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PS3 or Xbox 360, or Wii?
By 1.4.the.team
The PS3 is a outstanding system. Easy to use, futuristic on-screen interface, quality sleek hardware, awful graphics, lots of benefits. But will have to you get a PS3 or Xbox 360? And what when it comes to the Wii?
Note: I own all three devices, and I be grateful for all of them. I don’t have any bias to one scheme or the other, just my personal experience and opinion…
PS3============================================
What I like MOST in regards to the PS3:
1) Future proof Blu-ray player (Sony updates the player over the Internet for free; it now supports 3D movies/TVs)
2) Clean, more futuristic on-screen interface (feels more mature then Xbox 360)
3) Better/Smoother/Faster graphics (in the 10+ games I own on a 60″ 1080p HDTV)
4) Free online multiplayer gaming (no monthly/yearly fees like Xbox 360; which I hate when it comes to Xbox)
5) Watch your online netflix shows on PS3 for free (Xbox requires Xbox live account to use your netflix account; another thing I hate with regards to Xbox)
6) Exterior: More futuristic, luxurious, mature “look”. Looks more like a sleek Home Theater appliance. (Xbox 360 more oriented to youthful crowd; Xbox looks more like an ‘entertainment’ device)
7) Lighter, slimmer, littler controller. Built-in longer lasting rechargeable battery. (the Xbox controller does not come with a usual rechargeable battery, and it feels heavier and more bloated then the PS3 controller).
Built-in wireless connectivity. (an option on the Xbox)
9) Built-in optical/toslink connectivity for home theatre audio connection. (an option on the Xbox)
10) I may use my (or any) wireless blue-tooth cell phone headset for voice/chat enabled games. (The Xbox cannot)
What I like LEAST in regards to the PS3:
1) My initial PS3 (the ‘fat’ one) had a disc drive failure after 13 months of ownership; 1 month beyond it is warranty. The PS3 still works, I just can not use discs. That means I cannot watch blu-ray discs on it and I cannot play disc based games on it. I may still play games through the PlayStation store (demos, etc), I still may watch netflix on it, and I still may watch movies from my PCs over the network on it. The fact that my PS3 disc drive passed from physical life after when it comes to 1 year of fixed delicate usage in truth worries me when it comes to the quality of the hardware and client support/treatment. I salaried over $400 for my firstborn PS3, and I used it perchance twice a week. After searching the web in regards to my problem, I found this was a rampant problem with the fat PS3. Did they fix this problem with the slim PS3? Time will tell; I sure hope so. I just wish Sony would have fixed my problem for free (as I feel it was shoddy hardware or poor technology that resulted in this problem, not me).
2) Games (new and used) are in general more highpriced then the Xbox 360.
3) I liked the shiny look of the original generation PS3. The new PS3 slim looks a little flimsier/cheaper. It is littler though, and that’s a plus.
4) The rechargeable battery in the PS3 controller is not swappable. That means if your controller dies mid-game, you have to plug it in to use it. (The Xbox controller has swappable batteries)
5) When I download a game (full or demo), I can’t play it immediately. After the download (which could take over an hour), I have to install the game (which could take another 10-30+ minutes), at which time my PS3 is unusable until it completes. The Xbox downloads in the background and plays without delay without having to install the game. Also, if I turn off the PS3, the download stops (the Xbox finishes the download even when turned off).
Xbox 360============================================
What I like MOST regarding the Xbox 360:
1) More humans have it. In other words, all my friends, family and coworkers have Xbox 360s. Which also means if I want to play online with them, I have to use my Xbox, which is likewise a con for me. (I’d rather use my PS3 because of the better graphics and lighter/smaller controller).
2) I may download games, updates and demos in the background, even with the Xbox turned off. So I may start out a download and go to bed without leaving the box on all night. (The PS3 can not do this)
3) When I download a game (full or demo), I may play it immediately. On the PS3, you have to download it (which could take over an hour), then install it (which could take another 10-30+ minutes), at which time your PS3 is unusable until it completes.
4) My late generation Xbox elite has lasted longer then my original generation PS3 (surprisingly)
5) It doubles as a Media Center extender. I have a PC that records shows for me in Media Center (like a Tivo but no per month fees). I may access these shows and watch live TV over the network thru my Xbox. This is a VERY cool and under-talked when it comes to feature. And most humans with a Windows PC may do this; look it up.
6) The consolation and games (new and used) are for less then the PS3.
What I like LEAST when it comes to the Xbox 360:
1) Still no blu-ray player. This is a major con equated to the PS3. It WILL play regular DVDs, however.
