PS3 vs. Xbox 360
In the world of modern day gaming there are two consoles out there that stand above the rest and those are the Xbox 360 and the PS3. For those of you who have no idea what I’m talking about, the Xbox 360 is made by Microsoft and is used to play video games. On the other hand the PS3 is made Sony and is also used to play video games and much more, even more than the Xbox. If you can’t tell already I own a PS3 and I believe that the Playstation is the greatest.
Every time I talk to one of my friends that have an Xbox about an exclusive PS3 game coming out soon or anything about the Playstation, they get all defensive. Then the conversation turns into a full on argument, both sides yelling at each that their console is better. This seems to happen every single time and the obvious winner each time is the PS3 and this is the explanation.
The main reason why the PS3 is better than the Xbox is because it has a blu-ray player; normally one of these players goes for 200 to 300 more dollars than the Playstation. Blu-ray has its advantages over the regular DVD’s, the quality of the picture is in high definition and the discs are the future of gaming and movie watching. Go with a PS3 to complement your TV and enhance your gaming experience.
Another aspect that the PS3 excels in is free online; everyone on the Xbox has to pay 50 dollars a year for a tiny bit better online. I’ll give the Xbox some props, they do have more people and their connection speeds are a little better, but playstation is free and it’s just as good. Since the Playstation Network, as it’s called, is free it allows a gamer to create multiple online profiles. While on Xbox you have to pay that 50 dollar fee for each name. 
The Playstation can also support a full internet browser while Xbox cannot. While they have a facebook application, us playstation users can be on the actual website.
Another feature the playstation provides is a rechargeable and much more comfortable controller. When an Xbox controller dies they have to go and get two double A batteries and when a PS3 controller dies all we have to do is plug it in through a usb cable. I believe that the Playstation controller is designed more for the gamer; it rests in that persons grasp and can stay there for hours on end.
Although these two consoles are very similar and are pretty equal the Playstation would definitely win in a head to head battle. Both console owners are very protective of their property and if you asked an Xbox owner I’m sure he would say that I’m wrong, but I have experience with both and the PS3 comes out on top.
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Aaron, I agree with you 100%. PS3 is by far the best system out there. I find it funny how you talk about 360 owners attacking PS3 owners everytime Ps3 does something good. That is very true! I have a friend who has an Xbox 360 and when he heard that PS3 has a FPS where 256 people could all play at one time, he got all mad and started saying it was a dumb game and how Xbox wouldn't even want it. It was obviously jealousy. PS3 is easily the best gaming consol out there and no one can tell me otherwise.
As a non-gamer, I have to say that I really enjoy the simplicity of the Wii. There is a lot to be said for basic ease of use. Plus, I feel far more active using a Wii than PS3 or Xbox.
Matt said
Me as a unfrequent gammer id have to agree with miss felsch i like the wii for its basic movement controls. but if i had a choice of a sit down and play for a few hours i would choose the Play station. The only reason i would choose X-box is for the Halo Series.