Wii vs. PS3 vs. 360... who will win battle of the next gen?

[4dmin]

360 launch was great tons of presales 1.5 million of units for Xmas; though many first run issues caused some units to be replaced xbox support was pretty quick on any recalls/warranty work. but being the only system for Xmas they did great. sys sold for 299 and 399 retail and all games 59 & under... i have one and it fucking rocks... it was well worth the money spent.

now its a battle for next gen sys... xbox has already launched and pushed out over 5 million units by June 06 w/ an estimated 10 million by end of Q4 06. They still got some major tricks planned w/ launches of Forza 2, Halo 3, and a price drop for the holiday season.

Wii for 249 launch price you can't go wrong, system comes w/ wifi, wireless responsive controller, and a game. games are estimated to be 50 and under. there will be internet access and downloadable classic nintendo games online. 6 million units estimated sold before March 07; thats a whole lot. they plan on making it readily available for anyone looking to buy for xmas along w/ over 22 titles.

PS3 i'm wondering with the steep price tag of 499 or 599 is going to make or break them. 599 for a premium console w/o software titles is very steep. i read games between 60-70; which isn't great either. this long awaited next gen console could be the death of them. sony has announced it will only be shipping 400,000 to the us for launch and 100,000 in japan...

what is your take who will be top dog?

my opinion i think Xbox is going to start to take a huge chunck of the North American/Europe market... they can't compete with sony in Japan, its their home. Wii i think is going to be the great underdog story, i can see they low low price making some big numbers for nintendo putting them back in the console race. i know i'm going to buy a Wii. :D PS3 i just don't think sony has their shit together; don't get me wrong i'm sure its going to rock but high price low amount of units = unhappy supporters. i don't see many moms and dads wanting to shell out 600$ for little johnny when he probably alreadly has a 360/ps2.

[N/A EK]

PS3

[Samurai J]

Xbox 360

[IanHavok]

R.I.P. PS3.

I really think nintendo is onto something with the new system. I could give 2-shits about "HOW AWESOME THE GRAPHICS ARE!!!" instead i want a game thats fun, not fucking pretty.

[chrisdavis]

Im buying a Wii for the old school games. However I think that Xbox 360 is going to come out on top. Microsoft has created a package for sale in Japan that is a core system and a game for $250(IIRC) in an attempt to gain a foothold there. Sony has taken too long and is charging way too much to catch up with what Microsoft has already sold anytime soon.

[bigdare23]

The xbox 360 and wii FTW!!!

[Greddypacked]

:yes: All 3 systems kiss arse!

[o_bomb]

:thinking: HUH? Im lost! `What the hell is wii??

[chrisdavis]

:thinking: HUH? Im lost! `What the hell is wii??

Next gen Nintendo console coming out in November

[MasterMadman]

I say the 360 and the Wii come out on top... IMHO the PS3 has (1) taken to long to come out, (2) could possibly flop b/c of the blue ray, (3) costs a TON, (4) and is continually getting less powerful.

[imbosile]

I hope I can get my hands on some PS3's so I can sell them on Ebay, I wish I would have done that with the 360's.

[green91]

xbox 360 glory days are over, its old news now. nintendo lost their edge after the 64.. ps3 will reign superior upon its release, even at its ungodly price tag.

[Z32redondo]

xbox 360 glory days are over, its old news now. nintendo lost their edge after the 64.. ps3 will reign superior upon its release, even at its ungodly price tag.

Thank You

[DerrickT]

Wii is awesome, this was the first i Have heard of it, and I googled it and the way the bluetooth control makes you more active than pushing buttons and without buying the extra hardwear makes it cool as shit to me!

Wii will soar, but its hard to beat Sony and Microsoft.

[mugen_s2000]

The PS3 will support up to 7 bluetooth wireless controllers, have Blu-Ray capabilities which means up to 25 GB of disc space, meaning more in the games and more technology incorperated into those games (hence the steep price of both the games and system) The basic system will come with a 20 GB harddrive, while the premium package will come with a 60 GB harddrive. The memory and ram are as follows: 256MB XDR main RAM, 256 GDDR3 VRAM. The PS3 will dominate all systems at this time. Granted Microsoft is ahead of the next gen console race, but the PS3, at close to $600 for a premium package, is the equivilant to a high-end PC (and cheaper than an Alienware PC) For more information on the PS3, go here: http://www.us.playstation.com/PS3/specs.html

No, I am not a whore for the PS3, but I do build computers and when I saw this, my jaw dropped. The RAM alone is intense.

From Wikipedia.org:
The Blu-ray Disc (BD) is a optical disc (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optical_disc) format designed for high-density storage of high-definition video (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-definition_television) and data.

The name Blu-ray is derived from the blue-violet laser (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser) it uses to read and write to the disc. A Blu-ray Disc can store substantially more data than a DVD (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD), because of the shorter wavelength (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wavelength) (405 nm (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanometre)) of the blue-violet laser (DVDs use a 650-nm-wavelength red laser and CDs (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compact_disc) use an infrared 780 nm laser), which allows more information to be stored digitally in the same amount of space. In comparison to HD DVD (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HD_DVD), which also uses a blue laser, Blu-ray has more information capacity per layer (currently 25GB, but test media is up to 200GB). Sony has released 50GB recordable BDs and will soon be releasing 50GB (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gigabyte) BD media discs.[1] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blu-Ray#_note-0) In August 2006, TDK (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TDK) developed a Blu-ray disk with a 200GB capacity.[2] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blu-Ray#_note-1)

[mugen_s2000]

oh, and the PS3 looks a hell of alot sexier :D

[Hulud]

it all depends on game suppoort, cost of teh system wont matter

[DerrickT]

oh, and the PS3 looks a hell of alot sexier :D

it looks almost just like the PS2!?

[mugen_s2000]

it looks almost just like the PS2!?

How so? EXPLAIN!!!! lol. nah, I've seen a "prototype" of what it was, and it's smaller and just looks cleaner. not as bulky and boxy (I have a first gen ps2 and that thing is a brick)

[bdydrpdmazda]

XBOX 360 baby, I have one and I got it at launch, it was defective but was quickly replaced by Microsoft. The games already out are great and the ones coming out are supposed to be even better. The holiday price drop will send sales through the roof.

[4dmin]

The PS3 will support up to 7 bluetooth wireless controllers, have Blu-Ray capabilities which means up to 25 GB of disc space, meaning more in the games and more technology incorperated into those games (hence the steep price of both the games and system) The basic system will come with a 20 GB harddrive, while the premium package will come with a 60 GB harddrive. The memory and ram are as follows: 256MB XDR main RAM, 256 GDDR3 VRAM. The PS3 will dominate all systems at this time. Granted Microsoft is ahead of the next gen console race, but the PS3, at close to $600 for a premium package, is the equivilant to a high-end PC (and cheaper than an Alienware PC) For more information on the PS3, go here: http://www.us.playstation.com/PS3/specs.html

No, I am not a whore for the PS3, but I do build computers and when I saw this, my jaw dropped. The RAM alone is intense.

From Wikipedia.org:
The Blu-ray Disc (BD) is a optical disc (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optical_disc) format designed for high-density storage of high-definition video (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-definition_television) and data.

