Performance: Reading the specifications PS3 is more noticeable. Actually, it’s quite inferior to the XBOX. Without getting into too numerous details, the three general-purpose CPU’s of xbox 360 are greater than SPU’s on the PS3.
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Graphics The GPU is much noticeable on XBOX 360. It has more powerful FillRate, and more pixel and vertex processing. The identical vertex shader will run much slower on the PS3 than the XBOX 360. The 360 also has a brilliant new way rendering high definition anti aliased back buffers.
To achieve the same result on PS3 is much more expensive. For this cause I think many games will have no choice but to run in non-HD resolutions on the PS3 version, use a lower quality Anti-aliasing technique, or do back buffer upscaling. The last result in all cases is going to be noticeably poorer image quality.
Another evident point is that right now the xbox 360 already has a very stunning line-up of titles on store tables; the PS3 just launched, and has virtually nothing of interest. As Well, many Xbox360 games are already discounted. PS3 games are all full price since it just launched.
The PS3 gets one built in (blu-ray). The xbox 360 provides HD-DVD as an add-on for $200. You probably don’t care about HD-DVD right now. But you will shortly (The quality between DVD and HD is comparable to to VHS vs DVD, if you have the right TV) so I indicate paying attention to the war that’s started out.If you rent a BLU-RAY DVD from Bockbuster, it won’t run in your XBOX 360 HD-DVD, and vice versa with the PS3.
Price: This is evident; the XBOX 360 core is only $299. The PS3 is around $499 for the 20GB version. It comes with a hard drive, but you don’t need a hard drive to delight a lot of great games on the 360 so I think it’s fair to compare both core systems.
Xbox 360 vs PS 3 – 2011 Update :
I’ve decided to make this update, as one of the guys who posted a comment, had a clean and good review, thanks “The Third Party” your comment was absolutely great :
“Graphics PS3 > XBOX 360
The PS3 has a Blu-Ray player not found in the XBOX 360, thus PS3 games are released on Blu-Ray disc, and being that Blu-Ray is the most modern form of compact disc (CD), you dont even need personal opinion to decide the better console. Though through my own personal experience, the PS3 is better.
Online PS3 > XBOX 360
The speed online between XBOX 360 and PS3 is relatively unnoticeable, and when it does come for free, ‘relatively unnoticeable is very good. However, if you want the absolute best and are not concerned about price, the XBOX might be a better choice. Unfortunately, due to the XBOX’s low price, it has a large majority of players on its servers who are rabble (low skill, loud mouth, low intelligence, and usually around 12, you can even guess this would be the case in the XBOX 360′s childish looking menu and avatars)
Controller PS3 > XBOX 360
I am 6’2, my hand is about 7-8 inches long from wrist to the end of my middle finger, so when I hold an XBOX controller, I have a hard time finding space for my support fingers (fingers not used to press buttons or triggers) while the PS3′s controllers is wider, and the bridge (area containing the Start, Select, and Home buttons) is dramatically thinner and more compact. This allows you to place your fingers in a variety of ways and positions, a crucial element for anyone who has adult sized hands and is going to play for several hours. Also, it’s lighter, the battery pack is internal and totally hidden, while the XBOX controller is about 1.5-2 times the weight, is so clunky it barely has handles, and has a very large external battery pack sitting right where I’d like to rest my fingers. The XBOX controller is modeled almost exactly after the PS controller, in that it has the same amount of buttons, in the same exact places (excluding the directional pad which trades places with the left analog stick) further proof PS controllers are better is that the original XBOX had only ‘bumpers’ and no triggers, the triggers that would be found on PS controllers were replaced by ‘Black’ and ‘White’ buttons found on the face of the controller, but these buttons were then replaced with triggers taken from the PS controllers design when the console moved into the Seventh Generation along with the PS3 and Wii. The last bit of reasoning, some players like to play using an alternative hand position, such as myself. On my right right hand, I use my middle finger to operate the triggers, while my index finger can rest on the Square/X button for smoother operation of the controller. This is easily accomplished with PS controllers due to its thin wide shape that has served as the base of controller design since the realease of Playstation One, though it is practically impossible on an XBOX controller due to its ‘fat’ and narrow design.
