Is to late to buy a 360

I have not yet entered this gen due to financial reasons. But now i have the money to make my purchase. but i am not sure if i am getting into this gen too late at least for the 360. my question is does the 360 still have alot of fuel in the tank or is it going to struggle in the near future?

I have not yet entered this gen due to financial reasons. But now i have the money to make my purchase. but i am not sure if i am getting into this gen too late at least for the 360. my question is does the 360 still have alot of fuel in the tank or is it going to struggle in the near future?

kingcobrasoccer

it still has alot of fuel with the games that are coming this year

I'd say it's safer to go for the PS3, because

1) Online is free there, you don't have to pay yearly fees or anything

2) Xbox 360 breaks down much more frequently (Google Red Ring of Death)

I have not yet entered this gen due to financial reasons. But now i have the money to make my purchase. but i am not sure if i am getting into this gen too late at least for the 360. my question is does the 360 still have alot of fuel in the tank or is it going to struggle in the near future?

kingcobrasoccer

For a console it still has the best games!

I'd say it's safer to go for the PS3, because

1) Online is free there, you don't have to pay yearly fees or anything

2) Xbox 360 breaks down much more frequently (Google Red Ring of Death)

unholymight

I like how you leave games out of the reasons!

2008....+360 =.....*crikets sound* Wait you have.....hmmm *crikets sound*Vexx88

ninja gaiden 2, gears of war 2, splinter cell, banjo kazowie, Alan wake and Fable 2

yes it has many great games coming and ones that are already ou

[QUOTE="unholymight"]

I'd say it's safer to go for the PS3, because

1) Online is free there, you don't have to pay yearly fees or anything

2) Xbox 360 breaks down much more frequently (Google Red Ring of Death)

daytona_178

I like how you leave games out of the reasons!

It really depends on the games you want. As of right now, I regret purchasing a 360. I badly want to play MGS4 and so now I want a PS3. However, I'm holding on to the hope that the 360 version of GTA4 will be better than the PS3. Decisions, decisions.CStheGreat

Well the 360 will most likely have better graphics due to the fact that most multiplats look better on 360, also GTA4 was originally developed for the 360, also the 360 has extra content!

[QUOTE="Vexx88"]2008....+360 =.....*crikets sound* Wait you have.....hmmm *crikets sound*ParadiddleFill

ninja gaiden 2, gears of war 2, splinter cell, banjo kazowie, Alan wake and Fable 2

plus Tales of Vesperia, Infinite Undiscovery, Lost Odyssey, Too Human,HW

[QUOTE="daytona_178"][QUOTE="unholymight"]

I'd say it's safer to go for the PS3, because

1) Online is free there, you don't have to pay yearly fees or anything

2) Xbox 360 breaks down much more frequently (Google Red Ring of Death)

Vexx88

I like how you leave games out of the reasons!

I know loads of people who bought Xbox360's over christmas and they are fine!

[QUOTE="daytona_178"][QUOTE="unholymight"]

I'd say it's safer to go for the PS3, because

1) Online is free there, you don't have to pay yearly fees or anything

2) Xbox 360 breaks down much more frequently (Google Red Ring of Death)

Vexx88

I like how you leave games out of the reasons!

i had my bomb for two years and it still hasent gone off :)

[QUOTE="unholymight"]

I'd say it's safer to go for the PS3, because

1) Online is free there, you don't have to pay yearly fees or anything

2) Xbox 360 breaks down much more frequently (Google Red Ring of Death)

daytona_178

I like how you leave games out of the reasons!

I don't mind the multiplats and the occassional exclusive on my Ps3. But things can only pick up, right?

I'd say it's safer to go for the PS3, because

1) Online is free there, you don't have to pay yearly fees or anything

2) Xbox 360 breaks down much more frequently (Google Red Ring of Death)

unholymight

1) Online on the 360 is an experience.....that's why it costs.PSN doesnt even compete...

2) The new ones doesnt break as much as the old ones.

3) More games and DLC

[QUOTE="ParadiddleFill"]

[QUOTE="Vexx88"]2008....+360 =.....*crikets sound* Wait you have.....hmmm *crikets sound*manny280

ninja gaiden 2, gears of war 2, splinter cell, banjo kazowie, Alan wake and Fable 2

plus Tales of Vesperia, Infinite Undiscovery, Lost Odyssey, Too Human,HW

You guys act if the TC is in to these type of games. I see a lot of RPGs in those two posts.

