Which version do you buy PS3 vs 360

[Lyris]

I always used to buy 360 for the better controller, but because of the hardware reliability I am now a PS3 gamer instead.

[melody]

In reply to Mgear:

Aside from the first year multi-format releases, I can't tell the difference between PS3 and 360 versions. Your buying habits should be influenced by pad preference, which system your friends play on, system reliability, exclusive DLC etc. We have never had such parity between systems, this is not a ST vs Amiga or Saturn vs PSX situation. Take the Eurogamer comparisons with a pinch of salt, they're just there to drum up site hits and fuel forum console wars (look at their own forums and comments pages, it's a cesspit! ). They are also never updated to reflect changes in patches and never mention the PS3's DTS sound.

If playing the best version of a game is really that much of a concern then buy a gaming PC. At least there the differences are noticeable and not some placebo.

[sj33]

Rich Leadbetter does the comparisons features at Eurogamer, most of us will know who he is. He won't be pulling any fast ones.

[Digfox]

Just to add, I'm appreciate in some cases differneces are negligible (I've only recently bought the PS3 as mentioned before), but I do think it's nice to able to read up on the detailed comparison to make sure there aren't any nasties hidden in the version of the game your buying. For example screen tearing is a slight annoyance you can avoid sometimes.

Out of interest I do own a reasonable gaming PC too (C2D/4GB/Nv8800), but this generation I've been smitten more with the consoles (360 mostly obvously given I've owned it much longer) becuase of the better online, nice joypads, HD visuals and achievements etc. And becuase more often than not the PS3/360 is the target platform.

For example I bought Fallout 3 on the 360, instead of the superior PC version becuase it's good enough for me. L4D, although I'm still thinking about, will likely be bought on the PC - due to the strengths of that version.

So as mentioned before, I think it's a case-by-case when considering which platform to buy a game.

[Darwock]

Really?

I don't remember reading any instance your referring to,

It may not have been eurogamer (I think it was) but it was news at the time - the game being used was GRID I believe, they tried to show how the 360 had better crash physics so drove the car into the wall at an angle, then for the PS3 drove into it head on so it was less spectacular. But both videos showed the PS3 controller buttons on the HUD. I presume it was subsequently taken down.

[teddymeow]

^ I didn't think that was Eurogamer. I thought it was someone like Gametrailers?

[capcom_suicide]

Its amazing the drivel thats posted here.

I use the PS3 more and more as the pad is superior and the madia capabilities, web browser and now Iplayer support just make it the console of choice.

Bit Harsh!

As a media extender I prefer the 360.

I believe the 360 PAD is better for sticks and triggers, but the PS3 pad has a better D-pad.

I think the web browser on PS3 is limited as many website don't seem to work well and when using youtube it always seems to get really slow to type in text.

I like all my consoles, but the PS3 remains the one that dissapoints.

Anyway, sorry if that's drivel. It's just an opinion.

[Brad]

I was disappointed by a recent interview with Todd from Bethesda. When asked why DLC was only coming for the 360 and PC versions of Fallout 3 he said that they analysed how the DLC sales went for Oblivion and decided that there was no point in doing Fallout 3 DLC for PS3...

There was no DLC for PS3 Oblivion was there? That would explain the low sales figures surely!

[melody]

I was disappointed by a recent interview with Todd from Bethesda. When asked why DLC was only coming for the 360 and PC versions of Fallout 3 he said that they analysed how the DLC sales went for Oblivion and decided that there was no point in doing Fallout 3 DLC for PS3...

There was no DLC for PS3 Oblivion was there? That would explain the low sales figures surely!

There is one bit of DLC for Oblivion but it's on the US store only: Shivering Isle for $30, an expansion that's on the GOTY edition already.

If he really said that he's kind of a jerk! Microsoft paid for the DLC, to make out PS3 owners are at fault for not buying enough horse armour when they had no option to anyway is very disingenuous.

[Brad]

He did say that. I'll find out what podcast it was on. Probably IGN's GameScoop.

EDIT: Gamescoop 102

Scoop interviewer:
"So why not the Playstation 3?"

Todd:
"There's a number of factors in that"
"Most of it boils down to what our experience was of Oblivion"
"[e.g.] How did the DLC go?"
"It's definitely a better fit on those platforms [360 and PC] so that's where we decided to focus our energies"

So, one reason was that they looked at how the DLC went on PS3 and decided not to bother. Well, I never saw any DLC on PS3 so pardon me for not buying it.

[Largo]

if its multiplayer/co-op orientated then 360
anything else ps3

(if it means anything etc. i enjoy using ps3 more)

[Brad]

My 360 controller eats batteries (rechargables). They only seem to last a few hours.
Sorry, bit Off topic.

[Brats]

That's changing pretty fast. Stuff like Tomb Raider Underworld has sold better on PS3 and the split is rapidly approaching 50 / 50 for other new titles. Burnout was another one where the split was almost even and DMC4 also performed exceptionally well on PS3.

With a few exceptions like you've just mentioned, games are not approaching a 50/50 split. Most games (like COD:WaW) are split pretty evenly between 360 and PS3 based on the install base, which obviously gives the 360 a sales advantage.

It seems to be former Sony exclusives like DMC and Tomb Raider that perform better on the PS3.

If the split was 50/50, then the PS3's attach rate would be way above the 360's, which clearly it isn't.

[Brats]

Its amazing the drivel thats posted here. All new games on PS3 have trophies and PSN now has HD audio for the comms.

But if you already care about achievements because they've been integral to the 360 since the beginning, trophies aren't going to be as big a draw.

I use the PS3 more and more as the pad is superior and the madia capabilities, web browser and now Iplayer support just make it the console of choice.

The pad issue is clearly subjective. The media capabilities though have absolutely nothing to do with why you would buy a game for the PS3 over 360. You seem to have mistaken this thread for a 360 vs PS3 platform argument.

[EvilBoris]

Does the PS3 even have Cross game chat yet?