The name Blu-ray is derived from the blue-violet laser (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser) it uses to read and write to the disc. A Blu-ray Disc can store substantially more data than a DVD (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD), because of the shorter wavelength (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wavelength) (405 nm (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanometre)) of the blue-violet laser (DVDs use a 650-nm-wavelength red laser and CDs (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compact_disc) use an infrared 780 nm laser), which allows more information to be stored digitally in the same amount of space. In comparison to HD DVD (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HD_DVD), which also uses a blue laser, Blu-ray has more information capacity per layer (currently 25GB, but test media is up to 200GB). Sony has released 50GB recordable BDs and will soon be releasing 50GB (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gigabyte) BD media discs.[1] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blu-Ray#_note-0) In August 2006, TDK (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TDK) developed a Blu-ray disk with a 200GB capacity.[2] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blu-Ray#_note-1)

Blu-ray is an current unsupported industry standard which hasn't proven its self in the market. It will have to compete w/ HD DVD which is launching a triple layer disc for like 90gb capabilities... the only person pushing Blue-ray is Sony. I see this turning into the same shit the PSP media has. :goodjob:

And if your buying a game for media purposes other then just gaming you need to buy Xbox b/c w/ the upcoming launch of Vista; Xbox will be unleashing its capabilities w/ the home entertainment market.

[green91]

Vista FTL!!

[bigdare23]

ps3 ftl

[bdydrpdmazda]

The holiday prise drop is gonna be the final blow to Sony and it will send Microsoft sales through the roof and put them as the dominating force for next generation gaming, atleast until we get the next, next generation consoles five years from now. As far as the Wii goes, I think alot of people are gonna buy this thing just because its so cheap and because they are curious about this new controller but I dont think its gonna have what it takes to be the number one console.

[2.2L]

just to tell you guys the ps3 isnt gonna have vibrating controllers because they lost the patent to it or something and im still wondering if the aftermarket controllers are gonna do any good because the ps3 wont have that feature to begin with.

xbox is good and all but the only reason i would get it is because i was a xbox fan and im only waiting for halo3 to come out. not impressed with the games that have been coming out.

so wii +1

[bdydrpdmazda]

we all know about the ps3 vibration feature, they dropped it in favor of the tilt function, the games that have been coming out for the 360 are incredible IMO, I couldnt be happier with my xbox 360, I had a deffective one but I called Microsoft and they sent me a voutcher to go to est buy and get another one free with no questions asked.

[umairejaz]

ive heard microsoft isn't planning on a price drop this season, who knows what will happen.

I think each one will succeed as did all three 5 years back when they launched. They are marketed towrds different groups and i wouldn't be suprised to see each one being great.

btw... its sony, they dont fuck up and i'm sure they've done their research on this one.

[Greddypacked]

we all know about the ps3 vibration feature, they dropped it in favor of the tilt function, the games that have been coming out for the 360 are incredible IMO, I couldnt be happier with my xbox 360, I had a deffective one but I called Microsoft and they sent me a voutcher to go to est buy and get another one free with no questions asked.


Very tru. Damn they have so many good games coming out by the end of this year and beginning of next. You see Ps3 wont be having good games come out for like a year after it comes out and 360 is now having some of the best games come out ever right now.

[bdydrpdmazda]

Microsoft really did its homework and they are gonna give Sony a fight that they arent prepared for.

[T.S.]

Ok,

WEll This past Friday i went to the NINTENDO FUSION TOUR. And WHen we entered in the Concert. They had 12 WII systems that people could play on like 100inch screens. It was amazing. The graphics are as good if not better then Xbox360. The games were interactive. You actually play the games. They had Tennis, some sword fighting game, Zelda, and some Operation game. You Actually get to really fight and play, the games as you were in them. So personally the Xbox360 is a awesome system. But i would buy a WII just for the interactiveness (not a fucking word i dont think but i just made it one!! :screwy: )

[CiViC-GTR]

mane shodday i don even know, dats one hard choice

[CiViC-GTR]

Mozilla WYSIWYGactually i think i would take the x360

[CiViC-GTR]

Mozilla WYSIWYGnaw dude, i think the ps3 vote, and that is final fo sho.

[112480]

It will be between the wii and the 360!! PS3 is too costly AND ......they lost 99% of thier EXCLUSIVES!!!!! Why in the hell would I pay 599 when I can get the SAME titles AND graphics on the 360(399)??? AND it will be a price drop around holiday season for the 360; and the wii will be at $249!!! Also people the blu-ray on the PS3 will be a down graded version of the blu-ray DVD players in the store. Why??.. because Sony is about to come out with their blu-ray DVD player(Samsung already out for $999.99 at best buy) for $999.99 as well. So why would sony bring out a video game system for $599 that shows in 1080i like their new precious blu-ray DVD player?? That would be stupid becuase they would be cutting themselves out!!! even people that don't play video games would get the PS3 over their DVD player cause it's $400 less than the player....so guess what!!...not gonna happen. NOW, how doengradable will the PS3 be??? Don't know but it won't be in 1080i. Blu-ray shows in 1080i resolution(highest) and there is only one LCD tv(Samsung at best buys) that shows in 1080i right now. NOW... the 360 will have the HD-DVD "add-on" coming out next month which will show in 1080p resolution! You will not notice the difference in 1080p and 1080i!! And that's IF you have a plasma or LCD tv that can put out in that resolution. Most LCD and DLP and Plasma tv's show in 720p resolution which is still great.

All I'm saying is for you Playstation nuts out there is the PS3 will not be all that they are hyping it to be. Sure it will look nice etc, etc, but is it really worth it?? Especially for the 85-90% of people on here and everwhere else who just have a STANDARD TV!!!!! The wii speaks for itself. Notice that nintendo could be in the same powerhouse system war as Sony and Microsot but CHOOSE not to be. NOT becuase they-re scared but because nintendo feels it's not necessary!!! Wii will be wi-fi, full internet access(as far as we now as of now) backwards compatible with amecube games, you can play ALL of older nintendo titles(for a small fee of course) AND(supposingly) Sega Genesis and Turbo Grafix16 games AND.......they will have just about everygame that comes out on the PS3 and 360!!!!! So watch out for the wii....I've got 2 reserved for myself, one for me and one for whoever on E-bay :D

Of course I'm gonna wait till the second week of December to sell it when NO other store will have it anymore that way I can REALLY name my own price on e-bay!!!!!

[DemonEyez]

It will be between the wii and the 360!! PS3 is too costly AND ......they lost 99% of thier EXCLUSIVES!!!!! Why in the hell would I pay 599 when I can get the SAME titles AND graphics on the 360(399)??? AND it will be a price drop around holiday season for the 360; and the wii will be at $249!!! Also people the blu-ray on the PS3 will be a down graded version of the blu-ray DVD players in the store. Why??.. because Sony is about to come out with their blu-ray DVD player(Samsung already out for $999.99 at best buy) for $999.99 as well. So why would sony bring out a video game system for $599 that shows in 1080i like their new precious blu-ray DVD player?? That would be stupid becuase they would be cutting themselves out!!! even people that don't play video games would get the PS3 over their DVD player cause it's $400 less than the player....so guess what!!...not gonna happen. NOW, how doengradable will the PS3 be??? Don't know but it won't be in 1080i. Blu-ray shows in 1080i resolution(highest) and there is only one LCD tv(Samsung at best buys) that shows in 1080i right now. NOW... the 360 will have the HD-DVD "add-on" coming out next month which will show in 1080p resolution! You will not notice the difference in 1080p and 1080i!! And that's IF you have a plasma or LCD tv that can put out in that resolution. Most LCD and DLP and Plasma tv's show in 720p resolution which is still great.

