Gaming in your Gainesville Apartment – Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3?

If you’re thinking about buying a new gaming system, chances are you’ve considered both the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3. But how can you tell which one is right for you? The reality is that both systems are top-of-the-line gaming consoles with a wide variety of games that will provide endless hours of entertainment to even a mild enthusiast. However, there are several differences between the consoles that may help swing you one way or the other.

As far as performance goes, the long-run may eventually favor the PlayStation 3, but as for right now, Xbox 360 has the edge because it is easier to develop games for. The PlayStation 3 runs on a much more complicated Cell engine that developers are still figuring out. Because the Cell engine is more capable than Xbox’s triple-core Xenon CPU, over time it may lead to more advanced gaming, but if you’re looking for maximum performance in the short-term, Xbox 360 is a safe bet in your Gainesville apartment.

While the graphics debate is hotly contested, many reputable gaming sites and reviewers feel that Xbox 360 has the edge. The Xenon CPU has a higher fillrate, more pixel processing power, better vertex processing power, and more memory architecture. Games will often look better and run smoother on the Xbox 360 because of this.

Xbox 360 also offers a wider variety of games and better-reviewed exclusive titles, meaning the games that will only be released to one console. However, some customers can decide which console is right for them solely based on the exclusive titles. For example, people in love with the Halo franchise will want an Xbox 360 because it is an exclusive title, but those who love Gran Turismo will want a PlayStation 3.

While it may appear that Xbox 360 is the superior gaming console, customers must remember that the PlayStation 3 has the capability to play Blu-ray disks while the Xbox 360 does not. So movie lovers may lean towards the PlayStation 3.

No matter which gaming system or games a resident decides to buy, the staff at Bellamay Grand encourages all residents to remember that they live close to many neighbors who could be disturbed by loud volumes. Therefore, please keep your gaming, TV, computer, and stereo volumes down or invest in a good set of headphones.