I don’t want to create a PS3 Xbox 360 debate…but as I haven’t been up with consoles for a few years I don’t know about the latest and greatest. I will probably purchase one or the other for my 7 year old sons Christmas…and not sure what will be the best to get. The PS3 looks like its going to be expensive but if that’s the way to go then I will have to probably pre-order now. Else the Xbox 360 is a lot cheaper and may get cheaper by xmas. I want to get the one that will have the best choice of games and hopefully each console (technically) will be as good as each other. Opinions on what to get?
Xbox 360 or PS3..advice only!
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I think you will have major trouble getting a PS3 for Xmas (unless you pay big money on the bay), if you want to get him a console then the 360 has plenty of games (even more by Dec).
but for a seven year old you may want to consider a PS2 or a Gamecube for far less money.
but for a seven year old you may want to consider a PS2 or a Gamecube for far less money.
Personally I wouldnt dream of paying over £400 for a kid for a PS3, when you can get a 360 for far less. Then again, if it were my kid, Id probably be buying them a Wii instead. Sure there will be more child friendly games coming out for that.toxic said:
Until the PS3, the only advice that can really be given is based upon what we already know about the PS3. We could also throw in the Nintendo Wii to this, as it'll likely cost a third of the price and may be more suitable for a 7 year old, but that'll really depend on what your kids like.
The big problem you may have is that there's quite a difference in price at the moment, and also the games catalogue. The PS3 will be very young, and the 360 will have had a year of games out, but how many of those games are suitable for a 7 year old, I really don't know.
So if you're looking at it just for playing games, offline, you can buy yourself a memory card (~£12) and buy the Core 360 for ~£200, along with a game ~(~£39.99). If you go for the premium, you'll be paying up to £280, but will have a HDD with the system, making it more usable online.
PS3, that's likely to be costing £400-£425 for the 60GB version, and we're unlcear currently on wether the cheaper 20GB version is hitting the UK this side of christmas, and a game at least another £39.99.
Then you have a Wii, which will likely cost £150-170, plus games at a guess from £39.99 again, but will probably have the most entertainment for a kid, but that's a bit of a guess, as it'll vary from kid to kid.
You'll get every feature available from the PS3, but as you see, it's going to cost you, and it's going to be very new, with fewer titles available. In the coming years, we'll have a great mix of titles on all 3 consoles, but only a few sports games and You'll get every feature available from the PS3, but as you see, it's going to cost you, and it's going to be very new, with fewer titles available.
The big problem you may have is that there's quite a difference in price at the moment, and also the games catalogue. The PS3 will be very young, and the 360 will have had a year of games out, but how many of those games are suitable for a 7 year old, I really don't know.
So if you're looking at it just for playing games, offline, you can buy yourself a memory card (~£12) and buy the Core 360 for ~£200, along with a game ~(~£39.99). If you go for the premium, you'll be paying up to £280, but will have a HDD with the system, making it more usable online.
PS3, that's likely to be costing £400-£425 for the 60GB version, and we're unlcear currently on wether the cheaper 20GB version is hitting the UK this side of christmas, and a game at least another £39.99.
Then you have a Wii, which will likely cost £150-170, plus games at a guess from £39.99 again, but will probably have the most entertainment for a kid, but that's a bit of a guess, as it'll vary from kid to kid.
You'll get every feature available from the PS3, but as you see, it's going to cost you, and it's going to be very new, with fewer titles available. In the coming years, we'll have a great mix of titles on all 3 consoles, but only a few sports games and You'll get every feature available from the PS3, but as you see, it's going to cost you, and it's going to be very new, with fewer titles available.
Depends really, as i dont know hwo strict you are with gaming ages, but i dont know if the 360 has that many titles which are/will be suitable for a 7 year old. I dont think the xbox even had that many if you remove driving and sport games from the mix. i am thinking through my 360 games and theres probably a half dozen or so. and even then a couple of them are driving ones like PGR3/RR
If he already has a PS2 he will have a back catalogue of games he can play on the PS3, also when the PS3 comes out, every new PS2 game will play on the PS3. Whereas the new xbox releases dont readily play on the 360.
