Help me please!

[Naffa]

This really is a last resort, as I REALLY didn't want to ask this on here. But I'm left with no choice.

Basically, GTA:IV is coming out (obviously), and I want it. And I want it badly. So badly that I will be buying a next gen console to play it on, but that's the problem. Normally I would have bought it on the 360 without thinking about it, solely due to the price and the fact a lot of my friends will have it on the 360. But my brother has a 360. This doesn't detur me too much, but I just think that I may as well get a PS3 for the variety. Would having two 360s in the same house be that much of a big deal?

Ok, I know the can of worms that I've opened up asking this, so here is what I would like:

1) Post stating the good and bad points of one, or both consoles.

2) Do not quote, or reply to other peoples posts for any reason.

3) In addition to the good and bad points, if you could give some of your actual thoughts and feelings towards the consoles themselves, that would be appreciated.

I know this is futile, and I know how this thread will probably end up... But I'm really stuck.

Thanks for any half decent posts.

 

[Naffa]

Ok, sorted. Could a mod please close?



But seriously, I hadn't even considered that. 360 LAN. Thanks.

 

[Naffa]

Wow, that is probably the most heinous (uninformed) fanboy post i've seen to date.

Its sony, so its gonna be good? What. What.

Oi! None of that thank you.

Thanks for the posts so far though guys. I really appreciate it.

hahahah!

fanboy much?

Same for you! I see what you're saying, but I would really like for this thread to stay on track.

 

[Naffa]

I would be in my last year, but I've started a new course again this year, so next year will be my last year. That's very nice of you to remember though.

But that's a very good point. I love the idea of having some friends around for a bash on GTA or something. But for that, I think the Wii may have to come into play. ARGH.. No, GTA GTA PS3 or 360!1!1one

Thanks for the post.

 

[Naffa]

I know OP said don't quote but..

roflmao

Tut tut.

 

[Naffa]

snip

That's what I was hoping for, an opinion from someone that owns both. For the record, my console would be sat right next to my PC. So I'm not sure if that compromises some of the media capability that the PS3 has over the 360? That's one thing that has always really annoyed me about the 360, the fact that it can only play .wmv... I mean what the hell?! Who encodes their stuff to .wmw? Thanks for your post by the way.

As for GTA:IV being played online, yes, it will be played a hell of a lot online. As will single player, but I will definitely be playing lots and lots online.

Thanks for all of the input so far.

 

[Naffa]

Thanks for all of the useful comments so far.

I don't seem to be any clearer as to what I want though. Everytime I think "hmm, I think I'll go for a 360." I then think "what about all of the exclusive PS3 titles, and blu-ray..." Then everytime I think "maybe I should go for a PS3" I think "but I'd miss out on playing GTA:IV with my friends." That and the cost of the PS3 are the two things that are making this a difficult decision. I think I'm ever so slightly leaning towards a 360, but I'm by no means certain.

 

[Naffa]

I've just been looking at the games for both on Gamespot, hoping to be swayed. But if anything, it's put me off buying a console all together. Is it just me, or is the line up of titles on both, including upcoming titles, rather poor? GTA:IV looks awesome, but that's about it for me. I don't think there was one game on either platform in the top twenty that I would want to buy... A bit disappointing to be honest.