Get a PS3. Less chance of breakin down, plus it looks sexy. ;)

[QUOTE="daytona_178"][QUOTE="unholymight"]

I'd say it's safer to go for the PS3, because

1) Online is free there, you don't have to pay yearly fees or anything

2) Xbox 360 breaks down much more frequently (Google Red Ring of Death)

unholymight

I like how you leave games out of the reasons!

I don't mind the multiplats and the occassional exclusive on my Ps3. But things can only pick up, right?

Well the 360 has a great line up for 2008 just as the ps3 does!

Also the 360 has a much better online gaming experiance so some people dont mind paying for that.

[QUOTE="manny280"][QUOTE="ParadiddleFill"]

[QUOTE="Vexx88"]2008....+360 =.....*crikets sound* Wait you have.....hmmm *crikets sound*majadamus

ninja gaiden 2, gears of war 2, splinter cell, banjo kazowie, Alan wake and Fable 2

plus Tales of Vesperia, Infinite Undiscovery, Lost Odyssey, Too Human,HW

You guys act if the TC is in to these type of games. I see a lot of RPGs in those two posts.

Get a PS3. Less chance of breakin down, plus it looks sexy. ;)

WTF? Youre talking rubbish mate!

[QUOTE="manny280"][QUOTE="ParadiddleFill"]

[QUOTE="Vexx88"]2008....+360 =.....*crikets sound* Wait you have.....hmmm *crikets sound*majadamus

ninja gaiden 2, gears of war 2, splinter cell, banjo kazowie, Alan wake and Fable 2

plus Tales of Vesperia, Infinite Undiscovery, Lost Odyssey, Too Human,HW

You guys act if the TC is in to these type of games. I see a lot of RPGs in those two posts.

Get a PS3. Less chance of breakin down, plus it looks sexy. ;)

well i agree if he wants alot of RPGS GET 360 if he wants shooters and MGS get PS3 judging by his avatar he would probably like a PS3 better and imo its more worth it to buy a 360 now and wait until 2009 when the price is lower and the real heavy hitters come out like FF 13,GT5,GOW 3,Twisted Metal,Team Ico games,etc. not only do you get a ps3 when the big hitters come out but get the best of both worlds with already having bought a 360

The OP gave Ninja Gaiden a 10/10. The sequel to the game is coming out exclusively to the 360 so that may be a reason for him to buy a 360.

360 and PS3 are both great systems and it'll come down to the games that you want so my advice is go through a list of games for both systems that are out / coming out and decide which ones you want more.

[QUOTE="kingcobrasoccer"]

I have not yet entered this gen due to financial reasons. But now i have the money to make my purchase. but i am not sure if i am getting into this gen too late at least for the 360. my question is does the 360 still have alot of fuel in the tank or is it going to struggle in the near future?

ParadiddleFill

it still has alot of fuel with the games that are coming this year

yet, not as much as the competition.

[QUOTE="majadamus"][QUOTE="manny280"][QUOTE="ParadiddleFill"]

[QUOTE="Vexx88"]2008....+360 =.....*crikets sound* Wait you have.....hmmm *crikets sound*daytona_178

ninja gaiden 2, gears of war 2, splinter cell, banjo kazowie, Alan wake and Fable 2

plus Tales of Vesperia, Infinite Undiscovery, Lost Odyssey, Too Human,HW

You guys act if the TC is in to these type of games. I see a lot of RPGs in those two posts.

Get a PS3. Less chance of breakin down, plus it looks sexy. ;)

WTF? Youre talking rubbish mate!

...lol... The 2nd post I responded to is nothing but RPGs (I don't know what HW stands for), and the 1st post I responded to has Fable 2 listed. Also not many average gamers give a crap about Banjo Kazoowie. You have no idea what type of games the TC is in to. Now, how am I talkin rubbish, m8?

[QUOTE="ParadiddleFill"][QUOTE="kingcobrasoccer"]

I have not yet entered this gen due to financial reasons. But now i have the money to make my purchase. but i am not sure if i am getting into this gen too late at least for the 360. my question is does the 360 still have alot of fuel in the tank or is it going to struggle in the near future?

SambaLele

it still has alot of fuel with the games that are coming this year

yet, not as much as the competition.

