PS3 Worth the Wait?
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Nickg said:
Not really fair... I'd say something more like this:
If you want GT, Final Fantasy, Metal Gear, etc. Wait for PS3...
If you want Halo, PGR, Gears of War, etc. Buy an Xbox360...
As for EA sport em ups... Just buy whatever because they'll be released on everything.
DaveyD said:
I would take the xbox 360 prices with a pinch of salt in reality these items can be had for much less
Real world + online prices not RRP
Premium Bundle: £279.00 (Includes 1 Game + 1 Extra Wireless Controller)
Wireless Adapter: £35
Extra Game: £14.99 - £39.99 (also some great buy 1 get 1 free deals atm)
Live Sub: £14.49
Total £344.47 inc vat
All my quoted prices are real world and can be had right now will post but not sure if its a comp?
Nickg said:
Not really
The 360 already has final fantasy out and online
The first xbox had metal gear games they are not made buy sony and so i can see these games comming to the 360 this time again
GT will be exclusive agree but with games like Forzza motersport 2 and PG4 by the time you see the GT series who cares
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It's really a tough one to call, X360 has a lot going for it at the moment; good selection of games, Live, excellent value etc. However, the PS3 looks a step above spec wise in the same way the old Xbox is a step above the PS2, has many quality games scheduled, and in my view a better controller. The problem is the Xbox 360 has put all its claims into practice whereas we are still living on speculation with PS3 and Sony is doing itself no favours along the way.
Remember Forza 2 which is also comming out next year, you have RPG's like mass effect, also crackdown which hasnt really been getting much of a mention, but its due out on the 360 early next year and its headed by Dave Jones, the creator of GTA, should be a good game! Microsoft is getting more and more Japanese support as well. Microsofts buying power means the Xbox is getting more exclusives while the PS3 is getting less.
I personally think the Xbox 360 is more aesthetically pleasing, but obviously thats personal preference. All the things you hear about the PS3 being more powerful and that, if you realy believe it you can wait till its out in November in the US and then come to your own conclusion about that, but most previews of multiplatform games seem to say the games are very very similiar. Also more and more articles keep popping up claiming the Xbox 360 is more powerful, but the difference in the games (if any) probably wont be that drastic or anything to moan about.
You could pick up a good bundle before christmas and no doubt a few games will be had for cheap on auction sites or second hand after christmas, I'm not sure what type of games you prefer but there will no doubt be a few that will take your fancy indefinately.
I personally think the Xbox 360 is more aesthetically pleasing, but obviously thats personal preference. All the things you hear about the PS3 being more powerful and that, if you realy believe it you can wait till its out in November in the US and then come to your own conclusion about that, but most previews of multiplatform games seem to say the games are very very similiar. Also more and more articles keep popping up claiming the Xbox 360 is more powerful, but the difference in the games (if any) probably wont be that drastic or anything to moan about.
You could pick up a good bundle before christmas and no doubt a few games will be had for cheap on auction sites or second hand after christmas, I'm not sure what type of games you prefer but there will no doubt be a few that will take your fancy indefinately.
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Baine said:Not really
The 360 already has final fantasy out and online
The first xbox had metal gear games they are not made buy sony and so i can see these games comming to the 360 this time again
GT will be exclusive agree but with games like Forzza motersport 2 and PG4 by the time you see the GT series who cares
I was told yesterday by a friend that FFXI has been out for 5 years in Japan, but only 1 here, so it has all the bugs ironed out. We both ordered it last Saturday.
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Baine said:
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One More Solo said:
Hardware wise I think there is little difference between the 360 and PS3. Most games are multiplatform these days anyway so they will look near identical on both consoles.
In fact the 360 version of COD3 reportedly runs faster than the PS3 version because it was designed for the 360 and ported to the PS3.
Kronologic said:
having some problems doing that dunno why i will post some links i dont think there are comp
If they are please remove and i am very sorry
Microsoft Xbox 360 Full System £279.99
http://www.marshallward.co.uk/MWNet...-c22118-kAW2006-n914-y10-p263055/product.aspx
Microsoft wireless adaptor £36.65 une promo code D7B6
http://www.marshallward.co.uk/MWNet...-A/product.aspx?AID=6248473&PID=1699685&SID=1
I also have a link for
Xbox 360 Full pack with 4 fast-paced titles plus additional wireless controller! Xbox 360 delivers the ultimate gaming and entertainment experience for the best value. It is fully loaded with a hard drive, wireless controller and headset for the serious gamer who wants to take advantage of the full power of the system.
- Includes a Hard Drive to save games, download new content and play top selling original Xbox games.
- Xbox Live Ready – Includes a Headset and Ethernet connectivity cable - everything you need to connect to Xbox Live (broadband subscription required).
- Includes a Wireless Controller for the ultimate in precision, comfort and control with wireless freedom.
- Includes a Component HD AV Cable which is optimised for high-definition as well as standard TVs. Enjoy your movies with progressive scan DVD playback.
- Stream your music and digital photos from a wide range of portable music players and digital cameras. Connects to your Windows XP or Windows Media Center PC.
Xbox 360 King Kong
Xbox 360 Dead or Alive 4
Xbox 360 Final Fantasy XI
Xbox 360 Project Gotham Racing 3
Additional Xbox 360 wireless controller
All for £299.99 !!
This is a comp though so cant post
i have only posted a few link that i think i can get away with but trust me there are loads of great deals out there to be had just take some time looking
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Yup, multiplatform games will look pretty much identical. Can't see the likes of EA using a different game engine for each platform. They'll just use the same one a tweak accordingly to the platform.
Although I have seen some videos of FN3 on the PS3 and it looks a lot prettier than the 360 version. But then again, with 9 months extra development time I'd expect it to be.
The only massive differences you'll see is console exclusive titles where the game engine is designed from the ground up for the platform.
Although I have seen some videos of FN3 on the PS3 and it looks a lot prettier than the 360 version. But then again, with 9 months extra development time I'd expect it to be.
The only massive differences you'll see is console exclusive titles where the game engine is designed from the ground up for the platform.
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Emlyn_Dewar said:
yea whichever the point stands, if u want game set A get a PS3, if u want game set B get an Xbox360..
if u dont care and just want the EA dousch 'em up's get a 360 cos its out now..
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With regards to price, I have seen a Premium 360, Extra Wireless Controller and PGR3 for £285 online.
Had exactly the same bundle at launch and that cost me £330 I think.
Had exactly the same bundle at launch and that cost me £330 I think.
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Baine said:
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DaveyD said:
Or, redone for me at least...
Xbox 360 premium, 4 games, 2 wireless controllers - £300
Xbox live sub - £25
Total £325
PS3 60GB £425
Extra Controller: £30
4* Games: £160
Total: £615
The choice was pretty obvious for me as I don't want wireless or HD-DVD, of course it varies from person to person.
Nickg said:
Yeap couldnt agree more, and its cheaper
The PS3 will be worth the wait if you are not too bothered at the moment, want a Blu-Ray player, only going to get one console and the PS3 exclusives appeal to you.
personally if i was in the situation i could only afford 1 console and didnt own my 360, i would wait for the PS3, but i love MGS and Ratchet and clank etc and a lot of people i played online with where on Sony online too.