Editorial: PS3 Rocks 360, End of Story

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Community Blog Posted by: jalexbrown Nov 14, 2009
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In this editorial, I'll discuss why I think the PS3 beats out the 360.

It was October the 17th - my birthday, in fact - and I just got home. I had a big box under my arm, and what should be in it but a brand new 120GB PS3 Slim. I unpacked it, hooked it up, and immediately got to popping in the games. That was when I realized something about the PS3: it's freaking awesome! And I mean there's no two ways about it; it's just freaking awesome.

Firstly let me discuss the exclusives. I know some people - including a few close friends - who bash the PS3, saying it has no decent exclusives. My response: you're nuts! I could name one game - Metal Gear Solid 4 - and stop with my point proven, but why do that if I don't have to? I can go on to Uncharted/Uncharted 2, Killzone 2, Ratchet and Clank, Gran Turismo 5, White Knight Chronicles, Valkyria Chronicles, Resistance/Resistance 2, Demon's Soul (this game has cought some crap on here, but I'm still saying it's probably decent), Motorstorm, Ninja Gaiden Sigma/Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 (technically ports, but with PS3-exclusive upgrades), God of War 3, Final Fantasy Versus XIII, Little Big Planet, and many more that I didn't name. That's a fairly long list of PS3-exclusives that are or will be (most likely) decent, and that's not even a complete list! How, oh how, can you say the PS3's exclusive library is bad?

You say you want free online play for all those awesome exclusives? Guess what? You get free online play with the PS3, as well as free access to Sony's avarar-based social networking application, Playstation Home. You also get specific locations in Home only available during certain times, usually used to promote a big upcoming game for the PS3.

Did I mention the controller? I think the PS3's controller surpasses the 360 controller in almost every way. I have to admit that the 360's controller has a slight edge when playing FPS games, but the PS3's controller can compensate with a built-in rechargable battery. That's right, no need to run out to the store to buy AA batteries at that crucial gaming moment when the batteries drain out in your controller. The controller can be charged via a USB cable, and it can be charged using one of your PS3 ports or one of your PC's USB ports. In addition, you can use it while it's charging if you're using one of your PS3's USB ports. For all intents and purposes, I'd say the PS3's controller contour and design is identical to the PS2's controller, but that's not by any stretch a bad thing.

Oh yeah, and did I even mention yet that the PS3 is actually stable? Unlike with the 360, where you have to worry every time you turn it on if it'll red-ring on you, the PS3 works every single time you turn it on. You might, might, MIGHT be in the marginal percentage of people - less than 2%, I believe - that get a defective PS3, but the odds are highly against you getting two defective units in a row. With the 360, I've heard of people getting two, three, or more defective 360 units in a row. That won't happen with the PS3 (well, I don't like to say never, like I'd say the odds are highly opposed to that happening).

The technical capabilities of the PS3 are far more amazing than the 360. The specs for the two systems weigh out to a balance, but the Cell in the PS3 - combined with the Blu-Ray drive - allows the PS3 more future potential as soon as the developers tap into all of it. We're getting games like Killzone 2 and Uncharted 2 now, and the PS3 hasn't even been tapped to its potential; hell, it probably hasn't been tapped to half of its potential. There's still a bright future ahead of the PS3 on the technical front.

I'm sure I haven't covered all the reasons I think the PS3 is the superior console, but if I've missed any, they're irrelevent; I've hit enough of the points to get across what I think and why I think so. I don't want to be confused for some hate-spewing fanboy, because I still have my 360 and I still intend to play and enjoy my 360; I just wanted to write a somewhat informative, fact-based article explaining why I believe the PS3 is better this gen.

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You sound like a fanboy gone crazy. I will have another comment here shortly. Don't be a Jimmy!

Nov 15, 2009 by goukijones

So I take it you're not really liking this editorial too much? Perhaps it sounds fanboy-ish, but it's really not. I just got my PS3 a few weeks ago, and I'm still pumped about it is all. I tried to present factual information; I have no doubt a few glints of opinion showed up in there, but that's why I threw on the editorial tag in the beginning.

