LeSedna
Mat or Mateo
This is incorrect, it was a rumor started some months ago when the Xbox was announced, but they either withdrew or dismissed the rumor. The fact that it might be true in the future is another thing...
No, I myself embrace high graphics only if it serves a purpose. I have an example with Journey, and it's not even super hi graphics, just artistic sense in game design. I have enjoyed kinda-hi graphics games a few times, and then it gets boring if that's the only thing it offers. I have done one call of duty campain, found it cool, then started another one on the next game, realized it's the exact same, even more linear, then just quit it. It brings no joy following a scripted path you know you can't even lose (you die, you start again 1mn before, and unless you move forward, the ennemies don't even try to get to you, absolutely no fun).
The XBox is super super disappointing, I was considering getting both consoles, because the XBox is honestly better for online gaming by design (at least the XBox 360 was over the PS3), but this is not overwhelming at all. All they can tell us is you can watch TV and skype in it. Seriously, that's already why I have a computer in the first place. I can undersand some people would have a sue of it, but let's talk about, y'know... gaming !
Eventhough it's not an important factor, it is indeed horrid, just like the previous XBox were.
I hate wii-style controllers. Even the PS3 controller can do it and anytime a game uses the feature, it gets frustrating. I just want to use its buttons ! If I wanted to jump around, I would go running outside or to the gym, not on my console. I have NEVER enjoyed and found interesting any type of physical interaction between me moving a controller around and the console. It's fun the first minutes or hours on wii and then you realize it ruins the gaming experience by making everything too hard, or therefore too easy by forcing developpers in making the game noob friendly or non skill related.
You cannot load Ps or Ps2 games on the PS3, only Ps on Ps2. However, some of the best ones are available in direct download through the PS3 PSStore including FF VII VIII and IX (a friend just started VIII again on his PS3).
Also Dan just fucking trust me, here : if you have the cash for it, buy a PS3 (even a used one) then spend the 20ish euros on Journey, play it when you have an afternoon free of distractions and thank me later !
And finally, just like some of you said, I think the Playstation ecosystem is way more interesting. Xbox games are more towards FPS sports and online games, PS have more storyline driven games and rpgs. Or they have PC ports rpg games that in any case are way more interesting on PC (like the elder scrolls where 80% of the fun is using unofficial mods and add-ons from the community)
at using COD campaign as an example, everyone knows they are complete shit.