I would much rather play ninja gaiden 2, gears of war2, fable, too human,banjo3, alan wake, splintercell then mgs 4,killzone,rfom2

I have not yet entered this gen due to financial reasons. But now i have the money to make my purchase. but i am not sure if i am getting into this gen too late at least for the 360. my question is does the 360 still have alot of fuel in the tank or is it going to struggle in the near future?

kingcobrasoccer

[QUOTE="daytona_178"][QUOTE="majadamus"][QUOTE="manny280"][QUOTE="ParadiddleFill"]

[QUOTE="Vexx88"]2008....+360 =.....*crikets sound* Wait you have.....hmmm *crikets sound*majadamus

ninja gaiden 2, gears of war 2, splinter cell, banjo kazowie, Alan wake and Fable 2

plus Tales of Vesperia, Infinite Undiscovery, Lost Odyssey, Too Human,HW

You guys act if the TC is in to these type of games. I see a lot of RPGs in those two posts.

Get a PS3. Less chance of breakin down, plus it looks sexy. ;)

WTF? Youre talking rubbish mate!

...lol... The 2nd post is nothing but RPGs (I don't know what HW stands for), and the 1st post has Fable 2 in it. Also not many average gamers give a crap about Banjo Kazoowie. You have no idea what type of games the TC is in to. Now, how am I talkin rubbish, m8?

Well the TC said "does the 360 still have a lot of fuel in the tank" or in other words he wanted to know if it still has a future....well these guys were just showing it has a good line-up for 2008! Then you came along and said "well maybe he doesent like RPG's" when all different kinds of games were listed there,,,such as splinter cell, ninja gaiden, gears of war 2, banjo and alothough its not listed there's Supreme commander & halo wears coming.

So in summary i keep my original statement that your talking rubbish!

Well the TC said "does the 360 still have a lot of fuel in the tank" or in other words he wanted to know if it still has a future....well these guys were just showing it has a good line-up for 2008! Then you came along and said well maybe he doesent like RPG's"" when all different kinds of games were listed there,,,such as splinter cell, ninja gaiden, gears of war 2, banjo and alothough its not listed there's Supreme commander & halo wears coming.

So in summary i keep my original statement that your talking rubbish!

daytona_178

You might've thought you've seen me post that, but what I actually said was something like this, "The TC hasn't asked for any type of games." The TC's asking if he should get a 360 or a more reliable system for this gen like a PC, Wii, or PS3

[QUOTE="daytona_178"]

Well the TC said "does the 360 still have a lot of fuel in the tank" or in other words he wanted to know if it still has a future....well these guys were just showing it has a good line-up for 2008! Then you came along and said well maybe he doesent like RPG's"" when all different kinds of games were listed there,,,such as splinter cell, ninja gaiden, gears of war 2, banjo and alothough its not listed there's Supreme commander & halo wears coming.

So in summary i keep my original statement that your talking rubbish!

majadamus

You might've thought you've seen me post that, but what I actually said was something like this, "The TC hasn't asked for any type of games." The TC's asking if he should get a 360 or a more reliable system for this gen like a PC, Wii, or PS3

he wasnt responding to the TC someone said the 360 doesnt have any worthwile games waiting for it or something like that anyway it was a pretty ignorant statement

also i doubt he could afford a gaming pc if he just got the money for a 360 but if he could that would be the best choice

the Wii has a great lineup so far but 2008 isnt up to par with PS3,360 AND PC

so PS3 or 360 would be the best choice

since he likes metal gear i think he should go with the ps3 but since he gave ninja gaiden a perfect score things get a little more complicated

[QUOTE="daytona_178"]

Well the TC said "does the 360 still have a lot of fuel in the tank" or in other words he wanted to know if it still has a future....well these guys were just showing it has a good line-up for 2008! Then you came along and said well maybe he doesent like RPG's"" when all different kinds of games were listed there,,,such as splinter cell, ninja gaiden, gears of war 2, banjo and alothough its not listed there's Supreme commander & halo wears coming.

So in summary i keep my original statement that your talking rubbish!

majadamus

You might've thought you've seen me post that, but what I actually said was something like this, "The TC hasn't asked for any type of games." The TC's asking if he should get a 360 or a more reliable system for this gen like a PC, Wii, or PS3

The TC is NOT asking about the "reliability" of the 360. When he asks if there's still feul in the tank, he's referring to longevity of the platform, being supported by MS and the 3rd party devs, having market life for this generation cycle. It's just YOU who's trying to twist his topic into a 360 hardware inquisition, so just stop it.

Getting to answering the TC's question, YES, the 360 still has steam for the coming years at least to 2010 if not a couple years beyond that. Games will NOT stop being made for it. And as for people looking at ONLY the 2008 lineup; just what makes you think 2006 and 2007 games don't count anymore? Because their release date doesn't match the calendar? There is no "chronological coding" in a console that prevents it from playing previous games. Since the TC hasn't entered this gen yet, he can STILL buy the older games and they'll be just as enjoyable.

