The PS3 vs Xbox 360 console war goes on: Is it getting out of hand
Filed under: News | By: Mark
Posted on: July 31, 2007 | 32 Comments
I started all this off which I am sorry about, what started out to be a simple question which was “My Xbox 360 games and Pal 60 problems” led on to become a massive debate, then the story carried on to Breakdown of Sony PS3 vs Xbox 360 peripherals: Chris tries to sway opinions (Link) which was posted by Daniel. Now we seem to have the PS3 vs Xbox 360 console war.
It seems to be now that the PS3 vs Xbox 360 console war goes on and the question is “Is it getting out of hand? A reader of ours called Chris has gone on to say –
Chris Says –
Hey mates, I didn’t want to get into an argument like this, either. All I was doing was looking up the Playstation 3 on Google News when I came across this blog, and the Anti-Playstation 3 comments urged me to set things straight, or at least even out the balance.
There’s no doubt that I’m obviously outnumbered here by Xbox 360 fanbo- erm, supporters. Maybe I’m the only person here who has factual knowledge of the Playstation 3, and I also know a lot about the Xbox 360 because I had one. If it weren’t for the defective Xbox 360’s at launch, and especially the lack of good games at launch, I wouldn’t have been discouraged from buying an Xbox 360. I’m actually glad I didn’t, because the Playstation 3 was definitely worth the wait.
I respect your opinion, Wayne, but I’m going to have to disregard your comment for now because it’s hard to relate to it since the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 are somewhat different here in the United States.
Scoob, I also acknowledge your opinion, but not respect it because you flagrantly accuse me of being fanatic and you lack factual support. I know there is room for all 3 consoles on the market, but I support the Playstation 3, because it is a great console in my opinion, and I play it more often than I did with my Xbox 360, and I play it much more often than my Wii, (which sits under the TV for long periods at a time).
I’d like to get this one thing out of the way. Metal Gear Solid 4 will never come to the Xbox 360, so don’t get your hopes up. Kojima confirmed it, there is no loophole, and all this accumulated off of one rumor. Plus, I wouldn’t support the rumor, because it makes individuals look desperate for a great Playstation 3 exclusive like Metal Gear Solid 4. So let’s just drop the MGS4 port rumor now.
In the early comments, Ricky stated his opinion, and gave advice about the Playstation 3. Then, Matt and Mark started ranting on Ricky with something along the lines of “You’re a stupidhead!” Well, Matt said that he was stupid, which is pretty close.
I was unoccupied at the moment, and that’s why I had a lengthy period of time to think about and write a long article. After I wrote so much, I did think about the post, and I admit, it was a little unrelated. It would be better off in an article titled “The Xbox 360 is better than the Playstation 3″. I guess you could compare it to telling a kid he’s adopted during his 10th birthday party, so I apologize for starting out with such an in-depth post.
Another thing I’d like to get out of the way; The Xbox 360 has a 3-year warranty (Announced somewhat recently), and that’s good to hear. I’m not concerned because the Playstation 3 doesn’t need a 3-year warranty.
Next thing, the Playstation 2 talk is also very unrelated, but there’s no need to bring it into this discussion. Of around 120 people I know with a PS2, only about 2 or 3 had to get theirs replaced. About half of my friend’s with PS2’s have had theirs for 7 years, and they still work fine. Unfortunately, only about 6 of my friends have Xbox 360’s. My very unlucky friend purchased a defective console at launch, replaced it, then replaced his second 360 due to red lights after about a month. Two other friends had to replace their 360 once.
Lastly, I never stated that Killzone 2 would be a Halo killer. For all we know, it could be a Halo killer. Killzone 2 will be a great game, and Halo 3 is going to be an incredible game. That’s the truth. Mass Effect looks okay, but there’s a little too much RPG element for me to like it. Bioshock looks great!
But… I can play it on my PC.
Back to Halo 3. To be honest, I’m kind of jealous that Halo 3 is an Xbox 360 exclusive. The beta wasn’t too fun, but I’m sure the retail game will be better. But Microsoft has put too much focus on Halo 3. It’s going to be the biggest game of it’s year, but then what? The Xbox 360 will have one massive exclusive, and two huge exclusives, but the Playstation 3 will have three close-to-massive exclusives, three or four huge exclusives, and more than a dozen great exclusives. In my opinion, there will be a big drought after Halo 3.
Thanks Chris
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Um there is no war. 1 out of every 3 Xbox 360s breaks and the PS3 is far too expensive. Both are terrible, one for crappy engineering and the other for engineering that costs to much.
sony bein sued for the cells parralel processing is bul…! if they wna sue sony for using this tech then why not sue othe companies including the 360? the world is just corrupted and money hungry. these rights were filed bk around 1990 and they just comin up with it now.
all u 360 dudes out their seem 2 b forgetting its been out for over a year more than the ps3. plus multiplatform games look better on the 360 coz of lazy developing and wanting more money which is the reason to go multiplatform. developing games is way 2 expensive now these 2 machines are out so obviously they want their money back. people will see better use outa the ps3 like they did with the ps2. the 360 has ALOTA hand me downs frm the ps3 stil has them anyway. both sides can carry on bein stupid callin out we got killzone and mgs4 while the other says we gt halo 3 and gow. its just funny when people brag about assasins creed and gta4 when they are multiplatform lol
ill just be enjoyin both worlds and not complainin. if ps3 was sooooooooo s..t then stop wantin more exclusives period.
i personaly think ms released early coz they knew they would struggle against the competition and then rushed the hardware which i think is the most unreliable console in history. if all 3 was released at the same time, this so called war between geek fanboys wd b totaly diff with the wii far ahead n then suddenly overtaken.
i just want x-platform multiplayers now but then again i have both systems so it wnt matter 2 me but id still like 2 c it happen.
bottom line is the ps3 will define itself next year or atleast start to. u kno sony always hav a SLOW start. its still early days but for online play i think ms hav that department locked!
my lil article prbly makes more sence than the main up up top!
