Which Console Should I Buy?

SlappingOysters - 390 days 12 hours ago

You could read the article, which I doubt you did in the minute since I put this article live. Maybe you would see something that would make you want to do a stronger discussion peice 8-)

Edit: No worries dude, I was just being cheeky.

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mikeslemonade - 390 days 10 hours ago

Not everyone's philsophy is to buy something that is based on what is happening right now. Sure right now if you add up 07+08 the 360 looks like it is better right now, but 08+09 PS3 is going to do better things in 09 than it did already in 08 just based on the lineup of games. I just don't think 360 09 will be able to duplicate what they did 07 with library of games they had that year.

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Capt CHAOS - 390 days 10 hours ago

And now they are saying 2009 will be.

MS didn't say anything just got on and got the job done.

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Aquanox - 390 days 10 hours ago

Two major flaws in this article though:

1. Mentioning the failure rate without including the 3 Years of Warranty against it.

2. "Suggesting" a new Xbox for 2010 is simply ridiculous. There's no way or reason why Microsoft could be even considering to launch a new box when none of its competitors are either in position (Sony) or in the need (Nintendo) to launch anything before 2012. So, saying things look cloudy from 2010 and above is plain stupid.

Also, don't forget that for those guys with 1080p TVs, the Xbox 360 is by FAR the best option gamming-wise. Games will look sharper and run smoother at 1080p upscaled by hardware on the Xbox 360, whereas the PS3 will either software upscale it (losing performance) or just show images at 720p. That renders the claim of the PS3 being the definitive "HD machine" to scratch. Both consoles have their advantages even in the world of Full HD.

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SL1M DADDY - 390 days 10 hours ago

This article is not for me. ;-)

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SCThor - 390 days 10 hours ago

Considering that all consoles have different kind of games that appeal to many people, you have to keep in mind other things.

Take in consideration that you may play with it many hours, so you may want a reliable one, nobody likes to wait a couple of days without gaming because your console broke because of poor quality control.

You may have an HD tv set, so a console that support HD is a must. Sometimes if you feel like watching a real HI-DEF movie that you want to OWN not just rent, you can use your console to do it. If you feel lonely, you can go to their interactive virtual space to meet some random people and have fun playing simple games.

So, choose the console that offer you many of those things and you will be all set, and happy.

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solidt12 - 390 days 10 hours ago

I was reading this article until they said the PS3 is $699.99 WTF. I don't know what country he is in but in the US the PS3 is $399 or $499.
He also said "Xbox 360 charges $80 a year for the premium service." WTF planet is he from?

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AAACE5 - 390 days 10 hours ago

Buy the one that has the games you wanna play! Look at the list of games for each console and pick the one with the games that interest you most!

Then pick the other systems up at a later date.

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sonyandcher - 390 days 9 hours ago

solidt12 - I believe the report is from Australia hence the .au extension on the web address. The Aussie dollar sign is the same as the US dollar sign but trades at a slightly lower value to the US hence the higher looking prices. Maybe someone can tell me if that is good value for a console in the AU region?

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kunit22c - 390 days 9 hours ago

have ALOT of friends? then get Wii. Have a little amount of friends then get Wii or ps3. Have no friends get a ps3. For the Wii is mostly a social console were you USUALY play and interact with other people, where as the ps3 is like half and half, half for the people who sit in their rooms all day and the other half for the people who have alot of friends. Dont even bring in the 360 because i mean you have to pay for online and rrod (red ring of death) were it dies and you have to get it sent in to be fixed and recks your disc and dont not buy a ps3 because of its price i mean thats what people are doing and thats why the ps3's sales are so bad, im sure if they did a price drop there sales would go way up because its actually a good console.

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Foxgod - 390 days 8 hours ago

i am growing tired of these stupid claims, all of 2007 we had to hear 2008 was going to be great for the ps3 with its awesome line up.
and now we hear the same BS for 2009, wonder if you people can still look at yourself in the mirror and claim that 2010 will be it...

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boodybandit - 390 days 8 hours ago

Simple - do your homework and purchase the one that suits "your" needs.

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hitthegspot - 390 days 7 hours ago

Not mentioned in the article... It is important to the consumer to know that the system that they invested in yesterday will not have it's media placed on a shelf or need to still take up room in their entertainment center to play their favorite old games.