It's funny how fanboys regard the longevity of the 360. They laughe at how it would be dead in 2006 when PS3 launched. They swore it would be dead in 2007 when such and such games on PS3 launched. Now we're into 2008 and this platfform has STILL outlived well past it's doomed prognosis.

I can't wait till Sep when we'll hear the new mantra "Xbox 360 will be dead in 2009, GUARUNTEED!!!!!" :lol::lol::lol:

i am a casual gamer and enjoy playing fps and action adventure games. In theory it only seems right to buy a ps3 as i have found out it has the better hardware but it hasn't showed it recently altough it looks very promising. But on the other hand the 360 seems to be in its prime. Which comes to my conclusion the only thing that is keeping me from buying the 360 is its future in gaming and MGS4. Also when might the new Xbox come out?

[QUOTE="majadamus"][QUOTE="daytona_178"]

Well the TC said "does the 360 still have a lot of fuel in the tank" or in other words he wanted to know if it still has a future....well these guys were just showing it has a good line-up for 2008! Then you came along and said well maybe he doesent like RPG's"" when all different kinds of games were listed there,,,such as splinter cell, ninja gaiden, gears of war 2, banjo and alothough its not listed there's Supreme commander & halo wears coming.

So in summary i keep my original statement that your talking rubbish!

AdobeArtist

You might've thought you've seen me post that, but what I actually said was something like this, "The TC hasn't asked for any type of games." The TC's asking if he should get a 360 or a more reliable system for this gen like a PC, Wii, or PS3

The TC is NOT asking about the "reliability" of the 360.When he asks if there's still feul in the tank, he's referring to longevity of the platform, being supported by MS and the 3rd party devs, having market life for this generation cycle. It's just YOU who's trying to twist his topic into a 360 hardware inquisition, so just stop it.

Getting to answering the TC's question, YES, the 360 still has steam for the coming years at least to 2010 if not a couple years beyond that. Games will NOT stop being made for it. And as for people looking at ONLY the 2008 lineup; just what makes you think 2006 and 2007 games don't count anymore? Because their release date doesn't match the calendar? There is no "chronological coding" in a console that prevents it from playing previous games. Since the TC hasn't entered this gen yet, he can STILL buy the older games and they'll be just as enjoyable.

It's funny how fanboys regard the longevity of the 360. They laughe at how it would be dead in 2006 when PS3 launched. They swore it would be dead in 2007 when such and such games on PS3 launched. Now we're into 2008 and this platfform has STILL outlived well past it's doomed prognosis.

I can't wait till Sep when we'll here the new mantra "Xbox 360 will be dead in 2009, GUARUNTEED!!!!!" :lol::lol::lol:

i am a casual gamer and enjoy playing fps and action adventure games. In theory it only seems right to buy a ps3 as i have found out it has the better hardware but it hasn't showed it recently altough it looks very promising. But on the other hand the 360 seems to be in its prime. Which comes to my conclusion the only thing that is keeping me from buying the 360 is its reliability and MGS4. Also when might the new Xbox come out?

kingcobrasoccer

To AdobeArtist: You, also, have no idea what the TC was talking about when he was talking about "fuel in the tank". That was all he said. Assumptions ftl. The TC has recently responded saying he's a casual gamer. Posters have posted many non casual friendly games to try to support their argument. Those games may be the assumed "fuel" for some, but not for the TC.

To kingcobra: You probably should've been more descriptive in what you were asking for. I don't know when the new X Box is coming, but I'm guessing maybe..2010? And MGS4 isn't liked by many casuals. You're probably not the type of gamer you think you are.

i am a casual gamer and enjoy playing fps and action adventure games. In theory it only seems right to buy a ps3 as i have found out it has the better hardware but it hasn't showed it recently altough it looks very promising. But on the other hand the 360 seems to be in its prime. Which comes to my conclusion the only thing that is keeping me from buying the 360 is its future in gaming and MGS4. Also when might the new Xbox come out?

kingcobrasoccer

fps and action aadventure are your favorite genres the 360 is for you then

its biggest exclusive games this year is a shooter Gears 2 and an Action Adv. game Ninja Gaiden 2

but on the otherhand since your a metal gear fan i would recommend waiting till next year when it gets a price drop and the big hitters come out so you will still be able to play mgs

I have not yet entered this gen due to financial reasons. But now i have the money to make my purchase. but i am not sure if i am getting into this gen too late at least for the 360. my question is does the 360 still have alot of fuel in the tank or is it going to struggle in the near future?

kingcobrasoccer

I'd say wait until around the GTAIV area to buy a 360 because maybe MS will bring out a price drop.

