Poll: should I get PS3 or Xbox 360?

[gamer_parent]

So, I figured it's high times I get myself a next gen console.

To give you guys a quick idea, I play mostly fighting games and brawlers. They tend to be easier to pick up and put down without having to put in hours upon hours to get somehwere. (Consequentially, I've logged a lot of hours on my copy of Tekken and Samurai Warriors 2) Sometimes, I'll jump into an RPG or two but usually I don't touch games that require 60+ hours for a single play through. (Time is a very precious commodity for me) I'm not much for shooters and I don't touch sports games. I also play a lot of older SNES era games.

I'm also excited about the possibility of going online to play with/against my friends, though I'm not exactly going to be able to take advantage of that opportunity for some time. (I live in a developing country with subpar network infrastructure so this will have to wait till I move back to the US sometime late next year)

In terms of budget, while I don't have a hard limit, I do have to be cautious on how I spend my money. After all, I got a family to feed, so no spending 2000 USD on gaming.

I've set up a three game rule for myself. That is, for a console to be buy worthy, I need to find at least 3 games on it that I can see myself logging a total of 100 hours each. (and not because the games itself just take a long time, I mean games that I can pick up one hour here, one hour there, and eventually rack up a lot of time on it because it's fun)

My list of games that I project I might be able do so are
Super Street Fighter 4
Tekken 6
VF5
Soul Calibur 4

you'll notice they are all fighters. Again, limited exposure to next gen games and such. I might be able to get into Dragon Age and the likes though.

I've considered taking the Wii as well, since that way I can probably persuade the wife to give gaming a try. But then I miss out on the games that I truly want to play. So, while it's a possibility, I'm not exactly holding my breath for it.

 

[ultrachicken]

Do your friends mostly have PS3s or Xbox 360s? If you're going to have online games, then that is the biggest factor.

Dragon age is the same on both consoles.

 

[Lacsapix]

This is goning to be a flame war topic....
I own both consoles (let me say that first)
To me the best console is the ps3:
1. supports hdmi
2. no battery's needed
3. no online gaming costs
4. its not jail-breaked (well not worldwide)
The xbox is fun and it has a better online system but I am not going to spend money for live when I already spend money for internet. I already pay for internet now I need to pay more to use it on my Xbox? come on.

So now for your question:
its really your own choice. You shouldn't ask for someone else his/her opinion because that would only start a flame-war.

 

[Eponet]

Check which exclusives you prefer, and then decide.

I'm relatively certain that all of the games you listed are on both consoles, so it might be better to decide using others that you're interested in.

I have heard that the PS3 controller is better for fighters than the 360 one is though.

Also, don't go for Dragon Age. The combat is fiddly on consoles, and it takes a long time to complete. Putting in an hour every here and there will leave you forgetting what you were doing.

 

[Shapsters]

Do your friends mostly have PS3s or Xbox 360s? If you're going to have online games, then that is the biggest factor.

Dragon age is the same on both consoles.

I agree with this. Having gotten a Playstation I feel rather left out when my friends are all playing on their xbox.

As for the consoles themselves I prefer the layout of Xbox live and just the Xbox in general over the Playstation however if you have played neither then I would recommend the Playstation. Mostly because in the end the games and the experience doesn't change much between the two consoles each having great games exclusive to the consoles so the most important thing is what you are getting out of the consoles. And when you get a Playstation you not only get a gaming system and a Blu-Ray player but so much more as well, also any consideration about getting Blu-Ray in the future should easily help you settle on the PS3.

 

[gamer_parent]

its really your own choice.

Agreed. And as such I think I have a rough idea what I'm going to be doing but I just want to get a second opinion on this since who knows what else I'm not considering.

Frustratingly, my friends have a fairly even split between PS3 and 360, and a lot of them play different games on both.

 

[veloper]

If you got a decent PC also, get the PS3.

If you don't, get both. The real expense is all the games, not the hardware and now you can always pick the best version/port.

 

[PatrickXD]

Games that are released on both consoles have the same graphics, because the devs don't bother upgrading one over the other because that would be unnecessarily controversial that could result in a strongly adversarial reaction on whichever console came out worse off. I prefer the Xbox360 because it's easier to connect and communicate with friends but the Xbox Live is a slight leech.

 

[Jezzascmezza]

If you know more people with a 360, get that.
If you know more people with a PS3, get that.

 

[clavius]

if you truely want a fighting game that you can play forever, you'll be wanting to buy BlazBlue...

