You make the call for me...PS3 or 360

rowech · 02-06-2007, 09:15 PM

I've been debating this for about a month and am having a real tough time making this call. I have a Sony 720p TV if that matters in helping make the decision.

PSUColonel · 02-06-2007, 09:17 PM

I too had this decision to make...I went with the 360 with all the bells and whistles. Eventually, I am betting they'll come up with a blue ray expansion for it.

Greyroofoo · 02-06-2007, 09:21 PM

get both

rowech · 02-06-2007, 09:26 PM

Failed to mention that money is an object.

sabotai · 02-06-2007, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by rowech

Failed to mention that money is an object.

Then wait 6 months. By then you'll have a clearer picture (maybe) on the Blu-Ray vs. HD-DVD and a better picture of what the holiday season will bring in games and perhaps a price drop. From what I have seen (and played on the 360), none of the games are worth running out to get the system.

I mean, the 360 does have some pretty damn good games, but if you've waited this long, might as well wait and see what will happen next fall.

SackAttack · 02-06-2007, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by rowech

I've been debating this for about a month and am having a real tough time making this call. I have a Sony 720p TV if that matters in helping make the decision.

If it's 720p, I'm not sure it's going to matter signficantly which way you go. Pick the format (HD or Blu-ray) that'll have the movies you want if you intend to use the system as a movie player, and pick which first-party games you'd rather play (i.e. Gears of War or Resistance).

Most major third-party games will end up on both systems anyway.

Raiders Army · 02-06-2007, 10:07 PM

If there's a game you want now, get it and the system. If there is no must buy game you want right now, wait until one comes out. Don't get one to just get one.

Sorry I'm such a hypocrite.

PSUColonel · 02-06-2007, 10:13 PM

THe best and only 3 games I own are:

Tiger Woods 2007
NCAA Football 2007
Fight Night Round 3

Deattribution · 02-07-2007, 12:42 AM

If you can wait, I would. The games, the systems themselves (with some reported possible upgrades) and the prices are only to get better in time.

Emiliano · 02-07-2007, 02:26 AM

Right now, I'd go with the 360. 6 months from now, you'll have some money saved, and you can get the PS3 too.

Icy · 02-07-2007, 03:47 AM

I say 360 if you live in USA, imho is a better system and the online is way better than Sony's. If you are European like me, then probably the PS3 will be a better option because the games are region free, you will be able to play USA games in the PS3 while you can't in the 360 (MLB, college hoops, NCAA etc).

About Blue-ray, who really cares right now? I would like it as option instead of built in.

Alan T · 02-07-2007, 06:50 AM

I had to make this decision the other day. I ended up getting an Xbox360 mainly because I wanted to try to join in some online play for things like madden, college hoops, etc with other fofc'ers. So far I haven't done that any yet though.

gstelmack · 02-07-2007, 08:27 AM

I voted 360. It's a dream to program, and then you can buy the games I work on

TroyF · 02-07-2007, 08:48 AM

My current vote is for the 360. Down the road, I have no idea.

For me, Blu-Ray is an irrelevant part of the discussion. I buy my game systems to play games on. That's the #1 priority for me. I buy about, oh, 1 DVD movie a year and that's as a gift to a friend who likes them. (OK, I did buy season 1 of The Wire a few weeks ago and I've purchased some Family Guy seasons in the past year. . . but they look fine for me in my current DVD player.

If Blu Ray is something that concerns you, there are more variables in the question. For me, the current crop of 360 games is stronger. The controller is probably the single best one I've ever used. I like the online content and how easy it is to get on servers and play.

In 6 months? We'll see if the 360 still holds those advantages. My guess is it will, but time will tell.

Icy · 02-07-2007, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by gstelmack

I voted 360. It's a dream to program, and then you can buy the games I work on

Going off topic, I love the games that your team develops but I wonder if you are both in the team that developed Rainbow Six Vegas and the new Graw 2.

