The Xbox 360 was released in 2005 and according to CNET the Xbox360 rates: 8 per design; 9 for characteristics; and 8 for performance. Users rate the PS3 7.4 out of 10 based on available information.
There are tech experts who support the Xbox360 and who firmly believe in the magic of the PS3. These are the reasons why the Xbox360 can win the war of the game.
1. The advantage of the baseline is in the price. The Xbox is more affordable than the projected sale price of the two versions of the PS3.
2. The Xbox360 has a loyal following among gamers in the US On the other hand, the PS series is popular internationally. Ultimately, it is the players and developers who will decide in which direction the voting will move.
3. The games are easy to use and the online gaming facilities are excellent.
4. The Xbox360 is a high resolution media center and Windows Media Extender.
5. The Xbox360 makes the fine line between PC and console games very thin. According to CNet, the Xbox is “a high-end PC gaming platform installed in a small box.”
6. The 20GB hard drive is compact and emulates the slim and compact notebook design. So in the case of Xbox 360, the keywords are compact and powerful.
7. The interface is easy-to-use and state-of-the-art and has colored tabs that indicate important features such as games, media, system settings, and Xbox Live. Options can be accessed simply by moving the directional pad from left to right.
8. The Xbox360 Gamer Card is futuristic, has a personal avatar, a 21 character tagline, default goal settings, Achievements, which encourages healthy competition.
9. The Xbox 360 has Dolby Digital audio with surround sound that creates a live gaming experience.
10. Equipped with the ability to work wirelessly, the Xbox360 is a true multimedia center and works with a digital camera, flash card, USB memory drive and music player. The Xbox 360 can stream music and photos from a remote PC. Integration is more efficient if the PC is running Windows Media Center Edition.
The Xbox Live Silver membership is an integral part of the Xbox360 and this means that the games have no real or imagined limits. One can play games, communicate, chat, and send text messages as well as voice messages with one headset. Games are just a click away and with the Xbox 360 there are unlimited options for gamers who can play both old and new.
According to serious gamers, the Xbox360 and PS3 are side by side in terms of usable power. The Xbox is less powerful but offers greater flexibility and is easy to program. The PS3 is an extremely powerful dream machine. Its complexity makes it more difficult to use and program, however this will not be an obstacle for avid gamers.
Microsoft and Sony are ready to compete for the number one position and both giants are pulling all the plugs to achieve their goal of being the king of all households. There’s nothing like a dose of healthy competition to keep Internet designers, game developers, and visionaries on their toes. The final winner will be chosen by the end users, the consumers.