All I'm saying is for you Playstation nuts out there is the PS3 will not be all that they are hyping it to be. Sure it will look nice etc, etc, but is it really worth it?? Especially for the 85-90% of people on here and everwhere else who just have a STANDARD TV!!!!! The wii speaks for itself. Notice that nintendo could be in the same powerhouse system war as Sony and Microsot but CHOOSE not to be. NOT becuase they-re scared but because nintendo feels it's not necessary!!! Wii will be wi-fi, full internet access(as far as we now as of now) backwards compatible with amecube games, you can play ALL of older nintendo titles(for a small fee of course) AND(supposingly) Sega Genesis and Turbo Grafix16 games AND.......they will have just about everygame that comes out on the PS3 and 360!!!!! So watch out for the wii....I've got 2 reserved for myself, one for me and one for whoever on E-bay :D

Of course I'm gonna wait till the second week of December to sell it when NO other store will have it anymore that way I can REALLY name my own price on e-bay!!!!!

for the last time. 1080p = blu-ray 1080i = hd dvd.

go look it up. dont say some guy at best buy told u cus their mostly stupid.

[bdydrpdmazda]

im still voting for the 360

[Tank]

Wii for 249 launch price you can't go wrong, system comes w/ wifi, wireless responsive controller, and a game. games are estimated to be 50 and under. there will be internet access and downloadable classic nintendo games online. 6 million units estimated sold before March 07; thats a whole lot. they plan on making it readily available for anyone looking to buy for xmas along w/ over 22 titles

these are the reasons im getting Wii plus you will be able to download n64 supernintendo and nes games also and i dont have to pay 600 bucks for one, i already own a xbox 360 and am waiting on forza 2 to come out so ps3 can wait til next fall gran turismo wont even be out til this time next eyar anyway now will metal gear so ill wait and watch the masses pay uber high prices as usual

[Ericp]

I think the PS3 is gonna be the best system. It won't sell as many due to it's price tag. I didn't really feel like paying out 400 for the 360 but I did so I can play old Xbox games on it. I'm gonna wait for the price to drop on the PS3 before I get one.

[DemonEyez]

yep when the xbox360 announced its 400 price everyone shit a brick too. but they paid it.

same will happen for the ps3.

Wii isnt really a contender to either the xbox360 or ps3. people who who own a wii will also own one or the other more than likely.

[Tank]

yep when the xbox360 announced its 400 price everyone shit a brick too. but they paid it.

same will happen for the ps3.

Wii isnt really a contender to either the xbox360 or ps3. people who who own a wii will also own one or the other more than likely.
i can agree on this maybe next fall ill own a ps3 but not at launch i learned my lesson with the 360 which is a great system but i could have got one 200 cheaper had i waited

[bdydrpdmazda]

I agree that the Wii is not a contender, with its cheap price it will not be somebodys only next gen console.

[DemonEyez]

alot of single people will wait. alot of the guys in the 20's 30's. its the parents who promised and spoiled their kids who will pay anything just to get their kid to shut up rather than teach their kid to be patient.

[mugen_s2000]

just to tell you guys the ps3 isnt gonna have vibrating controllers because they lost the patent to it or something and im still wondering if the aftermarket controllers are gonna do any good because the ps3 wont have that feature to begin with.

xbox is good and all but the only reason i would get it is because i was a xbox fan and im only waiting for halo3 to come out. not impressed with the games that have been coming out.

so wii +1

They removed it for this reason: Try using the Tilt feature and the vibration in GTA4 when it comes out. You'll be running around, getting shot at, and with the guy freaking out on the screen from the bullets hitting along with the vibration from the effect in the game, your character will look like it's having a really bad seizure... granted it would be funny as hell to watch, but with this happening you would have almost no control over what is happening in the game...

[bdydrpdmazda]

I agree. I dont wanna work when I play games.

[112480]

alot of single people will wait. alot of the guys in the 20's 30's. its the parents who promised and spoiled their kids who will pay anything just to get their kid to shut up rather than teach their kid to be patient.

EXACTLY and that's why I'm waiting till first or second week in Decaember to sell my Two Wii's. Look on ebay, even now the highest Wii sold for $804+ and the PS3 $1900+. These items have ended by the way so you won't see them and no I'm not exagerating. Look on ebay now for the Wii and Ps3 and tell me what prices you see them going for. What do you think it will be like the first or second week in December when there's NO MORE to be found????? Oh the supply and demand game...how I love it!!

[Eurostunna07]

ps3 will win xmas 2007 and will own 2008

[Ran]

ps3 will win xmas 2007 and will own 2008I disagree. The lower price tag, better availability, and fun factor will more than likely propel the Nintendo Wii to the top this year. If I had a choice, it would be a Wii, hands down. :yes:

[Eurostunna07]

I disagree. The lower price tag, better availability, and fun factor will more than likely propel the Nintendo Wii to the top this year. If I had a choice, it would be a Wii, hands down. :yes:

Nintendo WII is still hard to find this month go look around how are ppl gonna buy it

[Ran]

Nintendo WII is still hard to find this month go look around how are ppl gonna buy itCircuit City got in more units today and they sold out. Nintendo also has practically 4x more Wii's on the way then Sony has PS3's, expected before Christmas. The lack of availability will hurt Wii, sure. Yet the even greater lack of availability of the PS3 in addition to the horrendous price tag will have parents looking for a cheaper alternative.

[4dmin]

MICROSOFT will win in the long run ;)

any company that comes out and says hey we are ok w/ losing a billion dollars a year w/ xbox and laughs it off... they have way too much money. PS3 will own only in Japan + other regions not tapped by other game consoles... North America is slowing leaving Sony for other consoles... this season will definately show that.

[DemonEyez]

MICROSOFT will win in the long run ;)

any company that comes out and says hey we are ok w/ losing a billion dollars a year w/ xbox and laughs it off... they have way too much money. PS3 will own only in Japan + other regions not tapped by other game consoles... North America is slowing leaving Sony for other consoles... this season will definately show that.

hrm.. sony's losing more money than microsoft and shrugging it off.

sony has a 16 billion dollar cash reserve.... that i believe was the figure after its battery mishaps etc.

[4dmin]

hrm.. sony's losing more money than microsoft and shrugging it off.

sony has a 16 billion dollar cash reserve.... that i believe was the figure after its battery mishaps etc.

the point wasn't who loses the most... shit they are losing 200+ on every system... but xbox has been in the shit since day 1... but w/ more $$$ then GOD you can do anything :goodjob:

[DemonEyez]

thats true.

just from a retail point of view

the ps2 was released before the first xbox.
the ps2 is still in demand these days.. xbox isnt.

