Microsoft and Sony are going head to head this year to determine who will be the king of games this holiday season. Will it be the Xbox or the PS3 in 2008? So how will you determine which of these gaming systems to put under the tree this year?
One of the first things you might be considering is the cost of the system. At the time the PS3 was released, it cost around six hundred dollars, which was considered extremely high. In second place, about a hundred dollars less, was the Xbox. The current price of the PS3 is much more reasonable, hovering around two hundred and fifty dollars for a starter kit, and the Xbox can be purchased for just under two hundred dollars. When it comes to making a decision based on price, the Xbox is the clear winner.
How about the games? Buying video games is the next step in getting the most out of your gaming system. Which of the two systems has a better library? If we check the numbers on PS3 vs. Xbox 2008, the Xbox 360 has around 1000 games of its own, plus almost 500 original Xbox games that are compatible. The PS3 has around 600 titles of its own, but more than 1000 PlayStation 2 games that are compatible. In terms of the number of games available, the PS3 has an advantage.
One of the most important aspects of modern gaming systems is the online capabilities. Both the Xbox and PS3 have great online programs and many games that can be played with friends and others over the Internet. Online programs also offer ways to purchase and download new games directly to your system.
One downside of the Xbox 360 is system stability. Since it was released, there have been numerous complaints about hardware failures that ultimately resulted in lawsuits and recalls. The PS3 didn’t have similar issues, but the issues with the Xbox have since been mostly resolved.
In the end, there are many things to consider when deciding which system to buy for the holidays. Price, games, online support, and hardware capabilities are important things to think about. Decide which one is right for you and you can make your choice for your gifts.