Xbox 360 vs. Playstation 3: The Ultimate Showdown
With all due respect to the Nintendo Wii, many people today believe that the best game console available is either one of the two major players: the Xbox 360 and the Playstation 3. But what exactly makes these consoles the best? Does the secret lie in their similarities, or in their differences? In this article, we're going to match them up head-to-head to find out.
There are a lot of variables to tackle when you're talking about a game console. Factors like price, visual graphics, gameplay, game choice, and overall enjoyment can't be left out. Hardcoreware.net took the time out to review both of the consoles after initially declaring the Xbox the clear winner. So what factors did they look at?
They looked at how the consoles changed over the course of time. Any technology junkie knows that a release of a piece of hardware is not final; updates happen all the time, prices change, and new hardware comes out that adds to the original. Over time, the prices on both the Xbox 360 and the Playstation 3 dropped, with the Xbox getting the slight edge.
When it comes to graphics, the debate between the two consoles is heated. Many Playstation enthusiasts believe that they have the market cornered on graphics, but the Xbox 360 is as smooth and has the same kind of processing power. Hardcoreware.net gave an edge to the Xbox again, but also noted that the Playstation 3 has a lot of potential.
What about the the features both consoles enjoy today? Both consoles play DVD's - if you're going to buy something for a college dorm room, it should either start with an "X" or end with a "3." The quality of both gaming consoles has made both of them popular amongst people even in their 30s and 40s.
Overall, you can't go wrong with either console, but this article has to give the edge to the Xbox 360, a slick gaming tool with a great online feature (Xbox Live). If you want a total gaming experience, the Xbox 360 is perfect for you. Will you miss out on a lot if you own a Playstation 3? Of course not. Well, you will miss out on one thing: having an Xbox 360.
