Better Value

[psplayer]

Well considering i only came up with the idea of possibly getting a 360 instead of a ps3 today i think i will probably change my mind many times. I will have to look around and see what games there are as there are a few that i like. I will also look at what else you can do in terms of storing movies and things like that.

[VAMP]

I'm sorry Kev, but in terms of value I really have to disagree.

It's obvious the PS3 offers more for the price: bigger hard drive, WiFi, Blu-ray, and a free online network, more USB ports, better reliability, etc.

It seems to me that the 360's past it's prime and the PS3 is just getting going, just look at this year's game lineups for example.

PS3: Motorstorm 2, Resistance 2, Metal Gear Solid 4 (reason enough alone), Killzone 2, Bioshock (confirmed for Sept. by EGM), Infamous, Final Fantasy XIII, LittleBigPlanet, Tekken 6, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, Haze, etc.

360: Ninja Gaiden 2, Gears 2, and umm umm...

I say Playstation all the way.

[Berserk_Fury]

*Sigh*, yet another PS3 vs 360 argument. Why can't people just enjoy their consoles? I can understand it when someone is in the market for a console and is looking for a comparison, but when you already own at least one of them, just be happy that you have that...

[Kernel Kev]

I understand your comments VAMP, but im afraid i still disagree.

See when i say value for money i take into account of what i NEED in the console.

We must remember here that psplayer is asking for our opinions and so that is going to be based on what we are looking for in a console, how hardcore a gamer we are and our own taste in games.

As to your comments about the hard drive etc... for my uses (save data, updates and the odd demo) the 360 hard drive is big enough. 2 usb ports. I have only ever needed one for my plug and play charger, what other uses are they for (that i would find useful). I have already stated that the extra £40 a year for LIVE must be taken into account so that i was already aware of. As for WiFi and Bluray, i can see your point and to some respect agree. The network adapter is stupidly overpriced, however again this is not an issue for me as i dont use one. Bluray, this has been discussed many times. They will always fit games onto DVD i have no doubt, but i must say that bluray seems a very good potential medium to take over. This is a huge advantage for PS3, however is that worth the additional price.

All in all, i am taking into account psplayers needs and financial situation. He has commented on getting an Elite, so 120gig hard drive is better than the ps3, however i have said that HDD space is not really an advantage in my view. Also, as a working man you may value money less than psplayer, and extra £100 may not seem too much to you, however for someone who may take 6months to get that sort of money, they appreciate it more.

Anyways, im going to stop ranting now as i dont think im making too much sense.

Beserk, this wont turn into a console war argument, i am confident that members here are mature enough to accept pitfalls in both systems and accept other opinions. Plus this was asked of us so it wasnt brought on intentially to create friction between members.



Kev

[psplayer]

Thanks for your arguments (well. "points") both Kev and VAMP.

Yeah. i have figured out that i will have one by christas if i go for the 360 (and i dont get loads of money randomly from somewhere) and a ps3 sometime next year if i went for that. I have not yet looked into the games side of it but will do sometime.

[Monkey Business]

PS3 is like £20 more expensive than the elite, so it will take you several months just to save £20?

[Kernel Kev]

I didnt know that MB, ok, maybe the Elite isnt very good value for money.

I have the premium system myself so i spose i am vouching for that when i say 360.



Kev

[psplayer]

Didnt know that the ps3 is only £20 more than the elite.... what version is that though? if it is the 40g then personally i dont really want to get that. I would be getting at least the 80g since they hav B/C.

Maybe you have won me though

[Kernel Kev]

This isnt a contest for us to get you to buy a certain console so no competition here. I want a PS3 aswell, but atm i dont think they are worth the money for how much i would use it.



Kev

[Monkey Business]

£279.99 for elite and £299 for PS3. Yes it is the 40gb as that's the only one available in the UK, by crimbo Sony might have launched the 80gb over here but don't expect it to be at £299 straight away though.