When you break down the numbers, Xbox 360 has provably more performance than PS3. Keep in mind that Sony has a track record of over promising and under delivering on technical performance. The truth is that both systems pack a lot of power for high definition games and entertainment.
However, hardware performance, while important, is only a third of the puzzle. Xbox 360 is a fusion of hardware, software and services. Without the software and services to power it, even the most...
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Ge-Maga, a long running Japanese gaming magazine, polled a large number of game developers on their opinions of the recent PS3 developments. The results are in, and it looks seemingly grim for Sony.
90.29 percent of the developers feel the PS3 is too expensive.
56.31 percent disagree with Sony's choice of releasing two versions of the console.
55.82 percent feel that the PS3 will not sell with the current lineup of launch titles.
32.52 percent say they are ...
What the Developers Say
Who could be better judges of hardware than the game developers themselves?
"It's a wonderful machine to work with. I never lied about my impression of the hardware. It's definitely software-friendly hardware. From a developer's perspective, it's exactly the kind of hardware you want to work with."
—Tomonobu Itagaki, leader of Team Ninja and creator of Ninja Gaiden® and the Dead or Alive® series, quoted at E3 200...
That Indefinable Quality
Talk about numbers all day—and without a doubt, the numbers on Xbox 360 show how powerful the new console is. But beyond simple numbers, there's the power of having one system that serves as the center of your entertainment lifestyle.
Xbox 360 isn't just about swinging its stats around like a club, it's about bringing you into the club. The Media Center Extender, wireless adaptability, an endless variety of USB-compatible hardware, and of course...
Then there's Major Nelson, who did a nifty comparison (with charts and everything) where he concludes, "When you break down the numbers, Xbox 360 has provably more performance than PS3."
Sky rocketed every quarter since release. WOW. Momentum is building. MS is trying to ship as many as they can due to the high demand. Thanks Microsoft.
Xbox Live Silver, available to anyone with an Xbox 360 or Xbox 360 Core System console, a hard drive or a memory unit, and a broadband connection, provides many free features, including messaging and downloads. The second level of service—Xbox Live Gold, with the option to play multiplayer games online—costs the same as your original Xbox Live subscription.
USB? U Bet!
Xbox 360 boasts three multi-purpose USB ports (two in front, one in back), so there is almost no end t...
Developers tell the smart Xbox 360 which graphics engines to use to make visuals as sharp as they can be. The console depicts the vastness of a space fleet engaged in a battle hundreds of miles across or a single human face with equal aplomb.
More than Games
Xbox 360 is first and foremost a gaming machine, and the number of amazing launch games and the intense focus on the gamer's experience cannot be denied. But Xbox 360 is also the center of your digital entertainment ...
The 512 MB of RAM in Xbox 360 is eight times more powerful than the original Xbox, in terms of simple arithmetic. The system RAM gives developers a unified memory architecture. Game creators decide how to partition it, and all of the hardware components (like the CPU and GPU) can access the memory.
The HD Era
High definition is upon us, and Xbox 360 is ready. Games are required to be authored for 720p and 1080i, and all games are optimized for the 16:9 widescreen viewing...
Processing Powerhouse
The custom-designed Xbox 360 central processing unit (CPU) runs at a breakneck speed, thanks to its three separate core processors that clock in at 3.2 GHz each.
Xbox 360 boasts a custom ATI graphics processor that clocks in at a blistering 500 MHz. If you want to get even more technical (and who doesn't?) Xbox 360 can take advantage of more than four times as many polygons as the original Xbox® console, and more than four times (seeing a pat...
We all know that Xbox 360™ blows the doors off today's consoles in the power department. But just how much power does Xbox 360 have, and why do developers and gamers agree that it's the system to beat? Glad you asked!
By now you've already heard how Xbox 360 puts you at the center of the most powerful games on the planet—hence the "360," as in 360 degrees (geometry students will recognize that as the number of degrees in a circle). To accomplish this feat, Microsoft&#...
The above offers a taste of not just hugely anticipated games, but also games that can only be found (or in GTA IV's case, exclusive content that can only be found) on Xbox 360.
Next-Gen Exclusives
Though not exclusive in the strictest sense, the following games can only be found in next-gen versions on Xbox 360. They will exist (including on Xbox) on current-gen consoles, but if you want the next-gen touch for the following games, you'll find it only on Xbox 360:
...
