Ps3 Hdmi – Ps3/360 Objective Comparison

Reliability:
I own a video game store. One of the services that we provide is various repairs on most game consoles. In the last year, I have performed around 60 individual XBOX 360 repairs compared to 0 (zero) PS3 HDMI repairs. PS3 HDMI Wins Hands Down

Compatability:
The 60GB version of the PS3 HDMI is FULLY backwards compatible with PS2 and most PS 1 games. The new 80GB version has some limited backwards compatability. The 40GB version has no backwards compatability. All versions of the 360 (Arcade, Pro and Elite) have the same limited backwards compatability. At least PS3 has a version that is fully backwards compatable. PS3 HDMI WINS

Value:
The new 80GB version of the PS3 HDMI retails for $399.00. This includes an 80GB hard drive (obviously), built in Bluetooth, and built in WIFI. Oh and lets not forget that the DVD player in the PS3 HDMI will play all of your regular AND Blu-Ray DVDs. The lowest cost 360 is the Arcade version that retails for around $199. This version does not come with a hard drive which will cost you around $100 for 60GB, nor does it have built in WIFI. The WIFI adapter retails for around $100 also. So for $399 you essentially get 20GB less storage…oh and NO BLU RAY!!! PS3 HDMI WINS

Game Selection:
Let’s say that most games nowadays are released on both PS3 HDMI and 360, but there are some titles that are exclusive to each. Some of the hotest exclusive titles are:

PS3 HDMI – Metal Gear Solid, SOCOM, Little Big Planet, Resistance 2
360 – Fable II, Gears of War 2 and of course Halo 3

Overall, since the 360 has been around for a few more years, there are more titles available, but some of the most popular like BioShock have been ported over now to the PS3 HDMI…most of the others will follow suit (except Halo which will probably always be a 360 only title). 360 WINS (but not for very much longer)

So of the 3 main decision points as to which console to purchase. PS3 HDMI scored 3 out of 4 to the 360’s score of 1 out of 4.

Let me also say that I make more money selling the 360 because of all of the periphery that you have to buy along with it (more margin in accessories) so I hope people continue to go in that direction. However, when viewed objectively, the PS3 HDMI is clearly the way to go.

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