Which is better X-box Elite or PS3?

Question

Which is better X-box Elite or PS3?

Answer 1

XBOX 360 FTW

Answer 2

This question has been answered so often.

But like with the link below, I'll answer it again for you.

Get an Xbox.

In short:

It has better and more games to choose from.

It has better multimedia capabilities.

It has better online functionality.

It's hardware is better suited for games.

The customer service is better.

The reasons in detail:

The Xbox 360 has a broader userbase than the PS3. While the situation improved in the past, there are still more Xbox 360 owners than PS3 owners.

With massive price drops in Europe the circle of Xbox 360 owners grew even more.

The consequence is, that publishers are more willing to do an exclusive game on a console that has more potential customers.

This way, you will see a lot of great exclusive games on Xbox 360, that you won't see on a PS3.

For example the Halo series, Cracdown, Gears of War, the Forza Motorsport series, Project Gotham Racing, Dead Rising, Mass Effect, Lost Oddysey (from the makers of Final Fantasy) and many many more.

On the PS3 the exclusive games are mostly standard shooters. Haze for example didn't get a lot of good reviews, as did other PS3 exclusives with mediocre reviews.

Those claiming 2008 will be *the* year for PS3 games: keep in mind that most of these games will also be released on the

Xbox 360 for the reasons above.

For example, take Final Fantasy: A long time Playstation Exclusive, Final Fantasy XIII is now also coming to the Xbox 360.

Multimedia capabilities.

Both the Xbox 360 and PS3 can connect to a PC in your home Network.

Both can play movies, display pictures and blast MP3s.

However, only the Xbox 360 is able to continue playing your MP3s when you start a game.

The 360 will replace the game's music, but keep the sound effects, so you still know what's going on in the game.

This way, you can always do your own soundtrack.

And if you have high definition videos on your PC, you can watch these on the 360 without needing a BluRay or HD-DVD drive.

And finally, if you have a Windows XP MCE or Vista home Premium or Ultimate on your PC, you can watch TV, or TV recordings on your Xbox 360.

Better online fuctions.

Currently when you are playing a game, and a friend of yours tries to contact you, you have to end the game, return to the PS3 XBar, go to your messages to read and or answer it, and then start your game anew.

On the Xbox 360, no matter what you are doing: Playing a game, watching a movie, goofing around in the system, you just push the Guide button and your Friendlist is avaliable.

You choose your friend, and you can instantly write a message or send him a voice message.

You can even message friends, that don't own a Xbox 360, but are online on their PC's with the Windows or MSN Messenger.

The hardware is better suited for games.

If you want the technical details, I suggest you read the article linked below.

But in short:

The PS3 has a very slow memory interface when it comes to graphics.

For example: The most basic graphic operation is z-sorting and lighting (i.e. this determines, wich objects are hidden behind other objects, and how the lights illuminate these objects).

For a High Definition image, you will need to transport about 60Gigabyte/sec of data.

The PS3 only has 48GB/sec of Bandwith available, and has to compress the data, send it, and uncompress it again in the graphic framebuffer.

The Xbox 360 has over 270GB/sec of memory bandwith, and can not only do z-sorting with transparent objects, but also High Dynamic Range rendering, Full-Screen Anti Aliasing and effects like Bump Mapping all in one go.

This is the reason, why for example GTA IV is rendered in 640 lines on the PS3, but full 720 lines on the Xbox 360, resulting in fewer blocky edges.

For more differences about the hardware, read the article linked below.

The service is better:

A lot of people say the Xbox 360 breaks down with the "red ring of death".

If you buy a console now, the cooling in the console has been improved, and this problem shouldn't turn up again.

If it does, Microsoft gives you a three year warranty on your console. You just call a toll free support number, and you will get your console exchanged for free.

The service of a poor guys PS3 refused a warranty repair, because the console was "dusty" (read story below).

And finally, if you still can't decide: Here is a humorous take for a decision path to make it easier for you to decide wich console is for you:

Do you have friends?

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+---> No --> Get a PS3.

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Yes

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Real or internet friends?

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+----> Real ---> Get the Wii.

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Internet

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V

Get the Xbox 360.

Answer 3

It is really just a matter of choice, I prefer the 360, because XBox Live is amazing, there is alot more games out for it, the graphics are as great as the PS3 ( I seriously can not tell a difference between the two), I like the exlcusive games that are out for the 360, it is cheaper.  I am not knocking on the PS3, I think it is actually coming around and is going to do good, but I like the way that Microsoft is putting alot of money out there to get exclusive content for games and such

Answer 4

Wow. What a vague question. Based on what? Graphics? Games? What?

Answer 5

ps3 is better

Answer 6

I used to think ps3 kicked *** over Xbox, but then I got an xbox and I would have to say xbox rocks for online gaming n stuff, but xbox controllers suck ***. I'd still buy a ps3 if I has to choose between the 2. They're bringing out a new ps3 soon, its got a 60 gig hd and some other cool stuff. but yeh i'd pick ps3. Depends really on what you wanna do with it.

Answer 7

xbox for multiplayer value, ps3 if you don't really play online with friends

Answer 8

overall x-box they have had the best game sales the past year, have a great selection of games the ps3 cant offer. most good ps3 games are going to come out on the Xbox also and the Xbox is cheaper. the ps3 is more powerful graphics wise but i own both and honestly my xbox sees much more hours of play than my ps3

Answer 9

Xbox Elite!

Answer 10

Xbox 360 elite is, by far, the better buy.

Assuming your planning to get a new system:

-the 120gb Xbox and 80gb PS3 are both $399(40gb hard drive difference)

-microsoft has a much wider array of quality titles

-microsoft's xbox live is the best multiplayer experience out there

-the red ring of death is no longer an issue in the newer models (elites)

Answer 11

oh lord.

start a fight with that question.

well..it depends on what games you like and if you like to play online. xbox with Live is best if you want to play online games. PS3 just cant beat xbox on that level. as far as games, they are about the same and most games are out for both consoles. graphics are about the same. PS3 is probably a little better graphic wise..but of course unless you have an HDTV then neither will live up their potential for graphics.

of course..I like the Wii. its fun to play, and the graphics are ps2 and orginial xbox type. So graphics dont always make the console. I love my xbox because I play in LIVE

Answer 12

XBox SUCKS I hate them! I spend 600USD with all the stuff you can get with it and the thing broke down like 4 months later with the ring of death, check the videos on youtube and you will see, I am thinking on buying PS3 now. DONT BUY XBOX 360 on any version

Answer 13

PS3

Answer 14

I have both and love love my xbox!!