Games Library PS3 < XBOX
The XBOX takes the cake easily on this one, even diehard PS3 fans should be able to see this. Very few games are PS3 Exclusive, and they’re usually not very popular. However, a multitude of games can only be found on the XBOX 360, and a huge pool have expansion packs or add-ons that can only be found on the XBOX 360, such as Oblivion. While the Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine can be found on PS3, Horse Armour, Mehrunes Razor and several other tasty add-ons are simply not available on PS3. For a Game Lover this spells disaster, and many people will switch (and have switched) to XBOX 360 in the pursuit of more in-game content. Another example are Halo, Gears of War, and Fable, which are only found on XBOX 360. The PS3 does have its own exclusives, but they cant pull it up to be worthy of beating te XBOX 360′s game library.
Community Size PS3 XBOX 360
The PS3 is a better All-Round choice for most people. A simple evidence is that the Playstation 2 was released in 2000, while the XBOX was released in 2001. Normally, this would mean the PS2 would become obsolete sooner, but it didnt. In any GameStop or EB Games you will find PS3 games, XBOX 360 games, Wii games, GameCube games, and PS2 games. Of Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft, Microsoft is the only company with a single console being represented. Of the three, Microsoft is the only company with no portable games (such as the PSP or Gameboy). And of the three, Sony is the only company with TWO consoles still active with new releases and decent sized communities (the PS2 is not yet considered obsolete by game providers and is the ONLY Sixth Generation Console with an active community and new release games).
However, it’s not that simple. Everyone is different, you have people who fancy Simple Structuring, which the XBOX provides, and people who appreciate a Complex System, such as the PS3, some people are more oriented towards offline and RPG games, which the XBOX delivers well, and some are more oriented toward competitive online and FPS (First Person Shooter) which is where the PS3 can deliver a more satisfying product. The bottom line is, no one syste is king, which is why they’ve been struggling for power for the last decade. I would personally recommend buying both if you can afford it, they are both excellent consoles and each have their Pros and Cons. I own both and like them both alot, and as ong as there are PS3 fans, XBOX will make better games, as long as there are XBOX fans, PS3 will make better games. Competition is the Mainstay inside video games, and its what makes Video Games great, and new, and different. So if you want to play Fable but love Playstation, buy an XBOX as well, because thats going to drive PS3 to greater heights in an effort to compete, and vice-versa. You want good video games in the future? Buy the games you want no matter the system, or you can pledge DieHard devotion, and pray for the competitions downfall, but you’ll only be destroying the market.”
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Im just gonna say so everyone whos complaining about 360 price and online play, The 360 is sold at a loss, its there just to get Microsofts name out there as a console creator, thats why the online has a monthly/yearly fee because when you buy an Xbox Microsoft ALREADY have made a loss I've played both and I personally prefer xbox, only because the online commununity is simply better, for me at least, everyone has a headset and everyone is willing to talk, the xbox dashboard is easy to navigate with the new apps coming out aswell along with "Inside xbox" which brings us all the up to date information on new games, E3 coverage and comediac shows, personally, I prefer the Xbox 360, hands down.
XBOX!!!!!!!!!!!!
XBox is way better!!! Halo and Call Of Duty are made for it! The controls run nice and smooth!
they are equal
I think they are the same simply bcause they are both great systems and they have good graphics and that they both have great games so i thnk that they are equal
xbox is better
thanks this helped alot im writing my public speaking for class and i am refering to this information so thank you
It needs to update. Uncharted is the best gaming franchise in history so far as it is the best in graphics, gameplay and storyline. PSN also has PlayStation Home, which puts PS3 head and shoulders above the rest. PS3 is just better.
XBOX360 V.S. PLAYSTATION3
PlayStation3 has a BlueRay player. I don't have a XBox360 so I can't speak intelligently on its graphics. PlayStation3 puts holes thru the game discs after a while. It did it to Red Dead Redemption, Fallout 3, Blacksite: Area 51, Grand Theft Auto IV, and its only a matter of time better Mortal Kombat's history too! I'm saving up for XBox360 before I'm completely restricted to PlayStation2 again!
in the middle
I have been thinking for a while about getting a PS3. The Xbox is far too expensive for me. True, paying for internet on the Xbox allows you to play a safe and hack-free experience without cheap tricks. But then again, there is a load of cheap "players" online anyway no matter what game you play, whether a shooter or fighting (especially fighting). Besides, a hacker on the PS3 is barely there, and when it is, just leave.
