Playstation 3 vs Xbox 360

The only thing worse than having no choices is having too many. This is certainly the case when it comes down to next generation games consoles. If you read below I've provided links to some key information that will help you make the (difficult) choice between two giants of next generation gaming, the playstation 3 and the xbox 360.

PS3 vs. Xbox 360

See what the people feel...: This links to a very interseting chart that models the popularity of the xbox, nintendo and playstation as 3 different shares, each with their own prices, check it out and you'll see what I mean.
E3 2005: PS3 vs. Xbox 360: Quick and dirty hardware comparison of the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360.
PS3 and Xbox 360 - Head to Head: More indepth technical comparison of the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
Playstation 3 vs. Xbox 360: Another technical comparison of the systems. Moderately indepth.
PS3 vs Xbox 360 (by Team Xbox): An interesting but probably biased comparsion of the two platform, pretty graphs make it easier to understand...
E3: Xbox 360 vs PlayStation 3: Another post-E3 comparison of the two sytems. This time it's the folks at MacWorld that have their say...interesting article.
Xbox 360 vs. PlayStation 3: A Technical Comparison: A very comprehensive technical comparison table.
Xbox 360 vs. PlayStation 3: clash of the titans: Short, pithy summary from the experts at CNET.com.
Microsoft XBox 360 vs. Sony Playstation 3 - Game over man!: A blog entry by a chap that believes the Xbox will reign supreme...but he has an interesting reason for believing this.
PlayStation 3 vs. XBOX 360 from The Guardian Online: Well written, low-jargon article comparing the two pleasure-machines.
Playstation 3 faster, Microsoft Xbox 360 easier: Interesting article as it talks about how easily game developers will be able to produce titles for the xbox 360 and playstation 3.
Official PlayStation Mag Editor Opts For Xbox 360: According to kotaku (all around gaming website), The editor-in-chief of the offical playstation magazine thinks the PS3 is over-priced and has opted to get an xbox-360, not sure how much longer she'll retain her position...
Microsoft: 1080p Doesn't Matter: Andre Vrignaud of Microsoft argues that the PS3's 1080p possible output is meaningless as most games will be made for 720p resolution. - GameDaily BIZ
PS3 Interface Demo - IGN: Wondering how you'll be interacting with your PS3 once you manage to actually get your hands on Sony's next generation console? Today Sony Japan provided a close-up look at console's interface.
Need for Speed Carbon Preview - IGN: Need for Speed Carbon takes place in a fictitious city that's been taken over by a swarm of racing gangs. You apparently were the top dog for some time before "that fateful night." During a city race, which involved the seemingly illegal transportation of goods, all of the cars....
First Impressions: PS3 vs. Xbox 360: Well, I unpacked my PS3 last night. I really don't care for the glossy black finish because it shows fingerprints just like the PSP. It feels heavier and is a fair amount larger than the Xbox 360...
PS3 Twice as Power-Hungry as XBox 360 - Gizmodo: Sony's PlayStation 3 sucks up 380 watts of power, a far cry from the PS2 which sips a mere 45 watts.
Gizmodo Frankenfight: The Ultimate Wii, PS3 and Xbox 360 Battle - Gizmodo: The console wars...

