Change my Xbox 360 for a PS3?

FurbtasticM · 12-12-09, 04:53 PM

I'm hoping to change my TV for a HD plasma and toying with the idea of changing my Xbox 360 for a PS3, not just for the gaming but to use as a blu-ray player.

It's a tough choice, I'm kinda attached to the 360, have a nice set of games and Xbox live.

What does the PS3 offer, what is it's equivalent to Live like and how does the blu-ray player perform.

One for the fan boys, what should I do ?

Furbs

ainsleee · 12-12-09, 05:03 PM

Id say stick with ye ole xbox 360. Id rather not pay £17.99 per Blu-ray disk.

Or why not just get the PS3 for the blu-ray and keep the xbox for Live

jp607 · 12-12-09, 05:04 PM

I had an xbox and swapped it for the ps3. Overall im pleased with the decision, its nice to have things like the bigger harddrive (unless you have the elite then its the same, for the slim anyways), bbc iplayer application and the web browser.

Overall the online isn't as good as xbox live imo, but good enough to not really truly miss xbox live, espcially when you consider that it's free.

The blu-ray player is pretty darn good as well, especially for the overall price of the ps3 compared to other blu-ray players.

All in all i stand by my decision, especially with the new update features like the video store where you can buy and rent films, haven't used it yet but the interface is nice and the prices are reasonable

Hope this helps

SometingStu · 12-12-09, 05:06 PM

Hmm, I don't get why people say that xbox live is better, PSN just needs a party chat and it'll be mintage.

I'd go for PS3 all day long, free interet, nice selection of games, and it has an internet browser so you can watch charlie biting somebodies finger on a huge ass tv.

FurbtasticM · 12-12-09, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ainsleee

Or why not just get the PS3 for the blu-ray and keep the xbox for Live

I wont have room, like to keep things neat and tidy!

ElectroGirl · 12-12-09, 05:10 PM

I would stay with the Xbox 360

More people, cheaper games, familiar with it, and you have xbox live! My cousin swapped his for a ps3 and totally regretted it

But that's my views

FurbtasticM · 12-12-09, 05:12 PM

Anyone tried spraying an Xbox black

joewarne · 12-12-09, 05:13 PM

I have both and my xbox hasnt been turned on for months lol.

For me its because i play online with mates who have a PS3. Id probably say that the xbox is the better all round media package, but the lack of blu ray lets it down big style.

ElectroGirl · 12-12-09, 05:15 PM

Joe - YouTube - xbox 360 painting

FurbtasticM · 12-12-09, 05:15 PM

Does PS3 have built in wireless or do you need an adaptor like the 360?

corky20 · 12-12-09, 05:17 PM

If you could make room you can get a blu-ray player for pretty cheap now, then you could keep the Xbox 360!

joewarne · 12-12-09, 05:17 PM

built in wireless (networking), wireless controllers with no add ons and no adapters needed

SometingStu · 12-12-09, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by joewarne

built in wireless (networking), wireless controllers with no add ons and no adapters needed

remember Microsofts fly away wires advertisement campaign?

gpow · 12-12-09, 05:20 PM

its wireless, and you can also use it to stream media from your computer to your ps3, like films and pictures.

FurbtasticM · 12-12-09, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corky20

If you could make room you can get a blu-ray player for pretty cheap now, then you could keep the Xbox 360!

Good thinking, especially since this is down to £699 with TV and player!

Buy Panasonic Viera TX-P42G10B Plasma HD 1080p Digital TV, 42 Inch with Built-in freesat and Blu-ray online at JohnLewis.com

Panda · 12-12-09, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ainsleee

Id say stick with ye ole xbox 360. Id rather not pay £17.99 per Blu-ray disk.

Or why not just get the PS3 for the blu-ray and keep the xbox for Live

Or, buy a blu-ray player for cheaper

corky20 · 12-12-09, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FurbtasticM

Good thinking, especially since this is down to £699 with TV and player!

Buy Panasonic Viera TX-P42G10B Plasma HD 1080p Digital TV, 42 Inch with Built-in freesat and Blu-ray online at JohnLewis.com

That's a great deal for the TV on it's own nevermind the blu-ray player chucked in too!

Harvez · 12-12-09, 06:02 PM

ps3 imho is a much better all rounder.
bbc iplayer with more to follow itv and chan4 also sky so basically its a pvr
streaming music movie's and pictures in full 1080p from your pc is a simple job
oh and the games aint bad either.

oXoDCoXo · 12-12-09, 06:08 PM

I have both in my house and my sister is always wanting to play on my ps3 as sh doesn't like the xbox and neither do I... People slag off psn but I don't think it's that bad... I would much rather have what I have now than pay for xbox live, espicialy with the new host migration on cod lol

PS3 anyday!

free4nikki · 12-12-09, 06:13 PM

My hubby has both set up as he could not decide. Its done neatly with a Wii aswell.

PS3 does more stuff but the xbox works better for gaming. Just things like talking to your mates work much better on xbox as the PS3 mics dont seem to cut in fast enough.

If you stick with xbox make sure you plug it in using HDMI other wise its picture aint good.

PS3 is wireless so one less cable. And You can buy new black cases on ebay for an xbox if you keep it.

Anoying thing is on the xbox you can't drag any movies or songs from a usb stick to the harddrive like you can on PS3.

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jp607 iPod Nano 4GB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex! Posts: 329	I had an xbox and swapped it for the ps3. Overall im pleased with the decision, its nice to have things like the bigger harddrive (unless you have the elite then its the same, for the slim anyways), bbc iplayer application and the web browser. Overall the online isn't as good as xbox live imo, but good enough to not really truly miss xbox live, espcially when you consider that it's free. The blu-ray player is pretty darn good as well, especially for the overall price of the ps3 compared to other blu-ray players. All in all i stand by my decision, especially with the new update features like the video store where you can buy and rent films, haven't used it yet but the interface is nice and the prices are reasonable Hope this helps

12-12-09, 05:06 PM	#4
SometingStu iPod 30gb Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,488	Hmm, I don't get why people say that xbox live is better, PSN just needs a party chat and it'll be mintage. I'd go for PS3 all day long, free interet, nice selection of games, and it has an internet browser so you can watch charlie biting somebodies finger on a huge ass tv.

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joewarne Mini Mac Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Great Yarmouth Posts: 4,742	I have both and my xbox hasnt been turned on for months lol. For me its because i play online with mates who have a PS3. Id probably say that the xbox is the better all round media package, but the lack of blu ray lets it down big style.

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gpow iPod 20gb Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Essex Posts: 745	its wireless, and you can also use it to stream media from your computer to your ps3, like films and pictures.

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oXoDCoXo iBook Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Coventry Posts: 2,025	I have both in my house and my sister is always wanting to play on my ps3 as sh doesn't like the xbox and neither do I... People slag off psn but I don't think it's that bad... I would much rather have what I have now than pay for xbox live, espicialy with the new host migration on cod lol PS3 anyday! Last edited by oXoDCoXo; 12-12-09 at 06:09 PM..

12-12-09, 06:13 PM	#20
free4nikki iPod Shuffle Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 18	My hubby has both set up as he could not decide. Its done neatly with a Wii aswell. PS3 does more stuff but the xbox works better for gaming. Just things like talking to your mates work much better on xbox as the PS3 mics dont seem to cut in fast enough. If you stick with xbox make sure you plug it in using HDMI other wise its picture aint good. PS3 is wireless so one less cable. And You can buy new black cases on ebay for an xbox if you keep it. Anoying thing is on the xbox you can't drag any movies or songs from a usb stick to the harddrive like you can on PS3.