MUCHO
12-28-2006, 10:42 PM
Hello I bought a PS3 but before I did I went and read everything I could on it. I may keep it - I may take it back. Read on.
Gaming
First of all - the developer tools are difficult to use unlike the 360. While ultimately the PS3 has signifigantly more power but because it is more difficult to program for we may see the exclusive Playstation titles going away. This will also lower the number of games developed. In simple terms - developers are currently working hard to get 25-30 FPS out of games that the 360 can chug out 45-50 FPS.
Second - When the power of the PS3 is harnessed - it is a thing of beauty. The GT HD demo is the best looking game ever on a console. I've spent extensive time with the 360 and there are some impressive games especially Gears of War but GT HD demo is fantastic and its a completely unfinished product. I can see many ways they can improve the graphics and with the release a long ways off it probably will happen.
Third - The Online 360 setup completely destroys the PS3 in many ways. Although you have to pay a small fee with the 360 it is well worth it. Also - with the PS3 when you are downloading you can't do anything else. Want the GT HD demo? D/L it overnight because it will tie up your PS3 for 3 hours. PS3 may be able to improve their software with an update but for now - its like a beta product.
Video
Personally I didn't buy a PS3 for the games. I bought it for the Blu-Ray. I haven't actually seen HD-DVD in person but as an active AVS forum member I feel pretty qualified to say that HD-DVD and Blu-Ray differ only in the titles in terms of appearance. So - why did I buy the PS3 if a HD-DVD player is less? Time! The PS3 will start playing a Blu-Ray disc in about 15 seconds from being off. Pop the disc in and you're running. By far the fastest loading HD system.
360 has the HD-DVD add on but you're using VGA and optical out for the sound. PS3 uses HDMI which of course makes the PS3 superior in particular for sound if you have a HDMI capable reciever.
Why am I considering returning mine? Well - even though I have a 92" screen with a projector there isn't a huge difference between standard DVD upscaled and Blu-Ray. There is a difference but for me I don't know if it is worth the money. So - I have rented a few Blu-Ray discs and we'll see.
I think the PS3 has a lot of potential. We'll see what happens...
Gaming
First of all - the developer tools are difficult to use unlike the 360. While ultimately the PS3 has signifigantly more power but because it is more difficult to program for we may see the exclusive Playstation titles going away. This will also lower the number of games developed. In simple terms - developers are currently working hard to get 25-30 FPS out of games that the 360 can chug out 45-50 FPS.
Second - When the power of the PS3 is harnessed - it is a thing of beauty. The GT HD demo is the best looking game ever on a console. I've spent extensive time with the 360 and there are some impressive games especially Gears of War but GT HD demo is fantastic and its a completely unfinished product. I can see many ways they can improve the graphics and with the release a long ways off it probably will happen.
Third - The Online 360 setup completely destroys the PS3 in many ways. Although you have to pay a small fee with the 360 it is well worth it. Also - with the PS3 when you are downloading you can't do anything else. Want the GT HD demo? D/L it overnight because it will tie up your PS3 for 3 hours. PS3 may be able to improve their software with an update but for now - its like a beta product.
Video
Personally I didn't buy a PS3 for the games. I bought it for the Blu-Ray. I haven't actually seen HD-DVD in person but as an active AVS forum member I feel pretty qualified to say that HD-DVD and Blu-Ray differ only in the titles in terms of appearance. So - why did I buy the PS3 if a HD-DVD player is less? Time! The PS3 will start playing a Blu-Ray disc in about 15 seconds from being off. Pop the disc in and you're running. By far the fastest loading HD system.
360 has the HD-DVD add on but you're using VGA and optical out for the sound. PS3 uses HDMI which of course makes the PS3 superior in particular for sound if you have a HDMI capable reciever.
Why am I considering returning mine? Well - even though I have a 92" screen with a projector there isn't a huge difference between standard DVD upscaled and Blu-Ray. There is a difference but for me I don't know if it is worth the money. So - I have rented a few Blu-Ray discs and we'll see.
I think the PS3 has a lot of potential. We'll see what happens...