XBOX360 or PS3 ? Which is better?

Prepare to read a lot alright. I mean A LOT. I'll explain everything.

Weigh the pros and cons of both systems. That way it is an unbiased approach and fanboys from either side won’t be able to say anything.

PS3 Pros:

-Online is FREE

-Less annoying kids/hackers

-Better and MORE exclusive games that come in True HD 1080p *the ones I list here won't for the most part, but many others can* (Infamous, MAG, Metal Gear Solid 4, Little Big Planet, Gran Turismo 5, etc.)

-The games are made on Blu ray discs (EXTREMELY HARD to scratch/ruin, the only way I can think of is by taking something sharp to it yourself)

-It can go up to True HD 1080p instead of topping off at HD 720p. (provided you have an HDMI cable and a TV that supports that resolution)

-It is a Blu ray player

-You can browse on the internet

-IT HAS THE LOWEST FAILURE RATE OF ANY SYSTEM TO DATE (that's really important)

-It cannot overheat easily

-Bigger hard drives.

-The PS3 Slim *redesigned from the PS3 Fat* is 33% quieter, smaller, faster, and more efficient (in other words, You'll save money on power bills)

- PS3 supports 3D

-Closest thing to being a computer without actually being one

-Look, I can go on and on, but that wouldn't be fair to 360…

PS3 Cons:

-It does not have theatre playback

-It has the Yellow Light of Death (YLOD, HOWEVER THIS HAPPENS VERY RARELY! You’d have to be very silly with the system for it to get the YLOD quickly.)

-The online isn't as nice as the 360's where it will switch hosts

Xbox 360 Pros:

-The online has dedicated servers that will swap hosts who have crappy connections

-It has its own exclusives (Halo, Gears of War, Fable, etc.)

-It has a neat theatre playback feature

Xbox 360 Cons:

-It is NOTORIOUS for breaking down (within 2 years. They designed it that way ON PURPOSE to get more money out of you. In other words, they lie saying its a better system)

-It gets the Red Rings of Death (RROD, which forces you to send it in to get repaired which takes away from your fun and experience)

-It overheats easily

-It uses DVD ROMs for its games (VERY EASY to scratch/ruin, and they cannot support True HD 1080p)

-The graphics are good, but not as good. (The reason for this isn't because the system isn't capable or anything. It is. But because they put their games on DVD ROMs, it can't support that resolution. It can only go MAX HD 720p without "upscaling" the graphics to make it LOOK like 1080p. Don't be fooled, its really not even close)

-You'll have to send it in fairly often. (My buddy had to send his 360 in 6 times in ONE YEAR. He had to pay to repair it, plus shipping/handling. That is unacceptable. You want the system to last so you can play it and enjoy it. Not waste more money to fix it.)

-The insides of the 360 are cheap. They will also break (again, Microsoft designed it like that ON PURPOSE)

-Smaller hard drives

-You cannot browse the internet

-Online is NOT free

-360 fanboys are THE WORST and MOST annoying fanboys you'll ever meet

-More hackers and annoying little kids play online

- Does not support 3D

When you weigh the pros and cons, PS3 is the obvious winner in terms of better everything. Everything on the inside of the PS3 was custom designed and built from scratch. The PS3 is designed to last as long as possible whereas the 360 is designed to break down soon so they get more money out of you (as if they need it, they really don't. They just aren't an ethical company). Sony actually thinks very highly of their customers and try to give them a product that will out do the rest. So far, no argument, hands down, they have.

You get way more for your buck with PS3. It also depends on your style of gaming though. Are you just a hardcore gamer? Go 360. Are you a gamer, but also like extras that are extremely convenient and just make for a better overall experience? Go PS3. The games are pretty much equal, but you'll find the experience of games that are shared more fulfilling on the PS3. It just flows better. You can also adjust your setting to filtre out any and all gaming lag (offline only, not online) on the PS3 (you need the HDMI for that though).

Hope that helps.

I have a ps3, and I love it. It has blue ray discs, so the graphics are a bit better than xbox. Also, a ps3 is cheaper to buy. Another reason is that you have to pay xbox every month just to pay online, where the ps3 is free to play online

Xbox! More games, better games, and let your son play. It's 40$ a month for Xbox live but it's worth it. Ps3 has connection problems and everyone mods!

xbox even though you pay for online your bank account is safe, people using the ps3 online is free argument are wrong of course its free but xbox live has better firewalls have you heard of the psn hacks where psn went offline and many peoples bank details were put on the internet for the world to see. also if your sons friends have xbox then what is the point on not letting him play with his friends. and the exclusives for xbox are better halo, minecraft and many others.

The playstation is a extraordinary approach that to start with i didnt like however got hooked on considering the fact that the first Playstation. Naughty canine and Insomniac, creators of the crash bandicoot, jak and daxter, spyro the dragon and ratchet and clank series, still follow Sony with video games which are a have got to have. The trophy concept is a fun procedure to take a look at to only gather as many trophies as possible to degree up. Fast downloadable which doesn't intervene with gameplay considering which you can download it on the background. I

ps3 is free online and has blu ray as well

great for lil kids to watch and play, epspecially for your 10 yr old son

xbox is more for the adults and people who do nothing but game

i have a ps3, i prefer it over xbox as the online is free

I would prefer ps3 over xbox,, this is because of the most common reason that is a failure in Xbox that is the death ring.. Death ring is one of the default by the Microsoft.. So ps3 over xbox without a doubt..

The one you like best ! I always buy gaming consoles based on the games I like to play ! Back in the day, I was a huge Mario fan so Nintendo consoles were the ones I always bought because of my affection for Mario and when the PS1 came out, I went to it because of it had the kind of games I enjoyed so the best console is really a personal choice !

Get the ps3 and you'll be saving some money from the online gameplay, trust me it adds up for xbox live

xbox 360 because of modding. Also, let your son play with his friends. All of my friends with the exception of about 3 have xbox 360's. I'm glad I have one instead of a PS3 because of being able to play with my friends.