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Which system is best for games ?
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uniqueusername
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I would say ps3
http://www.gamespot.com/news/2005/05/16/news_6124681.html?q=1
PLAYSTATION 3 SPECIFICATIONS
CPU: Cell Processor PowerPC-base Core @3.2GHz
--1 VMX vector unit per core
--512KB L2 cache
--7 x SPE @3.2GHz
--7 x 128b 128 SIMD GPRs
--7 x 256KB SRAM for SPE
--*1 of 8 SPEs reserved for redundancy
--Total floating point performance: 218 gigaflops
GPU RSX @ 550MHz
--1.8 TFLOPS floating point Performance
--Full HD (up to 1080p) x 2 channels
--Multi-way programmable parallel Floating point shader pipelines
--Sound Dolby 5.1ch, DTS, LPCM, etc. (Cell-based processing)
MEMORY
256MB XDR Main RAM @3.2GHz
256MB GDDR3 VRAM @700MHz
System Bandwidth Main RAM-- 25.6GB/s
VRAM--22.4GB/s
RSX-- 20GB/s (write) + 15GB/s (read)
SB2.5GB/s (write) + 2.5GB/s (read)
SYSTEM FLOATING POINT PERFORMANCE:
2 teraflops
STORAGE
--HDD Detachable 2.5" HDD slot x 1
--I/O--USB Front x 4, Rear x 2 (USB2.0)
--Memory Stickstandard/Duo, PRO x 1
--SD standard/mini x 1
--CompactFlash(Type I, II) x 1
http://www.gamespot.com/news/2005/05/16/news_6124681.html?q=1
PLAYSTATION 3 SPECIFICATIONS
CPU: Cell Processor PowerPC-base Core @3.2GHz
--1 VMX vector unit per core
--512KB L2 cache
--7 x SPE @3.2GHz
--7 x 128b 128 SIMD GPRs
--7 x 256KB SRAM for SPE
--*1 of 8 SPEs reserved for redundancy
--Total floating point performance: 218 gigaflops
GPU RSX @ 550MHz
--1.8 TFLOPS floating point Performance
--Full HD (up to 1080p) x 2 channels
--Multi-way programmable parallel Floating point shader pipelines
--Sound Dolby 5.1ch, DTS, LPCM, etc. (Cell-based processing)
MEMORY
256MB XDR Main RAM @3.2GHz
256MB GDDR3 VRAM @700MHz
System Bandwidth Main RAM-- 25.6GB/s
VRAM--22.4GB/s
RSX-- 20GB/s (write) + 15GB/s (read)
SB2.5GB/s (write) + 2.5GB/s (read)
SYSTEM FLOATING POINT PERFORMANCE:
2 teraflops
STORAGE
--HDD Detachable 2.5" HDD slot x 1
--I/O--USB Front x 4, Rear x 2 (USB2.0)
--Memory Stickstandard/Duo, PRO x 1
--SD standard/mini x 1
--CompactFlash(Type I, II) x 1
still say PC. why?
on a PS3 or XBOX360, you get what you buy and thats it. there is no "upgrading" when new technologies come out, there is no overclocking or ramping up performance. you get the system and thats it. a year or 2 later you have to throw it away for the next and best. that to me is a waste of money. there is no possible chance for the system to play older/newer games or "classics". on a PC i can still play DOS games, today's games, and with a few upgrades tomorrow's gmaes. that's what i like, and thats why i never buy consoles.
on a PS3 or XBOX360, you get what you buy and thats it. there is no "upgrading" when new technologies come out, there is no overclocking or ramping up performance. you get the system and thats it. a year or 2 later you have to throw it away for the next and best. that to me is a waste of money. there is no possible chance for the system to play older/newer games or "classics". on a PC i can still play DOS games, today's games, and with a few upgrades tomorrow's gmaes. that's what i like, and thats why i never buy consoles.
Charlie7940
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It's hard to vote which console in this poll considering PS3 has not come out yet. I have to play it in order to make a comment on it/vote against it
elmarcorulz
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youre comparing a pc, PS3 and an xbox. why not an xbox 360. yea, ill go PC too, and out of xbox 360 and PS3, xbox 360, it seems more of an entertainment unit compared to a games console.
another thing, out of all those specs you posted, how many of them do you ACTUALLY understand
another thing, out of all those specs you posted, how many of them do you ACTUALLY understand
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the XBOX360 uses dual 3.2GHz processors, PS3 only uses 1. i think thats their main selling point. PS3 went nvidia, XBOX360 went ATi, theres a big selling point too depending on who u like better. the PS3 on paper looks to be 2X as powerful in floating point performance though.
also the PS3 is sposed to be 2.18 TFLOPS floating performance from what i've heard. XBOX360 is only 1.
also the PS3 is sposed to be 2.18 TFLOPS floating performance from what i've heard. XBOX360 is only 1.
uniqueusername
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4W4K3 said:
a new graphics card alone will cost how much, $200-300 ?
uniqueusername said:
for a PC? no way. the 6600GT costs $150-170 right now and falling. And it plays all the latest games and what not. PC parts don't have to be expensive to be good, everyone just feels the need to overkill their system, when they could save say $600 and still have a PC that will play the games they want. They only need a 450w PSU, but they go and buy a 650w just because it's more wattage. they have a perfectly working cd-r0m drive, but they go and buy a new one just because it's got a black cover plate and matches their case. see what i mean?
