Is the Xbox 360 slim worth it?

[NikoKing]

Yeah, so my birthday is coming up and I've been having trouble deciding what I want. On that list of things I were considering was the new Xbox 360 slim model. I'd like to know if it's worth it or not (with the price raise and such). Oh, and please no console war flaming.

 

[Pear]

Do you already have a 360? If you do, there's really no point. If you don't, go for it,

 

[NikoKing]

Do you already have a 360? If you do, there's really no point. If you don't, go for it,

Oh, I don't have a 360 . I have the PS3 and Wii already too.

 

[Pear]

Do you already have a 360? If you do, there's really no point. If you don't, go for it,

Oh, I don't have a 360 . I have the PS3 and Wii already too.

Doo eet.
Halo Reach, Gears of War 3, lots o' good stuff.

 

[Psychonaut]

you have tf2, what more could you need?

I would say wait and see what xbox does with/after kinect, as I smell new consoles being unveiled in a few months.

but if i'm wrong, you could be waiting/wasting a good year of your time.

ps3 and wii should be enough, imo.. gran turismo 5 and lbp2 are right around the corner, among other things.

but if there's nothing you want on ps3/wii, i guess go for it.. though a computer upgrade could work..

/my opinion

 

[David]

Better online, great exclusives coming out in the next few months, do it.

 

[Marcus]

Your money is better off going towards an iPad, those things are the bomb.

It'll take you a long time to get used to the XBOX's crappy controller after using the PS3 one too.

 

[David]

Your money is better off going towards an iPad, those things are the bomb.

It'll take you a long time to get used to the XBOX's crappy controller after using the PS3 one too.

since when is a controller that fits your hands perfectly, has amazing shoulder buttons, and is included with thumb sticks that curve in, and have grips on them, crappy?

 

[Dimitri Petrenko]

Your money is better off going towards an iPad, those things are the bomb.

It'll take you a long time to get used to the XBOX's crappy controller after using the PS3 one too.

since when is a controller that fits your hands perfectly, has amazing shoulder buttons, and is included with thumb sticks that curve in, and have grips on them, crappy?

I think it really just depends on what youre use too.
I have been using PS controllers since i was 5 and they fit my hands perfectly

 

[Marcus]

Your money is better off going towards an iPad, those things are the bomb.

It'll take you a long time to get used to the XBOX's crappy controller after using the PS3 one too.

since when is a controller that fits your hands perfectly, has amazing shoulder buttons, and is included with thumb sticks that curve in, and have grips on them, crappy?

They're good for people with unusually massive hands or you need to wear thick gloves. The PS3 controller fits your hand perfectly and are shaped into a position that actually feels natural, but the XBOX one is chunky and you need to bend your fingers at certain points.

Anyway, he said not to argue. I pointed out a fact, not something to be argued about.

 

[David]

Your money is better off going towards an iPad, those things are the bomb.

It'll take you a long time to get used to the XBOX's crappy controller after using the PS3 one too.

since when is a controller that fits your hands perfectly, has amazing shoulder buttons, and is included with thumb sticks that curve in, and have grips on them, crappy?

They're good for people with unusually massive hands or you need to wear thick gloves. The PS3 controller fits your hand perfectly and are shaped into a position that actually feels natural, but the XBOX one is chunky and you need to bend your fingers at certain points.

Anyway, he said not to argue. I pointed out a fact, not something to be argued about.

Well, considering you're 12/13 w/e you are, i guess the PS3 controller would fit you better. but w/e. Might change once you hit 16+

 

[Marcus]

Your money is better off going towards an iPad, those things are the bomb.

It'll take you a long time to get used to the XBOX's crappy controller after using the PS3 one too.

since when is a controller that fits your hands perfectly, has amazing shoulder buttons, and is included with thumb sticks that curve in, and have grips on them, crappy?

They're good for people with unusually massive hands or you need to wear thick gloves. The PS3 controller fits your hand perfectly and are shaped into a position that actually feels natural, but the XBOX one is chunky and you need to bend your fingers at certain points.

Anyway, he said not to argue. I pointed out a fact, not something to be argued about.

Well, considering you're 12/13 w/e you are, i guess the PS3 controller would fit you better. but w/e. Might change once you hit 16+

Hmm, that is a good point. I guess that would make sense, as XBOX target market is about 16+, isn't it?

 

[Conor]

Defiantly worth it, some of the exclusives are brilliant, its my most played console.
I have no criticism for the controller, its easily the most comfortable controller I have ever used.

 

[Psychonaut]

Better online, great exclusives coming out in the next few months, do it.

