Warning - A long drawn out nerd rant is below. If you don't care about nerd shit... Don't read it.
Like most kids, I was hardcore into video games throughout my childhood, but once I graduated high school I put the controllers down for the most part and only touched video games sparingly. I'd buy 2 games per year max (usually Madden, and some other title), and I never played online games.
This all changed when I got a PS3 for my birthday about 18 months ago .... and since then I've built up a steady collection of titles and even began regularly playing online/multiplayer games. I love my PS3, but one of the drawbacks of having this system is it seems like EVERYONE has a 360 but nobody has a PS3. I'm about to pull the following fact out of my ass, but in my experience it seems like 360 users outnumber PS3 users around 3 to 1 in the social circles I frequent.
So with that said, I've always been a tad bit envious that I can't play online with alot of other gamers I know due to my system of choice... Therefore... I finally caved in and bout an Xbox 360 (got this kick ass $99 deal from Amazon). My 360 was delivered today, and I ran out to the store and bought Left 4 Dead 2 and Modern Warfare 2.
Immediately upon taking the 360 out of the box and turning it on, I noticed a few things I didn't like.
1. The system is NOISY compared to PS3. The Playstation gets REALLY loud when it gets hot, but that's something that really rarely happens, in my case it usually happens in the hot summer months. However, the 360 is noisy all the time...
2. The controller requires batteries..and it's heavier than the PS3's Dual Shock controllers (probably due to the batteries).
3. The plastic used on both the console and the controllers seem cheaper than the PS3 materials. This really isn't a big deal, but I did notice it.
4. NO BUILT IN WIRELESS CARD?? WTF. Is this 1999? Why do I have to use an ethernet cord or spend $60.00 buying an "official" Xbox network adapter if I want to play online?
I had no idea the Xbox didn't have built in wireless networking, therefore I was unable to connect to Xbox Live and create and account and all that (oh yeah, Xbox Live is $50 per year... PS3 online gaming is free).
And lastly... first I want to say that I have not opened my Modern Warfare 2 yet. I know everyone is saying it's the game of the year and it's great... I wouldn't know because I'm not gonna play it until tomorrow.
....... but I did play Left 4 Dead 2... and this game is such a piece of shit.
Maybe it's because I've spent the last 30 days playing Uncharted 2 on PS3, which I can honestly say is one of the best games I've ever played. The dialogue, music, controls, GRAPHICS, and gameplay were all top notch. So when you go from playing Uncharted to playing Left 4 Dead 2.... it's almost insulting.
As of right now, I have only spent 3-4 hours with my new Xbox 360, so I admit I have not discovered all of the features this console has to offer, and my opinion very well may chance in the future. But this is my raw first impression/gut reaction .... this 360 does not hold a candle to my 400GB PS3.
- Dell
Like most kids, I was hardcore into video games throughout my childhood, but once I graduated high school I put the controllers down for the most part and only touched video games sparingly. I'd buy 2 games per year max (usually Madden, and some other title), and I never played online games.
This all changed when I got a PS3 for my birthday about 18 months ago .... and since then I've built up a steady collection of titles and even began regularly playing online/multiplayer games. I love my PS3, but one of the drawbacks of having this system is it seems like EVERYONE has a 360 but nobody has a PS3. I'm about to pull the following fact out of my ass, but in my experience it seems like 360 users outnumber PS3 users around 3 to 1 in the social circles I frequent.
So with that said, I've always been a tad bit envious that I can't play online with alot of other gamers I know due to my system of choice... Therefore... I finally caved in and bout an Xbox 360 (got this kick ass $99 deal from Amazon). My 360 was delivered today, and I ran out to the store and bought Left 4 Dead 2 and Modern Warfare 2.
Immediately upon taking the 360 out of the box and turning it on, I noticed a few things I didn't like.
1. The system is NOISY compared to PS3. The Playstation gets REALLY loud when it gets hot, but that's something that really rarely happens, in my case it usually happens in the hot summer months. However, the 360 is noisy all the time...
2. The controller requires batteries..and it's heavier than the PS3's Dual Shock controllers (probably due to the batteries).
3. The plastic used on both the console and the controllers seem cheaper than the PS3 materials. This really isn't a big deal, but I did notice it.
4. NO BUILT IN WIRELESS CARD?? WTF. Is this 1999? Why do I have to use an ethernet cord or spend $60.00 buying an "official" Xbox network adapter if I want to play online?
I had no idea the Xbox didn't have built in wireless networking, therefore I was unable to connect to Xbox Live and create and account and all that (oh yeah, Xbox Live is $50 per year... PS3 online gaming is free).
And lastly... first I want to say that I have not opened my Modern Warfare 2 yet. I know everyone is saying it's the game of the year and it's great... I wouldn't know because I'm not gonna play it until tomorrow.
....... but I did play Left 4 Dead 2... and this game is such a piece of shit.
Maybe it's because I've spent the last 30 days playing Uncharted 2 on PS3, which I can honestly say is one of the best games I've ever played. The dialogue, music, controls, GRAPHICS, and gameplay were all top notch. So when you go from playing Uncharted to playing Left 4 Dead 2.... it's almost insulting.
As of right now, I have only spent 3-4 hours with my new Xbox 360, so I admit I have not discovered all of the features this console has to offer, and my opinion very well may chance in the future. But this is my raw first impression/gut reaction .... this 360 does not hold a candle to my 400GB PS3.
- Dell
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