OT: Game Console Advice

[TheGoat.sixpack]

Our bonus room needs something to play Netflix and maybe dabble in a few games (without spending too much). Looks like I can get a PS3, 500GB for about $212 at Walmart (with some sort of "Last of Us" game).


Should I go for that or search for Xbox 360 deals?

How much GBs is really needed?

Any good game recs for a dad and his 10-year-old (both clueless gamers)?


I did google this, but I prefer to hear from The Pack. Thanks!

 

[MSUDC11]

Between those two I would go with the PS3. All of the online services are free (not the case if you get an XBOX or a PS4) and they seem to hold up very well.

I've had my PS3 for five years and have never had a problem. I know several people that have gone through two or three XBox's in that same time span.

 

[jaxaldawg]

My 10 year old recently bought an XBox 360 after saving his money for a while. He bought it from eBay for about $150. It's pretty much like a brand new one, works great and gives access to Netflix and a lot of other apps. He buys his games used from GameStop or from eBay. He's really into Minecraft and Lego games and is able to do that without a lot of money. I'd check eBay and GameStop for a console - saw some in a GameStop a week or so ago for less than $150.

 

[MarkDallas]

Craigslist

 

[MaroonNation]

My son got an XBox One for Christmas but still mostly plays his XBox 360 because it is in his room and the XB1 is in living room. If you aren't afraid of turning your son into an alpha male then play Call of Duty online with him. My 13 year old son and I are a 17'ing wrecking crew in Team Death Match.

 

[JacksonDevilDog]

Xbox One will be backwards compatible in a few months and all old 360 games will be playable.

 

[esplanade91]

I'm a fan of the XBOX One, personally, but I also use it as a media system for my cable box and everything else.

 

[Lawdawg.sixpack]

Get NCAA 14 football for PS3. You can then download online rosters from another user, which will give you updated named rosters. With both of you starting out, that would be fun.

 

[Shooter McGavin.sixpack]

If you are just going to dabble around then 500 GB should be more than enough. The netflix app on PS3 has never given me any trouble either. DO NOT play last of us with your 10 year old. It is a fantastic game but not for kids. Hell it may be too much for some adults.

 

[TheGoat.sixpack]

Just discovered at GameStop in Flowood you can get a PS3, 250GB hard drive with free game and extra controller for $160.

 

[Shamoan]

im an xbox ex-junkie. always liked the feel of the controller and my boy (age 5) enjoys the free games xbox live offers. my 5 year old enjoys the free games.

 

[DAWG61]

Xbox One will be backwards compatible in a few months and all old 360 games will be playable.

This places Xbox One above every other console. You can buy a great 360 game for $5 and then play it on the One for free. PS4 can't touch that.

 

[PBRME]

Have your son find out which console his friends play. Buy that one.

 

[Maroonbulldog]

Got my ps4 at dirt cheap for about $270. Was white limited edition. Of course I completely lucked out with that find. They do regularly sell games for all platforms sometimes up to 90% off. One guy said he scouts them for certain games , buys cheap and takes to gamestop for store credit. That's how he pays for newer games

 

[MaroonNation]

Plus u can be on my iPad or laptop on YouTube and if I want to I can click the link and throw it up on my 52 in TV through XB1. I don't recall being able to do this when the XB360 was downstairs.

 

[Hankp22]

My opinion

I'd personally suggest for you to buy either a PS4 or Xbox1. Games are only getting better on both consoles. And you'll gradually see xb360 and ps3 games phased out. If you're willing to spend the $225 for an old console, I'd spend the $400 on a new one.

I have both a ps3 and a ps4. I never turn on my ps3 anymore other than to access the watchespn ap. I'm not even sure that works on there any longer.

The post that suggested finding out wha his friends play is money. Now it is so easy to connect online and play games against friends. Him being young, I think that would have some appeal. And if he is really into games, he will eventually want the system upgrade. I'd go ahead and get it now.

I watch all my television content through my PS4. I have HBOgo, Netflix, and MLBtv. I often feel overwhelmed when trying to select something to watch. There are so many options on those three apps alone.

Our bonus room needs something to play Netflix and maybe dabble in a few games (without spending too much). Looks like I can get a PS3, 500GB for about $212 at Walmart (with some sort of "Last of Us" game).


Should I go for that or search for Xbox 360 deals?

How much GBs is really needed?

Any good game recs for a dad and his 10-year-old (both clueless gamers)?


I did google this, but I prefer to hear from The Pack. Thanks!

 

[Lettucexxxx]

+1
and you know I'm a Playstation guy.

I bought my P3 from DAWG61's college roommate, who pre ordered the original P3's. Dawg61 can vouch, it had to have been one of the first playstation 3's made. The big, 4 port, 82gigs worth of credit...or whatever. Ive had my Lettuce* gamer tag since it's conception. Two days before the launch of the P4, my P3 crashed. Im talking 89 years worth of MSU dynasties. I really think they sent a nuke, via email, to sabotage all remaining Big Bodied, PS3's. I saved that big square bastard just in case i ever run into someone that can pull my hard drive and convert to my p4. Problem is, I'm still waiting on the P4 to allow backward compatibility. Until Playstation can do this, free, it will be the #2 console. Once they relinquish their tiny little grip, asian hands are smaller, Playstation will again be #1

 

[DAWG61]

+1
and you know I'm a Playstation guy.

I bought my P3 from DAWG61's college roommate, who pre ordered the original P3's. Dawg61 can vouch, it had to have been one of the first playstation 3's made. The big, 4 port, 82gigs worth of credit...or whatever. Ive had my Lettuce* gamer tag since it's conception. Two days before the launch of the P4, my P3 crashed. Im talking 89 years worth of MSU dynasties. I really think they sent a nuke, via email, to sabotage all remaining Big Bodied, PS3's. I saved that big square bastard just in case i ever run into someone that can pull my hard drive and convert to my p4. Problem is, I'm still waiting on the P4 to allow backward compatibility. Until Playstation can do this, free, it will be the #2 console. Once they relinquish their tiny little grip, asian hands are smaller, Playstation will again be #1

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[Chesusdog]

get a pc

Costs more but better quality and waaaaay cheaper games. Can also use PS and XB controllers with minimal set up. And no extra costs of Xbox live or psn subscription.