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jammy_70 - 390 days 2 hours ago

its the future for games, blueray and not dying on you ;)

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iHEARTboobs - 390 days 2 hours ago

"all of 2007 we had to hear 2008 was going to be great for the ps3 with its awesome line up.
and now we hear the same BS for 2009, wonder if you people can still look at yourself in the mirror and claim that 2010 will be it.."

Was 2008 not great for the PS3? 2009 looks to be another great year also. Was it the year that ended the 360? Obviously not nor do I see the 360 dying until MS kills it.

As for the article, everyone should just base their console purchase based on their needs. A little research on each can go a long way.

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SlappingOysters - 389 days 23 hours ago

Are you serious? You're the type of person that gives the USA its terrible reputation.

The Planet is Earth, beleive it or not there are other countries, and they have other curencys and there is this thing called the exchange rate.

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Mini Mario - 389 days 14 hours ago

Heres a clip i found that i thought might help with some people here deciding which console they wana buy (not me personally but other pplz)

http://au.youtube.com/watch...

it thought it was very humerous

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KnaveX - 390 days 10 hours ago

subliminal message .

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SlappingOysters - 390 days 11 hours ago

I have a fully speced out PC and I did so to play great games, but I really find myself staying away from it nowadays.

I want to play it, I just... like sitting on the couch. I know it sounds like a lame reason, but it is the main reason.

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anzagi - 390 days 11 hours ago

No, Wipeout HD 1080p via HDMI is not HD is it....? weirdo.

My opinion is if you buy a 360 now, you'll only want a PS3 next year, for sure. So save yourself some money and buy the PS3 now, great games already a stella 2009 line-up and one of the bext blu-ray players on the market.

I guess in summary its are you looking for the best console or the cheapest?

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borgome - 390 days 7 hours ago

PC gaming will eventually be a thing of the past. Consoles continue to gain ground on PC's in every way. People don't want waste money on a costly PC that needs to be upgraded every 3 months.

PC's will continue to serve us in many ways, but gaming won't be one of them.

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littletad - 390 days 6 hours ago

The "real" cracked me up, cause that's pretty expensive. Though I own all 3 too :(. Truth is, not everyone has the money to buy all 3, and it's silly expensive. So I can see why some fans on here would passionately defend the console they managed to but or afford. Me? I enjoy the 360 just a tad more, but I can't live without some Sony exclusives. But it sure is gaming bliss to own all three, if you can.

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SlappingOysters - 390 days 10 hours ago

But it also mentions that you do not need to buy those things. The you need to buy all this stuff seperate in order to reach the same functionality as the PS3 argument is full of holes dude.

I have a wireless network in my house, but I have my router right next to me TV, so I just wire my X360 directly in (faster speeds too) and the PS3. So did I waste 'x' amount of money on my PS3?

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coolfool - 390 days 9 hours ago

but for most it doesn't and as most don't want cables trailing around their house wireless has become the new standard.

Don't get me wrong, I am all for choice, if not having wireless is a big saving for a person then the 360 certainly seem more logical. However, if you do need wireless and some other add-ons to make it as functional as the PS3 the logic isn't so clear. Of course, with this argument I am just talking about price, the other factors you mention for console choice (like games library) should come into play, in my opinion, before price.

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littletad - 390 days 6 hours ago

First, awesome avatar. Now, I'm sorry, but the wired 360 is faster than a wireless ps3. I've tested it myself, wireless just isn't faster. And the 360 at least comes with a wired cable, ps3 doesn't in case you don't have a router. Play and charge kit? Hmmm true, you do need it. But we have no idea how long the Sony controller will last. Or rather what you'll do when it's finally dead. Sony said they will be ready with a replacement program... perhaps. But do you think it will be free? In my opinion it will be a relatively small fee, making the one time purchase of the play and charge kit argument useless. Anything else?

Edit*

Oh almost forgot, the ps3 doesn't include hd cables despite you paying more for the system.

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iHEARTboobs - 390 days 2 hours ago

For most of us, no one system will be perfect for your needs right out of the box. Just go with what you want/need and let that be the end of it.

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KnaveX - 390 days 10 hours ago

I must be out of my damn mind, how dare I have so much fun non stop with the PS3 since I got October 2007, without having put a bluray movie in it. Hmm. Its ok child, ErcsYou made a post above yours that makes the absence of logic in your post next noticeable..oh what the hell Im using too much common sense. Enjoy your toaster.

