PSP 3 or X-box 360...??????

Looking to buy my son a gaming system for Christmas.. he already has a psp 2..i am not a gamer so need some help on what is the best out there..have done a lot of reading on the X-box..thinking the new 360 with Kinect is cool , but we already have a Wii...i think the xbox is over priced and doesnt come with a a Blu-ray player like the PSP 3 does.it will be hooked up to a LED TV.would love to here some feedback from u gamers out there.. and tell me what u think..btw he is 10 and he wont be doing any on-line chit..thanks all for your input.

ummmn xbox 360, but don't let him be a gamer. :tape:

deffinetly get a ps3. you can do way more with a ps3 then an xbox like an example is the blu ray player. also online gaming is free for ps3 where as yo have to pay for it with xbox.

and also like doggy10 the system of ps3 is much more easy of set up,and less problems with hardware like the famous red light due to poor cooling and there is less problem in ps3 .

wii is another console that is more familly oriented I would rathe give him that,is much more oriented to keep kids more active than just the sumbs on the pads,have both 360 and wii,and I love wii games activity much more oriented as familly and more physical active games ,but is my opinion.

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wii is another console that is more familly oriented I would rathe give him that,is much more oriented to keep kids more active than just the sumbs on the pads,have both 360 and wii,and I love wii games activity much more oriented as familly and more physical active games ,but is my opinion.

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He mentioned that they already have a Wii.

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Looking to buy my son a gaming system for Christmas.. he already has a psp 2..i am not a gamer so need some help on what is the best out there..have done a lot of reading on the X-box..thinking the new 360 with Kinect is cool , but we already have a Wii...i think the xbox is over priced and doesnt come with a a Blu-ray player like the PSP 3 does.it will be hooked up to a LED TV.would love to here some feedback from u gamers out there.. and tell me what u think..btw he is 10 and he wont be doing any on-line chit..thanks all for your input.

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to be honest, i'm a heavy gamer ,i have both consols xbox360 and the ps3 ,they both have pros and cons. However for your purposes you need to think long term. Gaming tends to be socially isolating, particularly if you are not online. The best way around this is to get the system most of his friends have. He may be 10 now but will eventually be 16, he will want to go online and can stay connected to friends better if he is on the same system.As for games most of the games can be purchased for either consol (user preference) so you should try to find out what his friends play on and go from there! JMO hope this helps

Thanks all for your input..its much appreciate..in helping me decide what is best suited for his needs today and in the future...it looks like the X-box , thats what some of his friends play..but i prefer the Psp 3, just 4 the blu ray

get both. they are both unlockable now from what i read and the prices have dropped a lot.

the xbox also you can unlock and download games... burn on dual layers and good to go. try looking for them at stores you woudn't expect like circuit city, they can go for really cheap like $150 instead of 299...

the ps3 for the bluray and 3D of course... and can link with his existing psp

cheers

xbox360 over ps3 for sure!!!!

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Originally Posted by jbl069

xbox360 over ps3 for sure!!!!

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Would be nice if you explained why you feel that way. For example, I would choose the PS3 for the bluray and 3D capabilities.

I have all 3 systems, wii, ps3, xbox 360. For the price I would take the ps3 just for the blueray and all of the online features such as netflix (wii also has netflix and the 360 does as well, but you have to have live to get it). Other than the free online play and web capabilities, for games they both have their pros and cons, but I found my ps3 to be more used by my kids that are 10 and 8. I prefer playing the ps3 too compared to my xbox 360, but the real reason I bought it was because I was tired of feeding the microsoft monster (59.99/ year for online play).

HI there, i have a Wii to, but Xbox 30 sucks, first you have to pay to get online, kinect has no games. The PS3 is both a blue ray and gaming system, with great games to bot. But i would say how old is your son? If he is still under 10 the wii is perfect, just hack it and you get all the games for free, the PS 3 and the Xbox is more for the teenager and adult.

