360 Vs PS3 Vs Wii

[Gutsman Heavy]

Want a games console? Get 360 (better range of games (that are usually better than PS3 counterpart, eg Fallout 3), prices drop quicker, much better games on DL service, better online play (monthly fee sadly))

Want a media center that also plays games? get PS3 (Blu-ray, decent media centre that seems to support more video file than xbox (in my experience), wireless out of box (not a pro for me, I hate wireless, but most seem to go giddy over it))

I'd wait a bit and see how MS respond to the PS3 price cuts.

[kurdt_the_goat]

I had been tempted back towards the PS3 due to the price drop, but looking around the stores on the weekend the range and price of the games is convincing me back towards the Xbox 360.

None of the stores I visited (EB, Big W, Kmart) seems to have many PS3 game titles. In the Xbox 360 aisle there seems to be 2-3 times as many (at least).

The PS3 games also don't seem to drop in price. The cheapest PS3 game I saw was something like $60, whereas there were plenty of Xbox 360 games for under $50 (older titles but also new things like DC vs Mortal Kombat).

You shouldn't be so concerned about the range of games in general, instead you should have a clear idea of which games you specifically want to play. It's the exclusive titles that define a console... probably the reason this decision has become more difficult in recent years, is the trend of almost everything being multiplatform to cover development costs!

Your comment earlier about the PS2 version of Tomb Raider makes me think marginal differences between PS3/360 versions of games won't make a difference to you - nor will features like blu ray on a small tv! So, make a list of the exclusive titles, then exclusive features you actually want, and finally factor in price, to compare them more directly.

[Golden Phoenix]

I had been tempted back towards the PS3 due to the price drop, but looking around the stores on the weekend the range and price of the games is convincing me back towards the Xbox 360.

Wait until X-mas. There will be a whole bunch of deals and what not

[Autocon]

I am never going to be able to decide

poll vote
PS3 12
360 12

no it doesnt help lol

Wii 25!

[sifun]

ps3!

[mightyant]

360 all the way! Sure the red ring thing upset a lot of people (me included ha!) but hey, it covers all bases, and microsoft games studios pumps out alot more quality than just halo. The fact that live content is quota free for iinet helps too, especially with video on demand coming!

[Autocon]

360 all the way! Sure the red ring thing upset a lot of people (me included ha!) but hey, it covers all bases, and microsoft games studios pumps out alot more quality than just halo. The fact that live content is quota free for iinet helps too, especially with video on demand coming!

you need to vote

[Paulbot]

Autocon, you started this poll way back when (and its useful for me too ). Have you ever decided/purchased one of the options or still undecided like me?

[mightyant]

you need to vote

Apparently I'm not allowed ha ha

[Paulbot]

Is there a good resource/website that can tell me what games you can download for the PS3 and which you can download for the XBox (without actually having the devices )

You shouldn't be so concerned about the range of games in general, instead you should have a clear idea of which games you specifically want to play. It's the exclusive titles that define a console... probably the reason this decision has become more difficult in recent years, is the trend of almost everything being multiplatform to cover development costs!

Your comment earlier about the PS2 version of Tomb Raider makes me think marginal differences between PS3/360 versions of games won't make a difference to you - nor will features like blu ray on a small tv! So, make a list of the exclusive titles, then exclusive features you actually want, and finally factor in price, to compare them more directly.

I have a small TV, but exclusive titles like Metal Gear Solid and Uncharted are pushing me back towards the PS3.