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Why the Xbox 360 Is Not the Perfect System
Most people have an Xbox 360. A lot of people have a Nintendo Wii. PS3 sales are less then the 2 competitors. Since most people prefer e Xbox 360, it’s time for the PS3 to have the fame over the 360.
There are a lot of good things about the ps3 like the reflected shiny piano black color is like a mirror. Making decision is a problem so to get the best console; you have to compare the pros and cons. With my guidance, people can see why PS3 is better over the Xbox 360.
The disc for PS3 is called Blu-Ray disc and for the Xbox 360, it’s called DVD. Blu-Ray can hold up to 50 gigabytes while DVD can hold up to 10 gigabytes. That means the games and movies for PS3 can be longer with better graphics and since Blu-Ray came from Sony, Blu-ray cannot be on Xbox series.
The controller for PS3 is the same as PS2 except the “R2, L2” buttons are trigger and have a “PS” button instead “Select” button. For Xbox 360, the function of the controller is like PS2/PS3 because it was copy from Sony. The best part of the PS3 controller is the controller is wireless and can go up to 75 feet. To recharge the controller, just connect the USB type B to controller from PS3. But the 360 controller uses double A battery, also wireless but only goes up to 35 feet.
There is one major problem with the Xbox 360 “Red Ring of Death,” also known as “RROD.” This means if your 360 has 3 read lights, the 360 is dead. The PS3 on the other hand, has less then .3% failure rate while Xbox 360 has more the 10%. There have been reports of system failing after 2 or 3 weeks of play time after out of box.
If you have seen the price of PS3 and 360, you might think Xbox 360 is cheaper. You’re wrong. The PS3 now cost 400 USD (U.S. Dollar) while the Xbox 360 cost over 400 USD. Take for example the cheapest 360, 200 USD. Add the double A battery cost plus separate wi-fi connection that is around 100 USD now equal over 300 USD. Now add 50 USD per year for online and other separate stuff. Interested in 360 now?
Although the Xbox 360 online (Xbox Live) is better then PlayStation Network and has fees, The PSN is free. The PS3/PSN support internet browsing which you can go to any website wired or wireless using wi-fi. The 360 does not have internet browsing and does not have built-in wi-fi which the PS3 have so you have to buy a separate 100 USD wi-fi connection. Also the highest number of online player capacity for PS3 is 256 players for this new upcoming game called “MAG” while 360 highest is less then 40 players.
Even though the 360 is a good system, PS3 has more reason why to get the PS3 unless you want a system that breaks 2 weeks after out of box. If the PS3 is not what you prefer, get the Nintendo Wii. It’s great for family and it’s a family system.
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i think that the 360 has better games, here is why: halo was contracted to microsoft in 2000. while halo orginated on mac, microsoft offered a contract with bungie that was irresitable. halo will only be on a micorsoft system.
playstation has good games too, like metal gear solid, but the inter net it free, and built in wifi on the basic systems, that is a key part in buying a system, if you have inter net or not.
Xbox 360 has better games, graphics, easier to control, and the games are more fun to play. All this letter is is minor problems for the xbox 360 take my advice xbox is better
"Oh yeah? Well Xbox has Halo and Gears of War! And, and, you don't have to pay for batteries with a wired controller! And it doesn't have an annoying update download every time you play! And..."
Anybody can do the same thing to the PS3. And it's annoying. Your argument was well put together, but both systems have pros and cons. Neither one is the "better" console. I'm a 360 fan. Why? That's what I have. Easy as that. I'm sure if I got a PS3, I'd enjoy it just as much.
I thought we left the console wars with the PS1 and the N64. These days, the 360 and PS3 are almost interchangable, save for different games. If you look at it, they do almost the same thing. They can both play movies, download games, update the system, go online, and so on.
Just try not to exaggerate your points. Yes, the 360 is prone to breakdowns (fear the Red-Ring-of-Death!), but it's extremely rare to have it die in two weeks. More like half a year at the least. The longer your play sessions, the faster it dies. And Microsoft replaces it at no cost to the player. That's customer service.
Even the playing field and you'll see that there's not much of a difference.
BUT:
-PSN sucks majorly compared to XBL. You pay for the good stuff.
-MAG supports a large quantity of players, but it's an absolutely terrible game.
I'm not a fanboy, I'm only pointing out the obvious factors for two of your complaints.
