PS3 & Xbox 360 Side by Side Comparison Pics [Archive]

Piarco

May 12, 2006, 09:33 AM

http://img117.imageshack.us/img117/9472/ps3vsxbox3606bd.jpg
http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/295/ps3overlayxbox3609qb.jpg

Doesn't look as sleek - or as small - as some of the original pics (the one's with the boomerang controller) which is a bit of a shame IMO. I would (and still may) get a PS3 as a Blu-Ray DVD player, but it looks a bit fugly now...

XNine

May 12, 2006, 09:45 AM

Abulia

May 12, 2006, 09:48 AM

I never thought I'd consider my 360 "sleek" and "refined," but that P$3 is just fugly. :)

I also like the ability to change 360 faceplates and "skin" the console.

mrgreen4242

May 12, 2006, 09:51 AM

Meh, I'm sure the Bluray drive causes for a little more space, and I bet Sony is also compensating for heat issues ahead of time with a little bit bigger chassy. Something MS obviously didn't do.

I'm getting one regardless.

From what I hear the 360's heat issues are in the power supply, not the unit itself. I don't have one, so I could be remembering it all wrong.

Piarco

May 12, 2006, 09:56 AM

From what I hear the 360's heat issues are in the power supply, not the unit itself. I don't have one, so I could be remembering it all wrong.
That's pretty much what the case was with some of the early 360's. I've never had the problem myself thankfully!
Wonder if the PS3 power supply is internal rather than a power brick... could explain some more of the extra bulk?

Abulia

May 12, 2006, 09:57 AM

From what I hear the 360's heat issues are in the power supply, not the unit itself. I don't have one, so I could be remembering it all wrong.Not to derail the thread, but this is my understanding as well. The power brick for the 360 is aptly named; it's huge. :D

Keeping the brick well ventilated and not trapped in a confined space seems to be key. Neither I, nor anyone I know with a 360, have had any overheating issues so it's tough to say.

grapes911

May 12, 2006, 10:09 AM

...Sony is also compensating for heat issues ahead of time with a little bit bigger chassy

If you compare the PS3 with it's earlier prototype, it looks like Sony added a lot of vents for cooling. That seems to be the biggest difference, but the new one is a little wider.

http://grapes911.com/pics/ps3comparison.jpg

Verto

May 12, 2006, 10:10 AM

I see no problem with either console, as far as looks go.

Bubbasteve

May 12, 2006, 10:35 AM

I agree with the previous poster in that I think both consoles look nice. The only reason I'm not getting a PS3 at launch is because of the price. Plus, the only PS3 exclusive game that intrigues me is Assassins Creed (I believe that's the name).

Abulia

May 12, 2006, 10:36 AM

I like the silver design more. The black just looks larger and less "friendly" due to its industrial design.

grapes911

May 12, 2006, 10:46 AM

I like the silver design more. The black just looks larger and less "friendly" due to its industrial design.

I like the silver one better too. But the black one reminds me of the PS2. It's like seeing a familiar face while in a distant land. It makes things feel like home.

XNine

May 12, 2006, 10:54 AM

If you compare the PS3 with it's earlier prototype, it looks like Sony added a lot of vents for cooling. That seems to be the biggest difference, but the new one is a little wider.

http://grapes911.com/pics/ps3comparison.jpg

Ah, nice catch Grapes!

As far as the 360 goes. There IS a heat issue with the machine itself. Why do you think the fans are louder than christ? That's why I'm on number 3. The first two had a heat sink that popped and would lock the machine almost instantly after boot. If not it would take a couple of minutes (when there was no disc in the machine). THis is why MS is modifying the cooling system in the machine soon.

jaxstate

May 12, 2006, 11:18 AM

My consoles are behind a tinted glass, so I could care less about how they look. I'm Xbox360 all the way, but would get a PS3 after a price drop, or two. :D

MacRumorUser

May 12, 2006, 11:20 AM

Just hope the PS3 laser doesnt suffer as much as the ps2. I'm on my fourth Ps2, the others all dead from laser failure. And I keep my discs in pristine condition (no scratches at all)......

