Which console? xbox 360 or playstation 3?

[Georgie]

I've just started some christmas temp. work at a gaming shop, and i get a 30% discount. i've never been interested in games, but working there has started to have an influence on me. so... i've been promised a console for xmas, it's just up to me which one, and the choice is pretty much between an xbox 360 a playstation 3. i've heard the playstation 3 is better, but the xbox has better titles... which really isn't helpful. whats you're opinion? i don't want to end up with a piece of rubbish.
also, i really wanted the xbox because of fable II... is it any good? i know my dad would like a hand-to-hand combat games and my sis would like a non-car racing game. any ideas? thanks

[CrysL]

Hardware alone, the PS3 is superior. This issue is, like you said yourself, the 360 has better titles. True, both systems share some titles, but the 360 has more exclusive ones.

Look at both systems and figure out which games you will play more.
We own a Wii, a PS3 and two 360s, but only really play the 360s and the Wii.

I also find that the 360 is easier to use.

[tienshungf]

PS3 is much better

[bullets898]

Personally, I would pick the Xbox, not only because I'm entirely hooked on Halo, but because the online play is excellent. And also because, yes Xbox does have some titles that stand out.
I feel that the PS3 is sort of gimmicky because of the whole SIXAXIS thing with it's controllers (it isn't used tremendously), and because of Blu-Ray... I'd only recommend the PS3 if you're more into Media stuff, or if you really like realism and detail of games.

Xbox might be the way to go on this one.

[George]

If you have a HD TV then you can bye HD cables for the xbox360. This will make the Graphics better. However the Graphics on a normal tv are not bad either. Also the ps3 is overpriced and it doesn't have as many good games on it. For the fighting game i would say Soul Caliber 4. Fable 2 is one of the best games out for the xbox and if you have played the first one there is even more on the new one. Your sister might like Banjo-Kazooie. It is coming out soon and it looks like a good game.

[RichW]

I would suggest the xbox 360. It has many more titles to choose from and better games all around. Fable 2 is awesome, and it sounds like your sister and father would find plenty of games they would like on the 360. Overall the 360 is the better system to own

[Peeps]

PS3 Blu Ray player
This is really the choosing point for which system
because PS3 has a Blu-Ray player it is more expensive, but still in the same area with competing Blu-Ray players so if you are going to take advantage of watching High Def movies you can kill 2 birds with one stone choosing PS3
Myself on the other hand chose the 360 i believe the games are more fitting to what you have described and it is much cheaper now. i have always been microsoft over sony when it comes to game counsels mainly for the games.
*Too bad HD DVDs didn't win the fight.

[Somebody9424]

most of the stuff of both consoles has been summed up pretty well, but something that i think is interesting is that the 360 is more powerful, despite what you may hear. idk if that might change your mind or anything, but i think sony is the worst company for gaming. i mean, look at their psp! it is sooooo restricted to do only sony official stuff. (as you can see, i hate sony :P ) good luck with whatever you choose!

[khuezi]

hello, both console have great games, for example recently/soon to be release include for the PS3: LittleBigPlanet, Resistance 2; and Xbox360: Fable2, Gears of War2.

PS3 has free online while xbox is about $50 a year.
If you're going to be a xbox360, do not get the core version (the cheapest one)
It is a rip off because it lacks many features.
check out LBP for the PS3 on the link. GL and have a wonderful Christmas in a couple of months

[TerryAndGillianM]

xbox 360 i woud get