While the xbox and 360 are penetrating the market, its not near taking anything over. Perhaps in the next generation after this or the one after.

What will hurt the 360 is that the ps3 is alot more technologically advanced than the 360 by far. by end of next year the 360 will be at its maximum development, and in 2 years the ps3 probably wont be at half its potential.


the cell processor is a bitch to program from what i hear, but also sony/ibm havnt released a full development kit for it. Luckily it can be programmed as a single processor, or 2 or 3 or 6 *max* so in time you'll see everything improving ALOT.

[ShooterMcGavin]

hrm.. sony's losing more money than microsoft and shrugging it off.

sony has a 16 billion dollar cash reserve.... that i believe was the figure after its battery mishaps etc.

i would hardly they they're "shrugging it off". sony as a whole, not just in the gaming arena, have been taking some heavy losses due to lagging r&d and other problems. more and more ppl are no longer referring to them as an industry giant and if you did a little research, you'd see that pretty clearly.

[Killer]

360, by far i'd say..... i want a wii, but as most i've already got a 360.... besides.. this will be the 360 second christmas.. it's available everywhere and at a decent price it's already hacking away at ps3 sales...

i watched a some show earlier this week and microsoft said there sales have sky rocketed since the release of the ps3... why?? cause everyone is now wanting a 3rd gen, and the 360 is basically the only one u can find anywhere....

[Killer]

oh, and online play is far more advanced with the 360 than with the ps3 or the wii....

gow, halo 2.. soon to be halo 3 and halo wars.....

[Ran]

oh, and online play is far more advanced with the 360 than with the ps3 or the wii....

gow, halo 2.. soon to be halo 3 and halo wars.....PS3 and Wii haven't had the time to develop their online play yet. Give them a chance.

Also, Halo 2 sucked @ss compared to the first game. Halo 3 better get it's sh*t together.

[4dmin]

What will hurt the 360 is that the ps3 is alot more technologically advanced than the 360 by far. by end of next year the 360 will be at its maximum development, and in 2 years the ps3 probably wont be at half its potential.



you are mistaken, PS3 does have more power in very small marginal sectors considering they had and entire 1 more year of R&D plus they have been in this game alot longer.... see the stats below these were relased back in SPRING of 05... at the time PS3 didn't even have a shit together Xbox was the only proven box ready to launch... This puts Xbox at a distinct advantage b/c they are now set a full year ahead meaning they could do the same w/ the next launch. The hardware capabilities of both machines aren't even touched yet, and Microsoft has made it really easy for just about anyone to work w/ them.

399 > 599 any day... xbox has brought a console to the table quicker and cheaper then the LARGEST name in the industry.... everything else is HYPE and sony loyal fanboys. :goodjob:

[1000cckiller]

I have had every system that has ever came out. But we all have to agree there are different aspects that we like about all of them. I still have most of my systems, but I like my ps3 better than all of them, The games just need to come out quicker. Ps3 will get to the top as more and more products become availible for it.

[4dmin]

I have had every system that has ever came out. But we all have to agree there are different aspects that we like about all of them. I still have most of my systems, but I like my ps3 better than all of them, The games just need to come out quicker. Ps3 will get to the top as more and more products become availible for it.you would be crazy to think it wouldn't be at the top eventually... they are the leader in console market PS2 still out sells all makes; other makes don't even touch some of the same markets... but here i think they will take a beating due to price point, lack of availability and a year down in launch. From what i read many software makers are recommending Sony to drop the price in 07' to stay above Microsoft.

[1000cckiller]

you would be crazy to think it wouldn't be at the top eventually... they are the leader in console market PS2 still out sells all makes; other makes don't even touch some of the same markets... but here i think they will take a beating due to price point, lack of availability and a year down in launch. From what i read many software makers are recommending Sony to drop the price in 07' to stay above Microsoft.
i didn't say they wouldn't be on top, I have a ps3 and I like it, when more games come out it will be on top. But so far I like everything about the ps3.

[ShooterMcGavin]

shit i really don't care who's "on top" as far as their #s go. i used to be rep the ps2 hard and didn't give 2 shits about the xbox but it's a diff generation now. i just got the xbox360 and i'll get a ps3 as well if they drop the price AND make it more reliable, plain and simple :goodjob: :D

[Zeeb]

The PS3 will support up to 7 bluetooth wireless controllers, have Blu-Ray capabilities which means up to 25 GB of disc space, meaning more in the games and more technology incorperated into those games (hence the steep price of both the games and system) The basic system will come with a 20 GB harddrive, while the premium package will come with a 60 GB harddrive. The memory and ram are as follows: 256MB XDR main RAM, 256 GDDR3 VRAM. The PS3 will dominate all systems at this time. Granted Microsoft is ahead of the next gen console race, but the PS3, at close to $600 for a premium package, is the equivilant to a high-end PC (and cheaper than an Alienware PC) For more information on the PS3, go here: http://www.us.playstation.com/PS3/specs.html

No, I am not a whore for the PS3, but I do build computers and when I saw this, my jaw dropped. The RAM alone is intense.

From Wikipedia.org:
The Blu-ray Disc (BD) is a optical disc (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optical_disc) format designed for high-density storage of high-definition video (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-definition_television) and data.

The name Blu-ray is derived from the blue-violet laser (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser) it uses to read and write to the disc. A Blu-ray Disc can store substantially more data than a DVD (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD), because of the shorter wavelength (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wavelength) (405 nm (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanometre)) of the blue-violet laser (DVDs use a 650-nm-wavelength red laser and CDs (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compact_disc) use an infrared 780 nm laser), which allows more information to be stored digitally in the same amount of space. In comparison to HD DVD (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HD_DVD), which also uses a blue laser, Blu-ray has more information capacity per layer (currently 25GB, but test media is up to 200GB). Sony has released 50GB recordable BDs and will soon be releasing 50GB (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gigabyte) BD media discs.[1] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blu-Ray#_note-0) In August 2006, TDK (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TDK) developed a Blu-ray disk with a 200GB capacity.

[2] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blu-Ray#_note-1)


for one, why the fuck would u want 7 controllers on one game system, if u have that many friends that can play all at once u are a loser. and how can u see seven people at once on a tv? thats just dumb.... and even with the blu ray disc the ps3 and 360 still look the same, i mean damn, u cant really get better than they are now, the next thing in line will be real life... jesus, the ps3 is a fuckin joke and a waste of time, and seeing how the american vp of sony switched positions the playstation is done, this will be the last one...

[Zeeb]

ps3 will win xmas 2007 and will own 2008
thats like 2 years from now by then they will be announcing a new xbox or nintendo or sony system

[Zeeb]

hrm.. sony's losing more money than microsoft and shrugging it off.

sony has a 16 billion dollar cash reserve.... that i believe was the figure after its battery mishaps etc.
dell had the battery mishaps

[danieljr]

Well for what you get from the ps3 theres alot out of it. Than Xbox u have to buy all these add on's to get full potential of the game let me know what you think heres a list.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k259/longbeachdc5/9565024128a0f3e70e10f010.jpg

[06SilverBullet]

I want to get a XBox 360 and possibly a PS3 down the road and compare the 2. I like the Wii because it is so interactive and you are not just sitting on the couch the whole time.


