Help!!! ps3 or xbox 360????

maryarm

please help!! I know nothing about games consoles and want to buy hubby one or the other for xmas. We currently have a ps2 which he has had for ages. He likes games like call of duty which confuses me even more as the new one is avaliable for both. Any advice woud be really appreciated
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davebatt

Do you know if any of his friends have a games console? If so find out what they've got (assuming he wants to play with/against them)

There isn't a great deal of difference between the two when it comes to multi-platform games (e.g. Call of Duty)

Lokolo

I went for a PS3 only because it comes with a bluray player (saves me having to get an xbox + a bluray player). But thats only worthwhile if you have a HD TV.

gonzo127

also depends on how much you are willing to spend the ps3's are still more expensive, however they do have blu ray capabilities built in which can be a bonus if you like movies as you then dont have to buy a seperate blu ray player

scottishblondie

As davebatt said, find out what his friends have. A lot of games are available for both consoles and he'd probably prefer to be able to play his friends online

The_Blade

Hi,

I've got both a PS3 and an X-box. The game quality and choice is about the same on both consoles. The PS3 does play blu-ray discs and also the on-line gaming is free, whereas with Xbox you have to pay an annual subscription of around £35. So for me the PS3 edges it, but like others have said if most of his mates have x-boxes then that could be the clincher.

cooldaz

With Kinect coming out I would opt for a 360. I have a 360 and a PS3 and all I use my PS3 for is watching movies. The Xbox is used for gaming.

trets77

i agree with others . he will want the one his mates have , so he can play them online .

if its the Xbox ,get the new Xbox that has wireless built in . might be excellent time to get him a Console bundle like this one , because you KNOW he is going to want Call of Duty Black Ops for it .

http://www.play.com/Games/Xbox360/4-/17437176/Xbox-360-S-Console-Bundle-with-250GB-HDD-Call-Of-Duty-Black-Ops/Product.html

given that console on it's own is £200 , your getting black ops for £30 . people are going to be fighting to get that game for less than £30 on Tuesday morning .

you can get cheaper basic no frills models but it's a false economy as you need to add , controllers , Hard drives and wireless dongles to them . better to get a proper everything included package IMO .

techno12

PS3 of course - the BluRay really is a big bonus, move is amazing (forget Kinect unless you have a huge lounge and want to play really laggy games by flapping your arms around

I owned a 360 for 3 years before it died so I made the switch.

Mind you, I program games for Sony Computer Entertainment so I may be a tad biased

moomin75

Hi
so where is the best place to buy a playstation? I need a really good deal please
Thank you
xxx

maryarm

Thanks guys for all your help. xbox it is i think. gonna be worth it for the peace and quiet to watch the soaps on xmas day!!!!!:j