Xbox360がPS3を抜く


人気が全くないとされた360がPS3を抜いて据え置きゲームハードの2位になった。しかしPS3の初期価格は高かっただよね。1年経ってもゲーム数がまだ少ない。MGSはPS3のリリース前に発表されたのに、MGSの発売日はまだ不明。2009年までには出て欲しいですね。
海外では360はずっと前から人気だったみたい。コメントを見てみよう。
ネタ元GigaZineさん。
ところで、360を持ってる方はこのカバーがほしいかも。
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3D artist
http://andyh.cgsociety.org
I love my 360. There are tons of excellent games for it, and though it lacks sony-exclusive franchises like Tekken and MGS, a lot of my other favourite franchises are coming to the 360 as exclusives (katamari for instance), and you get games like bioshock, gears of war and halo that make up for it. Plus, the achievement system is the best innovation in gaming for a long time. It gives you a great reason for persisting with hard games and prolonging their lifespan loads.
I dont think everyone should get their hopes up for the 360 in japan though - it only sold extremely well that week because Ace combat 6 came out, and the Idolm@ster was re-released on budget.
I really dont see why Japan are so reluctant to adopt the 360 - theyre missing out on some amazing games, although the majority of them are shooting games :-/
operation troy + xbl = EPIC WIN!
Model, Artist
http://davesurfs.blogspot.com
just wait, the PS3 isn't focusing on beating anyone yet. as games come out it will be more obvious who will reign the console wars.
Web Developer
In here online game "fever" makes some console game shop broke down ^^ Everybody feels they doesn't need to buy a console anymore (console = more money) to get the excitement of playing games. Online game experience is better for me and addicting too ^^ for me I'm still pretty excite when I still can play WE or PES with my friends on PS2, and I believe my friend feels the same ^^
Senior Software Engineer
Well, I have a PS3 and only have a handful of games as well for the system. But, the only good point for me is that I never had a PSOne or PS2, so the older games keep me occupied :). As for the XBox360, the red ring of death keeps me away, but I would like to get one just to finish out the Halo series. I just need to figure out how to determine which XBox360 has the 65nm CPU :).
Bounty Hunter
http://firetiger59.deviantart.com/
MGS: Guns of the patriots is being released for the 360 after the launch for the PS3 (possible how long it takes for substance to be released).
In the USA, both the 360 and the Wii are beating Playstation in sales. Not to mention the Wii is still sold out, although its been a year since its release. In all honesty I've been a Playstation fan since the PS1 (Only because it was cheap and I enjoyed most of the games on it), but the PS3 is over priced and I dislike how Sony tried to shove Blue-Ray down my throat by not selling a console without the feature.
I'm happy for a few things that have happened to Playstation:
1. They're making the least money out of all the gaming consoles.
2. That HD has beat Blue-ray in the Media War of 2007.
3. That all the games that I wanted to play for the PS3 are coming over for the 360.
I love you Playstation, but I think its time to part ways. Its just not working out...
...want to have break up sex? ...No, FINE!
Gunpla Enthusiast
for me its all about the wii at the moment. i don't plan on buying a ps3 right now because of the lack of rumble and exploits as i don't want to spend 70 bucks on every game i get. however, i do have high hopes for ps3 as a lot of my fav franchises are sony exclusive, just gotta wait for them to make some better games first. by the way, you guys should watch this
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/editorials/zeropunctuation/1383-Zero-Punctuation-Console-Rundown
student
http://animesugoi.animeblogger.net/
I'm a bit surprised that the 360 is now selling better, I always though the PS series would rule in Japan. But I guess those in Japan are looking for cheaper and more convenient substitutes like the 360 and Wii. I personally don't own any next gen systems, except a DS. But I am leaning towards getting a Wii. If I had to choose between the PS3 and 360, I would go with the PS3; but only if it has backwards compatibility.
Mandalorian in training + Otaku...
http://laniemon.animeblogger.net/
Well, I reckon that marketing strategy is what keeping the PS3 down. I mean look at Microsoft support for the 360. Scary ^^.
Bounty Hunter
http://firetiger59.deviantart.com/
@syrix
The PS3 isn't backwards compatible. >_>
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
http://funkyblueame.tumblr.com/
I have a PS3 and a Wii, but no 360. My fiancee really enjoys the Wii. I think that is true for most who are not really into games. There are many games for the PS I don't have so I'm happy for now.
I think here the PS3 is still outselling the 360, but probably not by much. PS3 vs 360 is a little like Mac vs Windows here. That is my take on it...