Mark

[Zeeb]

i think thats pretty cool u can use ur cell phone blue tooth for ps3, but still, i prolly wont be getting one... maybe when they drop in price, but i spend enough time on my 360, i dont wanna be in my room too much, and if i get a ps3 i know i will, but they have almost all the same games, so im stickin with the 360, i love it.

[Slowboy]

360 duh.

[ShooterMcGavin]

Well for what you get from the ps3 theres alot out of it. Than Xbox u have to buy all these add on's to get full potential of the game let me know what you think heres a list.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k259/longbeachdc5/9565024128a0f3e70e10f010.jpg

only things that qualify as add ons are the hd and the hd-dvd player. and if u buy the premium and hd-dvd player that's still only $600 which is comparable to the ps3. not to mention u can actually go out and buy an xbox 360 right off the shelf as opposed to paying $800+ for a ps3.

[4dmin]

Well for what you get from the ps3 theres alot out of it. Than Xbox u have to buy all these add on's to get full potential of the game let me know what you think heres a list.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k259/longbeachdc5/9565024128a0f3e70e10f010.jpg

One why would you need HD player to play games? They aren't making games for that anyway; bluray/hd are both for movies... your not gaining jack shit from a gamers standpoint... what are they going to add killer cintematics for the people who like to watch rather then play?

2nd specs 60gb>20gb... xbox came out a year ago you can't even begin to compare the two considering there is a full year+ of R&D in the PS3... beyond that you have way more technology options for xbox then PS3; ever heard of media center or vista... i have my xbox connected to a 300+gb media tower at the added cost 0$ b/c most people already have computers.

http://www1.infos-du-net.com/images/xbox360_vista.jpg

[ShooterMcGavin]

dell had the battery mishaps
yeah, and guess who manufacture those batteries? ;) yep, it was sony :yes:

[ARH1192]

haha my Vote is for the 360.. 2nd IMO would be the Wii!!

Im gonna get a Wii just dont know when!

my mom called me yesterday at work and asked if me or my brother wanted a ps3.. I was like not really I'd rather have a Wii and my brother would rather have a 360.. but told her we'd take it no doubt.. but then i got to thinkin and I called her back and told NOT to get it bc alot have been tearing up and just to get my brother a 360 since I have one already.. she said ok Im takingn it back now.. she just so happend to be at walmart at the right time yesterday and she knew it was a hot item for christmas this year so she just bought it then asked if we wanted it lol

[ShooterMcGavin]

shoulda flipped it...

[Zeeb]

yeah, and guess who manufacture those batteries? ;) yep, it was sony :yes:

did not know that

[StupidBikerBoy]

Well, I played the PS3 today.

This thing blows the 360 and especially the Wii out of the water. It has endless options and features, and the controller is the best I have seen.

I already new it was more powerful, but after playing it its by far the better value. :2cents:

[Hulud]

One why would you need HD player to play games? They aren't making games for that anyway; bluray/hd are both for movies... your not gaining jack shit from a gamers standpoint... what are they going to add killer cintematics for the people who like to watch rather then play?

2nd specs 60gb>20gb... xbox came out a year ago you can't even begin to compare the two considering there is a full year+ of R&D in the PS3... beyond that you have way more technology options for xbox then PS3; ever heard of media center or vista... i have my xbox connected to a 300+gb media tower at the added cost 0$ b/c most people already have computers.

http://www1.infos-du-net.com/images/xbox360_vista.jpg
no shit?

so you can play your music/movies/porn/etc.. from your computer to your xbox?

[StupidBikerBoy]

One why would you need HD player to play games? They aren't making games for that anyway; bluray/hd are both for movies... your not gaining jack shit from a gamers standpoint... what are they going to add killer cintematics for the people who like to watch rather then play?

2nd specs 60gb>20gb... xbox came out a year ago you can't even begin to compare the two considering there is a full year+ of R&D in the PS3... beyond that you have way more technology options for xbox then PS3; ever heard of media center or vista... i have my xbox connected to a 300+gb media tower at the added cost 0$ b/c most people already have computers.

http://www1.infos-du-net.com/images/xbox360_vista.jpg

These discs can hold more which means bigger games, way bigger. Also, you can do all this with the PS3 also.

[OneSlow5pt0]

well obivlion is a huge game with great grapics and it only took up half a DVD space

[StupidBikerBoy]

Im sure it'll take a little time for that much extra space to actually be used.

[Hulud]

Im sure it'll take a little time for that much extra space to actually be used.
i dont think there will be too many games to take up all dvd space this generation

next gen fuck yea

[Djlin]

PS3 all the way..

[fawk_you]

Ill win. :D

[DUBSf22c]

wii and 360~~

[4dmin]

These discs can hold more which means bigger games, way bigger. Also, you can do all this with the PS3 also.

you have to be fucking kidding me 50gb games...? ummm right you are talking about a game the size of hmmm let me see the entire LORD OF THE RINGS + STAR WARS BOX SETS lol... don't think so you won't be seeing games of that size anywhere in this generation ;) Microsoft isn't even going to make HD games and if they did they have triple layer HD 90gb disc what the fuck are you going to put on a game to take up 90gb capability? nothing.

also what interface is PS3 using to connect to a Microsoft Network...? never heard of this please explain.

[OneSlow5pt0]

you have to be fucking kidding me 50gb games...? ummm right you are talking about a game the size of hmmm let me see the entire LORD OF THE RINGS + STAR WARS BOX SETS lol... don't think so you won't be seeing games of that size anywhere in this generation ;) Microsoft isn't even going to make HD games and if they did they have triple layer HD 90gb disc what the fuck are you going to put on a game to take up 90gb capability? nothing.

also what interface is PS3 using to connect to a Microsoft Network...? never heard of this please explain.

exactly,thank you for pointing it all out,i couldnt find a good way of putting it

[ShooterMcGavin]

I already new it was more powerful, but after playing it its by far the better value. :2cents:
i hardly think paying twice retail makes it a good "value" ;)

[OneSlow5pt0]

Well for what you get from the ps3 theres alot out of it. Than Xbox u have to buy all these add on's to get full potential of the game let me know what you think heres a list.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k259/longbeachdc5/9565024128a0f3e70e10f010.jpg

and for this chart,u dont have to have a HD DVD drive,unlike sony who shoves bluray down ur throat..and i dont have a wirelesss headset,so scap that cost..and u charge $80 for HDMI when 360 doesnt use it...so my cost for the 360=$400....$200 less than the PS3



ps..when the PS3 contoller dies u have to buy a whole new one..cant put batteries in the controller

[ShooterMcGavin]

360 does have an hdmi output, but u can buy a high quality hdmi cable for under $10 if u know where to look :goodjob:

[greasemunkey]

the wii -origionality +the boxing is pretty sweet

[allmotoronly]

I personally own one of each, PS3 OWNS the rest..... There aren't a lot of titles out now, but as soon as gran turismo HD comes out, a lot of people will change their minds about paying $60 for a game. graphics are FUCKING AWESOME. I have a 42" plasma that displays in 1080P, so I can see the extent of the graphics of the PS3 and they are fucking awesome. I waited in line for my 60gb unit, and I would do it again for another one. it was definitely worth it!

