XBox or PS?

[SMOKEU]

Yeah, but at some times they have access to tech you can't get anywhere else... e.g. Weren't they first off the block with Quad SLI for a wee while due to licensing?

I'm not too sure about the quad SLI, I've had a look on Wikipedia about it and it doesn't say anything about Alienware quad SLI.

Were you meaning 2 dual GPU cards, or 4 single GPU cards?

Do you own one?

I've got something even better for just over half the price.

[onearmedbandit]

Bloody sony is constantly releasing updates to the machine, the games require updates to play online.

Some of the updates brick the unit.

Still I would have to agree mostly the consoles are plug and play, which is why I currently have a ps3. But I am seriously considering going back to PC play.

Yup, no argument about the number of updates, but on a good connection the longest ones don't take too long. But mostly my point is, even the updates are plug and play, whereas you can spend ages searching the 'net finding out why your game isn't working on your PC, only to find out eventually that the latest driver is no good for your game and you have to uninstall.

[Zerker]

<< <<<<. PC technician here I know the arguments for PC gaming, but that's not what we are discussing here, if you want advice regarding PC gaming systems flick me a PM :P

I work in a store that sells TV's gaming consoles and home theater systems.
so when I purchased my home entertainment package I had a lot of choices and at floor cost too.
I went for a mid range 3D Full HD LED 40" TV, PS3 bundle with play TV a new cabinet and a basic surround sound package. the same setup with an XboX 360 would have cost me more........ a 3D blue ray player with twin tuners and HDD recording costs more than the PS3 play TV bundle, and then you'd have the cost of the console on top as well.

if you want all those in one (3D, Blueray, my freeview (twin tuners and HDD) get a PS3, if you dun care and all you want is a cheap console get an Xbox it does almost everything else that the PS3 can do that I haven't listed (it can do 3D too, but not 3D blue rays just gaming).


oh yeah and when you buy a console bundle they are almost all sold at or below cost (everywhere, to stay competitive) they make money on your games not on the hardware, you can get a ps3 for like $699.00 (320GB version) or you can get the PS3 Play TV bundle for the same price. other consoles same deal, the console costs more than a bundle get the free extras :P.



Zerker

[Sable]

For that price you'd have to go without the i7 and SSD...

Don't forget the RAID1 setup either.

That's a load of wank haha. I have a mildly overclocked i5 760 and an AMD 6950. Thats the important part

[SMOKEU]

That's a load of wank haha. I have a mildly overclocked i5 760 and an AMD 6950. Thats the important part

If it's a reference model have you flashed it to a 6970?

[Sable]

I did and the performance was awesome but the heat and noise just wasn't worth it.

[SMOKEU]

I did and the performance was awesome but the heat and noise just wasn't worth it.

They're not that noisy unless the fan is over 50%. Just use MSI Afterburner to set your own custom fan profile and you're away laughing. I've heard they scale very well in CF as well.

[Hawkeye]

Bloody hell! talk about opening a can of worms.....

Now thinking about getting a console and can't decide on which one.

So..... Xbox or PS ?

Sit down and look at what games you want to play. Pretty much dictates the console as one will have a game you want and the other wont.

Thanks avgas

not interested in blueray, high end pc, 50" HDD etc.

Just want to blast a few things, drive a few things and generally jump from place to place and also have a few games for my daughter to play.

So based on avgas's suggestion, I've looked around and will probably go for the xbox with Kinnex so I can get some of the kids games (similar to wii) and something like Halo for myself.

[IdunBrokdItAgin]

Strange that there are so many comments about Crysis.

I've just finished Crysis 2 (never played the first one) on the PS3 and it was a standout game, graphics are very good and the gameplay is great mix of stealth & shooting. Fully recommend it for someone looking for a good shooter (as good as Killzone 3).

Looking forward to the online mutliplayer now (the loadout options look quite interesting).

P.s. my XBOX360 (with games) sold for $240 on trademe, to give you an idea of how much the second hand, older models, are going for.

[SMOKEU]

Strange that there are so many comments about Crysis.

I've just finished Crysis 2 (never played the first one) on the PS3 and it was a standout game, graphics are very good and the gameplay is great mix of stealth & shooting. Fully recommend it for someone looking for a good shooter (as good as Killzone 3).

Looking forward to the online mutliplayer now (the loadout options look quite interesting).

P.s. my XBOX360 (with games) sold for $240 on trademe, to give you an idea of how much the second hand, older models, are going for.

I've played Crysis 2 and loved it, but it's still a crappy DX9 console port. Can't wait till the DX11 patch comes out for it.

[Elysium]

Bloody hell! talk about opening a can of worms.....

Haven't seen any waving yet.

[Scuba_Steve]

Haven't seen any waving yet.

here ya go

[Camshaft]

.......... but we have bikes??????

[Sable]

They're not that noisy unless the fan is over 50%. Just use MSI Afterburner to set your own custom fan profile and you're away laughing. I've heard they scale very well in CF as well.

I used Afterburner specifically to set the fan higher as I was getting artifacts from overheating with the 6970 bios flashed.

[SMOKEU]

I used Afterburner specifically to set the fan higher as I was getting artifacts from overheating with the 6970 bios flashed.

Have you checked the TIM? Mine stays under 70°C under heavy load (at stock clocks and volts) and the fan doesn't go much over 35%.