Gunpla Enthusiast
@Calintz
Actually, it depends on the PS3 model. i believe you don't have backwards compatibility in the 40GB model. and believe it or not, the backwards compatibility of ps3 is actually better than the xbox 360. and in terms of the actual consoles, each one is targeted at a different audience group, casual gamers may enjoy the 360 and wii more than the ps3.
Student
http://asdesign.wordpress.com
I still prefer PS 3... it's better in the long run.
anyway i've never been a fan of XBOX
Bounty Hunter
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@qingy
I believe your right. My bad :P
I remember reading that the 60gig was backwards compatible. I don't know if the 80gig was as-well, but I wouldn't see why not...
Senior Software Engineer
Well, as for PS3 backward compatability. It depends, the 60 gb in certain countries like the US are fully backward compatible because of the EE chip. The 80 GB version is software emulation backwards compatability which is like 80% compatible with all games and the 40 GB has no backward compatibility with fewer features more tailored for cutting costs and locking it to the newer PS3 games. Picture the 40 GB version as the low end model of a car :).
Stalker
I have seen this news post all over the xbox sites and game reviews sites. What you won't find on those xbox sites though, is the fact that there is a new line up of PS2s coming out, and Sony is got something extra planned for the PS3. It's just a sucker punch from the fanboys.
I own a PC, PS3, and a 360 BTW.
Bounty Hunter
http://firetiger59.deviantart.com/
@MACdaddy
Are you talking about the new PS2 for $90? (Or was it 99? >_>)
Inspireing Game Developer.
http://www.myspace.com/gamer009
Im sorry but danny i think your anti-ps3!! and i think your a fanboy!! i know you live in japan!! you seem not to know alot about the ps3!! we have developers know working hard on the ps3 on some great 3rd party software!Also sony kick'd off a new marketing campaign!! so whats the problem!! ps3 outsold the 360 already in japan!! and ps3 sales are going up!they just surpass the ps3 for this week cause ace combat 6,which is coming to ps3 next year!An for your 360 fanboyz on your site!! they need to know that MGS4 is staying Exclusive for ps3!!! and once dmc4 comes out on ps3 and 360 the ps3 version will sell more! also ps3 has rumble so people really need to their reseach!!
CEO MIrai Inc
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myth,
Erm, I dont own a 360 - only a PS3.
Just because I own one it does not mean that I should praise it all the time - no?
Kinda like not realizing ones own faults?
Gunpla Enthusiast
@myth
How can Danny be anti-ps3 if he himself owns one? and for the record, he's just stating facts and not actually putting the console down, nor is he promoting the 360 for that matter. i think you went and jumped to conclusions too soon. by the way, its very hard to imagine that mgs4 will stay exclusive after launch, the development cost is way too high for it to remain on one console, theres a 99% chance of it being ported to the 360 after a year or two.
Bounty Hunter
http://firetiger59.deviantart.com/
Hideo Kojima wants to release MGS4 on the Wii. He stated that he wants to play with the Wii's control system. Although, I believe it will be a bit too complicated, but we'll see.
If MGS4 gets into bed with the Wii, I don't see why it wouldn't cheat with the 360 as well. Hideo Kojima wants top make a video game that everyone could enjoy, and I don't think he's limiting himself to one console this time (seeing as how its the end of the story).
Aero-mechanical engineering student
i own a 360 but i do want a ps3 hopefully soon. i was amazed by the 360 selling more in japan for once. its an achievement thanks to ace combat for microsoft in japan. although all consoles have great games. Halo, MGS, God of War, Tekken and DOA are just a few. i just like all of em. :P
Bounty Hunter
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I meant to say Kojima wants to make a great game that a mature audience could enjoy. _>
Student
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PC pwns them all,
my 5 month old rig ($1600 esti.)=
Core 2 duo 2.4ghz
Sli Geforce 7800GTX
2GB RAM
and a 1200W PSU
& all that converges into a whole lotta computing power ^_~
Bounty Hunter
http://firetiger59.deviantart.com/
Wtf do you need 2GB of Ram for?! O_O
Senior Software Engineer
If you are doing anything memory intensive like multitasking, running VMs, etc, having more memory is beneficial. Windows itself is a memory hog :).
