xbox 360 or ps3 in 2012?

this_guy

Should I buy an xbox 360 or ps3?
I like first-person shooters (crysis, CoD, battlefield, borderlands) most (I've been playing PC mostly for years), and all the games I like appear to be released on both consoles.
I'm looking to save money. I've heard xbox360 charges $50 a year to play online, but ps3 is free. But I've also heard there are more people on xbox's online network in the USA than ps3's. Is this correct?

I also want a system that's durable. I've heard all the RROD horror stories--has this been fixed for the newer xbox's? Does one system have a better/longer warranty? Also do both systems have built-in wi-fi for the newer models?

I already have a blu-ray player, so that's not a consideration.

Are peripherals more expensive for one system than the other?

Does one have more comfortable controllers for big hands?

I like that i can get an xbox 360 4gb for only $200. It looks like the ps3 is $250 new, but it has a 160gb hard drive.

I don't see any exclusive games for either system that I'm interested in, so it looks like my selection is good for each.

Thank you for any advice!!

Answer
Since, you're not on the market for a Blu-Ray player, the 360 is the best bet.
Having said that, there are some drawbacks and advantages.

Advantages of 360:
-Way more content as far as DLC, Apps, Arcade and Indie games, and deals and specials following all of them. Huge game marketplace
-Way bigger community than the PS3. Always people online. MLG tournaments, special events, and promotions.
-Headset. Can't stress that enough. Though most prefer to buy a 3rd party one, the Xbox 360 comes with a default headset for that vital communication when playing FPS such a Borderlands. No one wants to dish out $40+ bucks for a bluetooth one.

Disadvantages:

-That 50-60 bucks a year price tag for online, though you get used to it.
-Microsoft Support sucks. Nuff said. It's just horrible.


And as far as Games go, I recommend checking out Halo 4, or at least renting it when it comes out.

Is this a good Gaming PC customization?

Austin

I have been looking at a customized gaming PC from Ironside Computers. I was just wondering if the customization i picked is good or if i need to change anything so that i can run high end games like Battlefield 3 or Crysis 3

Also Windows 7 or Windows 8?

Here is the customization:

Gold Series
Intel Core i7 3770K

Case - Cooler Master HAF 922 Red (Mid Tower) [Level 2 Iron Tundra Ready]

Custom Airbrush Logos & Emblems - None

Custom Airbrushed Gamertags - None

Additional Case Fans - None

Internal Lighting - None

Intel Processor - [Overclockable] Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz, 3.8GHz Turbo Boost (Quad Core)

CPU Cooling - Asetek 550LC High Performance Liquid Cooling

PC Liquid Coolant - None

Liquid Cooling Tubing Color - Clear / None

Kink Coils - None

Intel Motherboard - ASRock Z75 Pro3 [VGA DVI HDMI] SATA 6Gb/s USB3 {4 DDR3 Slots}

Overclocking Processor - [FREE] Overclock Processor up to 10%

Overclock Protection Warranty - Intel Performance Tuning Protection

Overclocking Graphics Card - Stock Speed

Memory - 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600MHz

Memory Cooling - None

Primary Hard Drive - 2TB 7200 RPM

Hard Drive Cooling - Hard Drive Cooling Fan Aluminum Internal

Secondary Hard Drive - None

Secondary Hard Drive Cooling - None

1st Optical Drive - DVD Writer

2nd Optical Drive - None

Graphics Card - Nvidia Geforce GTX 660 Ti 2GB (Min. 600 Watt Power Supply)

Liquid Cool Graphics Card - None

[SLI / X-fire] Second Video Card - None

[SLI / X-fire] Liquid Cool Graphics card - None

[3-way SLI / X-fire] Third Graphics Card - None

[3-Way SLI / X-fire] Liquid Cool Graphics Card - None

Power Supply - Standard 800 Watt

Operating System - Windows 8 Home Premium 64 Bit

Networking - Standard Onboard Ethernet

Fan Controller - None

Media Card Readers - None

Sound Card - Integrated HD Audio

PC Games - None

TV Tuners - None

Office Software - None

Antivirus Software - Kaspersky Antivirus 2012

Monitor - None

Second Monitor - None

Mouse - RAZER ABYSSUS High Precision Gaming Mouse

Keyboard - RAZER Arctosa Gaming Keyboard

Speakers & Headsets - None

Packaging - [FREE] Advanced Packaging System - Custom foam to protect and secure internal components from shipping abuse

Wiring - [FREE] Professional Wiring - Cables will be organized to achieve maximum airflow

Technical Support - Life-time U.S. based technical support and customer service by our own in-house technicians

Rush Service - [Standard] Shipped Out in 2 - 10 Business Days

Video Demonstration - None

Warranty - Standard 3 Years Parts and 3 Years Labor

Answer
Yes, but the GTX 660 Ti MUST be replaced with a GTX 680 or GTX 670 FTW

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