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imamartian
not for me... but i need to treat the kids (good parents evening etc).. so anyone have an idea of what the latest 'hip' kit is?
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Theres only two. PS3 or X-box. Take your pic of the two because despite the never ending nonsense between owners there really isn't that much between them. I have a PS3 simply because I don't need to pay for online gaming with that.
PS3, you can even use it to surf the net, it also works as a computer.
Also it is very easy to up grade the memory. Buy a bigger hard drive (from maplin £80) it goes straight into the side of the machine. My sons one is 500Gb.
Andy
Also it is very easy to up grade the memory. Buy a bigger hard drive (from maplin £80) it goes straight into the side of the machine. My sons one is 500Gb.
Andy
Just to add something into the mix.... does it not depend on how old the kids are?
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PS3 and xBox are much the same. In my opinion the most important factor to consider would be what their friends have.
It's no good buying a PS3 if all their mates havd xBox's as they wont be able to swap/games and play on line with each other - and vice versa.
In my mind this is the only thing to consider. Take them shopping and buy it while they are with you, that way they are involved in the decision and get what they want.
It's no good buying a PS3 if all their mates havd xBox's as they wont be able to swap/games and play on line with each other - and vice versa.
In my mind this is the only thing to consider. Take them shopping and buy it while they are with you, that way they are involved in the decision and get what they want.
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EddieM
The xbox 360 and the (original) PS3 are nothing like the same. In hardware terms the PS3 is far far superior, trouble is games are pretty much written to a lowest common denominator, in this case the xbox, so don't make use of the PS3 far superior hardware.
Other things to note, the PS network is / was free (and i think secure now) the PS has a blu ray player included, and is nothing like as noisy as an xbox. the PS is also as pointed out upgradeable (as for surfing the net ... well)
I have both a PS3 and an Xbox 360.
The PS3 also looks better
Other things to note, the PS network is / was free (and i think secure now) the PS has a blu ray player included, and is nothing like as noisy as an xbox. the PS is also as pointed out upgradeable (as for surfing the net ... well)
I have both a PS3 and an Xbox 360.
The PS3 also looks better
The xbox 360 and the (original) PS3 are nothing like the same. In hardware terms the PS3 is far far superior, trouble is games are pretty much written to a lowest common denominator, in this case the xbox, so don't make use of the PS3 far superior hardware.
Other things to note, the PS network is / was free (and i think secure now) the PS has a blu ray player included, and is nothing like as noisy as an xbox. the PS is also as pointed out upgradeable (as for surfing the net ... well)
I have both a PS3 and an Xbox 360.
The PS3 also looks better
you havent got a PS3...you dont half chat sh*t!AS is right, depends on the kids ages....Xbox games seem to be aimed at older kids....unless you go for the kinect thingy, Sony seem to have the younger kids market covered.....then of course theres the Wii to consider.....
i still have my old SNES....but no lead to connect it to the telly
also have the Xbox 360....but only have yukky zombie games for that!
Don't get a Wii, it's a family console or for small kids.
The hardware in the Ps3 is more advanced, but as said this means naff all, games are designed to be cross platform, with few exclusives.
The x-box with kinect is probably best (it's more advanced than sony's camera version).
The hardware in the Ps3 is more advanced, but as said this means naff all, games are designed to be cross platform, with few exclusives.
The x-box with kinect is probably best (it's more advanced than sony's camera version).
I have a PS3 for gaming Blueray and free online gaming. I believe it to be better but even though the PS3 is better on paper in real life i find not much between them gaming.
However if my lad wanted one it would probably be a Xbox first as all his mates have one although i would try to convince him otherwise as his mate have an Xbox.
However if my lad wanted one it would probably be a Xbox
first as all his mates have one although i would try to convince him otherwise as his mate have an Xbox.
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imamartian
However if my lad wanted one it would probably be a Xbox
That's exactly it... Xbox's seem far more popular, yet we have a PS3 and have no problems with it. Just wondered if getting an Xbox would bring them anything new?
(my other problem is the kids are only allowed about 2 hours a week on it anyway, so it's be money wasted really !!)
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EddieM
The xbox 360 and the (original) PS3 are nothing like the same. In hardware terms the PS3 is far far superior, trouble is games are pretty much written to a lowest common denominator, in this case the xbox, so don't make use of the PS3 far superior hardware.
Other things to note, the PS network is / was free (and i think secure now) the PS has a blu ray player included, and is nothing like as noisy as an xbox. the PS is also as pointed out upgradeable (as for surfing the net ... well)
I have both a PS3 and an Xbox 360.
The PS3 also looks better
AS is right, depends on the kids ages....Xbox games seem to be aimed at older kids....unless you go for the kinect thingy, Sony seem to have the younger kids market covered.....then of course theres the Wii to consider.....
i still have my old SNES....but no lead to connect it to the telly
also have the Xbox 360....but only have yukky zombie games for that!
Just because its at the kids house doesn't a) mean i didn't buy it and b) i dont know its specs.... I do, it is FAR more powerful than an xbox.
The xbox 360 and the (original) PS3 are nothing like the same. In hardware terms the PS3 is far far superior, trouble is games are pretty much written to a lowest common denominator, in this case the xbox, so don't make use of the PS3 far superior hardware.
Other things to note, the PS network is / was free (and i think secure now) the PS has a blu ray player included, and is nothing like as noisy as an xbox. the PS is also as pointed out upgradeable (as for surfing the net ... well)
I have both a PS3 and an Xbox 360.
The PS3 also looks better
AS is right, depends on the kids ages....Xbox games seem to be aimed at older kids....unless you go for the kinect thingy, Sony seem to have the younger kids market covered.....then of course theres the Wii to consider.....
i still have my old SNES....but no lead to connect it to the telly
also have the Xbox 360....but only have yukky zombie games for that!
Just because its at the kids house doesn't a) mean i didn't buy it and b) i dont know its specs.... I do, it is FAR more powerful than an xbox.
oooooooooooooooooooooooooo get you!....thats me told!!
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