The decision if you dont care about the price is basically going to boil down to the games.
Like roboffer said I would be considering a Wii too, as its cheap, a lot of content for children, big back catalogue, i think the online service will be very safe and kid friendly. But at the same time, if he dont want it, it doesnt matter what price it is, its a waste of money lol
If he already has a PS2 he will have a back catalogue of games he can play on the PS3, also when the PS3 comes out, every new PS2 game will play on the PS3. Whereas the new xbox releases dont readily play on the 360.
The decision if you dont care about the price is basically going to boil down to the games.
Like roboffer said I would be considering a Wii too, as its cheap, a lot of content for children, big back catalogue, i think the online service will be very safe and kid friendly. But at the same time, if he dont want it, it doesnt matter what price it is, its a waste of money lol
I’m one of these people that would also recommend that you also think about the Wii.
But if it had to be a choice between the 360 and the ps3 for your 7 year old son, I would think about picking up a 360, the ps3 is more Expensive and will be VERY hard to find before x-mas and will more likely only be available in bundle form(pack with the games no ones wants
), were the 360 will be easier to find and there you shouldnt have any ruined x-mas because of gifts not turning up on time(unless the 360 over heats and breaks down 
).
But if it had to be a choice between the 360 and the ps3 for your 7 year old son, I would think about picking up a 360, the ps3 is more Expensive and will be VERY hard to find before x-mas and will more likely only be available in bundle form(pack with the games no ones wants
), were the 360 will be easier to find and there you shouldnt have any ruined x-mas because of gifts not turning up on time(unless the 360 over heats and breaks down ).
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We do not know what the PS3 is capable of. WE do know what the 360 can do. If your son wants a PS3 and that's all he talks about then, chances are you will have to move heaven and earth to get him one.
If however he has shown an interest in the 360. go with that. You will be able to get one and it will be a lot cheaper than the PS3.
In terms of performance. It is currently believed that there will not be that much of a discernable difference between the two for a while. (360 may even be a bit ahead on the PS3 release)
Edit: The WII also looks like fun and I recommend that too.
We do not know what the PS3 is capable of. WE do know what the 360 can do. If your son wants a PS3 and that's all he talks about then, chances are you will have to move heaven and earth to get him one.
If however he has shown an interest in the 360. go with that. You will be able to get one and it will be a lot cheaper than the PS3.
In terms of performance. It is currently believed that there will not be that much of a discernable difference between the two for a while. (360 may even be a bit ahead on the PS3 release)
Edit: The WII also looks like fun and I recommend that too.
cool guys...gona have a look at the Wii also. The wee lad mainly likes driving games...he also loves FPS's and I can see him playing that a lot in next year or two. I do watch what he plays but he loves playing BF2, Halo etc. on my PC. He also loves Moto GP2 & 3, Need For Speed games....along with some kids platform games. TBH I guess that hes not after the kiddy thing....PGR3 and moto GP would be a good start on the 360.
What I dont want to do is spend near £300 on the xbox or something and find out 6 months later that the PS3 is sooo much better. Is the spec of the PS3 much better than that of the 360...and will we really notice much difference between them in games?
I allready have a high spec. PC so spending that ammount of cash again...I would like to think I would be impressed in the console.
What I dont want to do is spend near £300 on the xbox or something and find out 6 months later that the PS3 is sooo much better. Is the spec of the PS3 much better than that of the 360...and will we really notice much difference between them in games?
I allready have a high spec. PC so spending that ammount of cash again...I would like to think I would be impressed in the console.
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You really can't compare the spec of the PS3 to the 360 directly as they're made/designed in different ways, each as it's advantages and disadvantages for specs.
