Why the PS3 is a better system

***wraggster*** · April 9th, 2009, 20:39

For a moment, let's ignore that the PS3 has more room for upgrades and that its potential has yet to even be near-maxed. Let's ignore that PSN is not only good as Xbox Live, but that it's free. I won't throw dirt at Microsoft over their questionable business practices (homophobia and not covering the return of defunct systems comes to mind). I'll even lay aside the fact that recently the PS3 has been rapidly gaining on the other large consoles in worldwide sales and exceeding them in some countries. I'm only going to cover capability and past performance.

It's easy to dig up an entire library of graphics comparisons between the 360 and PS3 and almost every time, the Xbox 360 walks away the victor. Why? These 'comparisons' are done by comparing screenshots of multiport games, many of them games that originated with the 360 before being ported over to the PS3. The 'better' 360 images (which are really just darker and uniform-cut) are designed to accommodate the weaker system. A game developed specifically for the PS3, such as Killzone 2, will always trump a 360-specific or multiplatform game when it comes to graphics.

To prove this, we have to turn to hardware capabilities. The PS3's GPU has nearly triple the processing power of the 360's GPU. I won't go into the specific numbers behind this (an example can be found here), but suffice to say that as programmers adapt to the difficulty of programming for the PS3, the differences between the systems will shine on a larger scale. The 360 is the easy way out for now, but it has its limitations.

Performance aside, consider capability. You can use the PS3 to browse the internet independently, whereas the 360 is dependent upon being heavily modded or having to run it through a PC. Also consider what you're getting for the price. The PS3 comes with a hefty price tag compared to the 360, but it's worth it considering it includes a Blu-ray player, with unlimited storage to boot (via the new external drive capability). It plays normal DVDs and, if you want a larger game library, the older PS3 can run PS2 titles. You can't beat a Blu-ray player, gaming console, web browser and free multiplayer in one.

Now, the Wii? We won't even go there. The system relies on additions to the console or repetition. Each game seems to need a special controller or pad and those that don't are the same plots with new characters (Pokemon, anyone?) or the same characters with no-effort new plots.

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**Shadowblind** · April 9th, 2009, 21:33

If this was an active forum, this thread would be like a big flashing light for arguments.

**kojiro7** · April 9th, 2009, 22:38

People buy a gaming machine to play games,good quality,big library in attractive price.Xbox 360 has it all(thanks to piracy its attractive to everyone,something that sony pioneered and now throw down).So being a little better in hardware(as I say,a little better dont you ever think you will see gorgeous graphics differences in both systems in the future)and have the silly internet and blu ray expensive system,will never make it the better choice.You want games now,Xbox 360 is for you.You want a different taste in gaming with nintendos signature,buy a Wii.Ps3 is for few rich people who cant live without Gran turismo and solid mustache snake

**Accordion** · April 9th, 2009, 22:41

this is awful.

**waco13** · April 9th, 2009, 23:37

PS3 is my favorite.

**Christuserloeser** · April 10th, 2009, 00:02

This article get's the crown for being among the stupidest things I read in quite a while. - "Did you know that a Ferrari is faster than your smaller, but much cheaper family car ? No? See, now you know."

Oh, if anyone actually is looking for a powerful beast to spend 400 bucks on, just buy a PC. It'd be the Formula 1 racing car in my example.

**Billgonzo** · April 10th, 2009, 07:01

For god sake! Can't you just agree to disagree?

**Rocksil** · April 10th, 2009, 09:46

Threads such as these cause huge flamewars on other forums. Glad too see that there not many fanboys on this site. But the forums seem kinda empty :\

**acn010** · April 10th, 2009, 11:22

hey im back

hmmmm... this is crazy
saying xbox has it all... blah! lies! you have to buy $#@! seperately on accessories.. not only that, you have to buy a stupid membership card for online gaming! sums up the same price as the ps3 without the buyer knowing... yes the system is cheaper yet the accesories sums it up big time
ps3 is actually progressing alot since these years and its exciting

**Spotfist** · April 10th, 2009, 19:33

I own only a PS3 but sometimes I wonder if I made the wrong choice, I can see the points for each side of the console war. Nintendo have a more "interactive" experience, xbox is the cheaper/older option and then you have the top trumps PS3.

The only problem is that the PS3 has very few good games, Im sorry but killzone 2 isn't a good game, it's OK but seriously you have to accept that there was nothing really new about killzone, it looks fantastic and I think proves the point that the PS3 has the most potential but if this is what is pumped out I honestly worry about the future of the PS3, yes regardless of what I say the sales figures will prove me wrong but I think the real worry is that n xbox boy will play killzone and no doubt say "Seen this all before, yawn" and wont be looking at buying a PS3 but the same cannot be said for the reverse especially when you could pick up a cheap xbox for a lot less than a PS3.

Not many good RPG's nor strategy games exclusively for the PS3 and we also seem to be waiting for the next "big" game. I have seriously considered an xbox as well as the PS3 but I keep talking myself out of it, honestly if a friend asked what they should be getting... well I would be tempted to make them get a PS3 so we can play on-line but if I had to be honest I think I would have to point them at the xbox and thats what makes me really sad

I think Sony have a really good plan up there sleeves though... the next GTA will be PS3 exclusive and will be as good as San Andreas so I think microsoft made a huge mistake there plus there have already been whispers of a new xbox within a few ears so hopefully the Ps3 will reclaim the market at his point... Man I hope so cuz Im sick of waiting and missing all the good games!