XBOX or PS3

[jbland]

I think the best way to decide is to go with whatever your friends play. If you have friends. Just sayin....

This. It's much more fun to play with friends online than by yourself.

[Raskle]

My Xbox RROD'd after owning it for about 2 years... only thing I had to pay for was the initial shipping. They handled the costs after that, and since they couldn't fix it, they sent me a brand new unit at absolutely no charge and included a 1-month Gold card for my troubles.

Oh yeah, took em about a week total from my shipment to receiving the new one here. That's not bad customer service imo, especially after reading about the $150 refurb (sorry man!).

[WhoDatJorts]

Well, that was my own fault. I should have bought an extended warranty. And to be fair, M$ is only fixing the RROD for free because they knowingly sold a product with a 30% failure rate. If your disc drive goes bad and you are out of warranty, you will be paying for it.

[mmmbeans]

what is the blinking red light of death issue? Power supply?

[Captroop]

what is the blinking red light of death issue? Power supply?

RROD just indicates catastrophic failure somewhere in the system. Apparently Xbox has gotten better and these instances are fewer and fewer.

Still, these horror stories are part of the reason i chose PS3.

[WhoDatJorts]

I actually had a yellow light for a second or two then a steady blinking red light.

Anyway, I think it was a power issue but i can't honestly remember.

[mmmbeans]

I actually had a yellow light for a second or two then a steady blinking red light.

Anyway, I think it was a power issue but i can't honestly remember.

yea, that's what I have.

[mmmbeans]

RROD just indicates catastrophic failure somewhere in the system. Apparently Xbox has gotten better and these instances are fewer and fewer.

Still, these horror stories are part of the reason i chose PS3.

i'm talking about a ps3.

[Captroop]

PS3s can break?

[mmmbeans]

mine just did. apparently it's not a very common problem.

[mmmbeans]

so... I don't really want to go through sony if I can help it due to the price and crappy warranty.

Anybody dealt with any good 3rd party console shops that might be able to repair a ps3?

[RedMage138]

I have both and just recently thought the PS3 is worth buying. The exclusives are nice on both but it all depends on what you want. If you want JRPGs and stuff like that go for PS3. If you want shooters and the like go for 360.

PC is probably the best way to go though.

[Squirrel]

Picked up a PS3 because of MLB the show and so far I have to say I like it.

[WhoDatJorts]

You really couldn't go wrong either way.

Here are some games that I highly recommend:

The God of War Trilogy - the first two were on the ps2 but you can buy them together on a single blu-ray. The third is incredible and is one of the best looking console games out there. One of the best single-player games ever made.

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves - you can skip the first one and jump right into the second. This game is everything Tomb Raider ever wished it could be. The multiplayer is a lot of fun as well.

Ratchet and Clank - there are 2 of them out for the ps3. Lots of fun. Crazy weapons and top notch platforming.

Infamous - Open world superhero game that gives you control of a dude with electricity related powers. They also let you make certain choices during the game that will affect the story and decide if you become good or evil. A sequel is in production right now. I can't fuging wait.

Killzone 2 - Great looking FPS with a good campaign and solid multiplayer. Sequel coming.

Warhawk - Multiplayer only. I recommend this game only because of how much i love it. It's a tough game to get good at but it is a ton of fun. Air and land combat on large maps. Stay away from flying until you get good.