The Xbox 360 is mainly popular for its shooter games, while the PS3 is recognized for great and intense Action/adventure entertainment. Which is what i enjoy more, again this is just an opinion comparison I've made. The only reason Xbox is more popular than PS3 is because it is mainly owned by American Companies (Microsoft) while the PS3 is owned by the Asian country (Sony). You could bet all you want that if you go to japan, you will find a PS3 in every home and barely an Xbox 360.
Game titles belonging to their own companies are recognized as the greatest. For example, for the Xbox 360 there is: Halo, Gears of War, and Left for Dead. (notice they are all shooter games) While for the PS3 there is: God of War, Uncharted, and a few anime franchises/series. (notice they are mainly action/adventure and fighting titles).
I have been always been a PS3 fan ever since I had my own PS2, the only reason I decided to switch to the Xbox 360 (which i own on this day) is because my closest friends own one as well, so I could play with them online.
As i said, this is an opinion i summed up on my own, I don't mean to cause any hate towards either console or fans, but I've been thinking of getting a PS3 for a while now, Xbox 360 is too expensive for me because of all the shit it carries, not only the games.
360 vs PS3
Are you kidding me?? Only real xbox fanboys still use the 360. PS3 is way more powerful. Its not the size of GPU/CPU/Memory that counts, its the speed. If you only play wow or sega rally then the 360 will do. children only play lame games anyway. With PS3 you can watch bluray with HD audio formats+ free ps-network etc for the same price as a shitty 360(cheap PC-hardware ala 2007). And for the game compairing..look at todays games, PS3 has equal graphics to the 360. And remember, 360 has 1 year head start.
Buying a gaming system is like buying a car. If you just want to get from point A to point B (very simple, inexpensive, mass produced), then you can get a rusted out truck that barely runs anymore (xbox360). If you want to ride in style, make a scene, and get all the women (goes 200mph+, v8 engine, 500+ hp, sexy as hell), then get an Aston Martin, BMW m6, porsche 911 G2 RS, ect. (PS3)
Xbox360 Is The Best
For all the people who like PS3 go fuck your self. If you think that PS3 is best for 1 sec I'm here to tell your wrong. The new Xbox360 kills all systems. The Xbox looks better and cost cheaper and has the longest life span. Let's just say Xbox runs better. Xbox kills PS3 online better graphics better multiplayer and streams more HD content to your screen. PS3 fans can suck my 10in Dick. B-) LOL
Ps3 Wins
ok i know how you people love different consoles and to tell you the truth i had everything and i do agree the 360 has really childish kids saying words they dont know the 360 also lags i mean like a few years when the xbox and ps3 were out the xbox was better i mean graphics the games and everything but now ps3 is pretty much better i am not saying the 360 is weak but now its not as good as ps3 anymore just face it i mean 360 has lots of problems like the ring of death when the xbox falls doesn't last as long as ps3 i mean the wii u might even be better than the 360 but kinect is good. but i recomend ps3 just look everywere online ps3 beats xbox people who are saying ps3 is weak then give it a chance because im not going to lie im 26 and i play every game on ps3 i be playing my ps3 online for hours and its addict just try ps3
I have all current generation consoles and have had all previous generation consoles so I believe my opinion should be listened to but its still my opinion and thats the bottom line. You like what you like. Everything in life especially with electronics have competition. The PS3 and the 360 are very similar if compared to the wii. Yes they do have some minor differences and some major ones also. They both have their ups and downs. Most average people who play games usually have more than one console so they can get the best of both worlds. I have both and if I had to choose it would be the PS3. Now once again its my opinion but my reason is that overall it has the best package. Free online gaming, built in blu-ray player with all games on blu-ray discs, and online web browsing just to name some perks that the 360 does not have and those 3 things are very nice to have on a console. So if you had to pick one I would recommend the PS3. Its a big debate everywhere you go about what console is better and its an argument that is always between the fan boys who are one sided on the subject. For the average and casual gamer, the PS3 is no doubt the best overall entertainment package.