2) In my experience, graphics are a little lower quality then my PS3. In Grand Theft Auto IV, I may see further and more objects at a time on my PS3. The PS3 has a more immediate frame rate, where the Xbox feels closely blurry. The colors are more crisp on the PS3, the Xbox is more washed out, like water colors. Some may not even observe this, I do.
3) No built-in wireless connectivity. You have to buy a very pricey adapter to have wireless connectivity.
4) No built-in optical/toslink connectivity for home theatre audio connection. You have to buy an adapter to do this.
5) No rechargeable battery. You have to buy a rechargeable battery and kit to do this.
6) Not a major deal, but the on-screen interface is more kid-feeling then the PS3. I’m an adult and the PS3 feels more like it is purposed to adults then children/teenagers.
7) YOU HAVE TO PAY TO PLAY ONLINE. I don’t perceive this. It’s foolish to me. It’s way overpriced. I can’t play online with my friends unless I buy a on a monthly basis or yearly Xbox live pass. I hate this when it comes to the Xbox. I HATE THIS. I already gave them hundreds of dollars in the console, games and accessories; stop asking me to pay to play. As you may see, this is a major con to me. I also can not watch my Netflix account without paying for an Xbox live account. Boo!
The Xbox has a finelooking bad reliability record. I believe they have eradicated most of the issues that plagued the earlier consoles, however. My neighbor has substituted his Xbox 4 times; FOUR TIMES! I have not. He plays his each day all day though; I play once or twice a week for less then an hour.
Wii============================================
I purchased the Wii after playing it at a friends house. I was blown away by the idea and experience of motion based controllers. We played golf, boxing, tennis, ping pong; it was an awful experience – for the primary time.
After I had the Wii, I quickly lost interest.
Here’s why:
1) Horrible graphics. I salaried a lot of cash to have a 60″ High Definition full 1080p home theatre. The Wii graphics look like sheer kiddy crap on my TV. The Wii has no high def. Its like playing a original generation Nintendo NES on a HDTV. Its horrible, and for this 1 reason I may no longer receive pleasure from my Wii. Nintendo is way behind the innovative day high end graphics of today.
2) The motion controller novelty has worn off. Its fun on a few games, horrid on others. I don’t know, the novelty of the Wii has just worn off for me; and assorted of my friends.
3) It just doesn’t feel like a innovative quality device. While I’m sure it is reliable, it just feels like a child’s toy; the exterior, the interface, the games, etc. Sorry, I guess I’ve just grown up.
Conclusion============================================
In conclusion, I would say the Wii is more suitable to young children. The Xbox is a outstanding device, and so is the PS3. I may live without my Wii; but I would have a hard time choosing amidst the Xbox and PS3. For that reason, I choose to have both. If Xbox made online multiplayer free (eliminated the Xbox live cost), and included a blu-ray player, I would choose the Xbox over a PS3 (even with the better graphics on the PS3). But for now, I say buy both. By the Xbox as a gaming device, and warrant the PS3 as blu-ray player with benefits.
If your a parent buying goods for a teenager and only want to buy 1 device, go for the Xbox 360. Chances are, most of your child’s friends will already have one, and they may all play online.
If your an adult that demands the best and has little time to play games (like myself), get a PS3. Its sleek, it is got better graphics, it is wireless, and it has a blu-ray player.
I hope this review gives you a good deal of clear or deep perception and support with your choice, and a little noesis of all the schemes from an experienced and unbiased owner. If so, please click on “YES” under this review to vote it as helpful.
259 of 292 humans found the following review helpful.
Fun for the Whole Family:
By WorshipMeister
Let me give a little bit of background before diving into a review. When the basi NES came out, I was hooked. I didn’t think anything could be better than Super Mario Bros. Then there was the Sega Genesis…and as I entered college, the firstborn Playstation. Wow!
After college I settled down, got married, had children, and stopped playing games for a while. Just 2 years ago I picked up a wii “for the family” and have enjoyed it since. Mario Galaxy 2 looks outstanding and is a outstanding deal of fun to play…and there are other great games on the wii as well. For the record, I’d never played a PS2, PS3 or Xbox.
Don’t get me wrong, the wii is great. There are a number of wii exclusives that I love. But I was still wanting something with a lot of better graphics/games and thence begun my exploration amidst xbox and ps3. Both are outstanding systems! This was going to be harder than I thought. In the end, I felt like the game selection for the PS3 somewhat outweighed that of the xbox for the family. The PS3 has LittleBigPlanet and Ratchet and Clank, as well as Uncharted/Metal Gear/etc. And while the xbox has a great deal of outstanding exclusives as well, I was leaning toward the PS3.