PS3 will probably be as loud and power hungry as the 360. Have you seen the size of standalone BluRay machines. They are that size for a reason.

Silver is nicer, I think the black looks too much like the ps2 and i've never been a fan of its blocky design..

2nyRiggz

May 12, 2006, 11:36 AM

The PS3 is beautiful....i love it....a little bigger than the 360 but oh well...the PS2 was ugly.

Bless

Thanatoast

May 12, 2006, 11:36 AM

The new PS3 looks like it was designed by the Borg Queen. :/

greatdevourer

May 12, 2006, 11:46 AM

Not to derail the thread, but this is my understanding as well. The power brick for the 360 is aptly named; it's huge. :D You should see the jokes we make about it at school. "You could hide the 16pack of Guiness as the 360 power brick [for a LAN party]. Of course, you'd have to bulk it out a bit, but it should do" :D

Piarco

May 12, 2006, 11:50 AM

As far as the 360 goes. There IS a heat issue with the machine itself. Why do you think the fans are louder than christ? That's why I'm on number 3. The first two had a heat sink that popped and would lock the machine almost instantly after boot. If not it would take a couple of minutes (when there was no disc in the machine). THis is why MS is modifying the cooling system in the machine soon.

My fans aren't loud at all. Its the damn optical drive that is!

2nyRiggz

May 12, 2006, 11:52 AM

Hope the PS3 power brick aint bigger than the brooklyn bridge....

bless

XNine

May 12, 2006, 11:53 AM

My fans aren't loud at all. Its the damn optical drive that is!

Well, my 3rd unit isn't as bad as the first two at all. The fans kick up every now and then very briefly, usually when loading a disc, but then it stops. So it probably was an earlier issue that they may have corrected with one of the recent firmware updates...

DougTheImpaler

May 12, 2006, 11:54 AM

why can't these idiots design a console that doesn't look like a toy and blends in with other hi-fi equipment easily? This is ridiculous!

Dagless

May 12, 2006, 12:19 PM

Piarco

May 12, 2006, 12:19 PM

why can't these idiots design a console that doesn't look like a toy and blends in with other hi-fi equipment easily? This is ridiculous!

That's the main reason I'm disappointed with the redesign. In its original format it would look very much at home with my Sky+ HD box, and a Hi Def TV, but the new version seems to be the offspring of the PS3 concept and the original PS2!

mrgreen4242

May 12, 2006, 12:56 PM

why can't these idiots design a console that doesn't look like a toy and blends in with other hi-fi equipment easily? This is ridiculous!

I find it wierd that all three of them are advertising their machines upright as opposed to horizontally. I mean, I know you can use them either way, but it's just a wierd thing to look at. Who has an 18"+ inch tall shelf under the TV?

grapes911

May 12, 2006, 01:08 PM

My PS2 is upright and has always been that way. I put next to TV, not under it. I wonder what percentage of people keep it vertical as a opposed to horizontal.

2nyRiggz

May 12, 2006, 01:10 PM

Mines lays flat......can we get a back pictures as well oh and the controllers too...i love the 360 and Daul Tilt controller;)

Bless

greatdevourer

May 12, 2006, 01:14 PM

I find it wierd that all three of them are advertising their machines upright as opposed to horizontally. I mean, I know you can use them either way, but it's just a wierd thing to look at. Who has an 18"+ inch tall shelf under the TV? I guess it's because it looks cooler :confused: Although, other than at LAN parties (where floor space is scarce), I don't think I've ever seen anyone have it vertical in their own home

grapes911

May 12, 2006, 01:22 PM

Mines lays flat......can we get a back pictures as well oh and the controllers too...i love the 360 and Daul Tilt controller;)

Back:

http://grapes911.com/pics/ps3backcomparison.jpg

Controller:

http://grapes911.com/pics/ps3controllercomparison.jpg

Dagless

May 12, 2006, 02:20 PM

Still with the kettle plugs too. wonder if they go POP when you plug them in, a la everything else that uses them. I wouldn't want a £kajillion console going pop on me.