<div class='spoiler_toggle'>@ david/xbox vs ps3 gogogo</div><div class="spoiler" style="display:none;">opinions, mother*censored.3.0*er. do you understand he difference between fact and them?
saying what exclusives are coming out that are so great would be a good start.
the online debate has already been discussed, so I'll leave that be. it's in the other thread, still.

my controller preference is, and has always been, the playstation controller. my hands are long, and slender, not thick/bulky. I don't play the xbox, and can't recall holding one more than once or twice, but I've heard awful things about the dpad, but that otherwise, the controller is good/great.

I think sony did a *censored.2.0* move making r2/l2 analog trigger buttons, but that's just me.

I love how every button except start, select, and the PS/home button are analog/pressure sensitive. good god, that's a lot of analog control.

also, i like the gamecube's wavebird a hella lot, too. the wired controller feels a little small/not big enough, after using mine for so long. hate not knowing rumble anymore, though. </div>

do some research as to what games are coming out, and what games are already out that are better/exclusive to the xbawkz. otherwise, you can just use your PC or PS3, and just spend the money on that.

or ask for things for those as gifts.

 

[Pear]

Quoting limited to 4 levels deep

They're good for people with unusually massive hands or you need to wear thick gloves. The PS3 controller fits your hand perfectly and are shaped into a position that actually feels natural, but the XBOX one is chunky and you need to bend your fingers at certain points.

Anyway, he said not to argue. I pointed out a fact, not something to be argued about.

Well, considering you're 12/13 w/e you are, i guess the PS3 controller would fit you better. but w/e. Might change once you hit 16+

Hmm, that is a good point. I guess that would make sense, as XBOX target market is about 16+, isn't it?

I really don't know what you're talking about, Marcus. I have to curve my fingers uncomfortably to hold the PS3 controller, it's like someone designed for midgets. :S The 360 controller has to be the most comfortable one out there though. The Wiimote's comfy too, but it leads to wagglan, so ends up sucking.

I've owned the Wii, a gaming PC, an Xbox 360, and a PS2. While I don't have the money for a PS3, I've played the PS2's exclusives extensively, and used PS3's a lot at friends houses. The 360 blows the rest of the competition out of the water, I gotta say.
No, no fanboyism. I've given all company's and consoles a fair shot.

 

[David]

Quoting limited to 4 levels deep

Well, considering you're 12/13 w/e you are, i guess the PS3 controller would fit you better. but w/e. Might change once you hit 16+

Hmm, that is a good point. I guess that would make sense, as XBOX target market is about 16+, isn't it?

I really don't know what you're talking about, Marcus. I have to curve my fingers uncomfortably to hold the PS3 controller, it's like someone designed for midgets. :S The 360 controller has to be the most comfortable one out there though. The Wiimote's comfy too, but it leads to wagglan, so ends up sucking.

I've owned the Wii, a gaming PC, an Xbox 360, and a PS2. While I don't have the money for a PS3, I've played the PS2's exclusives extensively, and used PS3's a lot at friends houses. The 360 blows the rest of the competition out of the water, I gotta say.
No, no fanboyism. I've given all company's and consoles a fair shot.

After getting out of Nintendo awhile ago, I bought both the 360 and PS3, to give each company a fair chance. I now only own the 360 for a reason.

 

[Marcus]

Quoting limited to 4 levels deep

Well, considering you're 12/13 w/e you are, i guess the PS3 controller would fit you better. but w/e. Might change once you hit 16+

Hmm, that is a good point. I guess that would make sense, as XBOX target market is about 16+, isn't it?

I really don't know what you're talking about, Marcus. I have to curve my fingers uncomfortably to hold the PS3 controller, it's like someone designed for midgets. :S The 360 controller has to be the most comfortable one out there though. The Wiimote's comfy too, but it leads to wagglan, so ends up sucking.

I've owned the Wii, a gaming PC, an Xbox 360, and a PS2. While I don't have the money for a PS3, I've played the PS2's exclusives extensively, and used PS3's a lot at friends houses. The 360 blows the rest of the competition out of the water, I gotta say.
No, no fanboyism. I've given all company's and consoles a fair shot.

I have big hands for my age and it fits perfectly, so you must either have humongous hands or you don't know how to hold it properly to be honest.

 

[AndyB]

Oh shush. The controllers all fit fine, you just have to adjust to them.
Someone said about having to hold the xbox controller in an odd fashion? Yes, I do... but that's how I play certain games.
Take for instance Gears of War, I play that with a "Claw", and it changed with each game obviously.

 

[Garrett x50 cal]

4GB + Kinect = $300

250GB = $300


You don't havve one? Get it.


Controller 360 > Ps3 I'm sorry that's a fact by even PS3 fanboys.

 

[Marcus]

4GB + Kinect = $300

250GB = $300


You don't havve one? Get it.


Controller 360 > Ps3 I'm sorry that's a fact by even PS3 fanboys.

Not a chance, I can't see myself ever adjusting to the XBOX controller, but the PS3 one is perfect.