Retail
I completely agree with AndyH. I love my 360. It's everything I could want in a gaming system. I don't really care if the 360 does well in Japan or not, as long as I get Japanese games on my 360. So far it looks like developers are seeing the potential the 360 has and they're putting games out even with the low sales. Blue Dragon, Eternal Sonata, Beautiful Katamari, Lost Odyssey, Ninja Gaiden 2, ect. It's funny how everybody's so concerned with how well the 360 does in Japan, but the Japanese that own one seem to be happy enough with it. You can tell because they rule the leaderboards in games like Beautiful Katamari. While that's definitely a Japanese type of game, when you look at their gamercards they also play games like Rainbow Six: Vegas and even Halo 3. Most of the time they will have the full 1000 achievement points(or close to it) for whatever they play. I try, but even I'm not that crazy.
Either way I don't have any hate towards the PS3. I'll get one eventually but right now it's not worth the investment in my opinion.
Dog of the Country
nah...Wii owns them all
Student
Well own neither, prefer my PC as it has a lot more uses. Anyway I wouldn't touch a PS3 at the price they are asking. Also there is little in the way of good games out currently.
Otaking
I'm glad to hear the 360 is beating the PS3 on its home turf. Microsoft has been working pretty hard to get 360 exclusive content that appeals to the Japanese market and while they have several RPGs out I don't think they PS3 has any to speak of besides the FF in the works.
Service desk support
http://lookingglass.kokidokom.net
I found it quite surprising that a "sleeper hit" like Ace combat would do what much more hyped games like blue dragon failed to do, Get Japanese ppl interested in a 360. Shame that it almost certainly won't last. Generally speaking, the 360 usually sells less than half the number of PS3s and those numbers will probably fall back to those levels in a week or so.
but what really annoys me is how the marketplace of Xbox live in japan is so much cheaper than the US or european ones T_T. some items are free in japan, but we have to pay for them in the west...
I have both a 360 and a PS3 and I do tend to play on the 360 a little more, but there are no games which have piqued my interest for the 360 in the near future. If they are multiformat, I will go for the PS3 version due to the pad being more comfortable (unless it's a FPS, in which case it will be the 360 version).
College Kid
http://www.facebook.com/people/Alexander-Geovani-Castillo/1138650146
Yeah I have a PSP and PS3, I also have a 360, and a gamecube. I kind of regret the ps3, dont get me wrong it's a ballin' hd movie machine but i havent really been all that attached to it. in terms of games, like my psp, it just sits there. More than anything, i play on my 360. I am a mac saint, but in all honesty if I could only keep one console between the ps3 and 360 it would be the 360. Hell, I play my ps2/psp game games more than my ps3 games. I even think I play more games on my mac than my ps3. I wish i had ds, that would be pretty coolsome, sorry sony.
sorry for my grammar
also, im still waiting on MGS 4, but who isn't?
Digital Painting artist
Okay first of all, Both ps3 and xbox360 consoles are great, I own both and enjoy both. To me, Ps3 would be the console i would choose over 360. Sure 360 has quite a lot of games, but all they have is just shooters and same generic type of FPS.
Ps3 infact, have many games comming out for many different genres, 2008 will be the year of ps3.
I mean look at the line of "EXCLUSIVE" games
MGS4
White knight Chronicles
Disgaea 3
Gran turismo 5
Uncharted Drakes fortune
Ratchet and clank TOD
Little big Planet
Tekken 6
Unreal Tournament 3
8 days
getaway 3
they also have games like Final Fantasy 13, Next god of war game, next ICO project, and many promised titles.
ALSO PEOPLE WHO SAY MGS4 IS COMMING TO THE WII AND 360 ARE DELUSIONAL AND HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT.
Ryan the producer of MGS4 said it will ONLY be on ps3 and you WILL NOT SEE on any other consoles. It has been said over the interview video at Gametrailers.com, if you want proof i'll gladly give it to you.
PS3 is becomming more cheaper now, you can find a ps3 bundle 40gb for $399 and 80gb for just $100 more. So don't say crap like $600 consoles anymore because that price has been long gone now.
Digital Painting artist
You know whats funny? How people can judge a console when they don't know everything about it yet.
First, stop with the $600 console crap, its hardly $600 anymore and they have 40gb ps3 selling for $399 and 80gb for $499.
Also about rumble, yeah okay sixaxis doesn't have rumble, unless if you were living under a rock, e3 2007 they announced dual shock 3 that has sixaxis + rumble which is releasing in japan THIS MONTH, and in US during the following year.
People say ps3 has no games, like seriously wtf? ps3 has come out for a year now and you expect it to have such massive line of titles this early? Seriously PS3 console is complex piece of hardware, okay? What you see now is nothing, it will only improve becuase of the fact that the power is still hidden and is waiting to be used up PROPERLY by developers who knows and understand the ps3 hardware.
