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The ps3 and xbox which is better to play?

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Brief, practical context added to the original opinions from , , and others: personal taste (controls, exclusives, friends) drives most people’s choice, so the short answer remains “whatever has the games you care about.” For readers arriving years after this thread was started, note both consoles discussed are now legacy hardware — Xbox 360 production ended in 2016 and PS3 shipments/production wound down by 2017 — so new-support and availability differ from 2011-era expectations. (wired.com)

Two practical service changes that matter today: Microsoft closed the ability to buy new content from the Xbox 360 Store on July 29, 2024 (you can still play and re-download what you already purchased, and many 360 titles are supported via Xbox backward compatibility on newer Xbox consoles). Sony reversed an earlier plan to retire the PS3 store in 2021 and has kept PS3/PS Vita store purchases available for the foreseeable future. These are the kinds of platform-level decisions that affect long-term ownership. (news.xbox.com)

A couple of corrections and cautions tied to posts above: the PS3’s ability to run PlayStation 2 discs depends on the exact PS3 model — only early “fat” launch units included PS2 hardware; Slim/Super Slim revisions generally do not. If PS2 compatibility is important, verify the PS3 model number before buying. Sony has also continued occasional PS3 firmware updates for things like Blu‑ray compatibility (most recently a small update in 2025), so the platform still gets limited maintenance even as it’s legacy. Finally, the 2011 PSN breach referenced in this thread was real and prompted major security work at Sony; that historical context explains many users’ concerns about online account safety. (en.wikipedia.org)

If choosing today, focus on: which exclusives you want, whether you need reliable modern online services, whether you need backward compatibility for older discs, and whether you prefer buying physical discs (preservation) or digital purchases (convenience). For a modern, supported multiplayer/media experience, current-generation systems (PS5 / Xbox Series X|S or PC) are the safer long-term picks; for nostalgia or specific legacy titles, buying verified hardware and checking store/server status is essential.

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Member Avatar for jingda

Both are fun to play. But i would prefer the Xbox. Xbox also have the kinect and microsoft is planning to upgrade xbox and kinect soon. Ps3 is good but following recent news, sony got hacked by hackers and details were stolen. I have both ps3 and xbox and thank god the hackers stole nothing from my ps3.

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The ps3 and xbox which is better to play?

I have both. I always play the PS3...never the Xbox. Graphics seem better on the PS3

Member Avatar for thecoolman5

Get a gaming computer. There is a way to run games from all consoles on a pc.

Member Avatar for jingda

Lol. A gamin computer has more choices and easy to move between the controller using a mouse and keyboard than the analog sticks. But there is a problem, thecoolman. The Original poster want to discuss about Xbox and PS3 so gaming computer is out for the moment:)

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well, they're propably choosing between the two consoles because of how many games that console supports. Pcs are much easier to use. But if you don't like pcs, go buy an xbox 360 kinect. And if you dont like that, buy an xbox.

commented: Like that thought. Reputation for you:) +9
commented: Stupid advice. -1
Member Avatar for Aramant Coral

PS3 - No Final Fantasy on Xbox.

Xbox - No Fable or Halo on PS3

PS3 - Better graphics, quality.

Xbox - Kinect

PS3 - Better in general, the controls are better, the console is just cooler. Nobody likes using a Xbox control.

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Nobody likes using a Xbox control.

Not true.

Member Avatar for Aramant Coral

Not true.

Nobody but you, likes using an Xbox control.

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I have to differ. I own an Xbox 360 and like it way better than playstation 3. In fact i own both but prefer playing on the xbox than on the playstation. REasons the games are better. And you do sound familiar Aramant. Like i have seen you before.

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Seen me in person....?

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Member Avatar for jingda

Seems like i am mistaken.

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Ok

Member Avatar for CCpotter

Actually, i'd prefer Xbox
it seems Microsoft has a stronger background than Sony

Member Avatar for jingda

Ya, i pretty agree. Microsoft has a long standing history comapre to Sony and the recent SOny hacking give sony a bad reputation already.

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xbox is more popular now. But I prefer computer. Dell has a spacial laptop for playing game.

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ps3 is what i like the most...

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PS3 - Better in general, the controls are better, the console is just cooler. Nobody likes using a Xbox control.

PS3 controlers are too small for my big man hands and you forgot to mention that Xbox live (which does cost) is better than Ps3 online (which is free) due to the amount of players, competitiveness and reliability.

if your a gamer who likes playing online i'd suggest xbox but it you want a blueray player to just play the good lookin campains of games on i'd suggest the Ps3.

ps3 will mean you dont have to buy a seperate blueray though

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I believe that the PS3 Slim is a way better get.It has 120 GB so you can download more movies, games, and music, and you can play PS2 games on it so it is easy & comfort to use.The graphics is very high.Features of PS3 are much longer life, better graphics, and better exclusive games.

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