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10-17-2011, 07:20 PM
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| Need Help---- 360 or PS3
I am wanting to get a game system for my grandchildren to play when visiting , boys 7 and 8. I also want one that I can watch some of the pay per view/ blackout games.
What is my best option?
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10-17-2011, 08:33 PM
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| Ps3. Graphics are just as good. Better exclusive games like God of war. Free Online. Better controller. PS3 is the way to go. Not to mention the smaller chance of a system failure. And Blue Ray.
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10-17-2011, 09:05 PM
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| Ps3. Netflix, blu ray, the controller would be better for younger kids. No way to watch black out games though. 360 Is just total crap. Bearcat approves this post
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10-17-2011, 09:13 PM
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| If the game is blacked out it doesn't matter what system you have. The convenience of ESPN 3 for the games not blacked out & the kinect are the only pros for Xbox 360.
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10-17-2011, 09:31 PM
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| Xbox 360 is further along, and is just going to widen the gap. ESPN3. TV on your xbox within the year. Hulu plus. Netflix. FB. Tons of amenities and the gameplay for each is close to equal. Though I do prefer the xbox controller and multiplayer. | |
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10-17-2011, 09:36 PM
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| Ps3 has all those except espn 3
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10-17-2011, 09:43 PM
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| Just curious but do you have to subscribe to Xbox live in order to use ESPN 3?
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10-17-2011, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by govols/cc  Just curious but do you have to subscribe to Xbox live in order to use ESPN 3?
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10-17-2011, 10:11 PM
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| I don't know if you need a gold subscription, though | |
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10-18-2011, 12:37 AM
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| There isnt a console made that allows you to play "blackout games". The 360 has ESPN3 if your ISP provides it and if you pay for the gold xbox live subscription. | |
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10-18-2011, 12:43 AM
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| So if your grand kids don't play online would it be worth it for 1 or 2 games a year.
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10-18-2011, 08:59 AM
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| Thank everyone for your response.
From the responses, I am going to forget trying to watch the blackout games.
I am thinking for a 7 and 8 year old, the PS3 with a few games may be the better option, and I can also use it as a blu-ray player. | |
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10-18-2011, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Gramps Thank everyone for your response.
From the responses, I am going to forget trying to watch the blackout games.
I am thinking for a 7 and 8 year old, the PS3 with a few games may be the better option, and I can also use it as a blu-ray player. | Good choice Posted via VolNation Mobile | |
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