PS3 vs. XBOX. Help!

[lovemachine]

Ok, it looks like I'm going to be able to get a PS3 or a XBOX 360.

I've only played the PS3. And don't know anything about the XBOX. So help me decide. I don't know which one I should get.

And I don't know what size to get either. I know I can get a PS3 & a XBOX 4GB for around $300. But do I really need that size? Can I get buy with the smaller one, which is around $250.

Which do you recommend?

 

[braz007]

I have a 360. I love it. I watch Netflix / Hulu / Videos from my server and play video games (occasionally). The only problem with XBox is that you have to pay ~$70 a year for XBox live service to use Netflix, Hulu or play online games. The PS online service is free but not as extensive as the 360.

 

[Kitty]

Personally, I have the PS3 and wouldn't trade it for the world. TV and PS3 were the FIRST things replaced after my break in.

I've played/used both. Game play is about equal - but I really don't play any titles that are system specific (ie HALO).

Now I want to go home to Skyrim! Thanks.

 

[revsaxon]

Have both. Prefer the XBOX since I like the controller better.

 

[mkelsey]

I had both at one time and ended up selling the xbox. Having to pay more to get into all but the most basic online features was a HUGE turn off for me, since it is free on ps3. The whole HDD size thing is a non-issue on ps3 also, you can replace the hdd with your own 2.5 sata drive it only takes a couple minutes. The only thing I really liked more about the xbox then the ps3 was the shape and feel of the controllers but it was not enough to keep the xbox over the ps3. (There are any number of after market ps3 controllers shaped like the xbox controllers I might consider if one of my sixaxis controllers ever bites the dust.)

 

[Kase]

DUh....Xbox. I've already told you this.


How else are we supposed to team up against Nazis, zombies, terrorists, etc.?

 

[Rookie]

Xbox is a better gaming platform. PS3 is a better multi media platform.

 

[.452browning]

I prefer PS3. Online play is free. I prefer the controller setup. I could never get used to XBOX. XBOX does seem the prefered platform when you watch the companies demo the games before release. The game option are about the same. The only game I can think of that is not on PS3 that is on XBOX is HALO, but I imagine there are others. I also watch netflix from my PS3, but I'm sure both do that.

 

[Benny]

Xbox. I've played plenty of both, but only own an Xbox. The controller is way better IMO.

Every single person I know that has both rarely touches their PS3 now.

 

[Kase]

Xbox. I've played plenty of both, but only own an Xbox. The controller is way better IMO.

Every single person I know that has both rarely touches their PS3 now.

This. Anyone I do know that has a PS3, pretty much just uses it for the blu-ray only.

If your going with strictly gaming....Xbox for sure

 

[lovemachine]

Which size XBOX do you recommend?

 

[Kase]

I just got the basic $200 one, and it works perfect for me. As long as you don't plan on downloading a bunch of things (movies,game add-ons, music) than it should work fine for you also.

 

[Rookie]

I think 4 gig is standard. You shouldn't need bigger.

 

[Benny]

Which size XBOX do you recommend?

That depends on what you will be using it for and how many games you will be playing.

I have the 60(I think?) GB hard drive, I have well over 40 GB free and I've had it for years.

 

[mrjarrell]

Take a look at the games you'll want to play and see what issues there may be for each game on the specific platform. For instance there are some issue with the PS3 and Bethesda games. As someone who plays that companies games that would not be a selling point for me. We have an XBox and everyone likes it a lot. Loads of games available for it and a nice controller.

 

[lovemachine]

What's your opinion on the Kinect for the XBOX?

 

[Benny]

What's your opinion on the Kinect for the XBOX?

I've had one for a year and I've played it twice.

 

[spasmo]

I love our xbox!

I never pay full price for the live service. There are deals on slickdeals.net all of the time for those and they are usually around $35 for the year.

Best Buy is going to have 3 month cards for $8 on Black Friday...3 months x 4 = $32 for a year.

I think the software for the kinect has even come a long way since it came out. Daughter was just playing it last night. It's fun but it's exercise.. hehehe I'd rather sit on the couch and play.

 

[sgreen3]

I have played them both, I have a PS3 and love it but its what Im use to and dont like change, lol. Xbox is ok but I really dont like the controller all that well after using the PS3 controllers. Both are nice its just alot about personal preference I think.

 

[Kase]

What's your opinion on the Kinect for the XBOX?

Exactly what benny said. Not worth the cost at all. And you have to have a pretty good sized room to play it in from what I understand