Ps3 advantages:
Bluray player (there IS a difference between 1080p streaming and bluray, with bluray being the winner)
Costs less to own
Graphical capabilities (I know a lot of multiplatform games such as Call of Duty, Need for Speed, Madden, Skyrim, etc. look better on the xbox 360 but when it comes to OVERALL graphics, ps3 takes the crown with Uncharted 3 (best-looking game on console) and other great looking exclusives.
Xbox 360 advantages:
Quality/features of online service (cross-game chat, doesn't get hacked...)
free mics, don't need to buy an expensive bluetooth headset, so much more ppl will have voice chat
Kinect available as an accessory
easier to program, so most multiplatform games will look slightly better on the 360.
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Just one thing there Trevor...don't you have to pay to be able to use any of that stuff online...? Don't you have to pay a little extra to add wireless capability to any older 360..? Something that has come standard for all ps3s from the start..? As for kinect and move I've played both and quite honestly I can't stand either one...I realize that the technology is just getting its start and it will get better...but at the moment I just don't have the patience for it. As for copying the xbox, just because the xbox had it first does not mean that ps3 copied it...if i had the money and time to create a gigantic network and let anyone use it for free i would do the same thing. The prices for a 360 are outrageous as well...I understand you get better graphics and almost unnoticeably better online play, but still, when deciding on my latest purchase i went with the 320 gig slim ps3 with the infamous 2 bundle, not because I'm a die-hard ps3 fan but because the 360 would cost 50$ more with less memory and i would have to pay 50$ more a year to play online as well. if the 360 prices were a bit lower and online play was free for everyone then i would more than likely be the owner of a new 360 at the moment along with my old ps3. They're both great consoles and if i ever had to pick one to stick with for good it would probably be ps3, because it has more to offer for a lot less.
1 star
the ps3 is the best ans always will be
Ps3 > Xbox
You're forgetting that Ps3 is the only console that plays Metal Gear Solid. Metal Gear kicks the ass of all Xbox games.
And to the guy that said "Xbox 360 has more storage space", that's a load of shit. The top storage memory for both the Xbox 360 and Ps3 are both 320GB. Ps3 also has an expandable memory.
Playstation controllers need to be charged only once a week while you would have to replace the batteries on a Xbox.
Ps3 controllers also have the "SIXAXIS" feature which Xbox hasn't.
And to all the people saying that "Playstation network was shut down blah blah blah" don't remember the fact that Xbox Live was shut down on several occasions.
Playstation 3 plays Blueray disks Blu-ray Discs contain up to 25 GB in storage space. It's quite self explanatory which console is better so all the Xbox fanboys out there, do yourself a favor and buy a Ps3 ;)
ps3 is the best forevur. i like the ps3 because of the good games and better conection.
lo
Ps3 is better. Every1 just thinks Xbox is better, because they can't afford a ps3. X box comes around 150 quid while the ps3 comes at 200 quid. X box lovers can't just say X box is better. They can't afford one. Plus, Ps3 has better controller. 2 analog sticks are even while the X box ones are retarded and are all over the place. Plus, Ps3 has FREE online. Can't beleive thick people just buy X box anyway even if they have to pay. You are betrayers to Sony! Betrayers, I tell you! One day, you will beg to SONY!
Trevor, just so you know you can also go on facebook, twitter, espn, and msn from a ps3. It has a free web browser so really you can go on any site at any time. XBOX is for babies. Red ring, red ring, red ring. XBOX sucks. PS3 all day.