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Gaara_724 - 390 days 10 hours ago

i boght a ps3 for games not movies i have 1 movie life of brian and i have 23 games so i dont know what youre talking about

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Are_The_MaDNess - 390 days 10 hours ago

lol PS3 is THE SH!T
got plenty of fun whit it
whit my 73 games and 27 BD movies

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Are_The_MaDNess - 390 days 10 hours ago

its bc of sony dont show many ads and trailers on tv aso........
BTW i got a gamer girl she got like 50 games 2 the PS3 lol
love gamer girls

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littletad - 390 days 6 hours ago

And on the ps3 too?...

Your officially Sony's biggest supporter, that I know of on here in terms of games brought.

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Darkseider - 390 days 1 hour ago

Holy Crap! I thought I had a nice library with 38!

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Foxgod - 390 days 8 hours ago

yeah keep thinking of the future, 2009 will be the year of the PS3, no wait, it will be 2010!!!, errr durrrr, no 2011 is gonna be the year!!!!

but yeah, both have good games, but if you think the ps3 will be the only console in the future with good games then lay off the denial pills.

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littletad - 390 days 6 hours ago

If your "poor" buy a 360?

If your able to afford it, buy a ps3?

Come on Foxx, that's low, even for you. Agree with you about the good games part though.

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iHEARTboobs - 390 days 2 hours ago

I think if one is hit by the recession they would definitely give the 360 a closer look over the PS3. There's a $200 price difference between the two least expensive models and that is hard to overlook, especially by parents buying little Timmy a xmas gift. And that alone gives MS the advantage this xmas in the US.

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SlappingOysters - 390 days 10 hours ago

you are of course looking to buy a console this Christmas, it which case I can only assume it would be helpful. I must admit, I am not buying a console this Christmas, but I do get asked which one to buy a lot by my friends who know I game a lot.

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Jenzo - 390 days 3 hours ago

I'd decide that for myself. I trust my own judgement(and my 20 years of gaming experience) more than some random biased blogger.

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Aquanox - 390 days 10 hours ago

1. Mentioning the failure rate without including the 3 Years of Warranty against it.

2. "Suggesting" a new Xbox for 2010 is simply ridiculous. There's no way or reason why Microsoft could be even considering to launch a new box when none of its competitors are either in position (Sony) or in the need (Nintendo) to launch anything before 2012. So, saying things look cloudy from 2010 and above is plain stupid.

Also, don't forget that for those guys with 1080p TVs, the Xbox 360 is by FAR the best options. Games will look sharper and run smoother at 1080p upscaled by hardware on the Xbox 360, whereas the PS3 will either software upscale it (losing performance) or just show images at 720p. That renders the claim of the PS3 being the definitive "HD machine" to scratch. Both consoles have their advantages even in the world of Full HD.

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SlappingOysters - 390 days 10 hours ago

I think that the Xbox 720 will drop late 2010 or early 2011. Four year cycle of the Xbox 1 would see this as the right time, the DVD drive will surely be struggling by then and certain design aspects (RROD and the proprietry Hard-drive) will really be starting to annoy.

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Aquanox - 390 days 9 hours ago

SlappingOysters -

Your arguments are based on all the wrong reasons, first you need to understand the industry to make any predictions.

1. The Xbox 1 lasted only four years because it was a last minute experiment from Microsoft considering the niche the Dreamcast had left uncovered, it never turned into profit and the PS2 sold 5 times as many consoles. This was a perfect opportunity to release the Xbox 360 and steal thunder from the Playstation brand before the PS3 was launched, and it worked really good. Right now the Xbox 360 is one year more in the market than the PS3, and Sony is still struggling to make profit on the console, let alone retrieve the investment. What does this mean? There's ZERO preassure on Microsoft to release a new console before 2011. By the way, MS has never launched a console "Early" in the year. That's out of question.

2. DVD would become a serious limitation if these weren't fixed hardwares. The Xbox or PS3 aren't being upgraded in terms of power or memory so the space requirement increment aren't as dramatic as with new hardware. If you take a look, the only games taking more than 2 discs are those filled up by Pre-Rendered Cutscenes, something being used less and less in videogames.

3. RROD has been addressed since the launch of the Falcon and should be gone with the Jasper. No badly designed console will last more than 3 years so by the time you get any failure for old models, there are all chances that your warranty will still be alive.

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Gaara_724 - 390 days 10 hours ago

just bought that 360 (dont get it till xmas tho) xbox live tag is Kaze no kidoban (wont be active till xmas obz)

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littleBIGfail - 390 days 10 hours ago

with the least games !!!

Real gamers have a money tree anyway - I grew mine in LBP.

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