Nov 15, 2009 by jalexbrown

1 title in particular might be the best out for exclusive PS3 - M.A.G.
at least from I've played in the beta there is nothing like having a couple squads come filtering into the same flags,its what battlefield bad company 2 should have been, 64 vs 64 warfare for the win!!!

and tbh I've had several broken 360
s, and 2 many friends who've had to deal with the red light of death from xbox 360's.. not to mention the built in wireless that comes with the ps3, with instant networking from Windows 7 machines with media player sharing on.. Good stuff to be able to see all ur movies on ur pc without networking hassles, Just from what I've seen I'd have to say the PS3 owns xbox as far as decent titles, reliability and gaming goes..

Nov 16, 2009 by OregonSlacker

I'll give you the stability thing, though I've only had one XBox die on me and that was after 2+ years of constant use, so it's not all bad for Microsoft. But yes, the PS3's build quality is greater than the 360's.

When it comes to exclusives, I'd say the XBox 360 still holds a slight edge over the PS3 (at least until some of those games you listed actually, you know, ship). But honestly, if you're serious about gaming, both systems have enough quality exclusives that you really need to have both at this point. In a choice between Uncharted, God of War, MGS and Halo/ODST, Mass Effect, Gears of War, I chose... All of the above! Duh!

As for the controller? You're fucking crazy! The analog stick is far more important than the d-pad these days and Sony still refuses to admit it and move it to the more natural position. The triggers are also better IMHO on the XBox, but that's not as clear cut. Oh, and go buy some rechargeable batteries for fucks sake! LoL. Seriously though, play and charge kit FTW! You can play and charge at the same time, just like the PS3. Even rechargeable batteries don't last forever and I'd rather replace the battery pack than the whole controller when it dies.

I'm still not sure what people are talking about when they say shit like: "The technical capabilities of the PS3 are far more amazing than the 360." How do you figure the cell's power? In practical terms, most games released for both systems tend to look better on the 360 (especially if you have a large, 1080p display).

Having a blu-ray player is nice, and sure beats the 360's DVD drive, but I've yet to see an actual GAME make use of it (beyond having 3+ hours of cut-scenes *cough* MGS4 *cough*).

I have both systems, (and a stand alone blu-ray player), so I don't usually care what exclusives are going where at this point, but when it comes to multi-platform games, the 360 version still gets my dollars today.

Nov 16, 2009 by BatRastered

@BatRastered
I'll give you that all of those are very valid points. The only thing I disagree about is the multiplat situation, which from my experience is starting to level out to be even between the two systems. As far as the controller issues go, you're right about rechargable batters/play and charge kit. Those two things I didn't take into consideration - even though I should have - because I don't have one, and thus I have no experience with it. I don't know what you hate so much about the PS3's analog stick, though; I think it's fine, and it has yet to not perform to my standards. As far as measuring the power of the Cell, I suppose I should have mentioned that I'm referring to the hypothetical power of the Cell; there's no sure guarantee that the Cell will ever be tapped out. And also, yes, there have been quite a few PS3 exclusives that have been - and still are - quite sketchy about their release dates. But I doubt any of the games will sit through years and millions of dollars worth of hype to get cancelled, so I'd say it's safe to assume we'll see them; it's just a matter of when.

Nov 16, 2009 by jalexbrown

Also, now that I have a reason to play a PS3 game online (mod nation racers jimmy!) I need to buy a fuckin' bluetooth headset. FML. At least the 360 can use any headset that uses a standard 3.5mm plug.

Dec 22, 2009 by BatRastered

@BatRastered
You can use any standard blutooth headset with the PS3; you can get a cheap bluetooth headset for dirt cheap. I don't see the problem here.

Dec 23, 2009 by jalexbrown

Stfu and play the MNR it is bad ass!

Dec 23, 2009 by goukijones

ps3 has better exclusives but most are single player and that xbox just feels more partyish, i like playing with friends

Jan 22, 2011 by SonicZero

This is, by far, my most embarrassing post ever. I wish I could remove this forever so nobody else would have to see it and think I'm so retarded. use this as a reminder: When you're wrapped up in your warm, fuzzy, sentimental moment...don't use that moment to post about your warm, fuzzy, sentimental moment. The results will turn out something like this, and you'll look at it one day and really wish you hadn't done it.

Dec 5, 2011 by jalexbrown

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