Xbox
Xbox 360 is WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Better
reviewer anonymous
Both awesome systems. I hate people who stand by their system while berating the other. I personally prefer ps3, but xbox is also a great system.
i found the pro's and cons very equal but i felt that the fact that x-box systems have a very high number of hackers for example my x-box friend was mad at this guy on halo because he was camp sniping a spawn point so she tool him from like i think it was the second highest rank down to the lowest rank yeah playstation was down but hacks like my example occur thousand of times daily and its strange because x-box is suppose to have the superior server systems and they charge you for acces to it but things like that go unnoticed i and since ps3 has blu-ray it IS capable of having much better graphics than any x-box game if the game dont deliver it aint the console guys its the devoloper company the ps3 has the best adventure game exclusive in my opinion such as uncharted 1 & 2(both games of their respective years) while x-box has great shooters like halo and gears of war so they equal out to me and the non exclusives tend to handle better on ps3 example red dead redemption 1 more thing as a playstation gammer with lots of expeirience with x-box i found that i easily adapted to the x-box cntroller so i say the controllers are equal and both consoles are equal but they cater to their own brand of gamers it just depends on what you like really btw the x-box rabble does seem VERY true in my experience
that guy is way wrong i reckon that the kinect is just a waste of money i got it, used it twice, got sick of it and now it just sits there while i play cod WITH THE CONTROLER
ps3 vs xbox 360
i think ps3 is better because of the free online, blu-ray DVD's and because i love uncharted and rachet and clank
ps3 has always been better and there is no point for you xbox fans to start hatin ps2 is even better than xbox360
ps3 vs xbox
In my opinion I think xbox 360 is way better because It has better graphics. i know people say ps3 is is better because xbox is to childish because of its avatars but really it can be for adults and kids.Plus ps3 copies it copied xbox live and wii. PSN is free but xbox live is better because you can go on facebook,twitter,Espn,and get news feed on msn all for free! Kinect is way better than playstation move. So if you want something cool for the whole entire family I recomend an xbox!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Great!
this was a very interesting article! i learned a lot! i gotta show my dad!
Ps3 is now $250, by the way. If you get the basic Xbox w/HDD, it's $300 + $60 a year. Also, ps3's bluray capabilities ARE a factor. Blu Ray movies will always look better than streaming, even 1080p streaming, and Xbox has to have 2-3 discs for alot of games. Also, ps3 has better graphical capabilities (Uncharted 3 was crowned the console graphics king).
PS3 has twisted metal :D true story starting next year :)
XBOX
@TH/\T GUY
Sorry bro, your information is wrong, Live was never hacked. What you're thinkin of is account phishing, which only idiots are gullible enough to get into it. The only time live EVER went down was during the 2007 holiday because of network traffic, and it was only certain features for 2 days. Graphics on the 360 are much more realistic compared to the PS3, and 360 has Gears and Halo and whatnot. If you want me to list anything else I like about the 360, just ask. (This is my opinion, I have a right to submit it)
I have had a PS3 for several years now. A mate of mine has an Xbox 360. The graphics are pretty much the same, although I read somewhere the PS3 actually has slightly better hardware, therefore enabling developers to push the graphics on a PS3 much further.
The PS3 also has free internet play. No stupid subscriptions, which is why ultimately I think the PS3 is top dog. Think of how much money you have spent on online fees for XBOX, when you could have spent that money on other things, like more PS3 games. It is a rip off, but then again we are talking about Microsoft, master of ripoffs. Bill Gates can kiss my arse.
Also the XBOX is such a clunky console, I mean the battery is almost as big as the console itself. It looks damned ugly. The PS3 is sexier and classier. The only advantage XBOX has are the analog controls, your thumbs don’t slip off like on the PS3 (when sweaty) because of the grooves. You can always buy 3rd party PS3 controllers with grooves, so not much of a problem there.
Otherwise in the 4 years I have had my ps3, it bombed out once, that is because of a power surge in my area. Other than that, been working like a dream. I also have my PS3 connected to my PC as a media center and it is great, no problems streaming movies, music etc.
Not sure about the Move and Kinect. Someone told me today that Kinect is better, but then again they said the Xbox360 was more powerful ^^
So all in all, both consoles are good, but honestly Microsoft are greedy making their fans pay for Internet and online gaming. That is ultimately why PS3 is better. God of War, Metal Gear Solid, Killzone, Little Big Planet, Uncharted > Gears of War, Galo, Alan Wank
All the ps3 fans are right and you xbox fans I will mess up all your xboxs and replace them with ps 3