What are some of the specs PS3 slim comes with? Well, let’s see. It has HDMI and Bravia Sync functionality, which, in layman’s terms, means that you will have a much clearer picture and you will be able to instantly synch up with any other Sony HDMI-enabled products that you may own, without needing to use multiple remote controls! The PS3 boasts a 33% slimmer, 36% lighter, energy-saving console. It comes with a Dualshock 3 wireless controller, (which is basically the same type of controller as the PS2 without the annoying hassle of a cord), and 120GB of memory for storing games, music, videos, and photos. It also has Wi-Fi capability, so you can connect to online networks, and plays everything from Blue-Ray to CD’s to DVD’s. You’ll also get free membership to events, games, movies, TV shows and other media on the PlayStation Network (PSN). The PS3 has a long way to go in the game department, though, so if you are looking for a more multi-functional product than just a gaming console, this would probably be the better choice.

Xbox 360 Elite Console has three powerful core processors and 120 GB of memory! That means much faster load times and a lot more room for saved games! Comes with full surround sound capability and DVD playback with upscaling capabilities so you can play your older games on the new console. Excellent selection of games, including many 360-only exclusives; all games are in native high-definition; user-friendly Dashboard interface; supports wireless controllers and accessories; Xbox Live service offers online multiplayer (with matchmaking and voice chat) and content downloads for most games; backward compatible with many–but not all–original Xbox titles; If you like playing your friends and even people you don’t know in online games, or if you just like being able to download new content for your games and interface, then the X-Box 360 Elite is for you!

PS3 Slim Vs. Xbox 360 Elite

Parity

• Storage: 120 GB on both systems
• CD, DVD playback: both
• Bluetooth/IR: Bluetooth included with PS3, Infrared remote for Xbox
• Community: PSN/Home memberships are free, Xbox Live includes free Silver membership and one-month Gold subscription, paid thereafter

Advantage PS3 Slim

• Blu-ray: PS3 only. Blu-ray disks aren’t used for HD movie playback but to deliver games as well. Since they store several times more data than a DVD disk, PS3 games can be ‘bigger’ and be still delivered on one disk, eliminating the need for swapping during gameplay.
• WiFi: included with PS3, available as an add-on for Xbox.
• HDMI 1.3a on PS3 (more vivid colors, better sound) vs. HDMI 1.2 on Xbox
• Controller: wireless on both systems, rumble on both, PS3′s only is motion sensitive, rechargeable batteries built into PS3′s, Xbox rechargeable battery packs available for purchase.
• Integration with a handheld device: PS3 integrates with the PSP, the Xbox offers Zune integration. I would call it ‘advantage PS3′ because the Zune integration is limited to file transfers.
• Internal power supply: yes for the Slim, a large external ‘brick’ for the Xbox.
• Ability to upgrade the Hard Disk: the PS3 could use any cheap 2.5″ SATA on the market (a 500GB can be had for $90 at the time of this writing and the existing PS3 disk can be recycled to upgrade a laptop or as external storage) without voiding the warranty. I am not aware Xbox HDD upgrades beyond 120GB but, judging by the 120GB upgrade HDD for the smaller models, they are likely to be proprietary, more expensive solutions.
• Slim comes with USB, Ethernet and Composite cables, Xbox has only Composite in the box.

Advantage Xbox 360 Elite Fall 2009

• Headset: not included with PS3 but any Bluetooth device will work, wired headset included with Xbox Elite.
• Ethernet: PS3 supports Gigabit Ethernet, Xbox is limited to 100BASET-T.
• USB ports: Xbox comes with 3, Slim has only 2.

So, it really boils down to which system you prefer. If you’d rather have a PS3 for the Blue-Ray capability and for more than just a gaming system, then the choice is clear. But if you are a hardcore gamer who likes to have plenty of titles to choose from and plenty of content to download to enhance those titles, than you should definitely go with the X-Box 360.

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