XNine

May 12, 2006, 02:22 PM

Big, loud. No wonder MS wants you to get a Wii. Most people probably don't have room for a PS3 and 360! Looking on my desk now I could only squeeze in a 360, stick a Wii vertical next to the wall.

and I thought the 360 was big :o no offence to them, they have to fit a lot in there. but it still doesn't change the outcome of "big".

These things aren't designed with your desk in mind, their designed for those who have entertainment centers. LCD screens on a computer desk don't really count as their main choice for designing these things. To play in true 5.1 surround sound you'd need A/V receiver anyway...

2nyRiggz

May 12, 2006, 02:37 PM

Skip this......

Lovleyful the PS3 is.

Bless

MacRumorUser

May 12, 2006, 02:41 PM

These things aren't designed with your desk in mind, their designed for those who have entertainment centers. LCD screens on a computer desk don't really count as their main choice for designing these things. To play in true 5.1 surround sound you'd need A/V receiver anyway...

V.True. Funny thing! with these consoles though, my 360 with a disc in (its fairly quiet without) is louder than my DLP projector and that's as noisy as hell, even on economy setting. I have to have the Dolby Digital turned up just to drown out the noise of the two together, still gives you a 6x4 foot HD picture and that's just amazing :D

Add the tempreture from both the 360 and the Projector and it's like sitting in a sauna :) No wonder my electricty bill is so high :p

Haoshiro

May 12, 2006, 02:57 PM

The images of the back of the systems also shows us that the PSU is built in. I'm not sure I like that idea now that systems are consuming so much power. On a PC the PSU is one of the most common things to fail...

MS was definitely thinking smart when they left it out as well as deciding to make the HDD detachable/upgradable.

Personally I think the PS3 looks horrible, as did the PS2, and PS1. The PSOne (small white revision of PS1) was the only design I thought was actually nice. It also didn't have any problems and was virtually silent.

My 360, honestly I don't notice it being that loud... I have it vertical.

sam10685

May 12, 2006, 03:01 PM

before, i thought PS3 was going to come out ahead of 360 and Wii and i thought the 360 would come out ahead of Wii... BUT, since seeing the games and hardware specs and pricces - (rumors for the Wii) - i actually think the chart will go as followed...

Wii
/
/
/
360
/
/
/
PS3

(chart making skills are bad but u get the idea. the slashes are supposed to make a straight line going up.)

2nyRiggz

May 12, 2006, 03:03 PM

My 360 doesn't look right laying flat....so its up. I never really had a problem with my xbox just a little loud sometimes. The PS2 looked like a car amp....the new one looks like a 2006 amp:)

Bless

igucl

May 12, 2006, 03:17 PM

I have to say I really prefer the design of the PS3 over the 360. I think it looks more like serious business, which I guess suits me better. To me, the 360 looks childish.

Just my 2 cents. :)

Haoshiro

May 12, 2006, 03:29 PM

I have to say I really prefer the design of the PS3 over the 360. I think it looks more like serious business, which I guess suits me better. To me, the 360 looks childish.

Just my 2 cents. :)

I guess, it really does look more like a portable grill to me. :)

As for the 360, at least you can change (http://www.xbox365.com/news.cgi?id=GGGHGdPHuH05141447) it however you want (http://www.nyko.com/nyko/products/?i=69)...

sam10685

May 12, 2006, 08:37 PM

Back:

http://grapes911.com/pics/ps3backcomparison.jpg

Controller:

http://grapes911.com/pics/ps3controllercomparison.jpg

i'm kinda wishing they stuck with the bananarang controller... change is good and it'll leave way for jokes... (like Nintendo Wii. i like the Wii name now... but there's lots of room for jokes!)

