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Step 1
Choose whether you'll want a Blu-ray player. Blu-ray discs offer more memory than DVDs, and movies look and sound better than basic DVDs. In addition, it looks like HD-DVDs will soon become obsolete. The Playstation 3, at this time, offers one of the best Blu-ray players on the market.
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Step 2
Think about the cost. In general, a PS3 costs more than an Xbox 360.
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Step 3
Do some research on the games each gaming system has. Most gamers feel the Xbox 360 offers more popular games, such as Halo 3 and Bioshock. However, there are many popular games available on both systems, such as Rock Band and Assassin's Creed.
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Step 4
Feel the controllers. Many people prefer the feel of one to the other. In addition, the PS3 controllers recharge when plugged into USB port. The Xbox 360's controllers need batteries.
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Step 5
Look at the look of the consoles. The PS3 has a sleeker, smaller look than the Xbox. However, the Xbox has specialty versions such as the Halo 3 version.
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Step 6
Consider the processing power. The Playstation 3 has 512 KB of L2 cache. The Xbox 360 has 1 MB of L2 cache. The PS3 has 256 MB of main memory plus 256 MB of video memory while the Xbox 360 shares 512 MB between the CPU and GPU. Basically, this means the PS3 has better processing power than the Xbox 360.
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Step 7
Listen to the different sound capabilities. The PS3 offers 7.1 channels of audio in the Dolby Digital, SACD, DTS, and Dolby TrueHD formats. The Xbox 360 offers 5.1 channels of audio in Dolby Digtal and DTS.