If so, why is the Graw 2 crouching/hiding system like the old Graw instead of copying the Vegas one (left trigger) that is way easier to use? Different developing teams? I love the system in Vegas but i like more the open environment in GRAW2 (only played the demo from marketplace). As i think you have said in the past that you want to be looked here like a test sims fan and not like a games developer, I underestand if you don't want to comment about the games your company releases in this board, you can ignore the question if you don't feel confortable, i was just curious

Oh and btw, on your comment, i have read in more places that the 360 is way more programmer friendly than the ps3 and it could mean more and better games develped for the 360.

gstelmack · 02-07-2007, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Icy

Going off topic, I love the games that your team develops but I wonder if you are both in the team that developed Rainbow Six Vegas and the new Graw 2.

No. I worked on the multiplayer section of GRAW, and am working on the multiplayer section of GRAW 2.

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Originally Posted by Icy

If so, why is the Graw 2 crouching/hiding system like the old Graw instead of copying the Vegas one (left trigger) that is way easier to use? Different developing teams? I love the system in Vegas but i like more the open environment in GRAW2 (only played the demo from marketplace).

I can't really comment on the "whys".

rowech · 02-07-2007, 02:33 PM

Well....looks like PS3 isn't the purchase right now. Close between the 360 and waiting though.

View Poll Results: PS3 or 360 for me?
XBox 360...the games are too much to pass up	31	56.36%
PS3...Blue Ray will win and in a year it'll be top dog	7	12.73%
Wait 3 months to see what happens	7	12.73%
Wait 6 months to see what happens	10	18.18%
Voters: 55. You may not vote on this poll

02-06-2007, 09:17 PM	#2
PSUColonel Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wayne, PA	I too had this decision to make...I went with the 360 with all the bells and whistles. Eventually, I am betting they'll come up with a blue ray expansion for it. Last edited by PSUColonel : 02-06-2007 at 09:18 PM.

02-07-2007, 02:26 AM	#10
Emiliano College Prospect Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nuremberg, Germany	Right now, I'd go with the 360. 6 months from now, you'll have some money saved, and you can get the PS3 too. __________________ Xbox Live&PSN: Emiliano81 GM of the Rome Gladiators in the WOOF

02-07-2007, 03:47 AM	#11
Icy Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Toledo - Spain	I say 360 if you live in USA, imho is a better system and the online is way better than Sony's. If you are European like me, then probably the PS3 will be a better option because the games are region free, you will be able to play USA games in the PS3 while you can't in the 360 (MLB, college hoops, NCAA etc). About Blue-ray, who really cares right now? I would like it as option instead of built in. __________________

02-07-2007, 08:27 AM	#13
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	I voted 360. It's a dream to program, and then you can buy the games I work on __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

02-06-2007, 09:21 PM	#3
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	get both

02-06-2007, 09:26 PM	#4
rowech Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2006	Failed to mention that money is an object.

02-06-2007, 10:07 PM	#7
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	If there's a game you want now, get it and the system. If there is no must buy game you want right now, wait until one comes out. Don't get one to just get one. Sorry I'm such a hypocrite.

02-06-2007, 10:13 PM	#8
PSUColonel Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wayne, PA	THe best and only 3 games I own are: Tiger Woods 2007 NCAA Football 2007 Fight Night Round 3

02-07-2007, 12:42 AM	#9
Deattribution College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2003	If you can wait, I would. The games, the systems themselves (with some reported possible upgrades) and the prices are only to get better in time.

02-07-2007, 06:50 AM	#12
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	I had to make this decision the other day. I ended up getting an Xbox360 mainly because I wanted to try to join in some online play for things like madden, college hoops, etc with other fofc'ers. So far I haven't done that any yet though.

02-07-2007, 08:48 AM	#14
TroyF Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	My current vote is for the 360. Down the road, I have no idea. For me, Blu-Ray is an irrelevant part of the discussion. I buy my game systems to play games on. That's the #1 priority for me. I buy about, oh, 1 DVD movie a year and that's as a gift to a friend who likes them. (OK, I did buy season 1 of The Wire a few weeks ago and I've purchased some Family Guy seasons in the past year. . . but they look fine for me in my current DVD player. If Blu Ray is something that concerns you, there are more variables in the question. For me, the current crop of 360 games is stronger. The controller is probably the single best one I've ever used. I like the online content and how easy it is to get on servers and play. In 6 months? We'll see if the 360 still holds those advantages. My guess is it will, but time will tell.

02-07-2007, 02:33 PM	#17
rowech Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2006	Well....looks like PS3 isn't the purchase right now. Close between the 360 and waiting though.

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