The list of EXCLUSIVE games are WAY more then 360, and they are infact BETTER games.
Games that are exclusive for ps3
-MGS4
-Killzone2
-Little big planet
-Final Fantasy 13
-white knight chronicles
-Disgaea 3
-Gran turismo 5
-Uncharted drakes fortune
-8 days
-tekken 6
-getaway 3
-Ratchet and clank TOD
-Eye of judgement
-heavenly sword
-motorstorm
-resistance
Games that are going to be announced: God of war 3, next gen kingdom hearts, ICO project, and etc.
I own both ps3 and 360, im tired of 360 having such one specific GENERIC list of games which is basically all shooters. Plus the graphics side isn't even that great, a lot of the best looking 360 game out there has a lot of studdering and frame rate drops which is annoying DESPITE THE FACT THAT DEVELOPERS SAID 360 WAS easy to develop for.
Also for MGS4, don't say crap like it is comming to the wii and the 360, it has been DEBUNKED by Ryan who is the producer of MGS4 project in an video interview. He specifically said "The only way to play mgs4 EVER is on the ps3 console", take note he is the PRODUCER.
Design Consultant
I have to say that playing on the 360 is a lot of fun, and the games, even the simple ones, are very entertaining. The 360 is blowing the POS3 out of the water over here, especially with Halo 3 out. The Wii looks like a lot more fun though.
Design Consultant
@Myth.. sigh.. n00b. Stop camping and do some research.. camper.
Student
http://arudesu.animeblogger.net
I still like my PS3 even though MGS is pushed back =(. I'm not that of a Microsoft fanboy so bleh.
Game Designer & 2D Artist
http://catzstudio.blogspot.com/
sigh, Danny, I hope you can close this topic soon
it's bad enough there's a couple of war going on in this media entertainment (console wars, HD wars) going everywhere else in the Internet, it's kinda tiring it reach here too.
Too add the flame though, I currently have Wii now, both 360 & PS3 are too bulky and too power hungry for my conservative budget right now
boss of zotaku!!!!
http://www.zotaku.com
Hmm. I own a PS2. Thats worse! Well currently making plans to get a PS3. THe games are limited.. should consider an XBOX360 =3
I own the PS3 but so far, I've only played FFXII on it ;;
There simply isn't any good games out right now imo. I've ordered Railfan but it's taking way too long to ship!
PS- if you want to jump on the ps3 boat, the time is now! Get the discounted 60Gig version as the 80 and 40 don't have the ps2 emotion-chip on them.
anime/cosplay events organizer
http://www.cosplay.ph
i own a Nintendo Wii and i don't have a 360 and/or a PS3 but i would love to have at least one of the two ^^
Bounty Hunter
As much as I dislike Microsoft, if I am to buy a console today, it would be an XBox 360. They have some pretty decent titles and the price is acceptable for the technology you get. PS3 is just too expensive.
medicine student & otaku
i don't own neither one, but i'd love to have a PS3.
Simulation
http://www.animetreehouse.com
The value is really in the new $400.00 PS3, I plan to purchase that for the Xmas holiday. Blueray player plus 1080p . I guess it's only a value if you have a large HD screen like myself. I think PS3 will win out in the end with better technology and hence better games. I hear Ratchet & Clank for PS3 is like being in a Pixar film! PS3 FTW!!!
Bounty Hunter
http://firetiger59.deviantart.com/
@Thor4x
I don't know about the other games, but I play Call of Duty 4 with only 512mb (My other RAM stick died T_T)
@mikenogo
It has been said by Kojima in an interview with 1UP that MGS4 could easily run on the X-box 360 as it could run on any computer related hardware. The only difference would be resolution.
And here is a quote to follow it up:
"So yes. Metal Gear Solid 4 could work on Xbox 360 ("maybe some nuance or a small detail here and there might be different") and the reason for that, apparently is that "there are really no differences" between the PS3, 360 and PC, although obviously Revolution is "totally different."
I know we live in a place where the artist usually never has full rights to his own work, but I hope Kojima gets to open it to all the consoles.
As for your review on the PS3, you're leaving out its flaws. I, myself, have done so when talking 'crap' about the PS3 and praising the other consoles (sorry?). The 40g isn't backwards compatible. What does that mean? You better have a PS2 -- which isn't a big deal, just an inconvenience. So, whats my biggest problem with Sony's Game station? Um... what was it... OH(!) The fact that its not sold without the Blue-ray. I don't want their "way of the future" attachment. Cause personally, I buy GAME-consoles to play games on them. Shocking, I know O_O
I have a DVD player in my room, along with my PS2. Why? Because playstation doesn't play some DVDs (mostly imports).
