XBOX360 vs PS3 vs Wii

crosschecker · November 24th, 2006, 05:08 PM

I recently bought a 360 and I'm blown away by this system. The graphics are insane. Ghost Recon in HD rocks!

John F · November 24th, 2006, 05:32 PM

More appropriate in the gaming forum

MuffinMcFluffin · November 24th, 2006, 07:07 PM

This thread will stay open as long as the fanboyism doesn't get out of hand and as long as it doesn't result to personal attacks. This is pre-cautionary advise. It can be a very heated topic, and it can be very good... I just know what these turn into, and I don't want it to become that.

KRS-One · November 25th, 2006, 10:59 AM

Would it be possible for someone (either the original poster or a mod) to add a poll - specifically one where users could select more than one option - I think it would add to the thread greatly.

As for myself, I have an XBOX 360 right now and plan on purchasing a Nintendo Wii as soon as I have enough cash to buy the system, an extra controller, and a few games. Wii60 >>>>> PS3.

On another note, I refuse to buy anything from Sony.

Prime Time · November 25th, 2006, 11:19 AM

Well I’m hoping I get a 360 for Christmas… and that should happen. I feel that the 360 may be eh better value, even though the Wii does look pretty cool, I can’t pass up the awesome on-line game play for 360, and I’ve never played Halo so I’ll have that chance now. I might get a Wii next year, it looks like it could be fun for game like Call of Duty 3. The PS3 is out of the question, I’ve played PS2 since the year it came out… so basically I’m done with Sony for a while…

KRS-One · November 25th, 2006, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Prime Time

Well I’m hoping I get a 360 for Christmas… and that should happen. I feel that the 360 may be eh better value, even though the Wii does look pretty cool, I can’t pass up the awesome on-line game play for 360, and I’ve never played Halo so I’ll have that chance now. I might get a Wii next year, it looks like it could be fun for game like Call of Duty 3. The PS3 is out of the question, I’ve played PS2 since the year it came out… so basically I’m done with Sony for a while…

Way to be, way to be.

DID YOU KNOW?: You can get an XBOX 360 (Premium Package) and a Nintendo Wii for the same price as a PlayStation 3 (Premium Package).

MuffinMcFluffin · November 25th, 2006, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by KRS-One

Would it be possible for someone (either the original poster or a mod) to add a poll - specifically one where users could select more than one option - I think it would add to the thread greatly.

I can't edit it into a poll. It would have to be an entirely new thread. I can do that and merge these posts over, though. I'll get to it eventually.

I think I may have some fanboyism in me, because something's telling me to stick to and wait for the PlayStation 3. It may be a while until I finally own up to one, but I don't really see myself wanting a Wii. The 360 is possible, but I never really have been a fan of green myself.

RTT · November 26th, 2006, 12:28 AM

It's been an interesting Next-Generation time so far.

I hated the original X-Box while I love and still love to this day, the Playstation 2. I'm not even going to talk about the GameCube.

HOWEVER, I love the 360 (getting one for XMAS with Madden.) and hate the PS3 (Couple of friends have it and I dislike it strongly.).

Haven't played the Wii but my little brother will get it and hopefully, it doesn't get THAT boring like the Nintendo DS.

Edit: Thanks Muff for the poll.

MuffinMcFluffin · November 26th, 2006, 12:31 AM

Adding a poll to the console war thread.

EDIT: Poll has been added. You may choose more than one option, and remember that your username will be displayed when you vote.

DR3AMR · November 26th, 2006, 08:15 AM

360 with Live >>>>>>>>> anything else

NYR · November 28th, 2006, 06:12 PM

Have to go with 360 for now. The other 2 are too new to vote for.

TheHoo · November 30th, 2006, 08:05 PM

I'd go with a Wii, just because the new remote seems different, and I like different. Plus, it's only $250, which is still higher than my budget.

Patronus · December 1st, 2006, 02:48 PM

Quote:

DID YOU KNOW?: You can get an XBOX 360 (Premium Package) and a Nintendo Wii for the same price as a PlayStation 3 (Premium Package).

That's EXACTLY what I did two weeks ago.

I don't regret it one bit.

MuffinMcFluffin · December 1st, 2006, 10:45 PM

1UP.com asks: What the cell is going on?

Part of the Xbox 360 vs PS3 article here:

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Blu-ray. The Cell Processor. The RSX graphics chip. The PS3 was supposed to be the most insanely advanced gaming machine ever created. It was supposed to be able to deliver visuals well beyond anything capable on console or PC. According to Sony, the next generation wasn't supposed to begin until PS3 arrived.

