Games consoles sell extremely well when Christmas comes and many of us have one at the top of our list. People's preferences differ and the one you choose will depend on varying factors.
Price
Due to the economic environment, price will undoubtedly be an important factor. The Xbox 360 wins this one hands down with a console prices starting at £129.99, however a Playstation 3 console costs over double the price at £299.99. So why is there such a big price difference? Let's compare the 2 and find out.
Internet facilities
Both have internet capabilities but the PS3 has an in-built wireless connectivity so there is no need to buy any extra wires or hardware. The Xbox 360 needs Ethernet cables to connect to the internet with a wireless adapter available for an extra £55.
Downloading games and films
The PS3 has an online store that is largely restricted to games but it also saves the customer the hassle of having to go out and buy it. Its Blu-Ray capabilities also give it a competitive edge over the Xbox 360 which can only play standard DVD's and CD's. The 360 does though, have a better range of films available as they have an agreement with Warner and Paramount that permit them to have a small library of films available. The films you download stay on your system for 7 days but once you have started to watch it you have 24 hours to finish the programme or film.
Added extras
PS3 users can install a special version of Linux, which effectively turns their console into a PC; this has been greeted warmly by the more technologically minded user. Sony are also set to release their new project, called PlayTV which will allows all customers to watch all free to air TV programmes. Microsoft's selling points are their deals with film studios and a potential deal with BBC about future programmes being made available to download via the Xbox 360.
To summarise, a Playstation 3 maybe more expensive but when you consider the necessary add-ons needed for the Xbox the price is not much different. An Xbox console costs £129.99 but that is without a hard drive, you must spend about £200 for one with a sufficient enough hard drive to save your games. Both are great games consoles so consider your options before buying.
The Wii has been the biggest success and offers a different experience but consoles such as the Nintendo DS and PS3 are also fantastic.
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