Trizoy said:
yes that was my main argument. but people say you spend more money on updates to afford say 2 PS3's or sumthin. the thing is, 2 PS3's still can only play the same games, and once they are outdated they are outdated. the money you spent on one computer makes it future proof for at least a little while. that seems like a better investment.
elmarcorulz
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plus a PC can do so much more than just play games
EDIT:and you can say "my pc is better than yours" you cnat really do that with games consoles
EDIT:and you can say "my pc is better than yours" you cnat really do that with games consoles
well it was rumoured the next generation consoles would be able to connect to the internet and have instant messaging programs, e-mail, and other features. but i have yet to see any of that actually develop and be advertised. with those kinds of features then it would almost be a fully functional personal computer.
the only drawback is with typing or point-clicking a controller is obsolete. everyone needs a keyboard and mouse for that kind of functionality, a controller would be too frustrating.
my friend also told me (and i think he was completely talking out his @$$) that the XBOX 360 had wireless power capabilities. so i asked, "what do you mean? it runs on batteries?" and he said, "no, you plug this thing into the wall and it charges your xbox remotely through some kind of waves in the air"
this makes no sense, because if its a directional "energy wave" through the air, you would walk by it and get shocked like if you put ur finger in the plug. and if it was a signal kind of "energy wave" the entire room would fill with static electricity and you would probably die if you touched anything metal. i dont think he has any idea what he is talking about, or he jsut doesn't know how to explain it correctly. anyone else heard this?
the only drawback is with typing or point-clicking a controller is obsolete. everyone needs a keyboard and mouse for that kind of functionality, a controller would be too frustrating.
my friend also told me (and i think he was completely talking out his @$$) that the XBOX 360 had wireless power capabilities. so i asked, "what do you mean? it runs on batteries?" and he said, "no, you plug this thing into the wall and it charges your xbox remotely through some kind of waves in the air"
this makes no sense, because if its a directional "energy wave" through the air, you would walk by it and get shocked like if you put ur finger in the plug. and if it was a signal kind of "energy wave" the entire room would fill with static electricity and you would probably die if you touched anything metal. i dont think he has any idea what he is talking about, or he jsut doesn't know how to explain it correctly. anyone else heard this?
elmarcorulz
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lol, was your mate pissed when he said that.
as for the instant messaging thing, shouldnt the xbox be able to use msn messenger seeing as its microsoft. if it did, then that would be one hell of a selling point
as for the instant messaging thing, shouldnt the xbox be able to use msn messenger seeing as its microsoft. if it did, then that would be one hell of a selling point
the Xbox and PS3 have network capability(wireless, xbox360 says wifi ready, so you may need an addin but the PS3 has built in 802.11) and they have harddrives, there isn't really any reason they can't make IM programs and such for them. Also both consoles can take USB keyboards. The only thing consles don't have yet is the capability for modular upgrades
4W4K3 said:
XBOX360
-3.2Ghz dual threaded with three of them.
PS3
-3.2Ghz Single threaded "cells" with 8 of them.
Its kind of hard to compare that because one has more but one had dual threads.
I would have to say PC on this one. And i dont plan on buying a PS3 or Xbox360 at least untill a few years after. A couple months after Ps3 comes out is when im gettting a ps2!
There will be a big price drop on used ones and i can prabally get one for 50$ easy. and hey new games new grpahics and i sacve alot of money. I'm always1 system behide.
SFR
Truth fears no questions
First of all If Jed Bush was to run for President it would be in 2008, not 2009...
Dont worry, Hillary is going to win and America is going to split in half and each half will jump into the nearest ocean.... anyway, I have not played a PC game in YEARS.. I have a few XBOX games... when I had the time, I enjoyed them tremendously... played PS2 a few years ago and I have never been able to REALLY tell the two apart... for the casual gamer, any of the three are enjoyable...
As for the Bush family.... They run the country... and a few other countries.... MORE power to them...
Dont worry, Hillary is going to win and America is going to split in half and each half will jump into the nearest ocean.... anyway, I have not played a PC game in YEARS.. I have a few XBOX games... when I had the time, I enjoyed them tremendously... played PS2 a few years ago and I have never been able to REALLY tell the two apart... for the casual gamer, any of the three are enjoyable...
As for the Bush family.... They run the country... and a few other countries.... MORE power to them...
anubis
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these three next gen consoles (if you can call sony and microsofts new machines next gen) will be more similar than people have been told.
for a start the specs sony and microsoft have given will not perform quite as well as they have been making out.
and as for sony i have no idea why dozy people buy that rubbish.
the PS2 is currently the least powerful machine out there and very few of the games out there are worth playing(except maybe the final fantasy genre)
but the time of horsepower is over people will want something new not just a machine that gives better graphics
and i doubt you can guess which "revolutionary" conolse i am in favour of (hint hint)
for a start the specs sony and microsoft have given will not perform quite as well as they have been making out.
and as for sony i have no idea why dozy people buy that rubbish.
the PS2 is currently the least powerful machine out there and very few of the games out there are worth playing(except maybe the final fantasy genre)
but the time of horsepower is over people will want something new not just a machine that gives better graphics
and i doubt you can guess which "revolutionary" conolse i am in favour of (hint hint)
The-Llamalizer
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I say PC for now at least, but its almost getting to the point where consoles are looking as nice as PCs, but i think PC will always have the edge. Just to say it, I gonna get a 360 for the next-gen.