Powerful Peripherals
Xbox 360 is all about bringing you functionality without the baggage of obligation. The Windows Media Center functionality lives and breathes inside every Xbox 360. Does that mean you need a Windows Media Center PC? Not at all, but if you have one, all the Media Center features you may crave are already there. In a similar light, the following options will all be available in the coming months, should you choose to acquire them.
Second Wave Games
Media functionality aside, Xbox 360 is a gaming platform first and foremost and it lives and dies with its titles. Luckily, you'll be living free and clear this holiday with not just a remarkable array of top-tier games, but more importantly, top-tier games exclusive to Xbox 360. Here's a mere sampling of what you can expect:
Gears of War®: Since its E3 2005 debut, faithful fans have been drooling over each screenshot and trailer for Gears of War, ...
The dawn of Xbox 360™ is drawing close to its one year anniversary, and while time flies, it doesn't do so without purpose. The world of Xbox 360 is continually evolving, stretching the boundaries of the console's capabilities and striving to constantly redefine what a truly next-gen console can do.
In regards to some of the GPU's more remarkable abilities, Michael points to the 48 Vector and Scalar ALU: "We are seeing shading operations that take hundreds of math operations per pixel. That's pretty amazing to see in real time."
Stop it Real Deal. Stop posting facts. Stop it. Just tell us your opinion so we have a chance. Stop it Real Deal. Your Facts are killing us. Stop it. lol...lol...lol....The Truth to sony fans is like Kryptonite to super man. They start lying. Just post the undisputed truth. lol..lol...lol....Thanks Microsoft
Then there's Major Nelson, who did a nifty comparison (with charts and everything) where he concludes, "When you break down the numbers, Xbox 360 has provably more performance than PS3."
Sky rocketed every quarter since release. WOW. Momentum is building. MS is trying to ship as many as they can due to the high demand. Thanks Microsoft.
"You know if you have a 360 it will look
as good as it can possibly look."
—Pete Hines from developer Bethesda
"It's the best development environment
I've seen on a console."
—id Software's John Carmack
"Xbox 360 is the best. So we should
wait with a great anticipation."
—Ninja Gaiden creator Tomonuba Itagaki
Processing Powerhouse
The custom-designed Xbox 360 central processing unit (CPU) runs at a breakneck speed, thanks to its three separate core processors that clock in at 3.2 GHz each.
Xbox 360 boasts a custom ATI graphics processor that clocks in at a blistering 500 MHz. If you want to get even more technical (and who doesn't?) Xbox 360 can take advantage of more than four times as many polygons as the original Xbox® console, and more than four times (seeing a pat...
We all know that Xbox 360™ blows the doors off today's consoles in the power department. But just how much power does Xbox 360 have, and why do developers and gamers agree that it's the system to beat? Glad you asked!
By now you've already heard how Xbox 360 puts you at the center of the most powerful games on the planet—hence the "360," as in 360 degrees (geometry students will recognize that as the number of degrees in a circle). To accomplish this feat, Microsoft&#...
The above offers a taste of not just hugely anticipated games, but also games that can only be found (or in GTA IV's case, exclusive content that can only be found) on Xbox 360.
Next-Gen Exclusives
Though not exclusive in the strictest sense, the following games can only be found in next-gen versions on Xbox 360. They will exist (including on Xbox) on current-gen consoles, but if you want the next-gen touch for the following games, you'll find it only on Xbox 360:
...
Powerful Peripherals
Xbox 360 is all about bringing you functionality without the baggage of obligation. The Windows Media Center functionality lives and breathes inside every Xbox 360. Does that mean you need a Windows Media Center PC? Not at all, but if you have one, all the Media Center features you may crave are already there. In a similar light, the following options will all be available in the coming months, should you choose to acquire them.
HD-DVD Player: High-d...
The dawn of Xbox 360™ is drawing close to its one year anniversary, and while time flies, it doesn't do so without purpose. The world of Xbox 360 is continually evolving, stretching the boundaries of the console's capabilities and striving to constantly redefine what a truly next-gen console can do.
In regards to some of the GPU's more remarkable abilities, Michael points to the 48 Vector and Scalar ALU: "We are seeing shading operations that take hundreds of math operations per pixel. That's pretty amazing to see in real time."
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The graphical potential for Xbox 360 is just barely
being tapped. We haven't seen anything yet.
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