[superboost]

well, hardware wise, the PS3 pwns the rest. The Xbox 360 is starting to really hit its stride, and the wii does something neither of its competitors does. Honestly, I think the Wii will do well because it does not compete with the 360 or PS3. I think the PS3 will sell well, but this will be the beginning of Sony's decline, and the 360 will probably edge out the PS3 because it represents a nice middle ground between the consoles.

Profit wise, Nintendo will bring home the most bacon like they always do. Microsoft will probably finally break even and Sony will slip even further into debt.

The gamecube was an utter "failure" yet posted $33 million profit. The xbox, a success in many people's heads lost microsoft $160 million. The PS2, which outsold both the gamecube and xbox combined lost sony $44 million. I'll take Nintendo's "failure" any day.

[StupidBikerBoy]

you have to be fucking kidding me 50gb games...? ummm right you are talking about a game the size of hmmm let me see the entire LORD OF THE RINGS + STAR WARS BOX SETS lol... don't think so you won't be seeing games of that size anywhere in this generation ;) Microsoft isn't even going to make HD games and if they did they have triple layer HD 90gb disc what the fuck are you going to put on a game to take up 90gb capability? nothing.

also what interface is PS3 using to connect to a Microsoft Network...? never heard of this please explain.

But can the XBox 360 read that disc? And what format is it?

Games have grown in size exponentially in the last few years. Kind of hard to predict the future, but planning for it is much smarter than assuming it won't happen.

So the 360 doesn't have any HD games? Didn't know that. that sux balls.

I never said the PS3 could connect to the microsoft network, but who cares? What is on this microsoft network that the PS3 can't do on the net?

[Hulud]

and for this chart,u dont have to have a HD DVD drive,unlike sony who shoves bluray down ur throat..and i dont have a wirelesss headset,so scap that cost..and u charge $80 for HDMI when 360 doesnt use it...so my cost for the 360=$400....$200 less than the PS3



ps..when the PS3 contoller dies u have to buy a whole new one..cant put batteries in the controller
360 was $200 for me at microcenter for premium :D

[Hulud]

i dont see why people are flippin their shit about $60 for a game, thats only a 20% increase

games have been $50 for about 10 years now, ever heard of a simple concept called inflation?

[StupidBikerBoy]

LOLOL at all these people defending a system that is in fact less powerful and with less features. Seems that some can't accept the 360 is beaten.

Who cares? If you like the 360, then more power to you.

Oh, and did anyone stop and think that some people actually wanted some of the extra features that you get with the PS3. If you consider what you get with each package the PS3 is by far the batter deal, its even already been proven in a previous thread.
I've played the 360 and the PS3, and demo'd the Wii. The PS3 is what I prefer, by far. Don't let it bother you to much.:goodjob:

[Hulud]

LOLOL at all you people arguing about VIDEO GAMES

[4dmin]

But can the XBox 360 read that disc? And what format is it?

Games have grown in size exponentially in the last few years. Kind of hard to predict the future, but planning for it is much smarter than assuming it won't happen.

So the 360 doesn't have any HD games? Didn't know that. that sux balls.

I never said the PS3 could connect to the microsoft network, but who cares? What is on this microsoft network that the PS3 can't do on the net?

Read what disc, HD DVD/Blu-ray? HD they have a seperate drive you can purchase to watch movies if you want, but again what is the point...

you won't be playing Blu-Ray games in near distant future... i guess you don't understand the size of those disc, we aren't even using DVDs to their full capability so your not going to be doing it w/ a Blu-Ray anytime soon.

the average 360 game is using 49% of the capability of the DVD9 format... they are 8.5GB... hello if blu-ray is 25GB (and also up to 50GB) what the hell is Playstation going to put on the other 20+GB of space? Software companys work to make games smaller as it is, b/c programming becomes more advanced so you don't need as much code to do the same things.

you said PS3 can do the same which infact it can't... xbox has the best online system and beyond that you have full capability to use xbox with your microsoft network at home from there you have a full range of file swapping and an infinate amount of resources. furthermore the after market is awesome for xbox!

ps3 is more powerful as far as hardware, there is no doubt... but when you can do the same shit + more for less $$$ its a no brainer. you can get a 360 premium for as low as 200$ compared to the 600$ retail price of PS3. If 400$ more is worth watching movies :goodjob:

[DemonEyez]

Read what disc, HD DVD/Blu-ray? HD they have a seperate drive you can purchase to watch movies if you want, but again what is the point...

you won't be playing Blu-Ray games in near distant future... i guess you don't understand the size of those disc, we aren't even using DVDs to their full capability so your not going to be doing it w/ a Blu-Ray anytime soon.

the average 360 game is using 49% of the capability of the DVD9 format... they are 8.5GB... hello if blu-ray is 25GB (and also up to 50GB) what the hell is Playstation going to put on the other 20+GB of space? Software companys work to make games smaller as it is, b/c programming becomes more advanced so you don't need as much code to do the same things.

you said PS3 can do the same which infact it can't... xbox has the best online system and beyond that you have full capability to use xbox with your microsoft network at home from there you have a full range of file swapping and an infinate amount of resources. furthermore the after market is awesome for xbox!

ps3 is more powerful as far as hardware, there is no doubt... but when you can do the same shit + more for less $$$ its a no brainer. you can get a 360 premium for as low as 200$ compared to the 600$ retail price of PS3. If 400$ more is worth watching movies :goodjob:

well the 360 is out a year now and the prices finally dropped. the way to get it for 200 is get a microcenter card and a 100$ rebate. After one year we'll see who's got rebates on the ps3.

Their not trying to make programs smaller. Smaller programs cant "technically" do more the code is just more efficient. but in those cases the compiler itself will be more complex and so the decoding engine needs to be larger which would slow down the overall system. There is a certain balance they try to achieve between the 2. If the compiler/decoder/engine is too complex even the simple shit gets slowed down, but if it isnt powerful enough everything is slowed down too.

Also the biggest problem i have with most games is that they are too short. Hell hate to say my favorite series final fantasy was too short. Its why i play WoW atm cus theres really no end to it. and in the future they will want to use up more space. Lengthen the game, better graphics more details. A wider array of textures, voices, colors etc. Also it allows them to optimize gameplay for different setups such as 360 with HD or without rather than having the actual 360 decode the difference and possibly slow down gaming. Its an option, not saying that they may or may not do it.

true, xbox network is more advanced atm because its been in full play since the orignal xbox. With microsoft at its back it should have a good chance at being better due to the network that microsoft runs. But on the other hand, sony's partner in crime is IBM. and overall ibm actually runs the larger network infrastructure around the world. It will be fun to watch how both turn out in a few years.

IMO theres just too many variables to pick a winner.
One is more advanced, one has been out a year and has a market hold.
One plays blu-ray one HD.
Somepeople prefer halo, some prefer FF, etc etc. list could go on.