Look, fact is the Xbox 360 is a great system and Xbox Live is a great service. I've only recieved Red Rings once in my two/three years of owning the 360, and I just sent it off to Microsoft. Got it back in less than a month.

The Xbox 360 has great games, if you buy a 360, get this:

*Elite or Premium console. I reccomend Elite for more HDD space.

*Play and Charge kit, the Elite may come with this, I dunno.

*Xbox Live. Sign up for Silver membership when you buy the 360, this gives you 1 month free. Then go out and buy a 12+1 month card, that gives you 13 + 1 free month of XBL for $50. Not bad.

*Buy GTAIV Regular Version. Its gonna be great.

*Buy one more game if possible so you don't get bored of GTA, I'm thinking Call of Duty 4.

*Get Gamefly or ignore option above and get Gamefly. 360 has a massive library of games, some that are amazing but rentals/you won't play too much after the first time through, heres a list of some games that are great:

-Crackdown (Download the free content. Keys to the City = (almost) Best Mode Ever)

-Bioshock

-Gears of War

-Devil May Cry 4

-The Orange Box

-Oblivion, Forza 2, PGR4, Burnout Paradise, Dead Rising, Lost Planet, The Darkness, Hitman: BM, etc.

*For this year, you have games like Too Human, Halo Wars(RTS), Ninja Gaiden 2, Fable 2, Banjo 3, and some other announced games that will be announced at E3 and X08 this year. Games like Halo Chonicles (Peter Jackson) will be revealed.

*And the XBLArcade. It has new and old games. Games like the original Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage II and games like Alien Hominid and Geometry Wars.

I have not yet entered this gen due to financial reasons. But now i have the money to make my purchase. but i am not sure if i am getting into this gen too late at least for the 360. my question is does the 360 still have alot of fuel in the tank or is it going to struggle in the near future?

kingcobrasoccer

It is the best time.

You can get a lot of really good games for really cheap. The platinum hits and piles and piles of used games.

[QUOTE="kingcobrasoccer"]

i am a casual gamer and enjoy playing fps and action adventure games. In theory it only seems right to buy a ps3 as i have found out it has the better hardware but it hasn't showed it recently altough it looks very promising. But on the other hand the 360 seems to be in its prime. Which comes to my conclusion the only thing that is keeping me from buying the 360 is its future in gaming and MGS4. Also when might the new Xbox come out?

manny280

fps and action aadventure are your favorite genres the 360 is for you then

its biggest exclusive games this year is a shooter Gears 2 and an Action Adv. game Ninja Gaiden 2

but on the otherhand since your a metal gear fan i would recommend waiting till next year when it gets a price drop and the big hitters come out so you will still be able to play mgs

[QUOTE="daytona_178"][QUOTE="unholymight"]

I'd say it's safer to go for the PS3, because

1) Online is free there, you don't have to pay yearly fees or anything

2) Xbox 360 breaks down much more frequently (Google Red Ring of Death)

Vexx88

I like how you leave games out of the reasons!

i happen to be very good at defusing bombs.

[QUOTE="manny280"][QUOTE="kingcobrasoccer"]

i am a casual gamer and enjoy playing fps and action adventure games. In theory it only seems right to buy a ps3 as i have found out it has the better hardware but it hasn't showed it recently altough it looks very promising. But on the other hand the 360 seems to be in its prime. Which comes to my conclusion the only thing that is keeping me from buying the 360 is its future in gaming and MGS4. Also when might the new Xbox come out?

kingcobrasoccer

fps and action aadventure are your favorite genres the 360 is for you then

its biggest exclusive games this year is a shooter Gears 2 and an Action Adv. game Ninja Gaiden 2

but on the otherhand since your a metal gear fan i would recommend waiting till next year when it gets a price drop and the big hitters come out so you will still be able to play mgs

Even the used games for PS3 are still way to expensive. I wish I would have wating to get mine. But now that I have had one I am not going to sell it only to want it again later.

But the games just are not there and walking into the store and looking at how pricey a lot of games still are is a joke.

You can get a used copy of the Platinum Dead Rising for 24 dollars. Although if any system ever gets Dead Rising 2 it will be a system sellar for me.