Why PS3 is Better than Xbox 360

When it comes down to video game consoles and high quality and high-definition hardcore gaming, the Sony PlayStation 3 and the Microsoft Xbox 360 are the only two names that come to mind. These consoles have developed and advanced massively over the years, and they offer us the opportunity to play some intense video games with amazing graphics. In addition to that, these consoles have also become full-fledged media centers today because there are so many more activities that can be done with them. This includes activities like watching and downloading movies and other content, surfing the Internet, playing online games against gamers from anywhere in the world, storing gigabytes of content and streaming live content online.

But in the midst of all this is an intense battle between the two consoles to see which can gain greater market share and which can leave an indelible mark in the gamers mind. There are enthusiasts for both sides of the argument and there are plenty of reasons why one console is better than the other. At the end of the day, the decision comes down to a personal choice of the gamer.

What Makes PS3 Better than Xbox 360?

The Xbox 360 released around a year before the PS3, so their sales figures are slightly higher and there are more games available for the console as a result. But when you compare details about the two consoles there are many reasons that make the PS3 the better choice. Here are some of the most prominent ones.

1. The single biggest advantage of the PS3 is that it can play Blu-Ray discs. The Xbox 360 can only play regular DVDs and other discs, and the ability to play Blu-Ray discs is a great advantage. The cost of a standalone Blu-Ray player is $200 and due to this Sony loses around $30 for each console that it sells. But from a buyers point of view this is a great deal.
2. When it comes to trusting a console, the PS3 takes the cake yet again. The infamous Red Ring of Death (RROD) of the Xbox 360 is something every gamer dreads and it is perplexing how so many people still complain about this problem. The PS3 also suffers from problems once in a while, but there is no debilitating and notorious defect like RROD that can affect it.
3. The Xbox 360 is also known to create an annoyingly loud noise when it is used for long hours, and this along with its overheating problem makes it quite unstable. The PS3 has no such issues that are anything but ordinary.
4. The graphics of the PS3 are far better than the Xbox 360, so more and more game developers are now making exclusive titles for the console. It is believed that the exclusive title field for the Xbox 360 is dead with only the Halo series a prominent member. The PS3 has several great exclusive titles like God of War, Gran Turismo, Killzone, Uncharted and LittleBigPlanet.
5. Admittedly the online multiplayer mode of the Xbox 360 (Xbox Live) is better than that of the PS3 (PlayStation Network). But you have to pay for Xbox Live whereas the PlayStation Network is absolutely free. To be able to surf the web and play online multiplayer games is another advantage for the PS3.
6. Another factor to take into consideration is their latest offerings. The PlayStation Move is very similar to the Nintendo Wii but it offers many 'serious' games for hardcore gamers. The Microsoft Kinect is a truly revolutionary technology, but the nature of games available for it are still quite childish and in their nascent stage.

All other technical specifications of both these devices are quite similar to each other, and there is very little difference between them. The pricing strategy is almost the same, though the PS3 does tend to be a bit more expensive. Looks wise the PS3 is slightly more aesthetically pleasing in my opinion, but this is a matter of personal choice. At the end of it, the PS3 has much more to offer serious gamers and it definitely has the upper hand in this market segment.