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All about the PlayStation 3

Exclusive: Hands-On with PlayStation 3: A detailed, early account of its first-hand experience with a little known console called PS3.
Pre-Order PS3 Games now: Pretty much what I just said.
PlayStation 3 FAQ: Get to grips with the PlayStation 3, this should answer your most pressing questions.
Ten reasons to wait for the PS3: Nice list of 10 reasons you should hold off on buying an Xbox before you atleast see what the ps3 is capable of.
The Games of PlayStation 3: Uncovered!: A comprehensive list of planned PlayStation 3 games, 30 titles in total.
PS3 game reviews: Listing of IGN PS3 game reviews.
Metal Gear Solid 4 review: Possibly the best game in the PlayStation 3 line up.
Resident Evil 5 Trailer: Please, please, please check out this video trailer, it's sublime. If it's any indication of actual in-game graphics this game will be spectacular.
PlayStation 3 at Amazon.co.uk: Well you can't buy it yet, but why not sign up to get notified when it's available for pre-ordering?
Ridge Racer 7 Preview: Preview of Ridge Racer 7 for the PS3...the screenshots are DELICIOUS!
PS3 to launch Nov. 17, starting at $499: Sony Computer Entertainment America announced today that it would release the PlayStation 3 in North America on November 17, 2006, as part of a worldwide...
Taiwan's Asustek Computer to deliver PS3 consoles to Sony from this mth - report - Forbes.com: Asustek Computer Inc (2357.TW) will deliver PlayStation 3 game consoles to Sony Corp this month as the Japanese firm moves to step up output to meet demand for the Christmas shopping season.
Playstation 3 Interface Video - Gizmodo: This is what you'll see when you fire up the PS3
Sony Going to Revise Production Numbers on PS3s? - Gizmodo: Gizmodo, the gadget guide. So much in love with shiny new toys, it's unnatural.
BBC NEWS | Technology | PlayStation 3 Euro launch delayed: Sony's long-awaited PlayStation 3 console will not be available in Europe until March, the company admits.
Sony cuts price of PlayStation 3 to $410 - Yahoo! News: Sony Corp. said Friday it will slash the price of its much-anticipated PlayStation 3 video game console in Japan by 20 percent, heating up the competition in the next-generation gaming war against rivals Microsoft and Nintendo.
PlayStation 3 Games Cost $75 to $84 at Launch? Are They Insane?: Microsoft showed that the market was ready for $59 games again a year ago. Sony's looking to one-up that now with news that PlayStation 3 games may cost $75 to $84 at launchtime. What?...
PlayStation 3 Pre-orders Available on LikSang For No Money Down - Gizmodo: You can choose between a US or Japanese PS3, and your credit card won't be charged until they ship out your PlayStation.
PS3 Interface Demo: Wondering how you'll be interacting with your PS3 once you manage to actually get your hands on Sony's next generation console? Today Sony Japan provided a close-up look at console's interface.
IGN: Final Fantasy XIII Update: Motomu Toriyama and Tetsuya Nomura are currently working away in Square Enix's Shinjuku office on two of the biggest PS3 titles for the next couple of years: Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy Versus XIII.
PS3 Holiday Buyer's Guide - 2006: After years of waiting, the successor to the PS2 has arrived. It represents a tremendous leap over its predecessor in the areas of raw processing power...
BBC - Factfile: The PlayStation 3: Short and sweet guide to the PS3 from the BBC.
Resistance: Fall of Man Review - IGN: This Game looks Bitchin! Such sAweet graphics.
Sony launches PlayStation 3 in U.S. amid frenzy: Gamers lined up by the thousands early on Friday, aiming to be one of the first in the United States to buy Sony Corp.'s PlayStation 3.
Man shot waiting to buy Playstation 3: A man was shot early on Friday morning outside a Wal-Mart store in Connecticut while waiting to buy a new Sony Playstation 3, Connecticut State police said.
More than a toy, PlayStation 3 does Linux: If you're one of the fortunate few to have scooped up a Sony PlayStation 3 (and not gotten mugged in the process), and you're looking for a tax break, I have some good news: You might be able to count your new "toy" as a business expense...
PS3 vs. Wii playtest yields surprising results: Before they arrived at the testing location the party were more excited about seeing the PS3 in action, but as the article reveals, it was Wii that stole the limelight.
PS3 is Rocky (Video): The PS3. Everyone thinks its washed up. Too old to fight. Not prime time anymore. Maybe the PS3 just needs to travel the world. Do some soul searching. And find out what it's really fighting for. Go PS3.
First blood to Nintendo as Wii sales eclipse PS3 - Markets - Times Online: Nintendo has scored an early victory over Sony after initial sales of its new Wii video games console eclipsed those of the rival Japanese group's PlayStation 3 (PS3) machine.
Downloadable PS3 games get size limit - News at GameSpot: Newly published interview with Sony developer says the publisher has a 500MB limit on digitally distributed titles.
1080p Tekken 5 coming to PS3 - Tekken 6 for PS3 News - Pro-G: Namco Bandai is planning to release a downloadable version of Tekken 5 Dark Resurrection for the PS3 - in 1080p too.

All about the Xbox 360

The Xbox 360 Experience: The guys at IGN talk about their experience with the Xbox 360.
Xbox 360 FAQs: Ask and thou shall be answered.
Xbox 360 Hub: The lastest news and quick-link access to all the top Xbox 360 games, reviews, screenshots, videos etc. (From team Xbox)
Xbox 360 Sales Battle: Which games are selling best on the Xbox 360?
Call of Duty 2: The Jewel in the Xbox 360 crown. (The graphics looks amazing!)
Up-coming hot title...: 'Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII' is a spectacular looking WW2 flight sim, that will be coming out for Xbox 360 in early 2006. Check out the screen shots, they are truly gorgeous.
Xbox 360 at Amazon.co.uk: Bunch of Xbox 360 goodies on amazon.co.uk.
IGN: Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway Preview: Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway previews featuring in-depth coverage from our award-winning editorial staff.
Bitching About XBox Gets You an XBox - Gizmodo: Now don't you all start MyXBoxSucksSoSendMeaNewOneBill.com, but if you piss and moan enough about all of the XBox 360s that exploded in your face, MS may send you a new one.
IGN: Halo 3 Documentary In Production: On its weekly update at Bungie.net, the developer has revealed a documentary in the works detailing the makings of the Halo 3 trailer shown at this year's E3.
Black Xbox 360 Coming?: Aren't we fickle, they change the colour and we're drooling like hound-dogs...
Xbox 360 Holiday Buyer's Guide - 2006: The releases this holiday season are sure to knock your socks off!