Finally PS3 and 360 side-by-side
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The reason for the larg size of the PS3, simply because of the internal PSU. Even when the PS3 are bigger than the 360, the PS3 still look much better than the 360 in term of style. Honestly, I think the 360 look like my ethernet router. The PS3 look very fancy and expensive with first or last impression.
Final word: I would choose the PS3 design over the 360 desgn any days, beside the 360 is small and tight. That's why the system have so much heating issue, the ps3 is big and are doing very well with the air flow. PS3 arn't that much bigger than the 360, so what is the big deal?
Final word: I would choose the PS3 design over the 360 desgn any days, beside the 360 is small and tight. That's why the system have so much heating issue, the ps3 is big and are doing very well with the air flow. PS3 arn't that much bigger than the 360, so what is the big deal?
Mine is right next to the surge protector everything in the entertainment center is plugged into.
Exactly. So how does it effect the look of the Xbox 360?
I simply dont understand why having the PSU internal helps the PS3 at all. It causes an akward design (IMO) with the curve up top, and it just adds to the mass of the PS3 without any benefit. I've yet to see a person give me a real reason why the internal PSU is nice, to me its actually a bad design move, it adds heat and takes up extra space and increases the size of the console, which you can not hide or tuck away like you can a external PSU.
ditto... under the entertainment center never to be heard from or seen again until the day I sell it.
the whole "X360's PSU is external and so it sucks" argument is weak IMO
I'd have much preferred the PS3 to be smaller and have an external PSU. I also like the soft modern lines and color of the 360 better than the shiny rounded look and size of PS3.
The black PS3 looks magnificent in some of the shots
Which Japanese building was it modelled after again ? (I forgot).
Xbox 360 is going after the modern, chic look. For white appliances, I generally like the minimalist look like iPod or http://www.thetadigital.com/graphics/cb3-sil.jpg (but not as bulky as the Theta in the link of course).
Which Japanese building was it modelled after again ? (I forgot).
Xbox 360 is going after the modern, chic look. For white appliances, I generally like the minimalist look like iPod or http://www.thetadigital.com/graphics/cb3-sil.jpg (but not as bulky as the Theta in the link of course).
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Well Xbox was pretty big. Carrying a PS3 around with it's unusual shape looks dangerous.
Just...try....to explain to the average person that you payed $600 for a toy which looks much better then the competition. I would be more concerned with how easy it is to move (honestly look at the round top) then how easy it is to show off.
I move my consoles (the one that I'm playing at the moment) pretty often. probably once a week or more.
Personally I don't like the look. I was never a fan of the base jutting out like that, and from the top in particular it looks messy.
You can't put anything on top of it either. Sure most people won't, but it's still irritates me.
It doesn't use space as efficiently as the 360. Thats probably what bugs me I guess.
You can't put anything on top of it either. Sure most people won't, but it's still irritates me.
It doesn't use space as efficiently as the 360. Thats probably what bugs me I guess.
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I'll definitely stand mine up vertically. For a verticaly standing device the design is excelent.
As for the size - if a larger size was the compromise for better cooling and a quieter solution I am 100% for that decision.
As for the size - if a larger size was the compromise for better cooling and a quieter solution I am 100% for that decision.
Carrying a PS3 around? Set it and forget it.
College students. Dorm rooms. Nuff said....
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On the subject of having to "lug aroung" this gigantic 5 pound beast.
I know gamers tend to neglect their arm and chest muscles (There is no shame in just focusing on wrist and finger strength). So perhaps 5 lbs is going to pose a real problem here.
It's interesting that we are discussing this right after Quakecon. You should see some of the gear people were willing to drag all the way out there. Not just huge tower desktops but heavy CRT monitors as well. Just a thought - don't want to start anything... but could it be PC gamers are more macho than console gamers?
I know gamers tend to neglect their arm and chest muscles (There is no shame in just focusing on wrist and finger strength). So perhaps 5 lbs is going to pose a real problem here.
It's interesting that we are discussing this right after Quakecon. You should see some of the gear people were willing to drag all the way out there. Not just huge tower desktops but heavy CRT monitors as well. Just a thought - don't want to start anything... but could it be PC gamers are more macho than console gamers?
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