Thinking of making a switch... - Blu-ray Forum

jswanson · 02-11-2010, 03:42 AM

Ok, currently own a 360 and I'm thinking of making a switch to a PS3. Yes, I could just have both... but for me, that's overkill.

I'm tired of the "loud" 360... Also, already experienced the "red ring of death" and had to send it back to be fixed, so that's kind of soured me a bit.

But, I do like being able to download TV episodes and Movies and actually use it more for that reason alone.

So, my questions...

Is the PS3 network pretty reliable for online play...? Also, can you download movies and TV episodes...? Are the PS3s quiet...? Do they normally run pretty hot...?

I have a Sony bdp-s360. Would the PS3 be as good... or better?

SammyG · 02-11-2010, 03:47 AM

I'm going to give you my honest opinion, the 360 for online gameplay is great and the Ps3 is not as much. If your not playing online I suggest the Ps3 if you are, stick with the 360. Please don't lynch me for saying this, I love both systems but for strictly gaming the 360 has got the upperhand.

jswanson · 02-11-2010, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by SammyG

I'm going to give you my honest opinion, the 360 for online gameplay is great and the Ps3 is not as much. If your not playing online I suggest the Ps3 if you are, stick with the 360. Please don't lynch me for saying this, I love both systems but for strictly gaming the 360 has got the upperhand.

Well, just having a 360... the online play is great. I have no complaints what so ever. That's why I'm on the fence... But, the 360 is so dang loud... and microsoft nickles and dimes you to death for all the online stuff. I'm also fearing the next "red ring of death" moment. Everyone I know who has gone through it once, goes through it again...and again.

SammyG · 02-11-2010, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by jswanson

Well, just having a 360... the online play is great. I have no complaints what so ever. That's why I'm on the fence... But, the 360 is so dang loud... and microsoft nickles and dimes you to death for all the online stuff. I'm also fearing the next "red ring of death" moment. Everyone I know who has gone through it once, goes through it again...and again.

True, the RROD is problematic, I've never experienced it, knock on wood! My launch 360's disc drive failed a couple of months ago, so I picked up an arcade version with a HDMI connection. If you get/have a 120gb hard drive you can install the games and that loudness you speak of goes away. Hands down the 360's online service is better. I own both so I can say this without being biased. I will say that the Netflix streaming is better on the Ps3.

jswanson · 02-11-2010, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SammyG

True, the RROD is problematic, I've never experienced it, knock on wood! My launch 360's disc drive failed a couple of months ago, so I picked up an arcade version with a HDMI connection. If you get/have a 120gb hard drive you can install the games and that loudness you speak of goes away. Hands down the 360's online service is better. I own both so I can say this without being biased. I will say that the Netflix streaming is better on the Ps3.

I do have the 120gb hard drive... the loudness actually comes from the fan, I think? Anyway... I did try the Netflix streaming and it wasn't that great.

Decisions, Decisions...

SammyG · 02-11-2010, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jswanson

I do have the 120gb hard drive... the loudness actually comes from the fan, I think? Anyway... I did try the Netflix streaming and it wasn't that great.

Decisions, Decisions...

Did you install any of the games yet? If you're not sure how, let me know, I can walk you through it in a sec.

jadedeath · 02-11-2010, 04:01 AM

I'd say the PS3 is pretty reliable for online play.

It runs quiet, if you have surround sound at all, you better be a friggin bat in order to hear it.

Even with my television without the surround sound turned on I can't hear it over the game that I'm playing.

I recently picked up one of the slimline ones and I've found that so long as you keep it ventilated it runs pretty cool, sure you can tell it's been on by putting your hand on it, but you can't boil water on it like I've seen with some 360's.

Logan

SammyG · 02-11-2010, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jadedeath

I'd say the PS3 is pretty reliable for online play.

It runs quiet, if you have surround sound at all, you better be a friggin bat in order to hear it.

Even with my television without the surround sound turned on I can't hear it over the game that I'm playing.

I recently picked up one of the slimline ones and I've found that so long as you keep it ventilated it runs pretty cool, sure you can tell it's been on by putting your hand on it, but you can't boil water on it like I've seen with some 360's.

Logan

Are the HDD still removable on the slim like the older ones?

jadedeath · 02-11-2010, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SammyG

Are the HDD still removable on the slim like the older ones?

I dunno, I've never bothered trying.

Logan

Xuande · 02-11-2010, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SammyG

I'm going to give you my honest opinion, the 360 for online gameplay is great and the Ps3 is not as much. If your not playing online I suggest the Ps3 if you are, stick with the 360. Please don't lynch me for saying this, I love both systems but for strictly gaming the 360 has got the upperhand.

I guess i am the only one who actually prefer the PS3's online.
XBL is usually full of little kids. And it's free and almost lag free. Unlike XBL too.

SammyG · 02-11-2010, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Xuande

I guess i am the only one who actually prefer the PS3's online.
XBL is usually full of little kids. And it's free and almost lag free. Unlike XBL too.

I like the 360 because you can do a party chat with your friends so you don't have to hear little kids. Also if I'm playing a single player game and my buddy is playing a different game we can still chat, which is a big plus. I disagree with the lag free, every COD match I got in on the PS3 was a disaster but SOCOM runs pretty smooth.

Xuande · 02-11-2010, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by SammyG

I like the 360 because you can do a party chat with your friends so you don't have to hear little kids. Also if I'm playing a single player game and my buddy is playing a different game we can still chat, which is a big plus. I disagree with the lag free, every COD match I got in on the PS3 was a disaster but SOCOM runs pretty smooth.