I like the Xbox and my 10 Reasons to buy Xbox 360.
Gamers and techies have waited with bated breath for advancements and innovations in gaming. To set the pulse racing and the mind thinking one needs to be challenged. This has become possible by computer technology and the wonderful world of gaming. Just as adventures and wars would have done in yester years these days it is technology that offers to quench the thirst for adventure. Microsoft has created a challenge in the form of the Xbox 360-- a visionary, super powerful, multimedia console that brings to you the GenX gaming world. Of course, the markets being competitive present so many choices.
If you need to be convinced here are a few reasons why you must buy the Xbox360.
1. There are games galore for the thirsty. Kameo elements of power, Project Gotam 3, Perfect dark Zero, and many more. All unique, with great effects and gaming wizardry.

2. The Xbox360 has wireless controllers as well as internet connectivity. The premium pack presents great delights offering freedom of movement and a superb range of over 30 feet. Ergonomically designed the controller has skip wires, tangles and boomerangs.
3. With an aim to please even the most discerning palate, the Xbox360 has an amazing variety of games. Some are exclusively designed for the box like Condemned, and Dead or Alive. Titles that have been widely acknowledge by expert gamers are: Call of Duty 2, Project Gotham Racing 3, Kameo, King Kong, and Condemned.
4. Amazing and most welcome is the fact that over 200 Xbox games will be backwardly compatible with the Xbox360.
5. Xbox 360 brings with it the arcade marketplace. Imagine free games, cheap games, and addictive non-stop games. The possibilities are endless and thrilling.
6. The Graphics are stupendous and bring to life the games in virtual reality. Xbox360 has three 3.2 GH processors that run with a 500MhzATI graphics processor. Whew—let’s bow to power.
7. Endless possibilities with the Xbox360. Games, CDs, movies and customized music. It even connects to the Microsoft media center for a complete media sensation. You can let your creativity and innovativeness take wing.
8. The Xbox 360 is more than an everyday console. It is interactive and you can buy many things like bonus levels, episodic content, gamer specials, and gamer tag images. You can download demos, and bonus packs from game developers. A live platform with no limits marketplace for developers and publishers.
9. The Xbox360 is a keeper of records. It creates history. The gamer card becomes your identity with name, image, scores, games you like, and your aims and mottos. This takes online fraternities a step closer to one another.
10. Fulfils many dreams and fantasies. The games are the best, interesting, mind stimulating, and exciting. The Xbox 360 takes the gaming world forwards and offers options like downloads, online plays, movies, as well as a touch button marketplace for games.
The Xbox360 is a must for serious gamers. It indicates your dedication as a gamer and reflects your tastes and reputation in the cyber gaming universe. Opens up endless possibilities and takes you to the next generation gaming delights.

PS3 all the way. Free to play online, Blu-ray, wireless capable without adapter, 3D capable.

Just my 2 cents

If you plan to BUY games retail, id go with the Ps3.

If you plan to flash your xbox and copy games then get an xbox 360. Yes Xbox live cost 59.99 a year (cheaper on newegg wayyy cheaper), but thats the cost of 1 game, when you can burn 100 games for under or around 100$ (depends on what media you buy).

I personally like the ps3 graphics better then the Xbox, but i will not buy games at 60$ a pop. Ps3 online is free so it is a plus if you buy games.

Bottom line, if you are buying games, go for the ps3. Yes, the ps3 has a bluray player/laser but i would not use it for movies. Lasers are like 40-60$ to replace....just my 2 cents. 3D is a plus if you have 3D TV.

As some said the Xbox you need the wireless adapter, you DO NOT if you buy a SLIM xbox360, it comes with it. If you buy a used Phat model you will have to buy a wireless adapter.

Xbox 360 and PS3 both are good gaming console, performance of xbox 360 game it better than PS3 game but graphics and video quality of PS3 is better than xbox 360. So most of people are using PS3 gaming console.

Xbox 360 is nice gaming console that is made by Microsoft and PS3 is created by Sony. I will go with PS3 because it comes with more features and facilities than xbox 360. PS3 use blue ray disk as a storage device which gives best video and graphics quality where as xbox 360 use two DVD drive as a storage device.

xbox 360. Microsoft has more cash and a better business to support this console than Sony. They will keep innovating and make a better console for the mass market.

xbox all the way ;). aside from the $ you need to spend for xbox live, it's worth it