I will agree 360 aims more for FPS's. I'll get a PS3 when they take off the Blue ray and it drops to $300. Cause I don't agree with a company that down grades their system just so that they could promote their new product.
To take a break from the rant, heres something funny:
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/leaked/the-snl-iphone-sketch-that-never-aired-321328.php
Student
I am not too surprised. I played both Xbox360 and PS3, and PS3 graphics isn't that great. even on a 42inch HD LCD TV, a lot parts looks edgy, almost hurts my eyes.
Student
I don't own either system but if the 360 is beating the PS3 in Japan Sony better stop screwing around. I'd hate for them to go the way of Sega, as the Wii doesn't make all that many games I care to play and I'm not buying a 360. There are a handful of games I want to play for the PS3...Heavenly Sword, Gundam Musou, Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Enchanted Arms...and there are a lot more coming out that I want to get but considering *every* PS3 owner (not just me and my friends, hehe) has to be a very hardcore gamer for Sony to make a profit it seems pretty counterproductive to have so few high-quality games out.
Web designer
http://www.centurykings.com
This is only for one week, so this is just sensationalism. This has happened in the past with several other games like Blue Dragon and Halo 3.
The PS3 will be on top again, not to mention the total sales don't even compare. According to VGChartz.com the 360 has sold 0.46M units while the PS3 pulls ahead at 1.27M (in Japan).
It's surprising to see that the PSP, being bashed all over as a failure, sits comfortably in second place (26M) right behind the DS (55M).
3d Modeller/Time Lord
It's a miracle that the 360 has outsold the PS3 in Japan. I blame Sony's lack of exclusive titles. The only thing they have going for them at this point is FF13 and Metal Gear. To bad FF13 is a long time away. And Metal Gear was just delayed again.
As for Devil May Cry, sure that would have been a great app, but it's not PS3 exclusive anymore. It's going to be coming out on the 360 as well. Plus games like GTA4 are going to have downloadable content on the 360. In my opinion the 360 is by far the superior platform. My only real complaint about the 360 is that there is no good RPG for the system yet.
On a side note... my latest addiction= Guitar Hero 3.
I luv Xbox and their l33t series like Halo, PGR, DOA, Ninja Gaiden
Bounty Hunter
http://firetiger59.deviantart.com/
@Sage Shinigami
Sony will never go down the road Sage did. They own the rights to the compact disk. :D
TV Watcher
http://appleotaku.com
Lets see if this trend continues...
Ace Combat was always a big franchise for playstation and now this is what happens when they lose an exclusive. It's going to be even more tough for PS3 to gain some ground if FF13 goes multi-platform. If it does, MGS4 is not enough to save the ps3 -__- They are just losing exclusives that made the playstation left and right. "What the hell are you doing Sony????"
This is what happens when you lose exclusives left and right. It's going to be even harder for PS3 to get a comeback if FF13 goes multi-platform. If that does happen, not even MGS4 is enough to save the PS3.
*ahhhh* what the??? sorry for the double post. I thought it wasnt showing up. =.=
Occupation
I wonder how the people in Japan will (or have) react when their 360 gets a RRoD. Not to add fuel to flame, but it seems a lot of people neglect the brighter side of things. The Wii doesn't play dvds and some people complain about it. The PS3 has blu-ray yet people complain about it instead of telling themselves they won't have to go buy a BD standalone in the future. Let alone, inclusion of BD opens the opportunity for new ideas in the gaming development industry as long as developers take advantage of it. Heck, people and developers complained when the 360 Core didn't have a harddrive. If you're complaining that the 40gig doesn't have BC, then well the Core 360 doesn't either unless you're willing to fork over $100 some for MS-branded overpriced hd-addon for 14gigs of free space (i'm talking about 360's beginnings).
I say give this war a rest and enjoy all the systems for what they have. Sure Halo3's great and Mass Effect will be awesome, but throw ignorance away and enjoy yourself some PS3 too. Heavenly Sword wasn't that great, but R&C and Uncharted are visual delights and they're frankly hilarious. It'll take you away from the monotonous fps (though I must say COD4 is better than Halo3 imo). And lastly, most of the awesome games like Assasin's Creed and GH3 are multi-platform so PS3 gets them too. IT definitely has games. And some form of DLC.
