i'm thinking of buy one, help me

[S79]

i wanna knw all the basic and hack features of the ps3, the homebrew, themes (someone if u hae time display them), the stuff included in the box, the highest hdd, everything a-z the thing is i wanna decide between xbox 360 elite and ps3

[samJRulz]

i had to decide between 360 elite nd PS3, i picked PS3 cus it wont break after a few months

[phenomenon9999]

Originally Posted by S79

i wanna knw all the basic and hack features of the ps3, the homebrew, themes (someone if u hae time display them), the stuff included in the box, the highest hdd, everything a-z the thing is i wanna decide between xbox 360 elite and ps3

There are no hacks. Even if there were, it isn't important at this stage.
The system does allow you to install Linux OS on it to make it an alternative PC.

Basic hardware features:
A hard disk drive varies from model: 20, 30, 60 & 80. It allows the option to replace the HDD yourself with something bigger if wanted.

SIXAXIS Controller. <-- No rumble just yet.

Blu-ray drive which can play all forms of optical disk except HD-DVDs.

Ethernet and Wireless connection. Connection also has bluetooth as well.

HDMI port version 1.3. The Xbox's HDMI is only 1.2.

Standard AV cable included to work on the most basics of TVs. HDMI and component cables not included.

The older models 20, 60, 80gb models have a card reader which can read Compact Flash, SD and Memorystick duos.
It came with an Ethernet cable as well.

The Xbox can do the majority of things the PS3 can do except:
Browse the internet.
Upscale DVDs.
Be quiet.


There really isn't much difference between the Xbox in terms of basic features. Added Linux OS is the biggest thing for people who want to make the most out of the system. There are more features that could be stated but I am mostly refering to the 40GB model because it is the standard now and people shouldnt be confused with facts.

Eg: 40GB PS3 model lacks:
Cards reader
2 USB ports (originally had 4)
No backward compatibility in any way for PS2 games. I think PS1 games are out too but only workable through downloadable PSN versions.
Not packed with ethernet cable.

[S79]

the games in ps3,,, just dont attract, n they r way too expensive n for me graphix rnt everything, n i dont l=know but sony just doesnt attract me like it used to besides phones, tvs and da psp dats it!!

plus, i wanna get thhe xbox 360 elite so i can chat wit my bro...he went to the uk 4 studies... i kinda miss him

[Darkatomz]

you can chat with the ps3 using voice/video conferencing... unless if you're trying to say that he has a x360 over there.

[vincentquest]

im thinking of buying one also... can anyone help me figure out the difference between the older version vs. the newer ones. I want the PS3 to play PS2 games but some of the PS3s in the market are no longer backwards compatible.

[Darkatomz]

if you want a ps3 that is BC, then you're only options are the 60gb (best for backwards compatability, but are no longer made), or a 80gb (not as much BC, and it's via software instead of hardware) which you can find pretty easily these holidays, as retailers have begun to LOAD. UP.

[vincentquest]

can you clarify wht the 80 gb is not so good for bacwards compatability as the 6ogb? I thought the only different thing was the size of the hard drive? Did the firmware change on the 80 or is it the hardware?

Please clarify on the "its more software than hardware"?

[coolie]

there is a different chip on the 80gb

[Master Victor]

Originally Posted by coolie

there is a different chip on the 80gb

what you meant is that the 60 gig have the emotion engine chip on it ( the soul of the PS2) wile all the other systems that came after it doesn't have it. What all that means is that the 60 gig will play PS2 games the same way a PS2 would wile the other systems need a emulation code to be downloded from Sony to be able to play PS2 games .