xbox 360 vs ps2

mca47

Onestab wrote:

If you are buying it only for games, XBOX360. They have the lead on the games, and it plays in true HD, in that you can play the games in 1080p resolution for a true HD gaming experience (PS3 only plays in ~720p).[/b].

That's not true.
As long as the PS3 has a HDMI cable, it will play those games (created in 1080p) in 1080p.

Derrick

If you like a certain game that is, or is going to be, platform-specific, then buy that system. Gears, Halo, FFXIII, etc.

Otherwise...meh. Too close to call.

mca47

Well, it appears that Microsoft may be coming to the conclusion that they picked the wrong format...

Can you imagine...yet ANOTHER Xbox 360! The "XBox 360 Super Ultra Elite". I wonder how much that would cost?

Microsoft May Turn to Blu-ray
The people get what the people want.
by Martin Robinson, IGN UK
UK, January 9, 2008 - Following something of a disastrous week for backers of HD-DVD technology, with the announcement of Warner Bros defecting to its chief rival and murmurings of Paramount going the same way, Microsoft has revealed that should the tide turn towards Sony's technology it would consider supporting the Blu-ray with the Xbox 360.

Speaking to Reuters, group marketing manager for Xbox hardware Albert Penello said, "It should be consumer choice; and if that's the way they vote, that's something we'll have to consider." Microsoft has previously aligned themselves to Toshiba's technology, offering an HD-DVD add-on for the Xbox 360 and having been rumoured to be implementing a HD-DVD drive for future incarnations of its console.

Warner Bros's recent defection to Blu-ray technology sent shockwaves through the industry, even forcing Toshiba to cancel its Consumer Electronics Show presentation earlier this week. However, Penello was ultimately supportive of HD-DVD, stating that "…I've seen this battle declared over so many times. I want consumers to have a voice in this and I think there are a lot of consumers who bought HD-DVD who are going to have a say in how this shakes out."

Rygar

mca47 wrote:

That's not true.
As long as the PS3 has a HDMI cable, it will play those games (created in 1080p) in 1080p.

Truth.
Most of the Xbox360 games (all but a handful, I believe) that list 1080p on the back are upscaled by the machine. They still look great though.

The PS3 will play 1080p games over component as well.

Rygar

mca47 wrote:

Well, it appears that Microsoft may be coming to the conclusion that they picked the wrong format...

Can you imagine...yet ANOTHER Xbox 360! The "XBox 360 Super Ultra Elite". I wonder how much that would cost?

Microsoft May Turn to Blu-ray
The people get what the people want.
by Martin Robinson, IGN UK
UK, January 9, 2008 - Following something of a disastrous week for backers of HD-DVD technology, with the announcement of Warner Bros defecting to its chief rival and murmurings of Paramount going the same way, Microsoft has revealed that should the tide turn towards Sony's technology it would consider supporting the Blu-ray with the Xbox 360.

Speaking to Reuters, group marketing manager for Xbox hardware Albert Penello said, "It should be consumer choice; and if that's the way they vote, that's something we'll have to consider." Microsoft has previously aligned themselves to Toshiba's technology, offering an HD-DVD add-on for the Xbox 360 and having been rumoured to be implementing a HD-DVD drive for future incarnations of its console.

Warner Bros's recent defection to Blu-ray technology sent shockwaves through the industry, even forcing Toshiba to cancel its Consumer Electronics Show presentation earlier this week. However, Penello was ultimately supportive of HD-DVD, stating that "…I've seen this battle declared over so many times. I want consumers to have a voice in this and I think there are a lot of consumers who bought HD-DVD who are going to have a say in how this shakes out."

It would cost just more than the elite, or the pro with the HD DVD add on. The HD DVD built in 'XBox Ultimate' rumor was shot down almost as often as the MGS4 on 360 rumors were. I doubt they'll make a built in BR XBox so much as release a BR add on a la HDDVD add on.

mca47

Rygar wrote:

It would cost just more than the elite, or the pro with the HD DVD add on. The HD DVD built in 'XBox Ultimate' rumor was shot down almost as often as the MGS4 on 360 rumors were. I doubt they'll make a built in BR XBox so much as release a BR add on a la HDDVD add on.

Yeah, I was actually kind of joking. It just seems like every 3 months they are coming out with a different version of the "same" system.
Oh well...

Rygar

mca47 wrote:

Yeah, I was actually kind of joking. It just seems like every 3 months they are coming out with a different version of the "same" system.
Oh well...

That's true for the PS3 and 360...
I did get the joke, however.

Pegasus

inmyrvm wrote:

ps3, xbox's break like crazy. you pay to play online with xbox, you don't with ps3. ps3 has superior graphics. the xbox controller still sucks too. nhl08 is probably the best sports game in the last 5 years or so too.

now that's an argument for me!

I want Guitar Heroes..not just the last one either, I've been wanting it for a year now (since my cousin got it last xmas and we spent the night playing..haven't touched it since but still thinking about it!).
Problem is I have the only bloody console it's not on: Xbox (regular one), though there's no technical reason for that :mad:

I don't like sports game, racing games, shooting games at all.. I only play platform or sometimes adventure games..

I could (should) go the cheapest way and get a PS2..but there's Rock Band coming up which I'm not sure is on it, and anyway would like to be able to play online..(I don't presume you can play cross-platform by any chance? i.e. a PS3 owner can't play with a 360 one?)

Xbox360 is slightly cheaper to buy..but the GHIII is like 25% cheaper on PS3.

don't care about Blue-Ray (got a huge DVD collection, but have hardly bought any in the last year and no intention to replace the ones I have), not likely to get a HDMI tv anytime soon unless mine packs-up.

just that the PS3 is so damn expensive!

Rygar

Pegasus wrote:

now that's an argument for me!

I want Guitar Heroes..not just the last one either, I've been wanting it for a year now (since my cousin got it last xmas and we spent the night playing..haven't touched it since but still thinking about it!).
Problem is I have the only bloody console it's not on: Xbox (regular one), though there's no technical reason for that :mad:

I don't like sports game, racing games, shooting games at all.. I only play platform or sometimes adventure games..

I could (should) go the cheapest way and get a PS2..but there's Rock Band coming up which I'm not sure is on it, and anyway would like to be able to play online..(I don't presume you can play cross-platform by any chance? i.e. a PS3 owner can't play with a 360 one?)

Xbox360 is slightly cheaper to buy..but the GHIII is like 25% cheaper on PS3.

don't care about Blue-Ray (got a huge DVD collection, but have hardly bought any in the last year and no intention to replace the ones I have), not likely to get a HDMI tv anytime soon unless mine packs-up.

just that the PS3 is so damn expensive!

The PS3 is actually much more affordable now (350 for a 40G).

I'd argue with inmyrvm though: I can't stand the Sixaxis controller (controlwise, for shooters; otherwise they seem to drop their fn' signal constantly on me, over two 60G systems...). The 360 controller is the best console controller I've ever used.


My first 360 lasted just over a year and I'm on 3 months with the second. The exchange was 7 business days, so I can deal with that.
PS3's exchange was similar (but had a prob with shipping the box to me, which I don't count).

I'd say check out the games to make your decision. Either is a solid choice overall.