Grerg
Grerg
Register | Login Submit this form

News -

Sony: PS3 is a better value than 360, Wii
Posted on January 7, 2009 by Nick
 

While obviously the PS3 is the most expensive console on the market, Sony would like to remind consumers that it provides "the most features and functionality out of the box".  We just received this e-mail from them, comparing the price of the PS3 to the Wii and 360, upgraded to meet the PS3's standards:

The 2008 holiday season was an exciting time for video gaming and the Blu-ray side of the interactive entertainment industry, and 2009 promises to follow suit. As consumers continue to invest in their entertainment needs this new year, the feature sets of the three multi-functional gaming systems -- PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360 and Wii -- become that much more important to consider.
 
PLAYSTATION 3 has always been about streamlining the gaming and entertainment experience by giving consumers the most features and functionality out of the box, there is no immediate need to upgrade anything to get a rich entertainment experience, as the console comes standard with:

      Built in Blu-ray drive for HD movies and mind-blowing games
      Built in Wi-Fi for wireless gaming and Internet access
      Huge hard drives for storing games, movies, music photos and more
      Free online gaming and entertainment access through PSN
      Ten year's of value with a future-proof system via firmware updates that offer new     services and features


The Xbox 360 and Wii offer a set of features in their own right. However, when you take a look at the feature offerings side by side, there is only one true winner in delivering total value and price.
 
We’ve compared the lowest entry points from each manufacturer -- PS3 80GB - $399, Xbox 360 Arcade - $199, Wii - $249.
 
 
  Functionality:
  1- PS3 80GB
  2 - Xbox 360 Arcade
  3- Wii
 
 Out of the box console:
  1 - $399
  2 - $199
  3 - $249
 
 Wi-Fi:
  1 - YES
  2 - $100 add-on
  3 - YES
 
 Hard Drive:
  1 - YES (80 GB)
  2 - $100-$150 add-on (60GB-120GB)
  3 - Not Available
 
 Online Gaming Service:
  1 - FREE
  2 - $50 per person/per year
  3 - Limited
 
 Blu-ray gaming/movies:
  1 - YES
  2 - Not Available
  3 - Not Available
 
 HDMI Output:
  1 - YES
  2 - Not available in earlier models
  3 - Not Available
   
 Total :
  1 - $399
  2 - $449-$499
  3 - $249
ADD ARTICLE:   Delicious | Digg | Facebook | Google | N4G
PCN Related News
 Heavy Rain DLC Possibly Announced December 18, 2009
 Uncharted 2 Update - Matchmaking Fix December 18, 2009
 Take-Two Posts Loss' Even With 360 Deal December 17, 2009
 New Medal of Honor Targeting Mature Audiences December 16, 2009
 Final Fantasy VIII Coming to PSN December 16, 2009

