The real cost? - Blu-ray Forum

russ · 09-13-2007, 03:23 PM

The 360 currently has a superior library of games, especially exclusives. The PS3 is still playing catch-up in that department. The level of integration of Xbox Live into the 360 is far, far superior to what PSN and the PS3 have. The fact that at any time during any game, I can press a button and access my full friend list, and even start voice chats with friends regardless of whether we are in the same game, different games, or no games at all is very convenient and useful. Xbox Live is definitely worth the $50 a year, no question about it, because of how well it is integrated into the 360.These are the two primary things that make the 360 a superior gaming machine to the PS3.

Where the PS3 makes up ground is outside of the purely gaming perspective. The PS3 has more reliable hardware. The PS3 has its {superior} high def drive included. The fact that the hard drive is standard equipment on the PS3, rather than optional equipment on the 360, is better, as it allows for developers to use the hard drive for data caching, which would mean faster load times, among other things {I assume the PS3 does this, since it was a very useful feature on the original Xbox}.

Both consoles do some things well, and fail at other things. Gamers who are really into their gaming hobby should just buy both and enjoy them both. No point in arguing over things when both are worth owning.

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09-13-2007, 03:23 PM	#7
russ Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Alabama	The 360 currently has a superior library of games, especially exclusives. The PS3 is still playing catch-up in that department. The level of integration of Xbox Live into the 360 is far, far superior to what PSN and the PS3 have. The fact that at any time during any game, I can press a button and access my full friend list, and even start voice chats with friends regardless of whether we are in the same game, different games, or no games at all is very convenient and useful. Xbox Live is definitely worth the $50 a year, no question about it, because of how well it is integrated into the 360.These are the two primary things that make the 360 a superior gaming machine to the PS3. Where the PS3 makes up ground is outside of the purely gaming perspective. The PS3 has more reliable hardware. The PS3 has its {superior} high def drive included. The fact that the hard drive is standard equipment on the PS3, rather than optional equipment on the 360, is better, as it allows for developers to use the hard drive for data caching, which would mean faster load times, among other things {I assume the PS3 does this, since it was a very useful feature on the original Xbox}. Both consoles do some things well, and fail at other things. Gamers who are really into their gaming hobby should just buy both and enjoy them both. No point in arguing over things when both are worth owning.

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