Best bet, wait a little while longer when we actually see the PS3 in action with some of the games, as there has been very little out there that has shown what the PS3 can do in the hands of a journalist.
In all liklihood, the PS3 will be very similar in performance on the 360, and probably have a slightly bigger edge in the coming years when the developers take advantage more of the consoles power.
Either console in my opinion, you shouldn't go wrong with, as for every must have title on the 360, they'll be one on the PS3, and you'll likely have an alternative also, so 360 has PGR3 and Forza 2, PS3 has GT5. We'll always get the standard EA stuff like Need for Speed coming out on every possible platform, as EA are like that, they have the time and money to develop for all these platforms at once.
While what DaveyD says is true, there has been a video of sonic about on both platforms, which is identical graphically, i think it may have been on youtube.
That is a factor to consider, that most developers wont bother taking advantage of either console if they are going multiplatform as its much easier/less expensive for them to just duplicate it for the least powerful.
That is a factor to consider, that most developers wont bother taking advantage of either console if they are going multiplatform as its much easier/less expensive for them to just duplicate it for the least powerful.
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Well sounds like a 360 is ideal for you then
the performance difference wont be noticable for a wee while anyway and if it is quite noticable then it wont be for a few years and the price will have came down a fair bit.
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Unless you have money to burn then I'd stay away from PS3 until next christmas...
PS3: Very hard to get hold of, very few games out. Zero chance of a good deal and you will pay through the nose for it. By the time you've bought a spare pad and A 'single' game! You're looking at £500 minimum if you're lucky.
Your game will probably be rushed for release date that will get old before new years day... will it look better than any 360 games? no.
360: No problem getting one, some good deals out now but just wait until the PS3 launch and christmas time!! there will be some very good deals about I reckon. £500 would buy you the Premium, 12 month gold LIVE! spare pad and if you shop about you'll be able to pick up 7-10 games depending on what titles you go for.
Some games can be picked up for as little as £15 now. Amped 3 and King Kong are two that I've seen at this price.
Be aware these 360's can be a pain though. I took the plunge last week and bought one and there have been a few 'issues' with it...
PS3: Very hard to get hold of, very few games out. Zero chance of a good deal and you will pay through the nose for it. By the time you've bought a spare pad and A 'single' game! You're looking at £500 minimum if you're lucky.
Your game will probably be rushed for release date that will get old before new years day... will it look better than any 360 games? no.
360: No problem getting one, some good deals out now but just wait until the PS3 launch and christmas time!! there will be some very good deals about I reckon. £500 would buy you the Premium, 12 month gold LIVE! spare pad and if you shop about you'll be able to pick up 7-10 games depending on what titles you go for.
Some games can be picked up for as little as £15 now. Amped 3 and King Kong are two that I've seen at this price.
Be aware these 360's can be a pain though. I took the plunge last week and bought one and there have been a few 'issues' with it...
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Wait it out, nothing to gain by buying a 360 now. Although there would be plenty of games to rent and catch up on.
My whole 360 owning experience including games available would get 7 out of 10. The games of any quality are so thin on the ground titles that normally wouldn't get a passing glance are stacking up sales. Purely because you need a reason to turn it back on.
You only have to look at my gamercard to see the pap I brought in desperation to play something. Anyone that managed to play X men through is by FACT a gamerscore whore There is no other reason to play it through.
PGR and GRAW are the only titles I would say are worth permanently owning. The rest are rentables. Although someone may say Burnout too
Wait it out.
My whole 360 owning experience including games available would get 7 out of 10. The games of any quality are so thin on the ground titles that normally wouldn't get a passing glance are stacking up sales. Purely because you need a reason to turn it back on.
You only have to look at my gamercard to see the pap I brought in desperation to play something. Anyone that managed to play X men through is by FACT a gamerscore whore
There is no other reason to play it through.PGR and GRAW are the only titles I would say are worth permanently owning. The rest are rentables. Although someone may say Burnout too
Wait it out.