2nyRiggz

May 13, 2006, 09:32 AM

I wonder if the analog sticks still click in.....i'm playing my PS2 without rumble....getting ready for the PS3....i haven't notice that much...but it does make a difference when i'm playing COD2...

Next generation will be real time pain.....everytime you get hit the controller will shock ya arse into check.

Bless

takao

May 13, 2006, 10:24 AM

well after the prototype didn't have any ventilation holes at all it was pretty clear that they had to do something about that.. and it was already rumored before E3 that sony can't fit in the components into the former design so they had to increase it

and i haven't seen people placing their consoles vertically ... o somehow doubt that it will catch on around here ... i think it's mostly done because it's quite popular in japan

zap2

May 13, 2006, 10:42 AM

i think it ugly... but that may be due to the black color silver is much nicer.. also 360 look sleeker.. but the Wii will look nicer then them all

Spanky Deluxe

May 13, 2006, 10:48 AM

The PS3 is really ugly!! It looks just like the PS2 which is sooo yesterday!!

I'll be getting a Revolution, no question. I might pick up a PS3 or XBox 360 later on when the HD-DVD/Bluray fight has been one and if HD players hasn't come down. I'd buy it for the 'cheap' hd playerness of it though, not for the games although I might pick one or two up if they really interest me.

Dagless

May 13, 2006, 10:50 AM

The side angle of the PS3 is just horrendous. I mean really.

http://www.idealgadget.com/wp-content/images/sony-ps3-side.jpg

I think taste and opinions aside - that really isn't very pretty. not that it matters, it's a games console after all. but still. wonder what the people who refused to buy an original DS are saying now, after all they were most likely Sony fanboys.

Spanky Deluxe

May 13, 2006, 10:56 AM

The PS2 looked like a car amp....the new one looks like a 2006 amp:)

That is so so so true. You hit the nail on the head with a jackhammer.

ReanimationLP

May 13, 2006, 05:00 PM

Well, at least they put in a HELL of a lot more air flow. >.>

I like the computer cord design. ^.^

That way, if I lose the orginal, I have 90 extras!

And if I happen to lose all those extras, I have thousands of extras at the user group I go to!

If I happen to lose all of them... then I have a problem. o.O

greatdevourer

May 13, 2006, 05:04 PM

wonder what the people who refused to buy an original DS are saying now, after all they were most likely Sony fanboys. "Oh My God! Genius! It looks wonderful next to my waffle maker! Such nice homey touches... if only stoopeed Microshaft (lolz) and kiddy Nintendont could do that..."

Killian

May 14, 2006, 03:49 AM

I have never been one for Playstations!! I did enjoy the PS1 but after that, I found the Xbox and the Gamecube far better than the PS2. Saying that, I now have a 360 and I'm proper bored of that already. I'm contemplating on whether to get a Wii but these modern consoles are so damned expensive to just buy and get bored of, lol.

MacSA

May 14, 2006, 06:09 AM

It looks like a VCR designed in the mid 1980's :eek:

flyfish29

May 14, 2006, 06:34 AM

Why is the slot on the newer one longer than the old one? Disks have not changed in size????

Why the removal of lots of plug-in slots in the back????

I don't like the curved top- I can't stack game cases on top of my ps3- I only have so much space above my TV.

I lay mine flat- TV is too big to have space next to it in the TV stand which is a good thing!:D

I like the silver better as well.

MacRumorUser

May 14, 2006, 08:17 AM

Here's an even better side by side comparison of the three....

COME HOLIDAYs 06 heres the decision on the retail floor.....

http://homepage.mac.com/philiptindall/celtic/doi.jpg

A much more startling side by side.

Is BluRay that important to you?

paddy

May 14, 2006, 08:23 AM

^ Brilliant ^. :D

Dagless

May 14, 2006, 08:45 AM

^ Brilliant ^. :D

indeed :D very funny. very true!

Piarco

May 14, 2006, 09:33 AM

And unerringly accurate - to the point that I've put on any PS3 purchasing plans on indefinate hold. I'll be getting the Wii to compliment my 360 instead now!

