Xbox 360 Elite vs PS3

[Chrislong]

I have flogged some gear on Ebay and raised the cash for an Xbox 360 Elite, I have actually raised more and could afford a PS3 instead.

Just been to Currys and none in stock, and rumoured to have none planned to arrive and none in any other Curry's branch. The guy behind the counter said they are already hard to find, but should by a PS3 anyway as they're better.

With the PS3 id wait for gran Turismo 5 and get it at first opportunity. Id buy Motorstorm and F1-GP straight away

With the X360 id buy Halo3, Forza2 sraight away and PGR4 if out by then.

Then the shared titles worth a look, Rainbow 6, GTA4, dirt,


Each one has a disadvantage for me, as the PS3 is wireless internet ready which i need, the Xbox is wired or add-on wireless which I dislike (expense). Then the PS3 has the thing where a game played on one console can't be played on another - or something like that, something I was talking with carl about.


Whats the verdict? anyone got both?

Chris

[danDanEFC]

I had both and i have sold the ps3 as i didnt play it as much as the 360.

if you looking to play online most of the time the 360 is streets ahead of the ps3.

The ps3 is wispher quiet and sometimes the 360 fan noise is a bit loud

F1 games will only be on the ps3 and motorstorm is brilliant to look at if a bit dull

Forza2 is great online and pgr4 will look just as good if a bit more arcadey

Halo3 is the greatest game ever :-)

The games are not locked to a console on the ps3

ps3 is wireless out the box and the 360 needs an adapter that costs another £40ish

any other questions just ask

It depends on what your mates have

[Chrislong]

Cheers Dan
LOL, im distracted from Days of Thunder to reply, this must be a good thread

Ok, the Elite comes with wireless controllers and I believe the fan is quieter than the original white Xbox. The fan on my old PS2 sucks, its so noisey.

The F1 and motorstorm games for the PS3 don't really excite me, they're just two id choose now while I await for titles to arrive. Whereas, like you say, Xbox360 has numerous ace games now which id actually want now....

Im pretty sure its the Xbox Elite I will choose over the PS3, maybe I'll splash out on the wireless and gold membership too.

Anyone know where has them in stock?

[GRIFF55]

www.play.com are showing stock of x box elite

[Chrislong]

Cheers Andy,
Just been on and ordered the goodies.... Xbox Elite, Forza 2 Limited Edition and Halo3 Limited Edition.



Next week will be Christmas at my house.....

[MikePimlott]

Brother in law got his Elite from Game in Bolton Chris. They had them in and he got a good deal on Extra controller (white unfortunatly) and forza 2.

my 360 is loud but i have the extra cooler cause it seemed to get sooooo hot.

Its missing a F1 game. But forza 2, Dirt, Juiced 2, PGR4. good times.

[grindog]

does it cost extra to play online with the xbox where as the ps3 is free?

[MikePimlott]

Yes. you have to pay about £35 for a GOLD 12 month subscription to play online.

there is a silver membership but i dont know if thats cheaper.

[Chrislong]

Yeh it does, shame can't pay for that monthly rather than the £40 for 13 months (Halo card). You all know what its like, the first few weeks of a new game and loads of hours are put into playing it - and then after that the novelty goes and little time on it.

I think I'll play offline to start and see if it takes my fancy. I have been playing Test drive unlimited on my PSP online, and there are few races, everyone just wants to drag race me or ram me off the road.... fun for the first 10minutes. Then with Fifa2007, was just taking turns to score with whoever was playing against as attacking is far easier than defending.

Chris

[danDanEFC]

you get a free months live with the console so you dont need to pay for live straight away

you can pay for live every 3 months by dd or buy 3 month cards

if your over 21 check out www.fragraceandgame.co.uk for a place to meet old 360 gamers who dont shout and scream and play nice

my xbox live tag is danDanEFC

I am going on a bit here but I am new to racing cars so i just normally listen on this site to all the good info thats posted

nice to help someone

[budgio]

I have both and to be honest they both have their pro,s and cons

For online gaming their really isnt any contest ...360 wins
For single player gaming i,d also go with the 360 as to the amount of games available at present
However the ps3 it starting to come together in both price(299 for 40 gb version and 349 for 60gb with backwards compatability)and games as they have bucket loads coming this side of xmas.
A hdtv with is a must for either of the consoles if you want the best possible experience.A ps3 is a waste if you are using a bog standard telly.
Resistance :Fall of man is a superb game for the ps3 btw

Feel free to add me "budge1972" on both

btw loads of 360 elites at blockbusters last time i looked

[Northy]

You should all take up w**king, it's much cheaper

G

[GRIFF55]

But running is better for you

[MikePimlott]

Originally Posted by Northy

You should all take up w**king, it's much cheaper

G

is that wireless

[losixxx]

chris i just want to know why currys and not comet

[rcracer]

Originally Posted by Northy

You should all take up w**king, it's much cheaper

G

its called playing with your twanger

[Spencer Mulcahy]

Originally Posted by Northy

You should all take up w**king, it's much cheaper

G

Teee heeee heeee.

[Richard Lowe]

I hope you got some kind of extra warrenty on that 360 Schlong, it will melt into a puddle of solder in about 6 months time

[MikePimlott]

the dreaded "red light syndrome"

[Richard Lowe]

Yep, red ring of death!