PS3 or Xbox 360?

[PoizonMushro0m]

I have been debating on whether I should get a PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 for quite a while now and I am quite torn between the two. Here are my pros and cons, whoever wants to help me decide between the two will have me eternally grateful for you as this is a very hard decision for me.

Xbox 360
Pros

• Better controller
• I already have an Xbox Live account with 260G Points on it
• 250GB Console costs $199
• I have more friends in real life that own an Xbox 360

Cons

• My Xbox Live was accidentally set as a child account and I have no way of undoing it
• Does not have a Blu-Ray player
• Has backwards compatibility with the original Xbox, but has some issues according to Wikipedia
• Requires Xbox Live Gold to have Netflix

PlayStation 3
Pros

• Has Infamous games, which I have a huge interest in playing
• Has better graphics
• Built-in Blu-Ray player
• PlayStation Network accounts are free from what I have heard

Cons

• 12GB console costs $199
• Controller is not all that great (I have used both a PS1 and PS2 controller so I have a great understanding how these things feel in the hands...)
• Super Slim model is the only version of PS3 available while some of the stores near me are still selling the Xbox 360 S
• Newer models removed backwards compatibility for PS2

Your thoughts are greatly needed and thank you in advance!

 

[Zeiro]

I'd say PS3 because PSN is free and Xbox Live isn't free.

Also Microsoft kinda irks me.

 

[demoness]

The PS3 is still getting exclusives well on into next year while 360 exclusives have seemingly come to a grinding halt. So if you're looking for something to carry you a while before you think about buying a next-gen console, then you may want to consider that detail; that, and the fact Sony has indicated they'll continue to support the console for a while as they did with the PS2.

 

[Midoriya]

I would go with the PS3 because of the other reasons stated by users above, and because you'll get an overall better experience in my opinion.

 

[Psydye]

I'd say 360 for all the neat indie games you can buy in the store, like Fez!! Though I'm not sure how many are also available for PS3 along w/ Fez, so maybe PS3 is better option?

 

[Cardbored]

I have both and I say go with a PS3. Much better games, free online, free games to download monthly (if you're subscribed). I'm not sure what you need all that GB for though. I might be a little biased since my 360 broke, while my PS3's still going even though I've had it longer.

 

[DJStarstryker]

I own both. I use the 360 more by far for various reasons.

For your situation though, I'd recommend the PS3. If you want to play Infamous, want a BluRay player, and want to be able to play online without paying a subscription fee, that's the better way to go.

 

[ForgottenT]

Well 360 have way better servers, and most games are made for 360 and then ported to PS3 which makes them a bit worse, but PS3 have better exclusives, I would say 360 if you don?t mind paying for good service, and best quality on most games, and I would say PS3 if you don?t wanna pay a monthly fee, and you wanna play it?s amazing exclusives, and it have blue ray if you wanna use it for movies.
I have both, but honestly I don?t use any of them since I have a powerful PC xD
But I don?t understand why you wanna buy one now that the next gen?s coming out in around 2 months.
If you?re really gonna buy a 360 or PS3, then I would recommend that you wait until next gen have released, then the prices should fall.

 

[XTheLancerX]

Well 360 have way better servers, and most games are made for 360 and then ported to PS3 which makes them a bit worse, but PS3 have better exclusives, I would say 360 if you don?t mind paying for good service, and best quality on most games, and I would say PS3 if you don?t wanna pay a monthly fee, and you wanna play it?s amazing exclusives, and it have blue ray if you wanna use it for movies.
I have both, but honestly I don?t use any of them since I have a powerful PC xD
But I don?t understand why you wanna buy one now that the next gen?s coming out in around 2 months.
If you?re really gonna buy a 360 or PS3, then I would recommend that you wait until next gen have released, then the prices should fall.

Or you could just splurge and get the newest and greatest (xbox one is just a fat energy sucking lump of crap sitting in your living room that spies on you throughout the day) GET THE PS4 if you wait... Get it... I think you do have to pay a monthly fee for the PS4 but it is much better than paying for a spy. The PS4 is backwards compatible too right? I haven't really paid much attention to the new consoles, because I have a gaming PC and really don't have any desire to get these I do have a PS3 though.

Also, I much rather prefer the PS3 controller to be honest. The xbox is weird, one joystick WAY up at the top of the controller and one way at the bottom? Yuck. I have used 360 controllers too and hate them.

 

[Officer Berri]

As somebody who chose the Xbox360 over PS3:

DON'T DO IT MAN. IT'S NOT WORTH IT. Get the PS3 it has so many great games [That I want to plaaaaaay]. *grabby hands*

 

[demoness]

The PS4 is backwards compatible too right?

Not at all. They've talked about a streaming service that will make some older titles available through digital emulation, but don't count on more than a fraction of PS3 titles being available.

 

[Julia232]

Im a Fan of the PS3.
I like the Controller and the Games for example Heavy rain.
I dnt have any Problems with the ps3.

 

[Julia232]

Im a Fan of the PS3.
I like the Controller and the Games for example Heavy rain.
I dnt have any Problems with the ps3.

 

[PoizonMushro0m]

Been meaning to get back to you guys here, but been so busy.

Thanks to you guys, I decided upon getting a PlayStation 3 as it does have better graphics, better exclusive titles, and a better controller. Thankyou guys so much for helping me out with this, but I must as of you guys again, which version of PS3 should I get? The original, Slim, or Super Slim?

 

[dollydaydream]

I way prefer PS3!

 

[Caucas]

I would of said PS3 before but fully got converted so gonna go with XBOX 360

 

[Box9Missingo]

Been meaning to get back to you guys here, but been so busy.

Thanks to you guys, I decided upon getting a PlayStation 3 as it does have better graphics, better exclusive titles, and a better controller. Thankyou guys so much for helping me out with this, but I must as of you guys again, which version of PS3 should I get? The original, Slim, or Super Slim?

Try to get a Slim if possible. I've heard of a lot of issues with the Super Slim.

 

[PoizonMushro0m]

Try to get a Slim if possible. I've heard of a lot of issues with the Super Slim.

Like what? Please explain as I can only get the Slim used in my area.