 Latest related news stories are displayed + MORE RELATED NEWS

You must Login or Register to post comments
says:
PS3 = Win
Posted on Jan 7, 2009 20:45:52
Michal says:
The facts are true, however don't the new Xbox 360's offer HDMI by now?
Posted on Jan 7, 2009 20:50:16
funkyfresh007 says:
PS3 FTW
Posted on Jan 7, 2009 21:00:11
cybercj99 says:
Not to mention rechargeable controllers and cables out of the box
Posted on Jan 7, 2009 21:43:55
Nick says:
I think, though, the real thing you have to look at is this: Sony's trying to market the PS3 as an all-in-one machine. However, I'm sure most people would be content with just a video game machine, and compared $199, $249, Sony is gonna lose out. I personally haven't watched a Blu Ray or used half of the PS3's media content. Last generation, you certainly didn't see Sony promoting the PS2 as an all-in-one machine(it wasn't), so I'm not sure why they took this route this time...
Posted on Jan 7, 2009 22:18:49
says:
I expect Sony to be more aggressive with their Blu Ray campaign in 2009. Previously there was still a battle going on between HDDVD and Blu Ray. Although, I will admit that the streaming Netflix is a nice counter from Microsoft, but I don't know if you are able to stream HD content. Sony needs to get their head out of their*****when it comes to HOME. the majority of people don't want to spend their time pimping out their e-crib. i hope they have more game content related plans with Home
Posted on Jan 7, 2009 22:38:11
Michal says:
Considering a half decent Blu-Ray player is well worth $300 these days ... the PS3 id worth every dime. After reading tens of reviews a few weeks ago, every site concluded that the best valued Blu-Ray player was the PS3. A friend of mine went to his local DVD/Music store to buy Casino on DVD and the employee told him that they weren't even offering it in that format anymore .. only DVD! Blu-Ray will pick much faster than everyone thinks it will .. and once it does .. those Xbox users will wish they invested into a PS3 :P
Posted on Jan 7, 2009 22:39:37
Kevichu77 says:
ps3 is win =)
Posted on Jan 8, 2009 01:42:03
w00ze says:
Why wouldn't you compare this to the pro system bundle that is 100 bucks less then the ps3, has the harddrive, comes with component cables (wtf sony you made me buy hi-def cables even though that's what you are touting your system as). This comparison is like saying that the entry level Porsche is better then the entry level Toyota. It has nothing to do with price. How about comparing apples to apples next time.
Posted on Jan 8, 2009 09:17:27
w00ze says:
Why wouldn't you compare this to the pro system bundle that is 100 bucks less then the ps3, has the harddrive, comes with component cables (wtf sony you made me buy hi-def cables even though that's what you are touting your system as). This comparison is like saying that the entry level Porsche is better then the entry level Toyota. It has nothing to do with price. How about comparing apples to apples next time.
Posted on Jan 8, 2009 09:17:27
Kevichu77 says:
ps3 is win =)
Posted on Jan 8, 2009 01:42:03
Michal says:
Considering a half decent Blu-Ray player is well worth $300 these days ... the PS3 id worth every dime. After reading tens of reviews a few weeks ago, every site concluded that the best valued Blu-Ray player was the PS3. A friend of mine went to his local DVD/Music store to buy Casino on DVD and the employee told him that they weren't even offering it in that format anymore .. only DVD! Blu-Ray will pick much faster than everyone thinks it will .. and once it does .. those Xbox users will wish they invested into a PS3 :P
Posted on Jan 7, 2009 22:39:37
says:
I expect Sony to be more aggressive with their Blu Ray campaign in 2009. Previously there was still a battle going on between HDDVD and Blu Ray. Although, I will admit that the streaming Netflix is a nice counter from Microsoft, but I don't know if you are able to stream HD content. Sony needs to get their head out of their*****when it comes to HOME. the majority of people don't want to spend their time pimping out their e-crib. i hope they have more game content related plans with Home
Posted on Jan 7, 2009 22:38:11
Nick says:
I think, though, the real thing you have to look at is this: Sony's trying to market the PS3 as an all-in-one machine. However, I'm sure most people would be content with just a video game machine, and compared $199, $249, Sony is gonna lose out. I personally haven't watched a Blu Ray or used half of the PS3's media content. Last generation, you certainly didn't see Sony promoting the PS2 as an all-in-one machine(it wasn't), so I'm not sure why they took this route this time...
Posted on Jan 7, 2009 22:18:49
cybercj99 says:
Not to mention rechargeable controllers and cables out of the box
Posted on Jan 7, 2009 21:43:55
funkyfresh007 says:
PS3 FTW
Posted on Jan 7, 2009 21:00:11
Michal says:
The facts are true, however don't the new Xbox 360's offer HDMI by now?
Posted on Jan 7, 2009 20:50:16
says:
PS3 = Win
Posted on Jan 7, 2009 20:45:52
says:
PS3 = Win
Posted on Jan 7, 2009 20:45:52
Michal says:
The facts are true, however don't the new Xbox 360's offer HDMI by now?
Posted on Jan 7, 2009 20:50:16
funkyfresh007 says:
PS3 FTW
Posted on Jan 7, 2009 21:00:11
cybercj99 says:
Not to mention rechargeable controllers and cables out of the box
Posted on Jan 7, 2009 21:43:55
Nick says:
I think, though, the real thing you have to look at is this: Sony's trying to market the PS3 as an all-in-one machine. However, I'm sure most people would be content with just a video game machine, and compared $199, $249, Sony is gonna lose out. I personally haven't watched a Blu Ray or used half of the PS3's media content. Last generation, you certainly didn't see Sony promoting the PS2 as an all-in-one machine(it wasn't), so I'm not sure why they took this route this time...
Posted on Jan 7, 2009 22:18:49
says:
I expect Sony to be more aggressive with their Blu Ray campaign in 2009. Previously there was still a battle going on between HDDVD and Blu Ray. Although, I will admit that the streaming Netflix is a nice counter from Microsoft, but I don't know if you are able to stream HD content. Sony needs to get their head out of their*****when it comes to HOME. the majority of people don't want to spend their time pimping out their e-crib. i hope they have more game content related plans with Home
Posted on Jan 7, 2009 22:38:11
Michal says:
Considering a half decent Blu-Ray player is well worth $300 these days ... the PS3 id worth every dime. After reading tens of reviews a few weeks ago, every site concluded that the best valued Blu-Ray player was the PS3. A friend of mine went to his local DVD/Music store to buy Casino on DVD and the employee told him that they weren't even offering it in that format anymore .. only DVD! Blu-Ray will pick much faster than everyone thinks it will .. and once it does .. those Xbox users will wish they invested into a PS3 :P
Posted on Jan 7, 2009 22:39:37
Kevichu77 says:
ps3 is win =)
Posted on Jan 8, 2009 01:42:03
w00ze says:
Why wouldn't you compare this to the pro system bundle that is 100 bucks less then the ps3, has the harddrive, comes with component cables (wtf sony you made me buy hi-def cables even though that's what you are touting your system as). This comparison is like saying that the entry level Porsche is better then the entry level Toyota. It has nothing to do with price. How about comparing apples to apples next time.
Posted on Jan 8, 2009 09:17:27
Latest Forum Topics
Just Got YLOD by trediddy
error code 8013030F plz help by cuzzy01
Good PC Games? by X_Racer1
ModNation Beta by Dipchit02
Anyone have modnation beta key? by socc3rlos3r
Drawing Contest 2 by Dustin S.

Latest forums topics are currently being displayed.
Top 10 News Stories
1. NOMURA: FF VERSUS 13 "NO DIFFERENCE B...
2. ANALYST: FF13 JAPAN SALES "MAY EXCEED...
3. PS3 EXCLUSIVE LAST REBELLION DATED FO...
4. RED FACTION 4, SAINTS ROW 3 CONFIRMED...
5. SONY MEXICO STARTS ADVERTISING GOD OF...
6. SCEA: PS3 FEATURES AS MUCH A SELLING ...
7. UNCHARTED 2 UPDATE - MATCHMAKING FIX
8. UNCHARTED 2 PRODUCTION WORK & DETAILS
9. CAPCOM DELAYS LOST PLANET 2, SSFIV
10. FINAL FANTASY XIII MEDIA CREATE NUMBERS

Rankings based on last 7 days of user activity