Posted by Doug Jacobs on 01/23/07 01:55

In alt.video.dvd mdstaben@gmail.com wrote:

> Now, that out of the way:

> Someone said to remember that the XBOX 360 is $200 less than the PS3,
> but that's not really true: The XBOX 360 with the HD DVD capability is
> about the same price, and you still have to swap the drive out to play
> games!!

Um, no. The 360's HD-DVD is an external peripheral. It can only be used
for movies - not games.

You are correct in that the drive is an additional $200 - however it is
only required IF and ONLY IF you want to watch HD-DVD movies.

> I'm a believer in the PS3. We're only seeing the beginning of
> its life, the poor ugly (but sleek) duckling. The XBOX 360, sure, is
> sweet, but not nearly as sweet as the PS3. Not even fu-ucking close!
> Plus, it's got the ugliest look to it!

Who honestly cares what the things look like? Both of them support
wireless controllers, so it's quite possible to simply close the door of
your entertainment unit and never have to look at them unless you need to
swap discs.

In the meantime, the PS3 has quite a lot of ground to makeup to catch up
with the 360 (or the Wii).

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