Though I have both systems, I got this one pre-ordered for the 360 since a huge appeal for this game will be the mp aspect of it. And with my friend's list on the 360 more then tripling my friend's list on the PS3 the choice was pretty easy for me.
Which I have to imagine would be a big deal of why some are leaning either way is the mp factor for MW2 is the free online for the PS3 being a huge part of it.
As for AC2, that game seems to be closely tied to the PS3 that I've barely heard or seen anything of that connected to the 360 (sort of like MW2 seems to be greatly linked to the 360).
Their research is bogus. MW2 and AC2 pre-orders are much larger on the 360 than PS3. You won't have to wait very long to have this disproven, just wait a week after Nov 10th when the sales figures come out. #consolewars
@rich8606: Dude, this isn't 2007. Multiplatform games usually look almost identical these days and only do some look better on one console than the other (sometimes better on PS3). #consolewars
@gercorr: Nah, Almost every multiplat games this year. Resident Evil 5, Street Fighter 4, Batman AA, the PS3 versions either have worse AA or lower res textures. #consolewars
In the case of AC2, the PS3 has two distinct advantages. Heavy marketing in favor of PS3, and exclusive content for AC2 PS3 via AC PSP.
In the case of MW2? Probably just the free online thing. It certainly isn't marketing since MW2 is pretty much a 360 game.
As for the people talking about mic users? I don't really care. After 15 years of PC gaming I'd rather just take the silence with the occasional opportunity of running into same cool guys or girls playing. By all accounts given it sounds like most of the people that trumpet Live end up only playing on mic with friends anyways. #consolewars
Count me in as one of those who prefer PS3 over Xbox 360 for sequels and multi-platform games.
As I have an early 360, no HDMI and a 20GB hard drive (too expensive to buy a new one). It sounds like an airplane is taking of every time I play a game. I don't pay for online gameplay.
It's a good system, but the PS3 is a far easier and relaxing system for me due to those faults.
I can leave the HDMI in my tele at all times for PS3. No switching out between Cables like that of Xbox 360 and Wii.
Hard drive is cheap and easy to replace if I need to get more.
No huge loud sound distracting from the game just so the system can work.
Free online play, in Borderlands and Demon's Souls this is great.
No need to replace batteries when the controller is near death. Just plug in the USB from my PC or laptop and power from that, recharge and I keep playing.
Both are great systems, but these days it's just far better for me on PS3 then Xbox 360. Good thing for those Xbox 360 only games, XBLA, and early titles I have before I got my PS3. #consolewars
@Kenofthedead: You do realize that is possible to charge the 360 controller for a PC USB port too, right?
I also hate the DS3 for the fact you can't replace the battery. Replacing batteries > replacing entire controllers. I loath electronics with built in batteries.
Other than that, the PS3's free PSN is a massive advantage and a large part of the reason I buy multiplat MP games on the PS3. Though I do prefer the 360's controller, I find that the DS3 works just as well for me with CoD4. Good control schemes FTW. <3
Also, I hate the fact the PS3 doesn't have a VGA adapter. For that reason I tend to prefer the 360. Though thankfully I have an HDTV now. #consolewars
@TexasJack: I do know that it can, but when I tried it on my Xbox 360 it required too much energy and caused probelms for the PC. On the laptop (Macbook), it would not register as connection at all and thus would not charge.
So in my case it wasn't able to work.
Lack of VGA for PS3 does suck, but with the move of Monitors to HDMI it's not such a huge loss to me. #consolewars
@Kenofthedead: Really? That's odd. I have no problem charging my 360 controller from any of my PCs or ancient laptops.
Not surprising it wont work with the Mac, though. =P
My HDTV is in the living room and I don't get to use it that often. Leaving only my monitors to use with my consoles, but they both only have VGA ports, so can't use them with the PS3. I do know that there are VGA cables for the PS3, but none of them are of quality, and the converters costs as much as a new monitor. =( #consolewars
@TexasJack: I never understood why they sold LCDs without DVI. You really don't want to deal with the lag of converting the VGA back to digital anyway, plus those ADCs must cost something. I remember way back in the day LCDs would come with special DVI only video cards. #consolewars
I still prefer playing games on my 360 simply because I prefer using the 360 controller over the PS3's. I only get exclusive titles on my PS3, which is really what I bought it for, but having a blu-ray player is nice too=P
I'll be picking up Assassin's Creed 2 and MW2 for 360. Honestly I hate the PS3 controller when it comes to FPS, so I don't mind paying for my online gaming.
I think the gold account for MP play is the biggest factor. But honestly I still think the fact that the 360 includes a headset and has party chat installed in every game gives it the edge to me. I rather pay the $50 for the year and get these things standard. Silent teammates should be an option not a common occurence in MP. If Sony included any type of headset in their packaging, even if it meant a $50 extra price tag, then they could really push this edge to their favor. #consolewars
@Modus_Operandi: Several PS3games have come with headsets. SOCOM n Warhawk off the top of my head.