All i know is atm i love my ps3. No doubt blu-ray movies are awesome, cant wait for the games out in march theres like 5 of em. In the future i will prolly pick up a 360 also just because unfortunately as in the past, i tend to buy stuff i dont really need. like a gamecube... and no games...

[4dmin]

well the 360 is out a year now and the prices finally dropped. the way to get it for 200 is get a microcenter card and a 100$ rebate. After one year we'll see who's got rebates on the ps3.

Their not trying to make programs smaller. Smaller programs cant "technically" do more the code is just more efficient. but in those cases the compiler itself will be more complex and so the decoding engine needs to be larger which would slow down the overall system. There is a certain balance they try to achieve between the 2. If the compiler/decoder/engine is too complex even the simple shit gets slowed down, but if it isnt powerful enough everything is slowed down too.

Also the biggest problem i have with most games is that they are too short. Hell hate to say my favorite series final fantasy was too short. Its why i play WoW atm cus theres really no end to it. and in the future they will want to use up more space. Lengthen the game, better graphics more details. A wider array of textures, voices, colors etc. Also it allows them to optimize gameplay for different setups such as 360 with HD or without rather than having the actual 360 decode the difference and possibly slow down gaming. Its an option, not saying that they may or may not do it.

true, xbox network is more advanced atm because its been in full play since the orignal xbox. With microsoft at its back it should have a good chance at being better due to the network that microsoft runs. But on the other hand, sony's partner in crime is IBM. and overall ibm actually runs the larger network infrastructure around the world. It will be fun to watch how both turn out in a few years.

IMO theres just too many variables to pick a winner.
One is more advanced, one has been out a year and has a market hold.
One plays blu-ray one HD.
Somepeople prefer halo, some prefer FF, etc etc. list could go on.

All i know is atm i love my ps3. No doubt blu-ray movies are awesome, cant wait for the games out in march theres like 5 of em. In the future i will prolly pick up a 360 also just because unfortunately as in the past, i tend to buy stuff i dont really need. like a gamecube... and no games...

well you can't complain w/ prices not dropping for 360 they have a console priced at 299$ at launch which was what 50$ more then Xbox/PS2 launch? Sony came out w/ 250$ over PS2 launch!

i'm a software engineer there are always ways to make things smaller/faster... there are many titles that have done this many many times... Microsoft has helped developers take advantage of tools like XNA and Procedural Synthesis to make file sizes smaller and to build games quicker.

games like WOW are still not even taking up the full size of a DVD... what is WOW 6gb total maybe and that is the largest online game right now. the other reason why you won't see games of that size is b/c of LOADING times... do you know how long it would take to load up 25gb even on blu-ray? why do you think console games have more capabilities... they are driven from your harddrive... even blu-ray if i'm not mistaken is only running at 400mbps and sata drives are 1.5GBps... there is just no comparision. Also it cost a butt load of money to make a game, not everyone can build a title like: WOW, Final Fantasy, HALO, GTA, etc.

There is alot of hype behind Sony products, its that simple you have to remember game developers aren't going to make 25gb and 8gb versions of games... just isn't going to happen. They are going to build what the market demands. PS3 has nice technology but I already have microsoft network at home including a 360 which was bought a year ago and the only thing a 600$ console has to offer me is Blu-Ray..? sorry not buying it.

Its definately going to be interesting to see where the market goes... for some reason I don't see Microsoft waiting to see what Sony does, but moving forward on their development in the industry... I am predicting they eventually build an all in one console + media center machine. The market is just too good for it. I love mine. Microsoft has sold over 20+ million Media Center machines worldwide as of Oct I think and Vista has yet to launch. The last 360 update even allowed connection to Windows Media for content connectivity which is cool b/c you don't even need Media Center for that. I think it will take a while before Microsoft can even compete with Sony on the console market worldwide, but they will definately start to pick away at their market.

[DemonEyez]

well you can't complain w/ prices not dropping for 360 they have a console priced at 299$ at launch which was what 50$ more then Xbox/PS2 launch? Sony came out w/ 250$ over PS2 launch!

i'm a software engineer there are always ways to make things smaller/faster... there are many titles that have done this many many times... Microsoft has helped developers take advantage of tools like XNA and Procedural Synthesis to make file sizes smaller and to build games quicker.

games like WOW are still not even taking up the full size of a DVD... what is WOW 6gb total maybe and that is the largest online game right now. the other reason why you won't see games of that size is b/c of LOADING times... do you know how long it would take to load up 25gb even on blu-ray? why do you think console games have more capabilities... they are driven from your harddrive... even blu-ray if i'm not mistaken is only running at 400mbps and sata drives are 1.5GBps... there is just no comparision. Also it cost a butt load of money to make a game, not everyone can build a title like: WOW, Final Fantasy, HALO, GTA, etc.

There is alot of hype behind Sony products, its that simple you have to remember game developers aren't going to make 25gb and 8gb versions of games... just isn't going to happen. They are going to build what the market demands. PS3 has nice technology but I already have microsoft network at home including a 360 which was bought a year ago and the only thing a 600$ console has to offer me is Blu-Ray..? sorry not buying it.

Its definately going to be interesting to see where the market goes... for some reason I don't see Microsoft waiting to see what Sony does, but moving forward on their development in the industry... I am predicting they eventually build an all in one console + media center machine. The market is just too good for it. I love mine. Microsoft has sold over 20+ million Media Center machines worldwide as of Oct I think and Vista has yet to launch. The last 360 update even allowed connection to Windows Media for content connectivity which is cool b/c you don't even need Media Center for that. I think it will take a while before Microsoft can even compete with Sony on the console market worldwide, but they will definately start to pick away at their market.

not argueing about that. your right. talking about wow tho alot of the database etc is stored on the actual server tho so if it were a sort of 1player game it would be alot larger. i checked my wow folder its 5.4gb.

but hey man we'll check back in 2 years lol.

[4dmin]

not argueing about that. your right. talking about wow tho alot of the database etc is stored on the actual server tho so if it were a sort of 1player game it would be alot larger. i checked my wow folder its 5.4gb.

but hey man we'll check back in 2 years lol.

2 years no doubt... BLIZZARD better make a new fucking Starcraft as well!!! :2up:

[DemonEyez]

haha yeah man i wanted to play that again but fuck i cant find any of my 3 cd keys. sucks ass.

[8bangin302]

i played the ps3 at a friends house and it was badass..to me better than the 360 but i havent payed the wii yet..

[JC]

Well considering if you try to go out and buy a Blu Ray Player, you will not find one cheaper then $750, then a PS3 is a hell of a deal. You are not only getting a Blu Ray Player but you are also getting a video game consol for free in essance.

However, if you could care less about HD and just want a "video game consol" with good graphics but never plan on taking advantage of the Blu Ray Player, then you are waisting your money with the PS3 and need to get an xbox 360. (note: xbox can attach a HD-DVD drive, however, HD-dvd players only retail for about $450 anyway compared to $750 for Blu Ray)

If you could really care less about graphics period, and just want a fun, enjoyable, simple game system, then the Wii is the way to go.

