XBOX 360 or PS3

[cashpath]

Which is the better console?

[ripperjd]

I "won" neither... but I own a broken Wii that I'm happy with, when it works.

360.....I played PS3 at my friends a lot, I'm not as attached to it. Wasn't as fun but it is a good system.

My vote is for XBox 360.

[Forenci]

I actually own both, well technically I own a 360 and my roommate owns the PS3, but nonetheless - they're both good systems. That said, I would surely give the edge to the 360. Better games, better online, and the Achievement points system is quite fun.

[SilentTom]

I own neither yet, but this poll might very well decide which one I get over the summer. (Leaning towards the 360 going in).

[holyjabroni73]

I own neither one.

I have PS2 XBOX and Gamecube....as well as psone and an original nintendo LOL.

I havent even played on the new systems. I only know one person that has one honestly. IF someone wants to buy me one though I wouldnt refuse it LMAO.

[cashpath]

Just want to throw in my 2 cents...

I always buy the newest consoles... but have not been compelled to buy a PS3. I don't see the point. The 360 is cheaper. You are forced to pay for a Blue-Ray drive when buying the PS3, but we don't know who will win the war yet between blue ray and HDDVD.

The systems are about the same as far as performance... The PS2 does have 1080p capabilities which the 360 does not, but games aren't really going to be made in that resolution till the next generation of consoles are released.

Controllers are a personal preference but I have to say the Xbox 360 controller is my new favorite controller of all time (over the xbox controller S).

The PS3 has HDMI which is better quality than the component video you get with a 360, but the new 360 elites which are still $140 cheaper than PS3 come with an HDMI output.

If the PS3 was to have something that blew the doors off the 360 I would buy it.. but the games that are on both platforms are going to be the SAME. That leaves you with games that are on one and not the other.

For that I go advantage Gears Of War/ Halo series...

The only thing PS3 has on 360 is the ability to play PS2 games... for that they get a bunch of people who owned PS2's buying the system, but I personally don't want to play OLD games anymore.. I want the new stuff to be good enough to not force me to play the old ones.

So if you don't have one... and you play Madden... I have a 360 and don't have plans to buy a PS3 (maybe never) so if I ever run a tourney or anything you will need a 360 to be in it.

That's my input on this... it's all opinion and I don't want to argue with any Sony fan boys about anything.. I am just giving my input I really don't see the point in this turning into a (this console is better) debate, because I think they are the same... but the 360 is cheaper.

[ripperjd]

Yeah... and the production of Wii games has really dropped off the face of the earth. I've actually been thinking of picking up a 360 to suppliment.

You could get a used 360 and a Wii for the price of a PS3

[Forenci]

Argh, my thoughts exactly, Cash. I mean, seriously. The main reason the PS3 cost so much money is because of the Blu-Ray player, which may not even win the format war in the long run - so I find it pretty worthless.

I like the 360, well, because it has better games, and it feels like it's more about playing those games, where as the PS3 is more about Blu-Ray movies, and loading music onto it and such, which honestly doesn't interest me in a gaming console.

Just my thoughts, but if anyone hasn't decided yet, I'd definently give the edge to the 360, based on the fact that it's a gaming console and you'll get a lot of life out of it with some good games on it too.

[Duke Raoul]

I'm still using an original Xbox. It has a mod chip and big hard drive, so I can copy or burn any rented games, movies, music, porn, etc to it and not pay a cent....making it less appealing to go out and spend a big chuck on money on another gaming system. I have Madden 2007 on my PC and that is good enough for now. My gf and I have a baby on the way, so I can't see myself dropping much coin into a new system (or having much time to enjoy it).

If I do get something new, It will be an Xbox 360. I do a lot of work for Microsoft and can get Xbox 360 games & accessories uber cheap, so it would be the best move for me. One Microsoft discount program (MS 360 games for $10) some of you might qualify for is mentioned HERE. They are currently offering Xbox 360 Bundles (Premium console that has 20 GB, additional wireless controller, Gears of War, and Viva Piñata included) to qualifying retail associates for $389. Some of you might want to check it out if you (or a family member) work in retail. The 360s seem less expensive here (no idea why) in Canada so the deal isn't as great for me but some of you may like it.

[Ghs]

I'm still rockin the current gen, but I like the 360 better

[manofmen]

I still use current gen because lack of cash flow there is available to a 15 yr old that can't drive without a parent yet.

[pkthevenin]

I had a Ps One back in the day, then I got a X-box, then I bought a PS2 to play Madden online. Now I have a XBOX 360 and I do not plan on buying a PS3 dued to the fact that there's not a dominate feature that totally separates the two systems. I will stick with my 360 untill the PS3 gets cheaper. Madden 07 was wack on both of them anyways. Hopefully that changes in '08.

[SicK NasTy]

I still play on my Ps2, voted for Ps3 (Play it all the time at my friends house), have the 360 and don't play it that much.. Will be buying the Ps3 sometime this summer.. but for now I still play my current gen Ps2.