Have a look on both consoles games and specs and price and then judge for yourself.

[quote]Buy it on PS3, I know there is another 6 months or so before the game is released, but I played it on the 360 today and it had some serious frame rate issues, at a few points it was barely playable. This will probably be fixed within the next few months, but from what ive seen so far, Xbox is a no go.[/quote]
Where did you play Crysis2 on Xbox360 today?

Prolly the Eurogamer Expo.

And yes, according to a LOT of people (press, people who tried it) the perf on the consoles was pretty bad. IIRC some guy reported 3x RROD'd xbox consoles at one point. And apparently the PC version crashed a fair bit, and still gave the "Use 'Y' to interact" or whatever (it showed the Xbox control tips).

[quote]Prolly the Eurogamer Expo.

And yes, according to a LOT of people (press, people who tried it) the perf on the consoles was pretty bad. IIRC some guy reported 3x RROD'd xbox consoles at one point. And apparently the PC version crashed a fair bit, and still gave the "Use 'Y' to interact" or whatever (it showed the Xbox control tips).[/quote]

Yeah it was at the Eurogamer Expo, 3 RROD's? lol even I didnt know it was that bad, all i remember is the random freezing and frame lag? And PC wasnt that bad, it mainly crashed between levels so I didnt find it much of an issue at the time. As long as I could play through the level uninterupted is all that mattered to me

The original crysis crashed a lot when loading anyway. But kinda goes to show that the xbox really can't handle crysis that well :/ so by the looks of it, ps3 will be the better bet, even though you can't expect the world from that either. It's not that much more powerful than a 360 anyway.

Nano_Franz1992 I would really recommend for you the ps3. if you get the xbox. 360 you will eventually have the 3 red lights and its a pain in the ass to ship it to microsoft if it has a warranty

Go for the PS3, you'll save alot more money in the long run

No monthly fee to the PSN where xbox live you do

[quote]No monthly fee to the PSN where xbox live you do[/quote]
There's a reason why XboxLive is paid for... because it's actually good

/gets fire extinguisher ready

@Shinanigans - PSN isn't all free, they have monthly fees mixed in as well. I guess when your community is smaller you don't have to worry about maintaining servers..

Don't be a stranger, send me a XBL or PSN invite.

PSN has monthly fees? Not that i've seen. What are you paying for?

I own a 360...
Wich is why i'd recommend a PS3.
It's not that I like the PS3, it's that Micro$ostf's a b****.

I'm sure that Nano_franz1992 got his answer long ago, and now it's just a (surprisingly mature) conversation over features.
Although I fear Shinanigans just started somthing.
I thought you were a mod?
What happened to keeping the peace?
You're corrupt lol.

PlayStation Plus - http://us.playstation.com/psn/playstation-plus

It is about the same as XBL and it advertised as giving you:
Full Game Trialers
Exclusive Offers
Automatic Downloads
Free Games & Downloads
PS Store Discounts
Select Early Demos (possibly relevant to Crysis 2)
Priority Beta Invitations (possibly relevant to Crysis 2)

I suspect it is the beginning of an overall conversion. WoW's 11,000,000 users roughly per month at 15 USD a piece. Thats some serious sustainable Net. It is too bad everyone else is catching on...

@neo - A conversion?
Don't scare the PS3 owners like that. It's not very nice.
So what does PS3 have as standard anyways?
And what is WoW?

If PS3 wasn't free, then Microsoft would charge a fee - even greater than pre-vious-ly.
I make a rhyme with every line. it's so bad it's just a crime.

It just started to rhyme so I went with it. <3

But, yeah - wouldn't that encourage M$ to jack up their own prcies?
The biggest edge over Xbox is the free online play (IMO).

Short Version:
I bought the Nano-Edition of Crysis 2 for 360 through a digitally transaction because I believe it is the first step in a process of converting most media and communication to a digital format.

@Nano_Franz1992 – Buy the 360 version so I can play with you.

Long Version:
@Mr Wanna Go - yes, sadly a conversion for everyone. Now-a-days people want the ‘Buy it Now’ ^short version^ of everything. Is that so unfortunate? Social Gaming , more recently, is helping speed the course toward a future of Digital Distrabution, DLC, and Micro-Transactions. Even Microsoft has mentioned a Digital Download emphasis for their next console. And Netflix is moving away from the disc boot on PS3 and Wii soon. I personally love ‘Media Ready’ devices but a lot of this is because I live in a very technologically driven area of California and usually get exposed to the latest and greatest gadgets pretty early when compared globally. Once things become mainstream we have the infrastructure to handle what is to come. I could imagine living in some more remote locations and not having that luxury could make things more complicated.

I only find it depressing that I don’t go out shopping that often anymore. Ha haa, I spent too much time hiking in the woods or laying on the beach to have time for the rush of a mall. (*realistically I spend all my free time mapping) I certainly don’t miss the bad drivers cutting me off on the road, the people in the parking lot talking for a half hour when I am trying to back out, or better yet leaving their grocery cart behind, next too, or on top of my car. (That will be the day)

There is a growing movement in the States where people don't pay monthly fees for Cable TV and Phone Services. VOIP and a Computer,Console, or Media Ready Device usually have your tech bases covered. Many people in my area have access to free Wi-Fi where they connect to networks to get the information they want on the daily, whether that be news, entertainment, or other. As this trend is catching on, it also exposes people to the idea of ‘pay and play’, where they are performing micro-transactions more to get the stuff they want. The Cable Companies have lower prices because they compete with free networks and the consumer gets a better deal in the end. Netflix is changing video rental, Gamefly and Mooch are changing video game rentals, and even Craigslist is paving a new landscape for how we find furniture, housing, and sometimes jobs. Companies need to quantify their worth through the selling of their goods. So if a company sees more profit from an online retailer like Amazon, or the EA Store, that that’s their foreseeable future. Since I live in area saturated with tech savy yuppies, I tend to see the trends before the rest of the world.

