<p>I have the xbox 360 original I got almost 4 yrs ago and it's served me well. Now it has the Red Ring of Death, and I think it's gone for good. First, my warranty has expired (of course). Second, I'm skeptical about those home-brewed RROD fixes because many of them are temporary fixes. Third, my hard drive is stuck... LOL. Therefore I might need to buy a new gaming console</p>
<p>Now that it's holiday time should I buy an xbox 360 elite ($200) or a PS3 ($300)? I have mixed feelings about both systems.</p>
<p>xbox 360
- has halo (which I love)
- all my close friends are on it
- have to pay $60/year
- reputation of having hardcore gamers
- no built in WiFi!</p>
<p>PS3
- does not have halo
- only one of my friends has it.
- free multiplayer
- reputation of having casual gamers
- built in WiFi and Bluray!</p>
<p>The only reason I'm considering PS3 is because I don't have to pay every year... but then I need to pay a higher price for the system........ What are your opinions? What would u recommend?</p>
<p>I own both xbox 360 and PS3. I don’t know exactly what you think the term “hardcore” means. If you think hardcore means mature games then you are wrong. Mario to many Nintendo fans is a hardcore game. I guess it really depends on what types of games you like. If you like only shooter games then by all means go ahead and buy and xbox 360. But if you are a type of person who likes a bit more variety then get PS3.
Notable games only on Xbox 360: Fable, Halo, Gears of War, Forza, and Alan Wake</p>
<p>Notable Games only on PS3- Infamous, Uncharted, Little Big Planet, God of War, Socom, Heavy Rain, Killzone, Demons Souls, Gran Turismo (the 5th one just came out!), Ratchet and Clank, resistance, and the Sly. </p>
<p>Honestly the xbox 360 is starting to go down hill. Now that kinects out Microsoft is trying to appeal to the more casual gamer. If you enjoy games like kinectimals, dance central, ate. then buy yourself a xbox 360. Xbox 360 only has one notable “hardcore” game coming out next year and that is Gears of War 3.
PS3 is suppose to have one of its best years next year with the release of Killzone 3, LBP 2, Infamous 2, Uncharted 3, Socom 4, Ico/shadow of colossus collection, Resistance 3, and more.</p>
<p>If i were you I would go for the PS3, because honestly has a more variety of games compared to the shooter games of xbox 360. Also I have halo reach and I personally don’t like it. Halo 3 was much better. And you can always play cod on the ps3 too.</p>
<p>I have both and honestly feel that the 360 is just so much better. I feel like the 360 gives you a full online experience (only thing it lacks is an internet browser). To me the 360 exclusives are better (although ps3 has some good ones). The 360 interface is much more welcoming. Xbox live has so many things going on. And just because the 360 has kinect doesn’t mean its goong downhill. Kinect is actually a fun OPTIONAL experience. Also let us not forget ps3 has the move so sony I doing tghe same thing xbox is. Also like you all of my friends play xbox and trust me nowadays u want to be able to play with friends online and now the xbox has built in wifi!!!</p>
<p>I have both the xbox 360 and ps3. And in my opinion The 360 is way better. The interface is more user friendly and the online gaming is amazing. The extra $60 a year if definitely worth it for the xbox.</p>