When I saw that the PS3 slim increased the hard drive from 120gb to 160gb I in the end bit the bullet. I was wanting to get a blu-ray player sometime so I figured I’d just get the ps3. Just set it up last night. Set-up was a breeze and the graphics, wow, they veritably are stunning. As I said, the wii is outstanding and I’ll proceed to play and receive pleasure from wii-exclusive games, but equated to xbox/ps3 graphics, there genuinely is no comparison. I’m genuinely looking forward to NHL 11 and Gran Turismo 5 (as the wii is missing out in these types of games).
Overall, I’m thrilled with the PS3. I’m looking forward to getting my music and other media files loaded onto it and at long last beginning the world of blu-ray movies and innovative gaming. While I do wish I could load files to it from a device formatted to something other than FAT, it’s surely not a deal-breaker. The PS3 works as it should, set-up is simple, has free online, great exclusive games, and so much more. Whether or not it’s the right choice for you is up for you to decide. The Xbox is also a great system, but I’m happy with my final decision.
Note: Extras you may need:
- Extra controller, PS3 blu-ray remote control, and an hdmi or set of element cables depending on your video capabilities.
28 of 29 people found the following review helpful.
Buy it for Netflix streaming and blu-ray playback, gaming is a bonus!
By Melvin Fields
I just purchased the PS3 slim a week before posting this review and I’m exceedingly happy with it. To be honest, I’m not a gamer and may never buy a game for the PS3, I purchased it rigorously for it is streaming video and blu-ray playback capabilities, in my sentiment it is the best.
My basi blu-ray player was an early Panasonic 1.0 blu-ray player, it played blu-rays beautifully, when researching it they said it was almost as good as the PS3, at the time the PS3 was the gold standard. I didn’t buy a PS3 then because of it is price and it is introductory bulk, it would not fit in well into my AV setup. Also, you necessitated a discerned remote for blu-ray/DVD playback if you didn’t want to use the controller, the PS3 is not IR capable. I then swopped “up” to a Samsung blu-ray player because it offered streaming Netflix capability, I in truth enjoyed the streaming Netflix, but I noticed that my blu-ray disks didn’t look as good as on my old Panasonic and DVD upscaling on the Samsung blu-ray was no where near as good as my old Panasonic, but I actually wanted the Neftlix streaming service so I stuck with it.
Since my primary look at the PS3, a lot has changed, firstborn the new slim model, it fits perfectly in my AV setup. Also, Netflix streaming at long last came to the PS3, firstborn by way of software on a disk, now it is wholly integrated into the PS3 OS by way of a firmware update.
I primarily purchased my Samsung blu-ray player for it is Netflix streaming capability, but I was getting frustrated with the Netflix interface on the Samsung, you could not search or add movies to your Netflix queue directly from the player, plus loading titles from your queue took almost a minute to launch.
Several friends at work have had the PS3 from it is beginning and they were always taunting me when new features arrived to the PS3, when they told me in regards to the new Netflix features available on the PS3 I decisive to take the plunge. The PS3 was the primary platform to get 5.1 surround sound from Netflix streaming, and to date, the only platform to have full 1080p movies by way of streaming, plus I may search and add movies to my queue directly from the PS3. Moving through my queue on the PS3 is a breeze, on my Samsung, the interface displayed the movies from right to left and left to right. I presently have over 360 movies in my queue, it may take a long time to maneuver through this some titles going left to right or right to left. On the PS3, the titles are tiled 5 or 6 wide, you may move up, down, left or right, when you ultimately launch a title it is up and playing within a matter of seconds!
What when it comes to blu-ray playback on the PS3 slim? It is aweinspiring (video and audio), as good or better than my old Panasonic player I loved so much! DVD up-scaling is also excellent. The thing that actually sold me on the PS3 is Sony’s commitment to continually improve it and keep it current. Firmware updates over the years have held PS3 up to date in each respect. One of my co-workers purchased the introductory PS3 the day it was released, it is still going strong 5 years later, genuinely better and has more features than when he purchased it!
Last, but not least, the remote control issue. A few years ago I moved to using Harmony remotes to control all my AV equipment. I have a drawer in my coffee table that has 8 dissimilar remotes for all my respective equipment, on top of my coffee table I have one Harmony remote that controls all of my instrumentation perfectly. The new PS3 is still not IR capable, but I purchased the Harmony PS3 adapter, this is a bluetooth/IR device that receive commands from your Harmony remote to control the PS3, it took regarding 10 minutes to set up and works perfectly!
Oh yeah, I listen that the PS3 in truth does play games, perhaps one day?
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