I use the internet for a lot of purchasing these days too, barely setting foot in most stores unless I have to try something on. I Pre-ordered my Nano-Edition Crysis 2 for the 360 today. I hope not a regrettable purchase, but only time will tell. I figure most of the stuff they mention you get with play anyhow, so it’s really bragging rights. I can post a picture of my nano-confirm here and rub it in every ones faces later. :] The total was way more then I was happy with. I suspect that had I been a normal consumer I would not have purchased this edition. It was tough to swallow even as an avid fan. Since I worked at the EAHQ and have grown accustomed the significantly discounted titles from the on sight store I found myself justifying the purchase because I received all the other Crysis Titles for free as a result of working on them. Retroactive payment, ha haa. With shipping on a product I could just as easily could pick up on my way to work by stopping in and visiting some old colleagues, it does seem quite silly. I am not expecting another Halo Reach (which consequently I paid less for). Like Bungie, I am hopefully investing in a company that has delivered time and time again for me in the past.

I figure if the demos at Pax were running on Xboxs, then I should be safe there. I also really like the achievement system on the 360 over the PS3s Trophies. To each their own, I definitely have my preferences. PS3 has a social network called Home, a Blu-Ray player, and poor telecommunication support (headset communication softwares). As far as 360 and PS3 go, the rest is pretty much the same.

@Nano_Franz1992 – You should not by a console for a game, instead weigh the features of the system. If you find one greatly outweighing the other for your style, then get that one. Since they are relatively the same, there isn’t much more you will get from one or the other. I personally prefer my 360 because I enjoy online gaming on that system more because of the Bragging and Communication Systems.

Consoles, like fast cars and beautiful women, are expensive habits. :] If you are weighing which one to get it is probably because you can live without it. My suggestion would be to just wait until you absolutely fall in love with one. If waiting is a financial decision, the longer the better, no matter how you slice it. You can be more sure of your purchase and save some money too. If you want someone to tell you what to buy, get a 36o and add me or send me a message on Xbox Live so we can play together.

PS3. It's clearly better. Xbox doesn't even have an argument.

I only have a ps3.

-free blueray player.
-free music and music clips database.
-free video editor (basic)
-free online gaming.
-free demo`s and beta`s even if you don`t have playstation plus.
-free playstation home (i don`t use it, A second life world )
-free web browser that you never have to buy a virus scanner for.
-free tv, local news and sport replay`s of the day


You would have to buy the playstation so nothing is 'free'
For the 50 euro/dollar extra that you pay for a playstation you get a lot of extra goodies imo.

Yeah you tell em' yoz303303 PS3 FTW!

@neo - I'd tell you to go write a book, but i'm sure you wouldn't have enough paper,
no matter how much you order off the internet....
[Just off course, i'd appreciate less use of American-specific brands,
atleast so I can know what you're on about.]

Paying exessive extra for minimal features isn't somthing to brag about.... =/
And I just meant the online features .

But you're right. Micro-transactions are becoming more common, and convinient, but that doesn't mean I can't go down kicking & screaming.
My point is that it's just becoming too expensive for my wallet to be consistantly drained by everything, and i'd have to consider getting a PS3 to save money in the long run, although I hate the controller and I love Halo.
That not being an option in the future isn't an idea I like.

[quote]PS3. It's clearly better. Xbox doesn't even have an argument.[/quote]
That was so deep and insightful. Thank you - you're genious has proved the PS3's obvious superiority. You're job is done; Superman. =/

PS3, at E3 EA announced that PS3 will be getting exclusive content and add ons FIRST for most if not ALL of their games.
Plus, if you don`t want to pay $60 for online play every year, you don`t have to. AND you get games like God of War, Uncharted, Resistance, LittleBigPlanet, inFAMOUS, KILLONE, etc, etc.

[quote]Thank you all for answering my thread, I will buy a PS3 slim [/quote]
YAY! PS3 WINS!

[quote]PS3, at E3 EA announced that PS3 will be getting exclusive content and add ons FIRST for most if not ALL of their games.[/quote]

@Maximum_Awesomeness - This is usually true for PS3 games because of the Green Light Submission Process. Games have to be sent to Sony to be approved before production begins. They often review the potential of the title and make suggestions to Developers and Publishers about what they believe the market is for it, what features it needs, and what things it doesn't.

Often times, Developers will circumvent any failure and eventual refiling by offering more for the game because it helps it get through the approval process. Its like sending a letter for a recommendation with a check neatly tucked in the back. If you compare 360 and PS3 games you will often times find another level, skin, texture, song, character, etc.. Sony is very determined to look better on paper.

In reality though, those extras usually mean nothing for gameplay and are as simple as changing a characters hair from black to blonde, or the equivalent. Unfortunately sometimes for the Studios making the games, the features and bonuses promised slow down production times more then you would imagine for things as small as a gun with a different color, or a car with different colored flame.

Separately, Sony is way easier to get through Submission than Microsoft. Since Sony's Standards use the words "handle gracefully" quite a few times and those words are a combination of words that are open for interpretation, there is always a fair amount of arguing between Studios and Sony. The Standards for both have some interesting guidelines but nothing a little money and perseverance can't get through. Any Submission Coordinator knows what I'm talking about *wink*

Last two posts removed. Settle down please.

PS3! Is the best

[quote]PS3! Is the best[/quote]

No ... my gaming laptop is the best