Which is better

[tiny_dancer33]

Hmm, depends what you're looking to get out of it, I think. If you want an entertainment system more than a gaming console, go with the PS3, Blu-Ray is the way of the future now and the graphics really are awesome. However, I think there are way more XBox exclusive arguments for the 360 the PS3; more of your critically acclaimed games are going to be 360 games or cross-platform anyway. Heck, even the Final Fantasies you can get for DS. I'd go with the 360, but that's what I'm used to. I'm also not a huge fan of Sixaxis motion control, but again, to each their own.

[Joebagel]

People keep saying the main difference between the two systems is the exclussive games. Can anyone list some of the popular games which are system exclusive? Also will madden be on both systems again?

[tiny_dancer33]

Can anyone list some of the popular games which are system exclusive?

Some of my 360 favorites are Oblivion, Bioshock (I think they're releasing it for PS3 maybe next year, but at the moment it's just 360), Mass Effect, the Halo Series, KotOR (just for laughs). PS3 exclusives from the past year or so would be Lair, Heavenly Sword, of course Metal Gear Solid 4 (also rumored to be released on 360?)...can someone help me out, I'm not as familiar with PS3.

And then there's Assassin's Creed, which is on both consoles but I prefer the 360's motion control system over the PS3's to play AC because it has a complicated system anyway (if you've played the game) and I don't really like Sixaxis for it. But that's just my preference.

I'm sure Madden will be on both, I don't really play sports games though so I'm not sure.

[Peter Forsberg]

Originally Posted by Joebagel

People keep saying the main difference between the two systems is the exclussive games. Can anyone list some of the popular games which are system exclusive? Also will madden be on both systems again?

Yes Madden will be on both. Gears of War 1 and 2 are both Xbox360 exclusive. Gears of War 2 doesn't come out til Nov.

[Peter Forsberg]

Originally Posted by tiny_dancer33

Some of my 360 favorites are Oblivion, Bioshock (I think they're releasing it for PS3 maybe next year, but at the moment it's just 360), Mass Effect, the Halo Series, KotOR (just for laughs). PS3 exclusives from the past year or so would be Lair, Heavenly Sword, of course Metal Gear Solid 4 (also rumored to be released on 360?)...can someone help me out, I'm not as familiar with PS3.

And then there's Assassin's Creed, which is on both consoles but I prefer the 360's motion control system over the PS3's to play AC because it has a complicated system anyway (if you've played the game) and I don't really like Sixaxis for it. But that's just my preference.

I'm sure Madden will be on both, I don't really play sports games though so I'm not sure.

Other Ps3 exclusives are Haze and Resitenace Fall of Men 1 and 2. I prefer 360 because the Xbox live is alot better the PSN.

[BuddyLee]

So what does one need in order to connect to X-Box Live?

Cable? Satellite? Dial-up?

[BuddyLee]

Originally Posted by Vince

That's what my son wants for Christmas. A PS3, but if they can't play PS2 games on them, I told him to forget it and get an xbox360. But since they can play the PS2 games on them, he gets a PS3.

Clarification everyone...

...you cannot play PS2 games on the PS3 40 GB. However, they will be re-introducing the 60 GB and perhaps the 80 GB later this month and both will include the capability to play PS2 games.

[warneckutz]

Originally Posted by BuddyLee

So what does one need in order to connect to X-Box Live?

Cable? Satellite? Dial-up?

Cable or DSL

[Peter Forsberg]

Originally Posted by BuddyLee

So what does one need in order to connect to X-Box Live?

Cable? Satellite? Dial-up?

You will also need a Xbox live subscritption which will cost you $50 for a year. Check out these links. Xbox Live introduction---> LINK
Easy Xbox live connection information.--->LINK

[warneckutz]

Originally Posted by Peter Forsberg

Either one will work.

I know, that's what I said - "Cable or DSL"