
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| Mendicate Bias said: wow by the time I was able to post 3 fanboys got in before me. Lets look at their usual tactics, listing every single possible peripheral at inflated prices for the 360 and then saying its more expensive, saying Americans are broke and so don't buy PS3's, oh and 360 owners only play Halo and Gears... why do I even bother |
Listing peripherals you will need, such as a headset, cables, charging kits, and the difference between their wireless capabilities (I for instance CANNOT have anything but wireless based on the way my house is set up, otherwise I would have to run 30-feet of ethernet wire through my kitchen), is not being a fanboy. Its called looking at every aspect of a purchase. And I sincerely hope you don't consider a Live subscription a peripheral.
Calling someone a fanboy because they are not suggesting the console you currently own is being a fanboy.
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hum you can't have cables in your current setting ???? can you develop you have a mice invasion or something ???
I mean I don't like cables too... I don't use wired controls on my XB but I don't see how a setting can't allow cables since it's USB
On Netflix: I would recommend a regular netflix membership and rent movies in the mail on blu-ray if you care about surround sound. If you have an HDTV w/ surround sound get a PS3 for blu-ray. If you don't care about surround sound go for netflix w/ 360. Movies you download or watch online from Netflix only have 2 channel stereo audio.
On Gaming: You'll need the current 80GB ($499) if you really care about backwards compatibility, plus you can get a free game included with the Metal Gear Solid 4 bundle and if you don't want it sell it for a game you do. They are currently in stock at Amazon.com for the same price and you can get free shipping and pay no tax from Amazon unless you live in NY (0.07% sales tax).
If you get the current Elite 360 for ($450 + $50 live) it's going to be the same cost to get started. Unless you wait until early September then the Elite has a price drop to $399 so you'd save an extra $50 for another game or controller. Nobody knows when PS3 will have it's next price drop.
| endimion said: hum you can't have cables in your current setting ???? can you develop you have a mice invasion or something ??? I mean I don't like cables too... I don't use wired controls on my XB but I don't see how a setting can't allow cables since it's USB |
I think its obvious what he means. His router would be far away from the 360. Actually after rereading his post he says that right here.
otherwise I would have to run 30-feet of ethernet wire through my kitchen
woops... I was on wireless controllers lol... I was wondering what between the place he is seating at and the TV could warrant the use of cables LOL :P
but anyway... Wi-Fi is crap for networking at least for private home networks.... I did pull cables more than 30 feet long across my house lol... even did better I did it at my parents house too lol :P
no way I'm using a slow Wi Fi connection when I have a 20 Mbps DSL connection lol
I did that well it's hidden in the walls.... and not really the choice... I lose 2 bars on Wi Fi just starting the microwave lol
$600? Your profile says you're in the UK so I'm guessing you mean £300?
Is Netflix available on the 360 in the UK?
If you buy a PS3 you're only going to be able to get whatever game comes with it, then that's all your money gone til Christmas, which means no new games for whichever HD console you get or your Wii... or you could get a job?
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