Each system is completly different, each system is a bargin for what it offers, it is all a matter of what kind of gamer you are and a matter of preference. All 3 gaming companies will be around for awhile and arent going anywhere.

I think the Wii is going to be more child friendly with both the game selection and the price for parents. However, as the kid hits preteen and up, they will feed into the PS3 and Xbox360. No kid really cares what the game systems offer, simply how well each company market's it to the kids to make them WANT it!!

I will probably end up getting a wii because I like the old school games, but I will probably get one of the other systems as well once the price spike goes down.

[4dmin]

Well considering if you try to go out and buy a Blu Ray Player, you will not find one cheaper then $750, then a PS3 is a hell of a deal. You are not only getting a Blu Ray Player but you are also getting a video game consol for free in essance.

However, if you could care less about HD and just want a "video game consol" with good graphics but never plan on taking advantage of the Blu Ray Player, then you are waisting your money with the PS3 and need to get an xbox 360. (note: xbox can attach a HD-DVD drive, however, HD-dvd players only retail for about $450 anyway compared to $750 for Blu Ray)

If you could really care less about graphics period, and just want a fun, enjoyable, simple game system, then the Wii is the way to go.

Each system is completly different, each system is a bargin for what it offers, it is all a matter of what kind of gamer you are and a matter of preference. All 3 gaming companies will be around for awhile and arent going anywhere.

I think the Wii is going to be more child friendly with both the game selection and the price for parents. However, as the kid hits preteen and up, they will feed into the PS3 and Xbox360. No kid really cares what the game systems offer, simply how well each company market's it to the kids to make them WANT it!!

I will probably end up getting a wii because I like the old school games, but I will probably get one of the other systems as well once the price spike goes down.

+25

[Ran]

Looks like the Wii won the console war for Christmas with the XBOX360 in second. I wonder how Sony is going to follow up in 2007.

[DemonEyez]

Looks like the Wii won the console war for Christmas with the XBOX360 in second. I wonder how Sony is going to follow up in 2007.

if by won you mean wii and ps3's sold out.. then yes..

seriously tho all of them sold out.. hard to judge winner really since both are still in demand. just a matter that the wii's put out more units. either way im looking for a second wii now since i gave my first away... still lovin the ps3 tho

[OneSlow5pt0]

1.360
2.Wii
3.PS3

[Extrememustang]

2 years no doubt... BLIZZARD better make a new fucking Starcraft as well!!! :2up:
or a new diablo, also SATA II is 300 mbs and SATA I is 1.5

[BuBBa DRiFT]

easter is over guys, why the resurrection hype?


by the way, 360 will take the cake with Halo 3 release no doubt. Its already got a huge library, with consoles on shelves consistently. PS3 still has a long way to go to catch up. Wii will always be in the middle, plain and simple. Innovation is good, but nothing beats a massively popular FPS. The Wii doesn't have a cult favorite just yet, give them time, they can be creative. BUT THEY DEFINITELY NEED ONLINE MULTI PLAYER TO EVEN COMPETE, imho

[AnthonyF]

the wii will never mount up to either. the PS3 will die out soon and come down in price. 360 is just all around amazing. IMO

[Clegger]

the wii will never mount up to either. the PS3 will die out soon and come down in price. 360 is just all around amazing. IMO

hahha are you insane! by this time next year nobody will even know what an xbox 360 is. Its all about what games come out for what systems and ONLY that system... so far all xbox has that ps3 doesnt is Gears of war all the other good games come out on BOTH systems

ps3's upcoming launches
Resident Evil 5
Final Fantasy XIII

When you have names like CAPCOM and SQUARENIX making their Most famous titles on YOUR system that has to mean something. Just those 2 games are enough for me to want to buy the system. What does the xbox have coming out next yer

Forza motorsport 2
Halo3
(both games were made by Microsoft)

They don't have any big names making huge titles on their system
First of all I hate halo call of duty 2 and 3 were way better than halo 1 and 2. Forza motorsport is the ONLY game that I would want

Now Im not saying that xbox360 blows ass and sucks total balls im just saying that in time ps3 will be supreme. Now dont buy a ps3 right now save your money, wait until better games come out for it. if you really want a system badly get a Wii its cheap and the Wii is super fun

Wario ware
Super monkey ball
Twilight princess
Sonic
wii sports

all really really fun games and very original

[Mr_Mischif]

Forza motorsport 2
Halo3
(both games were made by Microsoft)

They don't have any big names making huge titles on their system

Then what the hell do you call the Halo and Forza franchises?

Just because the developer's name isn't all that big, doesn't mean the game won't rock. I mean, look at Loco Roco, Katamari Damacy, or even Pac-Man when it was first coming out; all by basically no-name companies.

[phongt12]

I just bought the Xbox Elite last week. I can say, for now, that the 360 has the best games thus far. But, you get what you pay for. I paid $480 for it vs. the $600 I would have paid for the PS3. The difference in price showed the minute I turned on the 360. The fans are really loud, the "black" paint is really cheap, there's no wi-fi, no hd-dvd, and the system will probably break down on me. It's sad to say but I HAD to buy the Best Buy warranty because I knew the 360 Elite would break down sooner or later. I like the games on Xbox right now, so that's why I bit the bullet and bought the system. Gears of War is amazing and I love how Xbox Live is setup, even though I hate shelling out money for it. When the PS3 drops in price or produces better games, I might trade in the Elite back to Best Buy for store credit and pick up a PS3. The Wii is also a pretty solid system too. I would have picked that up if I had money for a 2nd system. It's great for when you have friends over, but it doesn't have the games I'm looking for when I want to play by myself.

So here's the breakdown:

Build Quality: PS3 (Winner)
Games: Xbox 360 (Winner)
Uniqueness: Wii (Winner)

[ironchef]

Being that I have experience with all 3 systems, I shall comment on this. At the present time 360 > ps3. Even with that being the case, I still bought a ps3. The only thing attractive about Xbox is halo for many people. But, I never liked that game, so otherwise xbox doesn't appeal to me. However, in 6 months to a year ps3 > 360 all day every day, we're talking GT5 (hopefully this year), GTA4, MGS4 (hopefully this year), FFXIII, Uncharted: Drakes Fortune, its just goes on and on.

As far as the price aspect, ps3 actually comes out cheaper than a 360 by a longshot. To have full 1080p in everything you have to buy an elite which is $480, to get hd dvd you have to get the player which is another $200, and for wifi its another $80. Total = $760. Versus the ps3 which has everything already for $600. Along with standardized hard drives, so you can go out and pop in a 500 gig one if you wanted, cant do this on an xbox without modding.

Also the PS3 xmb > xbox blades. Sleeker interface, as well as simpler and cooler. The console itself is badass, it perfectly matches the entertainment system, and you can barely hear it. PS3 controllers > Xbox controllers. Although the xbox controllers have vibration thats a plus, but sony is coming out with a sixaxis 2.0 that will have vibration.

So for future I'd say PS3 will win out, once the games are kicked into high gear and the Playstation Network expands.

WII is cool, but its gimmicky and gets kinda old. Not to mention its basically a gamecube with motion sensing technology.