The Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 consoles have become one of the main gaming platforms in recent years. A large number of exclusive games have been released for consoles. Each of the devices has its own pros and cons, which will determine the choice of the gamer towards a particular model.
Video processor
The most important characteristic of each set-top box is the power of the video module and its suitability for running games. Many point out that the quality of the Xbox 360 video processor is slightly better than that of the Playstation 3. The graphics processor for the Xbox was developed by ATI; the graphics module for the Playstation was prepared by Nvidia Corporation. And if ATI developed a separate module for the set-top box, Nvidia, in turn, only adapted the motherboard model already existing for computers. As for the level of detail of locations and game elements, the device from Microsoft copes with the display of graphics somewhat better.
Although the Xbox has a more powerful module, the Playstation also has a fairly high picture quality.
Platform Games
The presence of well-known and high-quality games for the platform also determines the choice of a console. Most of the modern most famous games are for both the Xbox 360 and the Playstation 3, but for each of the consoles there are also exclusive projects for which it is worth purchasing a device. For the Xbox, there are games like Halo, Fable, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Kinect, etc. For Playstation 3, there are Gran Turismo, Killzone, Metal Gear Solid, etc. In this case, the choice of a console can be based on which games you prefer and what exclusives you would like to run on your console.
The Playstation 3 is compatible with previous generations of Playstation games. Older games can also run on the Xbox 360, but the selection is much more limited. The number of games for older Playstation consoles is significantly higher than for Xbox, which means that if you want to run Resident Evil and Final Fantasy, you should opt for a device from Sony.
The interface of each set-top box is significantly different. On the Xbox 360, the control panel is extremely simple and straightforward, and the Playstation 3 has customizable themes and vibrant menu items that will also catch the eye of some users.
Convenience and interface
In terms of convenience and possibilities of using set-top boxes, each of the models has its own pros and cons. Many people point out that the Xbox 360 joystick is much more convenient than that of the Playstation 3. In turn, the number and convenience of the location of connectors for connecting an external storage medium, HDMI, etc. Plyastation is significantly higher.
