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No Crust Racing Grand Master

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OK I've just finished The Force Unleashed II on the Wii and I think I'm done with this console.

It's modded, got about 20 or so games but I think my love for it has passed.

I've been craving a racing game and I kept my original Xbox just to have Forza but it looks like puss on an LCD and it's a bit old and clunky now.

So I'm thinking I might ditch the Wii and buy a second hand xbox or PS3 and get the respective racing game.

So the question is, which console?

The xbox can be modded which appeals to me a lot as I don't play online (are there mod chips that support online play with the xbox, my wii had no troubles online modded). The PS3 appears to have nicer graphics and a pretty swish interface for media centre capabilities (nice but not essential as I have a computer near the TV for this stuff).

Throw some thoughts at me, the Xbox looks cheaper, can be modded etc but the PS3 seems more powerful, more polished (maybe it will last longer satisfaction wise with the graphics etc?)

Also what about GT5 vs Forza3? I only have limited experience with both.

side bar: How are you guys getting your Xbox games? I was just downloading them as torrents for the Wii, worked a treat.

Cheers

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EeLeYe Mentor

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Both systems are pretty effin sweet so I'm sure you'll be happy with whichever one you get.

Keep in mind that you'll eventually play online so id get the system my mates have. Online play is more fun with people you know.

No Crust Racing Grand Master

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online play is not a huge factor as I'm a casual gamer and just play when I want or can and usually only short periods.

One thing I didn't mention above was blue ray. xbox won't do that will it?

Can the xbox record tv?

EeLeYe Mentor

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Bluray is only available on the ps3. ps3 also has play tv which let's you record freeview.

Xbox has foxtel though. Not sure about recording it.

Generally, games run better on the 360 when theyre out on both consoles. Although I think ps3 exclusives are better... Apart from gears of war on the 360, which is pretty awesome.

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Generally, games run better on the 360 when theyre out on both consoles. Although I think ps3 exclusives are better... Apart from gears of war on the 360, which is pretty awesome.

That's a good point. Mass Effect is coming to PS3 so the only big xbox exclusive titles will be gears of war, forza and halo. Compare that with ps3 that has gt, uncharted, demon's souls, killzone, little big planet etc etc. And it plays blu rays.

No Crust Racing Grand Master

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What do you mean by run better, the ps3 is the more powerful console isn't it?

Is it the general consensus that gt is better than forza? I've only had limited play time on gt.

Which one would be the better media center?

EeLeYe Mentor

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What do you mean by run better, the ps3 is the more powerful console isn't it?

Is it the general consensus that gt is better than forza? I've only had limited play time on gt.

Which one would be the better media center?

Ps3 is an excellent media server.

Despite its hardware. Ps3 is difficult for which to write code and so game companies will make the x360 version first and then transfer it over. Unless this is done well, the end result is a buggy laggy game for what otherwise should be running smooth.

Think of a car. You can have all these expensive mods but unless you've got a good tune to go with it, you're car is gonna run like shit.

ClutchBurndout-:( Grand Master

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to my understanding the hardware in the 360 is superior to the PS3 therefore have better visual quality.

my GF had a PS3 and i have a 360, we sold the PS3

nuff said

if you want a blu ray player, buy a blu ray player

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No Crust Racing Grand Master

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I thought it was more as stated above, PS3 is more powerful but harder to code for. In my head this means PS3 will stay around longer and maybe possibly get better graphics as developers work out how to ring the best from it. 360 maybe retired sooner?

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my GF had a PS3 and i have a 360, we sold the PS3

nuff said

I've had an Xbox 360, sold that, bought a PS3 and never looked back.

nuff said

if you want a blu ray player, buy a blu ray player

If you want an oversize paper weight, don't buy an Xbox 360, grab a rock from out back. Superior hardware my ass.

DivHunter Grand Master

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I thought it was more as stated above, PS3 is more powerful but harder to code for. In my head this means PS3 will stay around longer and maybe possibly get better graphics as developers work out how to ring the best from it. 360 maybe retired sooner?

However Sony probably didn't plan on completely losing control of the ability to sign ligitimate software for the PS3 (and PSP). This could push forward the release of the next console.

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I've had an Xbox 360, sold that, bought a PS3 and never looked back.

nuff said

this is just what i said but the other way around?

If you want an oversize paper weight, don't buy an Xbox 360, grab a rock from out back. Superior hardware my ass.

did i hit a nerve?

oh and a quote from divhunter from a different thread

The XBOX 360 has a better GPU

The XBOX 360 implementation of the IBM PowerPC CPU is better for games

The XBOX 360 security / anti-piracy measures still actually work

Microsoft and Sony are equally evil.

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DivHunter Grand Master

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If you want an oversize paper weight, don't buy an Xbox 360, grab a rock from out back. Superior hardware my ass.

You do know that the Cell and Xenon processors are both IBM PowerPC CPUs right? You know the XBOX GPU is superior to the PS3 GPU?

lulz at reposting my post.

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my vote gose, buy the PS3 from the shops, Jb or what ever.... buy GT5.... save some cash and check ebay and pick upa 360 for 300-400bux and buy Foz 3..... best of both worlds....

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