This forum is gettin out of hand!
Look people the 360 is great, the ps3 WILL be great, and the wii pretty much speaks for itself. No point arguing which is better or which will win. I mean was the ps2 the technically superior console of its gen? No.
Just be happy with what you got, and stop taking things so personal!
again charles, i reiterate, the list you provided is 90 percent multi platform and thus is a useless list in you arguement. and i didnt say ‘unbias’ i said, ‘fairly unbias’, its ok, read only what you want, your ignorance cleary trumps me, and maybe you didn’t get the end of my point ‘all systems go’, look buddy, i have all 3, i dont play the wii much and my gaming time is pretty evenly split between the 360 and ps3, i just hate it when fanboys, like yourself, spout this crap, and yes its two way, i also hate the ps fanboys and their shit, i am not a fanboy, i just like to play the devils advocate when it comes to lists like yours that are wrong, so just calm down, take a deep breath and stop taking it personally
this is a poor attempt at trying to make a point that “your” product is better and folling the masses into believing your unbiased.
oh, and the moron (’ace”) who writes “all u 360 dudes out their seem 2 b forgetting ”
wow, what a moron.
eric is my example of “360 dudes” lol. u all js so cocky just like ms and protect ur chosen system like its ur momz! its a machine damnit! my post does seem anti xbox coz i just dont like how their “fans” talk b.s everytime noews cums out about the ps but y’all just take it to a nu extreme lol. ps3 “fanz” are doin it 2 bt nt nearly as much.
im sori 4 hurtin ur feelings eric lol or maybe others i may have offended. i love my xbox 2! hehe
happy gaming to every1 that has all the machines and dont b.tch about the oposite. out.
at a boy ace, well put, everyone should just strive to have all the systems. And its true, if you look at forums all across the net, all fanboys are stupid and have retarted comments, but its the ‘xbots’ that are the loudest and most ignorant (not implying that all 360 owners are this way, just the fanboys, so everyone calm down before posting a tyrade) (im looking at you ‘charles’)
Hoser you’re a fanboy and a hypocrit, if ya gonna pretend not to be a propaganda spewing Sony fanboy at least change your name because i’ve your fud all over the net.
Here’s one of yours where your trying to sound genuine but totally blow it adding that you’ve been through 4 360’s already!
hoser
“@ mike, i agree with denouncing ivan_psp’s comment as it was childish and fanboyish, but seriously, i have the NEW REAL TIME GAMEPLAY trailer of killzone 2 on my ps3 and i watch it in 1080p and i also have the other one on there too, and though the 05 trailer does look better, this new one is still something to marvel at, the lighting, atmospheric effects, character animations, i’m stunned at the quality, they did a damn good job, and just so you know, i never played killzone 1 and i won’t, but the hype behind killzone 2 is based off the new trailer not the previous game(by that logic halo 3 will suck because halo 2 sucked) and it does look stunning, if you can’t see that, you are either blind or a fanboy. But to comment on the actual article, i agree this is the most hyped game in history, i try not to listen as it usually ruins a game, when I pop in Halo3 for the first time, i want to be suprised and not let down because of hype i’ve read. so i don’t read it, now lets just hope my 5th 360 doesn’t die on me before then”
hoser - i don’t think you are a “fanboy”(by the way admitting you are one is not a discrace (i think) you are totally entitled to support the console you prefer)
Sony “fanboys” are usually far louder and more ignorant than xbox “fanboys” simply because on the whole they are a lot younger.
I believe that at the end of the day maybe we are all fanboys (bar maybe those that have all 3 and don’t prefer any over another) - a rare breed indeed.
I never thought i’d say this but i suppose at the end of day i’m an xbox fanboy, i support the xbox at every turn and try to make all news sound positive. Is that a bad thing?
I don’t dislike the PS3 or Wii i just prefer the 360. Maybe the word “FANBOY” needs re-addressing.
Infact lets do it now. can we first all agree on what a fanboy is:-
Open to all comments
Once we’ve done that we can surely decide who actually is one and who isn’t
Maybe i am a fanboy maybe i’m not. I’m not really sure anymore.
@I like the 360 is that a crime
OK, my definition of a fanboy, or at least a fanboy in the negative sense is somebody that’s so blindly loyal to a perticular console that he/she is prepared to pose as the owner of a rival console just so they can slander it and claim first hand knolege of why it “sux” so much.
I guess there must be a bit of fanboy in all of us or it wouldn’t irritate us so much when false claims are made.
I’ve owned all the consoles previous to this crop and remember getting into heated debates over why i thought the Megadrive/Genesis was better than the Snes but still went out and bought one because Mario Kart was indespencable.
It’s fine for somebody to prefer one console over another and have opinions about which is better but when they start to use lies and propaganda and they’re not even getting payed by Sony/MS/Nintendo, then i’d say they were a fanboy in the negative sense of the word.
To be honest i’ve spent far too much money on games over the years and was planning on sitting this generation out but i’m a sucker for GTA and Halo so there goes my holiday this year.