So why is it, then, that all these PS3 games look just the same as they do on the Xbox 360?

When the PS2 first launched, Sony demanded that all games on the system be enhanced visually over their rival platform counterparts. The PS2 represented the next generation of gaming, and software was required to support this notion. With the PS3, Sony seemingly has no such requirements, offering us only that it "expects and encourages publishers working on PS3 titles to take full advantage of the technology and features that PS3 provides." Well, encouraging may not be enough. And promises for better looking games in the future don't really cut it. The PS3 is here now, it costs an extra $200 (at minimum), and the visual difference is questionable.

Don't believe us? We put the PS3 lineup to the test. We captured images and video of several games and their Xbox 360 counterparts - using the same exact capture device, with same type of connection cables, running at the same exact resolutions. Now you tell us, are we just missing something or was the next generation here all along?

Cochise22 · December 3rd, 2006, 09:00 PM

Im going to have to go first with the Wii and then the 360, or the Wi60 as some people are tagging it. This is mainly because the Wii is just so much fun and easily affordable. I can't even begin to be able to afford the PS3 and so that is why when it comes to the normal gaming console I will get the 360.

November 24th, 2006, 05:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
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November 24th, 2006, 05:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
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November 24th, 2006, 07:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
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November 25th, 2006, 10:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
KRS-One Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Just South of Baltimore, MD Posts: 185	Would it be possible for someone (either the original poster or a mod) to add a poll - specifically one where users could select more than one option - I think it would add to the thread greatly. As for myself, I have an XBOX 360 right now and plan on purchasing a Nintendo Wii as soon as I have enough cash to buy the system, an extra controller, and a few games. Wii60 >>>>> PS3. On another note, I refuse to buy anything from Sony. __________________ Orioles-Ravens-Wizards-Terps How could colonized minds lead to such uncivilized times? Maybe the tribes were harmonious and you were erroneous.

November 25th, 2006, 11:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
Prime Time Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: California Posts: 168	Well I’m hoping I get a 360 for Christmas… and that should happen. I feel that the 360 may be eh better value, even though the Wii does look pretty cool, I can’t pass up the awesome on-line game play for 360, and I’ve never played Halo so I’ll have that chance now. I might get a Wii next year, it looks like it could be fun for game like Call of Duty 3. The PS3 is out of the question, I’ve played PS2 since the year it came out… so basically I’m done with Sony for a while… __________________ Packers \| Giants Run on the track like Jesse Owens Broke the record flowin’, without any knowin’

November 26th, 2006, 12:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
RTT Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cali Posts: 148	It's been an interesting Next-Generation time so far. I hated the original X-Box while I love and still love to this day, the Playstation 2. I'm not even going to talk about the GameCube. HOWEVER, I love the 360 (getting one for XMAS with Madden.) and hate the PS3 (Couple of friends have it and I dislike it strongly.). Haven't played the Wii but my little brother will get it and hopefully, it doesn't get THAT boring like the Nintendo DS. Edit: Thanks Muff for the poll. __________________ http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y11...titled-1-3.gif Last edited by RTT; November 26th, 2006 at 12:34 AM.

November 26th, 2006, 12:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
MuffinMcFluffin Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 586	Xbox 360 vs PS3 vs Wii thread Adding a poll to the console war thread. EDIT: Poll has been added. You may choose more than one option, and remember that your username will be displayed when you vote. __________________ Last edited by MuffinMcFluffin; November 26th, 2006 at 12:34 AM.

November 26th, 2006, 08:15 AM	#10 (permalink)
DR3AMR Hall of Famer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,202	360 with Live >>>>>>>>> anything else

November 28th, 2006, 06:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
NYR Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 41	Have to go with 360 for now. The other 2 are too new to vote for.

November 30th, 2006, 08:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
TheHoo Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Seattle(ish) Posts: 68	I'd go with a Wii, just because the new remote seems different, and I like different. Plus, it's only $250, which is still higher than my budget.

December 3rd, 2006, 09:00 PM	#15 (permalink)
Cochise22 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 206	Im going to have to go first with the Wii and then the 360, or the Wi60 as some people are tagging it. This is mainly because the Wii is just so much fun and easily affordable. I can't even begin to be able to afford the PS3 and so that is why when it comes to the normal gaming console I will get the 360.