I guess the lag depends on your connection. But i don't lag often i'll tell you that. Whatever suits you i guess.

SammyG · 02-11-2010, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Xuande

I guess the lag depends on your connection. But i don't lag often i'll tell you that. Whatever suits you i guess.

I'm hard wired to a wireless g. I love both systems, but take my word for it XBL has the advantage, thats why you pay for it.

jadedeath · 02-11-2010, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SammyG

Also if I'm playing a single player game and my buddy is playing a different game we can still chat, which is a big plus.

You consider Skype a big plus?

If I'm playing one game, I'd rather be talking to the people involved IN the game rather than people who are {essentially} talking to me via skype.

Logan

SammyG · 02-11-2010, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by jadedeath

You consider Skype a big plus?

If I'm playing one game, I'd rather be talking to the people involved IN the game rather than people who are {essentially} talking to me via skype.

Logan

So if you're playing a single player game there's other people involved? I'm not against the PS3 or I wouldn't own it.

tarvis · 02-11-2010, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SammyG

I disagree with the lag free, every COD match I got in on the PS3 was a disaster but SOCOM runs pretty smooth.

The prevalence of lag in Modern Warfare (or World at War as the case may be) is unfortunately due to the game using listen servers, ie peer to peer, rather than dedicated servers. It's not a fault of Sony's online service, or Microsoft's for that matter. Less lag in the Xbox version would be due to the attach rate being higher. There's just a better chance that someone playing has a good upload speed making their machine an ideal server for that match.

SteelPen · 02-11-2010, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SammyG

but for strictly gaming the 360 has got the upperhand.

You serious?

Look at 2010 PS3 exclusive lineup...

God of War III
Gran Turismo V
Heavy Rain
MAG
MLB 10: The Show
White Knight Chronicles
Yakuza III

And, to answer some of your questions, I've a 60GB PS3 that I got back in July 2007 and no problems with noise! I've no problem with online either!

SammyG · 02-11-2010, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Redliner17k

You serious?

Look at 2010 PS3 exclusive lineup...

God of War III
Gran Turismo V
Heavy Rain
MAG
MLB 10: The Show
White Knight Chronicles
Yakuza III

And, to answer some of your questions, I've a 60GB PS3 that I got back in July 2007 and no problems with noise! I've no problem with online either!

This year looks good, but what about the last 3?

SteelPen · 02-11-2010, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SammyG

This year looks good, but what about the last 3?

God of War Collection
InFamous
Killzone II
LittleBigPlanet
Metal Gear Solid IV
MLB 07: The Show
MLB 08: The Show
MLB 09: The Show
MotorStorm
MotorStorm: Pacific Rift
Ninja Gaiden Sigma II
Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction
Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time
Resistance: Fall of Man
Resistance II
SOCOM
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
Uncharted II: Among Thieves
Valkyria Chronicles
WarHawk

SammyG · 02-11-2010, 05:13 AM

I own all 3 consoles, I bought the PS3 for exclusives as well as the Wii. From a gaming standpoint I and most of my buddies that own ALL 3 prefer the 360. If you don't own each console how can you justify that the PS3 is better? Again and for the last time, I LOVE MY PS3, just not as much as the 360.

02-11-2010, 03:42 AM	#1
jswanson Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:North Carolina Home Theater Gallery:27 Blu-ray collection:136 Trading Score:1	Thinking of making a switch... Ok, currently own a 360 and I'm thinking of making a switch to a PS3. Yes, I could just have both... but for me, that's overkill. I'm tired of the "loud" 360... Also, already experienced the "red ring of death" and had to send it back to be fixed, so that's kind of soured me a bit. But, I do like being able to download TV episodes and Movies and actually use it more for that reason alone. So, my questions... Is the PS3 network pretty reliable for online play...? Also, can you download movies and TV episodes...? Are the PS3s quiet...? Do they normally run pretty hot...? I have a Sony bdp-s360. Would the PS3 be as good... or better? Last edited by jswanson; 02-11-2010 at 03:48 AM.

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02-11-2010, 03:47 AM	#2
SammyG Special Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Douglassville, PA Blu-ray collection:1034 Trading Score:7	I'm going to give you my honest opinion, the 360 for online gameplay is great and the Ps3 is not as much. If your not playing online I suggest the Ps3 if you are, stick with the 360. Please don't lynch me for saying this, I love both systems but for strictly gaming the 360 has got the upperhand.

02-11-2010, 04:01 AM	#7
jadedeath Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007	I'd say the PS3 is pretty reliable for online play. It runs quiet, if you have surround sound at all, you better be a friggin bat in order to hear it. Even with my television without the surround sound turned on I can't hear it over the game that I'm playing. I recently picked up one of the slimline ones and I've found that so long as you keep it ventilated it runs pretty cool, sure you can tell it's been on by putting your hand on it, but you can't boil water on it like I've seen with some 360's. Logan

02-11-2010, 05:13 AM	#20
SammyG Special Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Douglassville, PA Blu-ray collection:1034 Trading Score:7	I own all 3 consoles, I bought the PS3 for exclusives as well as the Wii. From a gaming standpoint I and most of my buddies that own ALL 3 prefer the 360. If you don't own each console how can you justify that the PS3 is better? Again and for the last time, I LOVE MY PS3, just not as much as the 360.

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