Mavimao

May 14, 2006, 10:36 AM

I personally don't mind the design of the PS3 too much. It doesn't look too bad by itself, but I can't see it working with the rest of my entertainment system. Plus, it's so BIG!

The 360 has always looked like a Dell computer case to me...Very uninspiring.

The Wii is simplistic. Like an iBook...I kinda like it!

MacRumorUser

May 14, 2006, 06:13 PM

Yes, here's the hidden feature sony forgot to mention.

The Final Step To Sony Dystopia

http://www.stevey666.co.uk/ps3grill/images/grillkut.jpg

dystopia place where all is as bad as possible

2nyRiggz

May 14, 2006, 07:18 PM

Thats funny...i must admit.....ok ok all serious like: The PS3 is hot(not grill hot) is lovelyful.

Bless

Abulia

May 15, 2006, 11:19 AM

Yes, here's the hidden feature sony forgot to mention.

The Final Step To Sony Dystopia
Damn, you just made my day. Thank you! :D

clayj

May 15, 2006, 03:41 PM

http://img117.imageshack.us/img117/9472/ps3vsxbox3606bd.jpgIn this picture:

PS3:Xbox 360 :: Dell:Mac

And did anyone else mention the fact that the PS3 has a "hard" power switch on the back, as opposed to the Xbox 360's "soft" power switch (conveniently-yet-elegantly located on the front)?

MacRumorUser

May 15, 2006, 03:53 PM

t the PS3 has a "hard" power switch on the back, as opposed to the Xbox 360's "soft" power switch (conveniently-yet-elegantly located on the front)?

mmm one takes it from the back, the other the front...
God that's one gay console sony :p ....

superfula

May 15, 2006, 03:59 PM

I still prefer the looks of the PS3 to the 360. Frankly, it's not even close.

Dagless

May 15, 2006, 05:07 PM

I like the sucked in look to the 360, and that it can sit ontop of the old Xbox (I picked that up as soon as it was first shown *I WIN* :p ) and it's not that bad looking. It's miles away from the sex that is the Wii. Which seems to be more Sony-styled than the PS3 is.

MacRumorUser

May 15, 2006, 05:52 PM

I really like the 360 design, it and the wood faceplate look great on my entertainment unit, all blending in and looks smart.

With the shape of the ps3 and no user customzable facia's, it's so 80's it's ridiculous

grapes911

May 15, 2006, 06:14 PM

And did anyone else mention the fact that the PS3 has a "hard" power switch on the back, as opposed to the Xbox 360's "soft" power switch (conveniently-yet-elegantly located on the front)?

The PS3 has both, just like the PS2. The "hard" power switch is on the back, while a "soft" switch is on the front. Just as elegant as the 360, if not more.

clayj

May 15, 2006, 06:33 PM

The PS3 has both, just like the PS2. The "hard" power switch is on the back, while a "soft" switch is on the front. Just as elegant as the 360, if not more.How is a hard switch on the back more elegant than a soft switch on the front? (And by "hard" switch I mean it's a mechanical switch that MUST be set to "on", by frobbing it.)

grapes911

May 15, 2006, 06:41 PM

How is a hard switch on the back more elegant than a soft switch on the front? (And by "hard" switch I mean it's a mechanical switch that MUST be set to "on", by frobbing it.)

On my PS2, I keep the back switch set to "on" all the time. I rarely if ever use, but it's there if by some chance I do need it. I have the front button that I use when I want to turn on or off the PS2. From what I've read the PS3 works the same way. It's not much any different than many newer PCs. They have a on/off switch on the front, but a switch built-in to the power supply. You almost never touch it, but it's there if you need it. You get the best of both worlds this way.

ObsidianIce

May 15, 2006, 06:46 PM

I must say that i prefer the look of the PS3...although i agree that side view is quite possibly the ugliest view of any console ever built....

yoda13

May 15, 2006, 06:52 PM

Yes, here's the hidden feature sony forgot to mention.