Don't get me wrong, I like my PSWii60. The 360 is my American RPG & FPS console. The PS3 is my other-genre console. I'm tired of Sony getting all the bashing since afterall, I'd say they're the ones that opened up a new era of gaming for us today.
Designer & Animator
http://ariaanime.wordpress.com
I recently got my 60GB PS3, call me crazy but I chose PS3 over X360 cause its black ^^ The xbox reminds me of iPod. Also "Playstation" sounds cooler than "xbox"
So far I am pretty happy with it, the games from the PSN store are great. While the system has some neat features, SONY NEEDS TO REALISE and Focus that people want to play games and they need to deliver it fast, they need to get more exclusive deals.
while I praise them for making PS3 games Region free why cant they do the same for PS2 games on PS3?
Some complain the graphics on PS3 suck thats because Devs are still learning the Hardware, it not easy to programs shaders, AI and all that, couple that with some devs like CAPCOM doing multi-platform the complexity increases.
I do hope PS3 will be around for years and when the price is right more people will buy. Looking forward to Trusty Bell and Senjou no Valkyrie.
@Kururu_luva
ACE COMBAT is rumored to come back to PS3 but that may be after a year?
Dirty Gentleman
http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/
Here's the thing: Its all about being able to play the games you wanna play. Right now, 360 has a extensive library of great games, so its not surprising they're selling well. Undoubtedly PS3 will eventually have a great library as well, but nobody will argue its taking them longer to give gamers the games they want. I enjoyed playing Bioshock on 360 just as I am currently enjoying Ratchet & Clank on PS3. In a few days, I'm looking forward to Mario on Wii. Each console is great and serves its purpose, but there lies the dilemma. Everyone want to play the games, but not everyone can afford the hefty price tag of these machines. Therefore you buy what system you can afford and/or has more games you want to play. So until PS3 puts out those games I want to play I won't be harping on it as I'll be playing another game on another system till then. No discrimination from me.
Student
http://chraen.wordpress.com
I'm for the PS3, because the list of games for the PS3 look a better than the 360's. Only thing is that 70% of that list has not been released yet.
I'll wait until more games are released and the price drops even more to get my PS3.
Manufacturing
http://sotbest.blogspot.com/
I onli got PS3! I wanted a Xbox 360 but it was never official launch here in Malaysia, although it was the same case with PS3 but PS3 nvr had so much hardware problem like xbox 360 legendary 3ROD!
Student
Of course its failing, those taiwanese haven't been able to crack PS3 to play pirated software yet~. On a serious note, I see no reason to buy PS3 yet, simply because the games available are not satisfying, it's still PC>PSX>Nintendo>Xbox for me.
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
Never did care much for the suXbox... I mean Xbox. The only game I wanted to play on that system was the Dead or Alive franchise. Other than that there aren't any other games that I'd want to play on it. I heard Blue Dragon was a bit of a bust here.
I didn't even plan to get PS3, but a friend was selling half price, so ding! I picked it up. Glad to finally play LocoRoco on it ^_^
student
I want a Wii!
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
http://xspblog.com
OH NOES, fanboy wars food detected. :P
Personal opinion is goes like this:
X-Box 360: Will probably never buy, because I already have a good gaming PC. Few exclusive titles are not worth it, I like playing fps games with keyboard+mouse, and the last thing I want is to go through a RROD experience. Or RAGROD (Red and Green Ring of Death).
It's not a bad console, but Microsoft is making a huge mistake not confronting agressively and quickly those problems.
I guess that's why people won't buy it. I don't feel safe buying one, nor I ever will with the constant and recurring heating problems. Few cases would be ok, but it's 33,3% and I'm not specially lucky with console problems.
Playstation 3: It's the one I'm more likely to buy. Problem is: few titles, far too expensive to have few titles, and I couldn't care less about Blu-ray and Blu-ray movies.
But I loved the trailers on Little Big Planet and some other games.
Still not enough for me to spend that much on a console... but the one that comes closer to convince me.
Nintendo Wii: While I do love gaming with friends, and I don't really care about OMFG realistic graphics, Wii didn't convince me yet.
Reason is: I bought a GameCube, and it became a dust collector.
The minigames and even normal games are nice, but I got bored with them too fast.
Even the major titles. It's a personal opinion, but I'm just tired of Mario titles and Zelda titles... I have to force myself to play them lately, it's not that fun anymore.
And 3rd party games are not something I really expect from Nintendo.
Of course it's great for Nintendo fans, but for people who are tired of the same thing over and over again, it's kind of a dead end.
