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Essay QuestionWhat are the innovations that make the
Playstation 3 and the Xbox 360 so successful?
Considering the differences between the two consoles, which one appeals to you more and why?
The Playstation 3o Blu-Ray
oWIFI
o GPU – “RSX” (NVIDIA)
o CPU has more potential.
o User-friendly interface (XMB)o Linux compatibility
o Able to stream media and install DivX Player
o Costo 120 GB - $299.99o 250 GB – $349.99
Xbox 360o Xbox Live
o “Media Extender”
o Huge game library
o Gamer profiles
o Improved interface (similar to XMB)
o GPU - “Xenos”
o Costo Elite (120 GB) - $299.99o Pro (60 GB) - $249.99o Arcade – $199.99
Success and Failures PS3
Success
o Blu-Ray
o Interface
Failures
o Games may come with bugs
Xbox 360
Success
o Xbox Liveo Early release
Failures
o HDo Original InterfaceoLack of HDMI port
Works CitedErickson, Tracy. “PS3 vs. Xbox 360 ports: The cold,
hard truth *UPDATED.” GamePro. 5 Mar. 2008. 13 Nov. 2009. <http://www.gamepro.com/article/features/164668/ps3-vs-xbox-360-ports-the-cold-hard-truth-updated/>
Nelson, Carl. “Playstation 3 vs. XBOX 360 – One Year Later.” HCW. 20 Nov. 2007. 13 Nov. 2009. < http://www.hardcoreware.net/playstation-3-vs-xbox-360-one-year-later/>
Nelson, Carl. “Playstation 3 vs. XBOX 360 – Two Year Later.” HCW. 12 Jan. 2009. 13 Nov. 2009. < http://www.hardcoreware.net/playstation-3-vs-xbox-360-two-years-later/>