XBox or PS?

**wysper** · 16th May 2011, 07:17

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

No updating drivers,

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.

**Gubb** · 16th May 2011, 07:31

Originally Posted by wysper

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.

Drivers and game Patches are two completely different things......

Both of which you still have PC anyway.
FWIW, I'd go PS3. i use it for games maybe once a month, but as a media server on a daily basis.

**imdying** · 16th May 2011, 09:50

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

For good old-fashioned easy fun you can't beat a console. Put in game disc and play. Simple. No updating drivers, fine tuning settings, closing background applications. No hassles setting up a network.

I disagree.

Every second or third time I go to play a game on my PS3, it requires another 45 minute update. Put the disc in and play my arse... put the disc in and wait wait wait wait... at least on a PC there is a button to skip the update. You remember when you gave me the 787 right?

I expect when the PSN comes back, it'll be some 2-3 hour download which will be forced on me, unless I figure out which menu item to disconnect the net, or worse, have to do it by pulling the cable... but I won't have enough space on the PS3 to get it... but it won't let me delete stuff... unless I login as the specific user that last used the PlayTV to delete their files, etc etc etc...

The PS3 is just a pain in the arse.

Actually, no, the Apple-esque Sony jump through the hoops how I tell you bullshit is the pain in the arse, the PS3 itself is lovely, cheap and quiet with wireless controllers. It does lots of things ok, but for gaming, I'll take a PC any day.

**imdying** · 16th May 2011, 09:58

Originally Posted by wysper

Some of the updates brick the unit.

You are fucking joking right?

Given their closed platform, that is 100% completely unacceptable. Fuck Sony (and I don't even care one iota about the PSN fiasco).

**Eyegasm** · 16th May 2011, 12:46

Arrrrhhhhh....

The age old arguement.

People that whine about controllers need to research, there are adapters.
Even mouse/keyboard options for those that like that.

I prefer my PS3 as it has more to offer me. (Killzone 3 is 3D)

Xbox for Forza only!!! Was extremely disappointed in GT5
Forza 3 > GT5

Has Xbox got 3D games yet?

**imdying** · 16th May 2011, 13:17

Originally Posted by Eyegasm

People that whine about controllers need to research, there are adapters.
Even mouse/keyboard options for those that like that.

I'm lazy and you sound like you've been there... you can play FPS or GTA games on a PS3 with a mouse and keyboard?

Tell us more

/edit: yoink

Product Feature:

Compatible with all PS3 games

Compatible with all versions of PS 3 (NTSC/US , PAL, NTSC/JAP)

Can map the controller button keys to any key of the Keyboard

Compatible with 95% of different kinds of mouse and Keyboard.

High sensitivity, precision and smoothness.

Can adjust the mouse sensitivity from 2 extra wheels with 16 levels of adjustment for X and Y sensitivity to adapt perfectly to every mice.

Built in Turbo (Auto Fire) functionality. Independent Auto fire buttons: Eight customizable auto-fire buttons (no soldering required)
Plug & Play - Just connect the XFPS RATEUP to PS3. (no PC required)
Ease of use: Just use the original PS3 controller to re-map itself to the keyboard.
Both controller analog stick keys can also be mapped to the keyboard.

Only question now is whether the implementation is steaming pile of dog shit or not...

**avgas** · 16th May 2011, 14:43

Originally Posted by Sable

(the xBox has a very bad reputation for hardware failure).

But a fantastic warranty scheme. On xbox no.3 now........never paid a single $ after first one......Seem to fail after 2-3 years unless you have an additional fan setup.

Current one does have the add. fans and is on year 3 now.

**avgas** · 16th May 2011, 14:49

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.

Game wise I prefer the games on xbox360.........but I prefer the PS3 console.
Got the 360 because it made financial sense ($300 last time I checked) and if your only using it to play games on a normal TV.

However if you have the flashest 50" with awesome surround sound......lets just say money is not your objective. You would be looking at PS3 for the "drinking games" and a Alienware PC for the real gaming.

**SMOKEU** · 16th May 2011, 15:04

Originally Posted by avgas

Alienware PC for the real gaming.

Alienware are shit for the amount of money they cost.

**imdying** · 16th May 2011, 15:26

Originally Posted by SMOKEU

Alienware are shit for the amount of money they cost.

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?

**racefactory** · 16th May 2011, 15:41

I was very excited about getting a PS3 but then I played GT5 and couldn't believe how shit it was. A complete joke, what were they doing the whole time developing that?

Had a 360 since it came out and never had any hardware failure or any of that rubbish, so with Forza and BC2 to play there is no point in a PS3 for me for the time being.

**kiwifruit** · 16th May 2011, 15:48

Originally Posted by racefactory

I played GT5 and couldn't believe how shit it was

GT5 is pretty cool online, with a proper wheel and pedal set up.

PSN back online btw!

**imdying** · 16th May 2011, 16:16

Originally Posted by racefactory

I was very excited about getting a PS3 but then I played GT5 and couldn't believe how shit it was. A complete joke, what were they doing the whole time developing that?

I did wonder the same thing myself... until I was shown that Red Bull Cup car

Fun times for sure...

I'm not really qualified to comment though I guess, I'd only play a game once a month if that. Mostly because I can't be bothered waiting for the PS3 to update itself every time. I've been told I can disconnect the net via a menu option somewhere, but the wife uses it to watch TVNZ On Demand and I'm not going to inconvenience her (by forgetting to set it back) just so I can play some second rate console action.