For now, I think it's best to use the money to buy PC games I like. I'm doing that, and not regreting a bit. But maybe, and just maybe, next year the situation changes.
Stalker
@ mikenogo
"I mean look at the line of "EXCLUSIVE" games
Unreal Tournament 3"
Can't count this one. Rein has already stated they will be making the game port for the 360, but the PS3 gets 6 months ahead of time, plus they want to work out the buisness problems with the 360's live content scheme. But he has stated more then once that they fully plan on releasing it for the 360. Plus um... theres already a PC demo out, so it can't be a PS3 exclusive-
student
dead rising, lost planet, and bla bla blah game make me buy X360.
and those pirate manage to pirate it, so yeah
50US$ buck is just too unforgiving for us indonesian's gamer's
IT consultant
I don't have a 360 and I don't have a PS3 either. But I do have the Wii. Which is at this moment more fun I guess. I am going to buy one of them and I am leaning a bit more to the PS3.
2nd year Civil Engineering Student
http://soonkiong.blogspot.com
I'd prefer gaming on the PC, but if I would get a next gen console in the future, XBOX360 tops my list.
No Comment
I own both! but as my 360 crashes every time i turn it on within 10-20mins without fail i just don't go near it anymore. PS3 all the way baby!!
I did get alot of fun from the 360 though Saints Row, Dead Rising, Top Spin 2, GRAW, Test Drive Unlimited and so on. Just the frustration of having to constantly reset and reload a game and the incessant whining its so LOUD!
Games addicted
http://addictedtoludus.com/
At the beginning i was a sony oriented gamer geek. seriously, I thought that only the PlayStation was the console worth to buy. But i have to confess i was wrong, Xbox 360 is on the lead and is going better and better. Games for the big X are coming out like a storm, and for the PS3? NOT AT ALL. An example? Even Virtua fighter, alaways a shiny diamond for playstation's owners is better on the Xbox, with online function that ps3 has not!!!
Maybe the Xbox is a big noisy pice of plastic but it has lot to give you...
Sorry Sony but this time u are doing pretty bad.
銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. Police Sergeant
http://gordonator.com/
i don't own any consoles. my loyalty remains with PC gaming. furthermore a computer can do so much more.
Pre-Enlisted NS(Army)-men
http://elozt.wordpress.com/
Well, Gundam modding's starting to provide alot of fun for me recently. Other than that I'd be willing to get a Wii or a PS3 instead (Nights for Wii, now thats a classic :D and MGS4 for PS3).
Wanderer of the Mist
http://hangmen13.16ops.com/
gordon: "furthermore a computer can do so much more."
Like saving porn, downloading Torrents and playing dating sims with actual sex. Yes, the humble PC > any console.
Student, ACG Fans
http://modvisc.blogspot.com
going to get a ps3 soon, but currently don't have one, i prefer ps3 or Wii...
Electro/Dance Musician, DJ
http://www.myspace.com/colorsucker
A price drop doesn't help the fact that the first party (and some third party) games coming out are still mediocre. They said that they were going to try and make there games more fun, they're not. Heavenly Sword sucked, Ratchet and Clank was disappointing (not bad, just not as good)... The only decent game I think they've had so far is Resistance. But maybe that's just state-side. Who knows. In all seriousness though, 360 is where it's at I think. I think Lost Odyssey is going to be amazing. That and Fable 2, let's not forget. :D
Bounty Hunter
http://firetiger59.deviantart.com/
@COLORSUCKER
Fable 2? Do I have to remind you what happened with the first Fable?
Here: http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=jYQLR7dE5k4
That says it all >_>
Electro/Dance Musician, DJ
http://www.myspace.com/colorsucker
Calintz: Lol, well put! That was pretty true and funny, I think what it is is that i WANT fable 2 to be amazing. I should be with all the time they are taking on it... shouldn't it? Never the less, Lost Odessey, Mass Effect, and NINJA GAIDEN 2! are going to be amazing. I think what the PS3 is really banking on right now is MSG3, but remember how great Lair seemed, that was a flop.
Student
http://irregularbloggers.wordpress.com/
Waiting till I have money for a Ps3 (holidays coming up, gotta buy gifts) and possibly a Wii later (smash bro's online anyone?).
The 360 market is strong in the US and growing despite the apparent "Red Ring/Light of Death" which apparently is costing Microsoft billions to fix.
The only reason I would get a 360 is because all my friends have it and it would be nice (and easy) to play a few games with them.
I would like to have all 3 but being a college student sorta stomps on that dream.
