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Console Wars Round 6: Xbox 360 Vs. PS3 (User Interface)

The wait is over, round 6 is finally here, and TechnoBuffalo users get to see it first. In this edition of the Console Wars LP covers the user interface of both consoles in a grueling match that narrowly has a winner. We still have 6 rounds left to go, and it's looking like this series is going to come down to the wire. Do you agree with this round? Who do you think is going to win the entire thing?

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forcefullpower6005d ago

Really like thier videos. And they are pretty unbiased on content. Thought they might have given the point to MS on the interface. But after his talk I can see why he gave it to the PS3. Will be curious on there next one about the interface.

Kimbo Slice6005d ago (Edited 6005d ago )

thats why i love techbuffalo its very informative and not a hint of bias

oh CNET how stupid does this site make you look and feel?

deadpoole6005d ago (Edited 6005d ago )

That CPU and GPU comparison videos ... It clearly shows that multiplatform games can look better on PS3 ... its evidently developers are stingy ba$tards and dont want to shell extra money for PS3 version. They are simply porting Xbox 360 version to PS3 without using SPU what they are designed for.

SaiyanFury6005d ago

I've gone through both systems' GUIs. Personally, I prefer the PS3s XMB. Things are laid out logically and grouped equally as well. I found things on the 360's GUI kind of ambiguous. I found myself searching through the various selections and it took me a bit to find the system settings. On the PS3's XMB, the system settings encompass a branch itself. Maybe it's just me, but I like the PS3's GUI over the 360's. Just a personal interpretation. Other people no doubt, find more favour in the 360's GUI.

Lifendz6005d ago (Edited 6005d ago )

Guy explained why blu-ray matters for more than cutscenes, the rigors of programming on the PS3 compared to 360 but the results you can get if you put in the work.

User interface is really a matter of opinion, no?

whoelse6005d ago

Despite only owning a PS3, I cannot knock the NXE interface as it is so visually impressive, and I think this is the big thing that Sony need to catch up on.

Shadowolf6005d ago

No matter how you swing it TechBuffalo does a very thorough job of explaining the pros and cons for all their console war topics. It seems very clear all bias are laid aside and the more professional approach is extended in video breakdowns. A very reliable tech site.

avengers19786005d ago

If the PS3 does not over take the 360 in sales by the end of 2010 then it most likely won't. I would be surprised if it didn't though, PS3 has clearly built up alot of momentum going into 10.

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INC NATE21316005d ago

I prefer the nxe of the media bar, just becuase nxe does look way nicer and not as boring but the media bar does run quicker but not by much. I also prefer the nxe because of ingame tracks and cross game chat. but both are great in their own way!

kewlkat0076005d ago

Sony has added to it here and there but the more stuff they add the longer the menus get scrolling all the way down on some of the busier menus..

NXE looks more user friendly since everything is a large Icon from left-to-right.

I think asking someone that has never seen or used either could give you a fresh opinion on the interfaces.

PSNTomaz6005d ago

The only section on the PS3 where there are alot of menu selections is the settings section? and its still way easier to access settings than doing it on NXE.

Platinum_k6005d ago

lots of tech words in there...

Immortal3216005d ago

just as long as no one gets confuse between opinions and facts

kneon6005d ago

N4G definitions of the day

Opinion - what everyone else says

Fact - what ever I say :)

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot36d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle36d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7736d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments

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15 Years Ago, Mortal Kombat (2011) Saved Gaming’s Biggest Fighting Franchise

A brutal reset, a smarter story, and a return to what made it great—Mortal Kombat (2011) revived the series.

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italiangamer45d ago

"Gaming’s Biggest Fighting Franchise"

Press X to (seriously) doubt.

DarXyde43d ago

Underrated comment. I used to hate that game so much that any time my siblings asked me to play it, I just picked Hom and shut myself down mid-match.

Soy43d ago

And then MK1 killed it again.

DivineHand12543d ago (Edited 43d ago )

15 years went by so fast. I remember playing through the story mode at launch.

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PlayStation legend Shuhei Yoshida says Jim Ryan fired him because he didn't listen to him

Why did Sony push Shuhei Yoshida out of his role leading PlayStation's first-party games? He'd overseen some huge successes. Well, apparently, he didn't listen.

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Relientk7744d ago

Yeah I can see that for sure. Shuhei Yoshida should have been in charge not Jim Ryan.

Cacabunga44d ago

It should be free highway for him now.. but Sony are too stupid to see this, especially that moron Hulst

S2Killinit44d ago (Edited 44d ago )

Wtf why all that anger. PlayStation is dominating on every level. Besides I think there is a little more to hiring a CEO than just who is available. Its not like its a athlete your team wants to buy.

neutralgamer199244d ago

S2Killinit

live service failures, chasing trends, closing studios. yes dominating

Cacabunga43d ago

Sony is Dominating because competition is not existing. Compared to previous gens this is the poorest in terms of software offerings.

Last gen we got Uncharted 4 Lost Legacy and TLOU2 from ND alone.

This is so far a remasters gen, with no competition to lift up the quality

1nsomniac43d ago (Edited 43d ago )

..."PlayStation is dominating on every level"....

...Really???

PlayStation are soon heading into a new generation in the not to distant future. They currently have the worst customer satisfaction they've ever sustained as a company. The company is heading for a huge crash while at the same time they'll need to be planning how they are going to try and win back that favour and the build up to their new releases.

Yes financially they're winning but they're going to have to ride out this complete public corporate disaster. No one has faith in the company or the product anymore. They've damaged their public image so much this generation. Greed can kill anyone.

medman43d ago

Hulst is a disaster......

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blacktiger44d ago

He would've done the same thing and fire Jim Ryan and Shuhei would be the villain. Why?
Because Elite creates the narrative and distraction for gamers, users and citizens.

Outside_ofthe_Box44d ago

More confirmation that Jim Ryan is the culprit for what has happened to Sony. Hulst needs to go too. What sucks is that a lot of the good top heads at Sony are no longer there. I wish that guys that were forced out prematurely by Dumbo Jimbo like Shuhei and Layden came back.

robtion43d ago

Yep. Yoshida was responsible for bringing one of the best games of this generation to playstation (Stellar Blade). He is an actual gamer and is in touch with what gamers want (creative, fun games, not GaaS and agenda pushing). He also seems like a genuinely nice guy if you watch some interviews. Of course they got rid of him.

darthv7244d ago

Makes you wonder if MS even thought about hiring him after Phil and Sarah were leaving. He certainly couldn't make their situation any worse.

Agent7544d ago

Microflop. After Windows XP and Xbox 360, it all went floppy.

S2Killinit44d ago

Floppy 😆
No pun intended

badz14944d ago

Yoshida for President! Jim Ryan was and always be a hack! Sony should get Shu back

Lightning7744d ago

All the gamer/consumer lead heads are gone across PS and Xbox. shuhei gone phil's gone (questionable) but gone. The future of gaming is somewhat uncertain across the board.

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