General Discussion

GTA4 just came out, and of course it isn't for PC. I really want to play the Force Unleashed when it's realeased in September. And again, it wont be released for PC. There are several games I want to play, but they aren't on the PC. In fact, I heard that the new MMO Age of Conan, will be out for Xbox in the fall. So is the end of MMO's on the PC ?? In case you haven't noticed, the PC trend is getting worse.

   So I want to buy a console, but not sure which one is better. I like the fact that with the PS3 you don't have to pay for online, and it is also a bluray player. But I've been told that the Xbox is a better system, and from the looks of it, it is the one to have for future MMO's. So I want all the pros and cons for each system and your honest opinion.

If you want MMO's, you're not going to be satisfied with either of them. There are very few upcomming console mmo's and all of them will be avaible on PC as well.

If you want a console for non - mmo games, I'd definitly get a PS3. It's has the best 2008 - 2009 lineup.

Xbox has had FFXI for years now :]
I think xbox 360 is worlds better than ps3
it's more personal preference... i think they're still making ps2 games? someone correct me
cause nobody has a ps3

I only play PC games and I own no consoles. All of my friends that play console games have Xbox 360 though. A couple also have a Wii.

I'm sure this offered you little information and absolutely no help, but that's my specialty.

Everyone I know that has a console has an Xbox 360, they wont get a ps3 because theres no games for it and wii is more like a party console theres not a lot of games for it either..

But the only console game I ever play is Guitar Hero 3 and i heard thats on ps3 too so really its your call..
360 overheats a lot(See: red ring of death) and ps3 is an expensive table ornament

The 360 by far. I have one and enjoy it immensely. Trust me...the small fee for Xbox Live is worth it!

You'll find that there are already two MMOs for the 360 (that I know of), in the name of Final Fantasy XI and Phantasy Star Universe. Plus, as you mentioned, Age of Conan, Warhammer Online (from what I know) and Huxley will be headed its way too.

Offline-wise, the 360's games beat the PS3's by far anyway. The only series for the latter I'm interested in is Final Fantasy. I'm not really into the whole Metal Gear Solid thing. I used to be a huge Sony fan, but this generation Sony kinda cut their own throats.

I have all of them.  PC, 360, PS3 and Wii. 

And as for my opinion, I'd definately, without a doubt, get the 360 over any of them.  The entire interface is ALOT more streamlined.  I swear anytime I want to use my PS3, I have to sit for 30 minutes to do some stupid update, whether it's firmware or game update.  Sure the PS3 has a couple things that are "better", blue-ray, web browser, and bluetooth, but it's not what should sell the system. 

I've played games the same games on both systems, and I can't tell a difference really.  Except for the fact I prefer the 360 controller completely. 

Honestly, the only thing I use my PS3 for is to watch movies.  DVD and Blu-ray.  For that reason, I like it.  But even then it's cumbersome. 

I do look forward to MGS4, FFXIII, and Little Big Planet......but if they were to come out on 360, I'd by the 360 version without even thinking about it. 

On a side note....as for the Wii......I'm not entirely sure I like it very much.  The graphics and sound are just SO far behind the 360 and PS3, it feels like I'm playing a last gen console and games.  And the games, as much as they are hyped, just seem childish to me in every aspect.  I try and try to get the "fun" out of them, and alot of times they deliver, but more often than not,  it's hard to shake that last-gen feel.

If you had to choose between the two I would pick Xbox.

I had a PS3 and returned it. Just not enough games for me.

Going off-topic, but could you imagine a fantasy MMO for Wii? Gives new meaning to the term 'buff bot'.

I'll stick with my PS3, its got a really nice blu-ray player and I'm in no hurry with the games. I'll take them as they come. I played Halo 2  on XBOX but it was just another fps and the massive reports of people returning 360s I just don't feel like taking the chance.