I have enough Airmiles to pick up either an XBox 360 or a PlayStation 3.
I have seen it mentioned here that the XBox will work with the Mac to stream video and such to your tv. Does the PS3 do this as well.
I really like the BlueRay in the PS3 and would consider getting it just for movie but extra features would be nice. The kids have a PS2 and a GameCube but the teenager is pulling for the XBox.
Anyone here have any input on this one?
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I think they are both good systems. I bought a PS3. I have always liked the controller better then the Xboxs. There are more games though for the XBox, though I dont really notice as I am not a huge gamer. The online gaming is free on the playstation, and the blueray is nice as well. I am more then satisfied with the PS3. Its very quiet and its not an eye sore to look at like the xbox 360.
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I just got mine yesterday after learning that it now plays divx/xvid with a new update from microsoft......
the best thing is that if you don't have a wireless network set up yet you can play files via USB off a memory key or ipod (set up as disk)
Never have to buy -RW discs again for my dvd divx player!!!
Yesterday I was upgrading the ram in my mac mini while playing the OWC upgrade video from my memory key on the xbox 360 =)
Playstation 3, especially if you have an HD TV the graphics are amazing. We love the Blueray (rent movies from zip.ca) and my sister brought over a CD of her photos from Costa Rica and the PS3 did an amazing slide show. We are now selling our XBox on eBay, it is noisy, and not as intuiative as the PS3. I am more of a Wii girl myself ...
I hear you on the Wii. No Wii on Airmiles though. Besides, the Wii is the least expensive and I would rather pay for the cheapest system and get the more expensive ones for free. From that perspective alone I suppose I should get the PS3. Even the teen son admits that the PS3 is just plain cool and light years ahead of the other systems.
PS3 - advanced tech (awesome graphics and BluRay)
XBox - a computer in a console with mostly mature games
Wii - really fun, interactive, group play
I think I will go PS3 and get a Wii later.
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It really depends on what you will be using it for. Personally, I have both.
I buy and play all of my games on xbox 360 - the games seem to run smoother, the controller is better, and xbox live is amazing. If there will be any gaming online I have to recommend the Xbox.
I use my PS3 mainly as a blu ray player. If you are looking at getting into HD movies this may be the way to go. You could buy the add on for the 360 for HD DVD - but HD DVD vs. Blu Ray is a whole other topic of discussion altogether.
The Xbox has hardware issues (not just the console, but even the accessories) plus you can't beat having a BluRay player. I've had an Xbox for over a year now (got it free from Shoppers) and it's been spotty--although I haven't gotten the full-on red ring of doom (hardware failure) I did get a red error or two lately. I've had to replace a controller that died after the warranty ran out; the DVD remote also died; and I get a am seriously considering getting a PS3. I really hate having to pay in order to play online. This grossly offsets the price difference between the two platforms over time (which is irrelevant, to a degree I suppose, if you're getting it for free.)
As far as game selection goes: The Xbox does have more than the PS3, but it's nothing to brag about (Xbox had a year or so head-start). There are only a few games that are must-haves.
If you Google your question, you will get a flood of answers as well, and this debate is one that rivals Apple vs Microsoft.
I have both but prefer the 360, just because there's more games. If you like online gaming then the XBox live community on the 360 is extremely active and there's lots of demos and downloadable content to be had. I have the 360 connected wirelessly to a media server through TVersity (TVersity » Home) The PS3 hardware is pretty nice though, especially if your TV can support the Bluray, it's actually why I bought it, but there's still a real lack of great games for it.
Unlike wonderings, I actually prefer the look of the 360. The PS3 kinda looks like my toaster oven. It all comes down to personal aesthetics, I guess.
I just got mine yesterday after learning that it now plays divx/xvid with a new update from microsoft......
the best thing is that if you don't have a wireless network set up yet you can play files via USB off a memory key or ipod (set up as disk)
Never have to buy -RW discs again for my dvd divx player!!!
Yesterday I was upgrading the ram in my mac mini while playing the OWC upgrade video from my memory key on the xbox 360 =)
Be aware, you need a fast flash drive to play video. Otherwise, the video will stop and stutter. Also, your Xbox 360 won't read the iPod if it's formatted for Mac.
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