The Final Step To Sony Dystopia

http://www.stevey666.co.uk/ps3grill/images/grillkut.jpg

dystopia place where all is as bad as possible

My sentiments exactly. I was thinking this after seeing the side view on the last page. Was going to post something like this, but glad I read the whole thread before I replied with some George Foreman reference...:D

2nyRiggz

May 15, 2006, 08:33 PM

Sorry but the PS3 still looks better than 360 and Wii...:p

Oh yea that should get the fire going.

Bless

RoxStrongo

May 15, 2006, 08:40 PM

the wii seems to be the only well designed console. and even then i preferred the revolution case. the 360 tries so hard but in doing so fails to achieve its goal of copying apple (ms just cant help themselves:D ). its simple and sleek (well as sleek as a console the size of yellow pages can be) but oh so un-subtle. the ps3 is trying to look friendlier by being curvy, but also want to remind people its a playstation to grab whatever brand loyalty is left. it obviously didn't take them long to fuse those two ideas, as seen by the results. what they forgot is that the ps2 was the least attractive console ever until xbox was released. sega were always quite good, aslong as you ignore the saturn. dreamcast probably being their best.

sikkinixx

May 15, 2006, 10:54 PM

the ps3 has its PS inside the system which is nice becase my 360's powerbrick is well, taking up a lot of room behind my entertainment centre (not a lot fo space between it and the wall)

wwooden

May 16, 2006, 12:57 AM

For everyone comparing the 360 to the PS3, don't forget what the 360 will look like when the added HD-DVD drive is put next to it. I don't have a picture of either, so I can't show what it will look like, I'm sure someone else can do that to give us a better idea of what the two 360 components will look like next to each other.

Once we have that, then I think it is fair to compare the look of the two consoles.

Don't think I am a Sony fan or anything, I am a die-hard XBox fan, just wanted to point out that it is not fair to compare the 360 to the PS3 without the extra drive.

AppleinJapan

May 16, 2006, 02:46 AM

MacRumorUser

May 16, 2006, 03:22 AM

You want the 360 with HD-DVD pic. Well i'll have to oblige then....

http://xbox360.qj.net/uploads/articles_module/39951_172.jpg

Personally I'd rather microsoft had not bothered period.

Dagless

May 16, 2006, 06:33 AM

**360 with HD-DVD pic**

I'm amazed that it's powered by USB2! How underpowered is this drive!

^this is good on MS. No extra plug socket being taken up.

Haoshiro

May 16, 2006, 07:28 AM

No reason it should be able to get powered by USB... most bare bones drives can be USB powered, heck, high capacity harddrives can be as well. :)

wwooden

May 16, 2006, 08:32 AM

MacRumorUser

May 16, 2006, 08:40 AM

I'm pretty sure it is not powered by USB. Find a picture of the back of the drive, there is a power cable port, I think just like a desktop computer has.

I am glad they put another USB port on the drive, I have the wireless adapter and it would have looked ridiculous to have the drive or the wireless adapter connected to the front of the 360.

agreed. I was wondering about the wireless adapter too. I know not many of us have them in comparison to those with ethernet, but having it stuck in the front is a joke...

gilgalad101

Jul 9, 2006, 10:35 PM

The side angle of the PS3 is just horrendous. I mean really.

http://www.idealgadget.com/wp-content/images/sony-ps3-side.jpg

Ahhh!!! UFO!!!

KingYaba

Jul 9, 2006, 10:54 PM

Hmm I like that black industrial look. Secondly, ive always like grand turismo games and that has been my reason for getting the playstation. I can't wait till grand turismo 5 (better be one in the making or i be unhappy)

I like that the ps3 will be able to play blu ray dvds.

MacRumorUser

Jul 10, 2006, 05:12 AM

Hmm I like that black industrial look..

The Powermac G5 is a perfect example of great industrial style design,

The PS3 is not industrial, it's a black plastic breadbin with ventilation holes.

:D :D :D