Despite the fact that at the end of 2013 two new generation game consoles - PS4 and Xbox One - were released at once, the popularity of the previous models - PS3 and Xbox 360 - did not decrease at all, but rather, on the contrary, increased sharply. This is primarily due to the fall in prices for consoles of the previous generation and games for them. But which game console should you choose - Sony Playstation 3 or Xbox 360?
The community of gamers can be conditionally divided into two opposing camps - fans of Sony Playstation 3 and fans of Xbox 360. Due to their obvious bias, they cannot give an objective assessment of this or that game console, so a beginner who is just going to discover the world of video games is facing a difficult choice between two leading manufacturers - Sony and Microsoft.
Design
The design of both consoles is stylishly laconic, but the dimensions of the PS3 Slim are somewhat inferior to those of the Xbox 360. The white game console from Microsoft looks very impressive, but the Sony Playstation 3 in a black tinted plastic case looks no less luxurious.
Specifications
Internal content is considered one of the most important factors affecting the choice of a game console, and the clear leader here is the Xbox 360, which has a higher CPU and GPU power, which means that the console from Microsoft is capable of processing more data than its competitor.
As for the video, here the first place should undoubtedly be given to the Sony Playstation 3 game console, which is equipped with a system from NVIDIA, which produces only exemplary and functional video cards. That is why the PS3 console is capable of operating at 600 MHz, while the Xbox 360 does not exceed 500 MHz.
Graphics
The level of graphics is a subject of heated debate between representatives of the two camps. True, we are not talking about any significant differences in the quality of the picture. So, the graphics component of the Xbox 360 is characterized by a brighter and more juicy palette of shades, while the graphics of the Sony Playstation 3 are distinguished by a smoothed picture and perfect shading.
Optical drive
In this regard, the functionality of the PS3 game console is much broader due to the Blu-ray drive, which allows you to watch movies in HD format. This fact makes Sony Playstation 3 not just a game console, but a real multimedia center.
Gamepad
The gamepad is another subject of controversy that flares up on opposite sides of the barricades. Of course, the game controller is not a determining factor when choosing a particular console, but one cannot but agree that the player's comfort directly depends on its shape.
The Xbox 360 game controller has a rounded shape, quite weighty, so it is very comfortable to hold it in your hands. In addition, the sticks on the joystick are positioned in such a way that there is no need to bend the index finger - it lies naturally and naturally. The PS3 gamepad looks more like a boomerang, it is lighter and smaller. The location of the sticks is not as convenient as on the Xbox 360 game controller - during the gameplay the index finger is constantly in a half-bent state, which causes a certain discomfort in the player, especially after many hours of online battles.
In turn, the PS3 controller has another advantage in the form of a built-in battery, while the owner of the Xbox 360 game console will have to spend extra money on buying batteries and a charger for them.
Motion controllers
The Xbox 360 game console is equipped with the Kinest motion controller, and the console from the Japanese manufacturer is equipped with the Move manipulator. The Kinest camera is able to determine the position of the player in space, as a result of which he seems to become a joystick himself, controlling the gameplay with the help of his body movements. With the Kinest game controller, the game is controlled in a more traditional way - using a manipulator held in your hand. Finding a winner in this fight is quite difficult: the Kinest controller has proven itself well in sports simulators, and the Move manipulator is much more convenient to control in those games where fixation, accuracy and throwing power are required.
Accessories
According to this indicator, the Xbox 360 game console clearly loses due to the monopoly established by Microsoft. So, if you decide to install a hard drive with a large amount of memory, you will have to buy only the original hard drive, the cost of which is rather big. The Sony Playstation 3 game console has no such drawback - accessories from any manufacturer are suitable for it.
Network resource
Each game console has its own network: Xbox Live for Xbox 360 and Playstation Network for PS3. With the help of these resources, the player can download games and demos, play online and communicate with other users. Fans of hours of online battles most often opt for the PS3 game console, since participation in games for users is completely free, while the Xbox 360 owner will have to pay an additional fee for using the account.
Network hits or singles
For users who prefer to play various games and are indifferent to online fun, it is worth choosing the Xbox 360 game console. The fact is that a Microsoft product can be flashed and any games can be downloaded for free in unlimited quantities, because licensed games are not cheap - 1500 - 3000 rubles per game. However, if you ever want to play with your friends over the network, you run the risk of getting your account banned permanently.
Games
When choosing a game console, most buyers are guided by the games they support, namely exclusive shooters, fighting games and action games. For example, if you are a fan of games such as Uncharted, God of War, InFamous, Heavy Rain, KillZone, LittleBigPlanet, Resistance, Heavenly Sword, Gran Turismo, then choose the Sony Playstation 3. Exclusives for the Xbox 360 console are represented by such games, like Halo, Fable, Gears of War, AlanWake, Blue Dragon, LostOdyssey, etc.
