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[tunnie]

What's 'ps3'?  

Sony Playstation 3, Sony's 3rd console... well actually the first sony PS1 was actually made by Nintendo, but they did not think it would catch on, so sold the design to sony!  

[Martin_1962]

Just go out, buy yourself Oblivion (Game of the year edition) and kiss your life goodbye!

Having the PS3 and the 360 I can say I prefer the PS3.

It is a LOT quieter!
The controller is just more intuitive than the 360.
It has wireless internet access built in (no £60  [smiley=shocked.gif] extra required!)
So far no issues with playing PS2 games (I have the 60gb version with the emulator) and they look good with the upscaling.
User menu is straightforward.
Plays BR discs and makes normal dvds look very very good on my tv.

Ok, the 360 has a much better online commuinty setup and a far wider range of games, but I just think the PS3 is the better choice...

We have the 40 and it is quiet
Controller is good but currently using the Logitec steering wheel as we have Sega Rally
Using WiFi already
Need the PS2 for PS2 games (no affordable 60s around)
DVDs are green - will be hassling Sony for a fix preferably a W3000 fix.

Running RGB into my DVE setup CRT currently.

Got Blade Runner on order

Saving now for a new TV

[Crazydad]

Just go out, buy yourself Oblivion (Game of the year edition) and kiss your life goodbye!

Having the PS3 and the 360 I can say I prefer the PS3.

It is a LOT quieter!
The controller is just more intuitive than the 360.
It has wireless internet access built in (no £60  [smiley=shocked.gif] extra required!)
So far no issues with playing PS2 games (I have the 60gb version with the emulator) and they look good with the upscaling.
User menu is straightforward.
Plays BR discs and makes normal dvds look very very good on my tv.

Ok, the 360 has a much better online commuinty setup and a far wider range of games, but I just think the PS3 is the better choice...

We have the 40 and it is quiet
Controller is good but currently using the Logitec steering wheel as we have Sega Rally
Using WiFi already
Need the PS2 for PS2 games (no affordable 60s around)
DVDs are green - will be hassling Sony for a fix preferably a W3000 fix.

Running RGB into my DVE setup CRT currently.

Got Blade Runner on order

Saving now for a new TV

Is it my Age or is there a new Language out there?

[Admin]

Halo 3 is a strong argument... but so will be GT5 to many people (me included, especially if the Top Gear track is included as rumour has it)

The online comunity for the PS3 will grow, but if online gaming is your thing, then the 360 would be a better call at this time.
Me, I prefer single player games (mainly because I am not very good!)so that side is not a big deal for me

In the graphics dept, there is little between them at this time.
Many of the PS3 games are ports from the 360.
I know little on the subject but I gether it is much more labour intensive to write for the PS3.
We won't see the best out of either for a good couple of years I suspect.

You want to try Bioshock by the way...  

[markey mark]

gears of war and call of duty are awesome on 360  

[Missy_MV6]

I agree with all of the above We have a PS3 connected to a 40" Samsung HD television and the sound comes through a Sony 5.1 amp and Call of Duty 4 or indeed any army type game sounds fantastic through the speakers.
Recently we have bought Drakes Fortune which is a lot like Tomb Raider but with less puzzles and more shooting.
I can't wait until " Home " is released .
My son is wating for "Haze" and "Arm of Two" And my hubby is waiting for Resident Evil 5 to be released.

We also have a 360 upstairs connected to my sons HD tele and he has been online since Sept 07 and he loves it.We paid £40 for a year but I do think that at the moment the Xbox Live community is better than the PS3 online lets see what happens when "Home" is released

I don't think anyone can say one is better than the other both consoles are great and I just think it's a personal choice thing at the end of the day.

[tunnie]

markey > COD3/4.... COD 4 is brilliant!

Dave > spot on, i played for 2 weeks solid on COD4, can shoot a flea of a dogs back now with my kickass beasty sniper i got for online play ( i am now rank 49)

Crazydad:

RGB this can be refered to as VGA, its the most comon visual connector. RGB is for Red Green Blue

CRT is the old skool chunky monitors..... forget what i stands for!

DVE is errr Digial video.... errrr something! lol

[Martin_1962]

CRT Cathode Ray Tube - still using my 32" Sony WEGA

DVE Digital Video Essentials

[Martin_1962]

I want a 46" 1080P TV so time to save - we now have a source.

THanks for the games suggestions

[Markjay]

CRT Cathode Ray Tube - still using my 32" Sony WEGA

DVE Digital Video Essentials

RGB - Red Green Blue (basic colour output system)

Yeaahhhh I know something  

[Admin]

I want a 46" 1080P TV so time to save - we now have a source.

THanks for the games suggestions

You want the Sony W3000... believe me you do!  

As for games, well it depends what you like?
Call of Duty 4 is a great shooter.

Orange Box is rated as an essential purchase (mmm Half Life goodness!).

Oblivion is doing a good job of redefining adventure gaming (looks stunning and plays like a dream).

Bioshock is.... disturbing!

Oh and as for Resident Evil 5.... I can't wait!

[Crazydad]

markey > COD3/4.... COD 4 is brilliant!

Dave > spot on, i played for 2 weeks solid on COD4, can shoot a flea of a dogs back now with my kickass beasty sniper i got for online play ( i am now rank 49)

Crazydad:

RGB this can be refered to as VGA, its the most comon visual connector. RGB is for Red Green Blue

CRT is the old skool chunky monitors..... forget what i stands for!

DVE is errr Digial video.... errrr something! lol

Thanks for the Update, years ago i used to be quite "in the know" with all these terms, but as time goes go by, my Interests have changed and before you know it, your an IT Dunce.
So if any one would like to update me then please feel free to treat my like a child

[Paulus]

Errrr...I've got an Atari.

[theolodian]

Planning on getting a 360 with 2 wireless controllers and a memory card (no HD) soon.  Fave game so far is Halo2.  Which games should I get?

-Thinking Halo 3 and Bioshock.

-Would consider COD4 and Gears of War.

Is there anything that can be done about the fan noise?  That kind of stuff really annoys me.  Can't play loud where I live.  Maybe just use my Bose QC2's?  Not interested in PS3, would get Wii if decent games.

[Admin]

Be careful on what 360 you get. The HDD is a very useful addition and I would not recommend getting a core system.

Games. Well Halo3 and Bioshock will certainly keep you occupied.

It all depends on what you like.
Forza is an excellent driving game, Orange Box is pretty much recommended by everyone as is Oblivion if you like adventure gaming.

As for the fan noise? Well short of opening it up (and invalidating the warranty) and changing the noisy (cheap) fan installed for a proper quiet running one.... not a lot can be done.