I`d look at the software available and make your decision based on that. I like the PS3, but from what I`ve seen there is a better selection of software for the 360. However, the PS3 is a more complete entertainment experience, what with the Blu-ray support and all that.
Yeah as Chris said, look which games are on each console (some are exclusive) and make your decision based on that.
There are 3 version of the Xbox 360 - the arcade model (no hard drive, waste of time imo), the premium and the elite. I`d go for the premium (think it comes with a 60gb hard drive now) unless you envisage playing alot of games and downloading a lot of demos etc (and I mean ALOT) - in which case go for the elite.
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If I had the cash, i`d get the PS3 in a heartbeat, but the 360 is currently the only thing within my price range (should I save up). My biggest fear is the dreaded RROD. Are there any advances on this in the newer models, or it is still a factor?
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Are there any advances on this in the newer models, or it is still a factor?
the newer 150w mdels (codename Jasper) have newer less power hungry
innards. the theory is that these should last longer due to requiring less
power and thus producing less heat (which is one of the main reasons behind
RRoD).
whether or not the new consoles are RRoD free is anyone`s guess... is uppose
we`ll have to wait for 12 months to see if M$`s fix works.
Ste.
My 360 Elite (bought Sept 07) is at this very moment winging its way back to me from Microsoft`s repair centre in deepest, darkest Germany, after suffering from the RROD.
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Red Ring of Death. 360`s have an alarmingly high failure rate.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_360_technical_problems