 

[OrdinaryGuy]

If you're into fighting games, then the PS3 and Xbox 360 have the same games. There aren't any good fighter exclusives to my knowledge. With that said, it's your preference. You get more for your money with a PS3, but if you want to play online with friends, you'll probably want a 360. Unless, of course, you know people who have a PS3.

If you're still undecided, I would say get a PS3 because it is a better long-term investment. It has blu-ray and better exclusives if you decide to play them.

 

[The Unworthy Gentleman]

If your friends all have the same console get that one. If they don't then I'd say 360. That's only because I have one and not a PS3 and can't vouch for it's quality though. If I could, I'd get the PS3 in a heartbeat to live in harmony with my Xbox.

 

[i dont care]

hey Lacsapix if you own both 360 and ps3 why are you so wrong about the 360 not supporting hdmi mine has hdmi jack as does every other xbox 360 i have ever seen or played on and yes every ps3 can be jail broken now yes worldwide just calling you on the false info you're putting out
and as far as i'm concerned i stay out of the console war by buying every system and playing whatever the hell i want to on whatever system i wanna play it on the only people who do the whole my system's better than yours crap are the people who can only afford one and still try to act like they're better than you no matter which side you are on just because it's the only system you own doesn't make it superior either that or they're steamed that they can't have it too so they dog it to make themselves feel better about not having it

 

[Red Bomb]

Buy a Nintendo 64. It has as much of a chance of going down on you as a nun.

Lol, interesting metaphor.

But I would go with 360, only because I have a hatered for the PS3 controllers, too light for my liking. Seems petty, yes. But I would go 360 anyday.

 

[Gigano]

Since both the PS3 and Xbox 360 are pretty equal, with only a few(er and fewer it seems) exclusive series left to differentiate them, I'd suggest getting the one who'se controller you are more comfortable with.

I've got a PS3 myself, due to a personal preference for the Dualshock3 controller (and God of War), and it's a fine gaming machine and multi media player. I'm sure the same can be said for the Xbox 360 slim. It's seems hard to go wrong with either for gaming purposes, really. While I consider the controller layout important, just go with the one you feel like.

 

[Eponet]

Buy a Nintendo 64. It has as much of a chance of going down on you as a nun.

Quite true, mine's lasted over a decade and is still in working order.

 

[Arkley]

I say the following as someone who owns both consoles but prefers the 360 ( so take that into consideration when reading my points). I assume you're also comparing the newest 360 model to the PS3, so I won't go into things like wireless connection.

If you're a big fan of fighting games, you really need the PS3 - the 360 controller just isn't suited to fighting games. Since you're not a big fan of shooters, the 360's superior analogue sticks & trigger buttons are of little significance to you.

If you want to play online from time to time but aren't a huge online player, then PSN is the better choice because it's free and sufficient. However, if online play is something you're going to do on a day to day basis, and don't mind paying a few bucks a month for a superior service, then XBL is the superior option.

XBL has a better & wider collection of DLC games than PSN, but PSN's library of PS1 games should not be ignored.

PS3's Blu-Ray drive is a huge bonus; getting a Blu Ray player with your console is a fantastic money saver. Even if you don't give a rat's ass about Blu-Ray, having the option available to you is something at which you should not turn up your nose.

Now, all that being said, here's what I would reccomend: Pick up a cheap, pre-owned, low end model 360, so you can try the it out. If you find you don't care for the 360 or it doesn't do everything you want it to, well, at least you'll still have one to play any exclusives that catch your eye, and you won't have wasted much money, and you can pick up a PS3 and have both. If you do find you like the 360 and it's exactly what you were looking for, trade up your old model for the new one.

 

[sephiroth1991]

I dosn't matter really, all i say is look at the diffrent games it has, i find ps3 has more veriaty

 

[hyperhammy]

This is goning to be a flame war topic....
I own both consoles (let me say that first)
To me the best console is the ps3:
1. supports hdmi
2. no battery's needed
3. no online gaming costs
4. its not jail-breaked (well not worldwide)
The xbox is fun and it has a better online system but I am not going to spend money for live when I already spend money for internet. I already pay for internet now I need to pay more to use it on my Xbox? come on.

So now for your question:
its really your own choice. You shouldn't ask for someone else his/her opinion because that would only start a flame-war.

1. Hmmm... I'm using hdmi on my xbox 360....
2. I use a controller with wire
3. Xbox live is just better, and worth the 50 bucks a year
4. ???

 

[teisjm]

If you know more people with a 360, get that.
If you know more people with a PS3, get that.

This

Unless you already have some specific exclusives pulling you to one or teh other, which i assuem you don't, cause otehrwise, you wouldn't be asking here, get the ones the majority of your friends have. You'll be able to borrow games, and play togetehr online.