Though $50 would get you a fairly decent headset that would work with your Ps3 and phone n pc. #consolewars
@deanbmmv: Thats great that those games have them included but its something that would make an even bigger impact if it was in the box. I really dont understand why they dont go that route. It would really make Mp gaming on the PS3 even more attractive. No $50 charge AND the headset is included so you know everyone has one. #consolewars
I think new PS3 owners just want to have more chances to try out their new console, really. Although not needing a paid account doesn't hurt. #consolewars
Some people who suffered hardware failure/s on the 360 and have a ps3 tend to go ps3 for multiplats out of fear of the xbox suddenly up and dying again. #consolewars
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Reading the comments, I'm not the only one who thinks this it seems.
After one year I'd be incredibly cautious. I've seen a lot of disk drives go bad, 2 red lights, and personally had my own just stop powering on. #consolewars
As an owner of both systems, I will say that deciding which system to buy any multiplatform game for is a struggle. In the case of GTA IV, I got that for the 360 due to the incentive of DLC, but I got Dead Space and Mirror's Edge because they're easier to play on a DUALSHOCK. Same with fighting games, I don't have enough to buy an arcade stick so I buy them on PS3 because the controller is easier to hold meaning I can maneuver my fingers quicker. Whereas, games like COD: W@W and other FPS games feel much better with a 360 controller. I even prefer games like Fallout 3 and Oblivion on 360 because they feel much better holding a 360 controller.
I don't really base my decisions on graphics because it's not a fair comparison. For me, it's mostly about playability and affordability. Granted, I saved up a lot of money for both systems and if I were to lose one, I'd be just as satisfied with the other. So it's a win-win with me. #consolewars
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Which I have to imagine would be a big deal of why some are leaning either way is the mp factor for MW2 is the free online for the PS3 being a huge part of it.
As for AC2, that game seems to be closely tied to the PS3 that I've barely heard or seen anything of that connected to the 360 (sort of like MW2 seems to be greatly linked to the 360).
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I'm a PS3 owner, but I'll be getting this for PC. The only COD i have for a console is the Big Red One.
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And even I can see the recent allure of PS3 over 360.
Granted, I love my 360 much more #consolewars
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In the case of MW2? Probably just the free online thing. It certainly isn't marketing since MW2 is pretty much a 360 game.
As for the people talking about mic users? I don't really care. After 15 years of PC gaming I'd rather just take the silence with the occasional opportunity of running into same cool guys or girls playing. By all accounts given it sounds like most of the people that trumpet Live end up only playing on mic with friends anyways. #consolewars
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As I have an early 360, no HDMI and a 20GB hard drive (too expensive to buy a new one). It sounds like an airplane is taking of every time I play a game. I don't pay for online gameplay.
It's a good system, but the PS3 is a far easier and relaxing system for me due to those faults.
I can leave the HDMI in my tele at all times for PS3. No switching out between Cables like that of Xbox 360 and Wii.
Hard drive is cheap and easy to replace if I need to get more.
No huge loud sound distracting from the game just so the system can work.
Free online play, in Borderlands and Demon's Souls this is great.
No need to replace batteries when the controller is near death. Just plug in the USB from my PC or laptop and power from that, recharge and I keep playing.
Both are great systems, but these days it's just far better for me on PS3 then Xbox 360. Good thing for those Xbox 360 only games, XBLA, and early titles I have before I got my PS3. #consolewars
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I also hate the DS3 for the fact you can't replace the battery. Replacing batteries > replacing entire controllers. I loath electronics with built in batteries.
Other than that, the PS3's free PSN is a massive advantage and a large part of the reason I buy multiplat MP games on the PS3. Though I do prefer the 360's controller, I find that the DS3 works just as well for me with CoD4. Good control schemes FTW. <3
Also, I hate the fact the PS3 doesn't have a VGA adapter. For that reason I tend to prefer the 360. Though thankfully I have an HDTV now. #consolewars
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So in my case it wasn't able to work.
Lack of VGA for PS3 does suck, but with the move of Monitors to HDMI it's not such a huge loss to me. #consolewars
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Not surprising it wont work with the Mac, though. =P
My HDTV is in the living room and I don't get to use it that often. Leaving only my monitors to use with my consoles, but they both only have VGA ports, so can't use them with the PS3. I do know that there are VGA cables for the PS3, but none of them are of quality, and the converters costs as much as a new monitor. =( #consolewars
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$299 is mad cash? #consolewars
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I'll be picking up Assassin's Creed 2 and MW2 for 360. Honestly I hate the PS3 controller when it comes to FPS, so I don't mind paying for my online gaming.
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Say it isn't so! #consolewars
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Though $50 would get you a fairly decent headset that would work with your Ps3 and phone n pc. #consolewars
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Reading the comments, I'm not the only one who thinks this it seems.
After one year I'd be incredibly cautious. I've seen a lot of disk drives go bad, 2 red lights, and personally had my own just stop powering on. #consolewars
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I love my xbox 360 but I am sick of paying for live.
Past year I only played one game on live and that was COD4. So for a year I had to pay extra just to play one game!
The majority of average gamers only play a handful of online games and now with video adds on Live too it's just not worth it.
I will be moving to PS3 next year. #consolewars
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I don't really base my decisions on graphics because it's not a fair comparison. For me, it's mostly about playability and affordability. Granted, I saved up a lot of money for both systems and if I were to lose one, I'd be just as satisfied with the other. So it's a win-win with me. #consolewars
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