Student
http://irregularbloggers.wordpress.com/
Waiting till I have money for a Ps3 (holidays coming up, gotta buy gifts) and possibly a Wii later (smash bro's online anyone?).
The 360 market is strong in the US and growing despite the apparent "Red Ring/Light of Death" which apparently is costing Microsoft billions to fix.
The only reason I would get a 360 is because all my friends have it and it would be nice (and easy) to play a few games with them.
I would like to have all 3 but being a college student sorta stomps on that dream.
Student/Raving Bleach Fan
Neither. Though a PS3 is tempting, Sony's stubborn refusal to lower the price in the UK (value pack, my ar*e) has put me right off buying one. Besides, I usually refuse to buy any single item over £190. The only thing that could persuade me otherwise is Metal Gear Solid 4.
Student
heh, I guess people there are simply so bored they resort to 360... temporary I'm sure
Techie
http://squeejunkyard.blogspot.com/
I'm a nintendo fan so it's the Wii for me :p
Playing guitar heroes III now
Hikikomori
Currently don't own any of the current gen consoles, but first on my list for the holiday season is the PS3, Wii following. I want it mostly because it's an affordable Blu-ray movie player. Plus, some of the games that are due to come out like LittleBigPlanet make me want to own this console even more.
It's killing me to wait until the holiday season, but I'm short on cash so I must :(
.NET/Web Developer
http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net
Got a PS3 recently and loving it. Probably getting a Wii next for the family. 360, not until there's a big guarantee that it doesn't go in RRoD mode. Besides, the current line up of games for the 360 doesn't really suit my taste. And I do wish sony and other third party game developers come out with new games soon. Only games I love on the PS3 as of the moment are Ninja Gaiden Sigma and Warhawk. Haven't got CoD4 yet. heheh! :)
In the long run though I think either the Wii or the PS3 will win the current generation with the 360 falling not too far behind.
Student
I have both a PS3 and 360 and really don't use the PS3 that much. I've owned two games so far, Resistance (which I traded back) and Ninja Gaiden which I still have. I probably have played about 40-50 360 titles and own about 10-15 now. Overall the 360 sells much better here...but maybe when I get Ratchet and Clank I'll play the PS3 more.
Student
http://ordinarybot.wordpress.com/
Initially my brother and I purchased the 360, not only for Gears of War (^^) but because of the price. Over time I pretty much grew out of console games and sold him my half. Now that the PS3 is evenly priced with the Xbox, I'm having second thoughts! I don't know anyone with a PS3, but I'm sure I'll start hearing more about it with the price cut. May sound weird but I hope Sony doesn't lose too much money from the drop, it's good to have multiple companies competing..it gives us more games and options.
Programmer, Student
I currently have a Wii and I really like it.
Some times I've actually thought about getting a PS3...mainly for MGS and FF but I rather not. I don't really play consoles a lot now. I would never get an Xbox though, not really interested in any games for it.
Back to the grind
me i got a 360 and bought 5 games. mainly for the price
This ps3 show seems a lot like vista. Seemingly ambitious yet has had an ominous feeling of ultimate doom from the beginning...
Cook assistant
http://figuramania.blogspot.com/
Wii DS and PSP for me. Barely touch them for games. My brother is getting a 360 tho.
Network security professional
Sony blows.
i would never recomend anyone buying a 360 and would probably never going to buy it ever again.... as soon as the year waranty went out it breaks down ... it seems that aside form me alot of my mates experience the same problem as well.. seems more like all of my frens... it cost around 70 quid to fix it which is just simply crazy.....
=.=!
http://hihi123.wordpress.com
sadly to say.. 360 is really winning over quite a lot of company.. sony really need to buck up with their strategy right now..
Student
waiting on gundam operation:troy on xbox360
Combat Engineer For Australian Defence Force
right now im tempted to buy a Xbox360 , cause Halo3, Armored Core and a few gundam games
but i want a Ps3 aswell , thing is , im mostly scared of losing Armored Core 4 , i want to play it really bad...
i dont want the game to be extinct
and also
im a massive Killzone fan
so right now its either
Killzone(ps3) or Halo3(Xbox360)
ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^
Oh my god!!!
That's not true.. that's impossible!
student
http://youtube.com/watch?v=e7AX9697rbY
admit it ps3 sucks 360 rules with its assassins creed, halo3,guitar hero3,rock band ,cooler stuff like head sets and u can download movies i hope super bad soon also
bum,hachi roku driver
still sticking to ps2 for my specific taste in games