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Game Consoles

Game Consoles. Justin Lawson. Essay Question. What are the innovations that make the Playstation 3 and the Xbox 360 so successful? Considering the differences between the two consoles, which one appeals to you more and why?. The Playstation 3. Blu-Ray WIFI GPU – “RSX” (NVIDIA)

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Game Consoles

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  1. Game Consoles Justin Lawson

  2. Essay Question • What are the innovations that make the Playstation 3 and the Xbox 360 so successful? • Considering the differences between the two consoles, which one appeals to you more and why?

  3. The Playstation 3 • Blu-Ray • WIFI • GPU – “RSX” (NVIDIA) • CPU has more potential. • User-friendly interface (XMB) • Linux compatibility • Able to stream media and install DivX Player • Cost • 120 GB - $299.99 • 250 GB – $349.99

  4. Xbox 360 • Xbox Live • “Media Extender” • Huge game library • Gamer profiles • Improved interface (similar to XMB) • GPU - “Xenos” • Cost • Elite (120 GB) - $299.99 • Pro (60 GB) - $249.99 • Arcade – $199.99

  5. Success and Failures PS3 Success • Blu-Ray • Interface Failures • Games may come with bugs • Xbox 360 • Success • Xbox Live • Early release • Failures • HD • Original Interface • Lack of HDMI port

  6. Works Cited • Erickson, Tracy. “PS3 vs. Xbox 360 ports: The cold, hard truth *UPDATED.” GamePro. 5 Mar. 2008. 13 Nov. 2009. <http://www.gamepro.com/article/features/164668/ps3-vs-xbox-360-ports-the-cold-hard-truth-updated/> • Nelson, Carl. “Playstation 3 vs. XBOX 360 – One Year Later.” HCW. 20 Nov. 2007. 13 Nov. 2009. < http://www.hardcoreware.net/playstation-3-vs-xbox-360-one-year-later/> • Nelson, Carl. “Playstation 3 vs. XBOX 360 – Two Year Later.” HCW. 12 Jan. 2009. 13 Nov. 2009. < http://www.hardcoreware.net/playstation-3-vs-xbox-360-two-years-later/>

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