PS3 v. 360

[MmmmBeeeeer]

Speaking as someone who has both, the Xbox (IMO - don't kill me for this PS3 guys) is the better gaming machine, especially if you're into games like Halo and Gears and like the social aspect of Xbox live. That's why I got back on Xbox. But I still use my PS3 for Netflix because the new app is sooooo much better. Just the search function puts the PS3 app miles ahead of the Xbox for me.

Anyways, if there aren't any exclusives on Xbox you would miss and you are looking for superior Netflix capability and Bluray playback, the switch to PS3 is a no brainer..

(I thought I wouldn't miss Gears or Halo when I switched, but I was wrong!)

Did you even read the OP's post?

[Irish]

I did this same switch in March. My xbox live just ran out and the show just came out.

I thought there isnt a game on the 360 that I play that isnt on the Ps3. So the free online and The Show made me switch.

I did it at Gamestop and I think I traded in about 15 games, 2 controllers, and my 12GB Xbox 360 and only had to pay 40 for a new Ps3 Slim and The Show.

The only thing I see better is the Xbox dashboard is a lot better and most of my friends played xbox. I don't online game at all except for what you said, patches and rosters, so that wasn't a big deal.

Good luck.

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

Thanks for EVERYONE!!!

[KINGOFOOTBALL]

Gonna see if I can find someone so I can demo it.

Long story short I was considering a new Archos android tablet. HDMI out and voice to text means I can drastically cut down on my typing and mouse usage.
I would like a BR player also.

If PS3 browser is capable and I can enjoy reading and HD youtube/flash videos than I may just go that route.

Ill assume I cant use the move controller for navigating Netflix/BR menus ?

[MmmmBeeeeer]

Gonna see if I can find someone so I can demo it.

Long story short I was considering a new Archos android tablet. HDMI out and voice to text means I can drastically cut down on my typing and mouse usage.
I would like a BR player also.

If PS3 browser is capable and I can enjoy reading and HD youtube/flash videos than I may just go that route.

Ill assume I cant use the move controller for navigating Netflix/BR menus ?

The PS3 browser is certainly capable, but you will find that it is not as fast as your computer browser.

I don't know about the move controller for menus and what not though.

[KINGOFOOTBALL]

The PS3 browser is certainly capable, but you will find that it is not as fast as your computer browser.

I don't know about the move controller for menus and what not though.

Hmm... thanks again. Definitely have to demo it.

A tablet and seperate BR would be about 100-150$ more. Have to see how it weighs out.

[Maynard]

umm, the browser on the ps3 blows. yes its clear when you zoom in, but unless you are zoomed in you cant see shit.
its no better than the wii browser...meaning they are both a turd pile

[NAHSTE]

umm, the browser on the ps3 blows. yes its clear when you zoom in, but unless you are zoomed in you cant see shit.
its no better than the wii browser...meaning they are both a turd pile

Dude, wtf are you talking about? First of all, I can see everything just fine zoomed out. And even if I couldn't it takes literally one press of a button to zoom in. You make it sound as if it's very inconvenient to enlarge the text, when in actuality it's super easy. And it's way better than the Wii browser, which isn't even worth using, IMO.

[dope]

i know it might not mean much, but i probably play video games about 3 hours a week, but my ps3 is on for probably 40 hours a week. i basically only use it as a entertainment system.

[Twigg4075]

From what I understand the ps3 blows away the 360 as a media center/hub. I personally don't know because I don't use it for that. Netflix was already boobies but the new update makes it amazing. Add in bluray and plus of course gaming and I think it's a pretty easy decision.

[Maynard]

You make it sound as if it's very inconvenient to enlarge the text, when in actuality it's super easy. And it's way better than the Wii browser, which isn't even worth using, IMO.

its totally inconvenient and a pain in the ass to try in zoom in and out while reading. and thats the only way to read the text. of course you can "see" everything. but unless u zoom in u cant read it. And by comparison, its the same turd pile setup as the wii.

[Twigg4075]

I don't have any problems viewing web pages on the ps3 browser but I have a 61" tv.

[Sean]

damn, how much did that set you back?


as for the debate, ps3 internet isnt a big deal, i'm happy with my laptop

as for media, PS3 has blu ray, both have Netflix, mostly because of my old tv, i dont have many blu ray movies, but if i get a new tv soon, i can see getting a few more

i'm not really into exclusive gaming, other then like inFamous, i play games that can be played on both, but until recently, never saw a reason to get a 360 to go with my ps3, mostly because of friends and family that do have 360, and i dont like having to go to their houses to play them

[MmmmBeeeeer]

its totally inconvenient and a pain in the ass to try in zoom in and out while reading. and thats the only way to read the text. of course you can "see" everything. but unless u zoom in u cant read it. And by comparison, its the same turd pile setup as the wii.

Old man

I have no problems zooming in and out for web sites

[Twigg4075]

Bringing up the Wii makes me laugh a bit. Not because the Wii is horrible but because it has an internet browser and the 360 doesn't. Pretty sad when you think about it. And it also has a disc loader and not some bullshit disc tray, which I still can't believe MS didn't change when they made the Slim model.