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Do most people like ps3 or xbox 360

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Hello, i wanna know if people prefer ps3 or xbox 360 more..PLEASE GIVE FEEDBACK

Reply to TrulyBlessed07
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define "like" for me?

if you're looking for % market share in terms of ownership, last time I checked back in '09 wii had about 45% with ps3 and xbox splitting the rest. How has the situation changed since then, I'm not sure.

As far as how many people have ps3 exclusively over xbox or the other way around, no clue. I doubt anyone has a statistic such as that available.

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Reply to AntiZig

thanks..i really want to get an idea of which produce the most sales...also what the future might look like for both

Reply to TrulyBlessed07

The Xbox is more common than the ps3 and sells more units. however, they are both very good and its a matter of preference

Reply to lucarade

the xbox came out before ps3, so alot of people switched to it and fell in love, and became bias before giving the ps3 a chance. it is all personal preference.

 

ps3 pros:

 

free online play
doubles as a blu-ray player
more durable
better graphics (when on hdmi)
built in wireless (on earlier models xbox did not have this)
quiet
better controllers (in my opinion)
rechargable controllers
available TOSLink audio out (hd audio)

 

xbox pros:
more games
games come out sooner
more people
MAYBE slightly better servers?
party chat
xbox dashboard is more user friendly then ps3 XMB


Message edited by 6_5x47lapua on 01-06-2012 at 09:29:53 PM
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I own a PS3 and I love it. It is a great Bluray player, which was one of my primary reasons. It has built in wireless and I love the PS controllers as they have not changed. However, the PSN network is not that great especially if you play alot of multiplayer online games, especially first person shooters. I believe hardware wise it is superior to the Xbox.

On the other hand, Xbox has a superior network that you do have to pay a yearly subscription to if you want to play online games. It has Kinect, which is a REALLY popular and cool item. I believe the new Xbox model has built in wireless. The library for Xbox is larger, I believe.

It is really up to what type of gamer you are and what you intend to use it for. I prefer the PS3 because I am primarily a PC gamer and the PS3 has great looking racing and fighting games, which I do not play on PC. Uncharted is an outstanding series that I have enjoyed. Then again Xbox has Gears of War, which is a huge hit. Just do your research and test out some games at a buddies house or at a retailer.

Reply to jay2tall

jay2tall wrote :

It is really up to what type of gamer you are and what you intend to use it for. I prefer the PS3 because I am primarily a PC gamer and the PS3 has great looking racing and fighting games, which I do not play on PC. Uncharted is an outstanding series that I have enjoyed. Then again Xbox has Gears of War, which is a huge hit. Just do your research and test out some games at a buddies house or at a retailer.



You haven't tried the God of War series??? :ouch: For me, that was the prime reason for getting a PS3 (had the PS2 earlier but couldn't do GOW3). That was one of the most brilliant series I've ever come across! Till date I rate it the best.

To the OP:
Like everybody has said, it all depends on your personal preferences and requirements. The PS3 appealed to me because it had built-in wi-fi and blu-ray. I believe now that the xbox has also thrown the built-in wi-fi. Either ways, you'll love whatever you pick up.

From what I've read up till date, the xbox seems to have a higher failure rate as regards the console/ software. The RROD (Red ring of death) seems to occur a lot on the xbox forcing users to repeatedly sending their consoles for repairs. Mind that even the PS3 has a similar issue. The issue on both consoles happens where the hard disk indicator/ power light changes colours and the console simply locks up!

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forgot to post this, i even dropped my ps3 down a few stairs (no i dont want to talk about it) with a game in it and system and game were fine. little scratch on the side only. but one of my buddies bumped his xbox with his foot while walking by it, (it was on) and the disc destabilized, killing the game and it will freeze up about 1/3 times while booting up a game ever since.

Reply to 6_5x47lapua

I believe the xbox 360 probably owns better sales numbers between the 2 consoles, but the future that you're asking about with both systems is nextgen. These are the waning days of the 360 and ps3.

That said, hopefully the next series of systems won't have phenomenon like the "red ring" where people have their game system kick the bucket like an old automatic can opener or something. A lot of people who have used these consoles since their releases have had to replace them at least once due to an anomalous malfunction, whereas you can find fully functional sega genesis and super nintendo systems at flea markets.

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that is interesting casualcolors, modern stuff breaks much more often. people restore 60s-70s muscle cars no problem. could you imagine trying to restore a toyota 50 years from now? all's that would be left would be a pile of dilapidated plastic and an engine block.

Reply to 6_5x47lapua

TrulyBlessed07 wrote :

Hello, i wanna know if people prefer ps3 or xbox 360 more..PLEASE GIVE FEEDBACK



I think Xbox 360 is better in terms of controller, console prices and the overall features offered via xbox live; and also is back compatible.
But PS3 is better in terms of no yearly online gaming fees, blue ray player and no region restrictions.

so they both have there faults, but I think xbox 360 edges to be the winner

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TrulyBlessed07 wrote :

Hello, i wanna know if people prefer ps3 or xbox 360 more..PLEASE GIVE FEEDBACK



Xbox 360 because it has more positive features than PS3 even thou it does piss me off that they charge a yearly subscription fee....

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unaware wrote :

Xbox 360 because it has more positive features than PS3 even thou it does piss me off that they charge a yearly subscription fee....


You pay a yearly fee because their network is far better than the Playstation Network. PS3 owners went through the fun of having the PSN hacked and being down for several weeks of not being able to do squat with their console online. If you are a gamer or somewhat casual gamer, $50 a year is nothing. I rarely play games online so that $50 isn't worth it to me. But if I did, it would be worth it for the support they offer.

Reply to jay2tall

ps3 is better if you play singleplayer and xbox is better if you play mp , in my opinion anyways. there both good consoles

Reply to robthatguyx

also the fans on the xbox sound like a leaf blower, and it constantly runs.

Reply to 6_5x47lapua

LOL i used to have a hardmodded xbox had a thermaltake 120 on it and i had the fans set at 12v all the time you think stock fans are loud you should here that. never gave me heating problems tho

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