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Microsoft Xbox 360 Core vs Sony PlayStation 3

    12.2 in
    3.94 in
    Microsoft Xbox 360 Core Game Console
    Microsoft Xbox 360 Core
      12.8 in
      3.86 in
      Sony PlayStation 3 Game Console
      Sony PlayStation 3
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      5
      5 editorial reviews
      Microsoft Xbox 360 (Core System)Read more
      The next-generation of gaming is here, and Microsoft is first to the party. Should you buy the Xb0x 360 now or hold out for the Playstation 3? Read on to find out!Read more
      A still-solid gaming and entertainment experience coupled with a revamped eye-catching design, internal 802.11n Wi-Fi, and more storage make this the best Microsoft Xbox 360 yet.Read more
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      14
      4.0 out of 5
      9 user ratings
      5 stars
      		33 %
      4 stars
      		66 %
      3 stars
      		0 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
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      User rating
      46
      4.1 out of 5
      46 user ratings
      5 stars
      		32 %
      4 stars
      		47 %
      3 stars
      		17 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		2 %
      53
      4.3 out of 5
      53 user ratings
      5 stars
      		49 %
      4 stars
      		30 %
      3 stars
      		18 %
      2 stars
      		1 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

      Full Comparison

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      Hardware

      Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
      Sony PlayStation 3Sony PlayStation 3
      Storage
      • 120GB
      • 20GB
      • 250GB
      • 320GB
      • 500GB
      • 60GB
      • 160GB
      • 20GB
      • 320GB
      • 40GB
      • 60GB
      • 80GB
      CPU cores38
      GPU Clock Speed500.0 MHz550.0 MHz
      CPU speed0.73 GHz3.2 GHz
      CPU model3 Core 3.2 GHz IBM PowerPC tri-core codenamed "Xenon"8 Core 3.2 GHz POWER-based PPE with seven 3.2 GHz SPEs
      GPU nameATI "Xenos"RSX Reality Synthesizer based on NVIDIA G70
      RAM memory512MB512MB

      Screen

      Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
      Sony PlayStation 3Sony PlayStation 3
      3D Supportyesyes
      Resolutions supported
      • 1080i
      • 1080p
      • 480i
      • 480p
      • 576i
      • 576p
      • 720p
      • 1080i
      • 1080p
      • 480i
      • 480p
      • 576i
      • 720p
      • 576p

      Controller

      Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
      Sony PlayStation 3Sony PlayStation 3
      Connection MethodWirelessBluetooth
      Number of joysticksDualDual
      Weight0.04 oz8.78 oz
      Number of supported wireless controllers47

      Audio properties

      Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
      Sony PlayStation 3Sony PlayStation 3
      Audio format
      • Dolby Digital 5.1
      • Dolby Digital EX
      • Dolby Pro Logic II
      • Dolby Pro Logic IIx
      • DTS 5.1
      • DTS 96/24
      • DTS ES
      • Dolby Digital 5.1
      • Dolby Digital EX
      • Dolby Pro Logic II
      • Dolby Pro Logic IIx
      • DTS 5.1
      • DTS 96/24
      • DTS ES

      Features

      Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
      Sony PlayStation 3Sony PlayStation 3
      Type of media supportedDVDBlu-ray
      Remote control supportyesyes
      Surround decoder (5.1/7.1)yesyes

      Dimensions

      Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
      Sony PlayStation 3Sony PlayStation 3
      Depth10.63 in10.79 in
      Width12.2 in12.8 in
      Height3.94 in3.86 in
      Weight0.04 oz8.78 oz
      Colour of productGreyBlack

      Connectivity

      Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
      Sony PlayStation 3Sony PlayStation 3
      Ethernet connection speed10/100Mbit/s
      10/100/1000 Mbit/s
      Number of USB Inputs34
      Number of connection ports34

      Network

      Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
      Sony PlayStation 3Sony PlayStation 3
      Online serviceXbox LivePlaystation Network
      App StoreXbox Live MarketplacePlayStation Store

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

              Microsoft Xbox 360 Core vs Sony PlayStation 3 - User Opinions

              • jeramy_stanton
                over 1 year ago
                Xbox 360. Playstation 3 comes with a built-in Blu-Ray player that provides HD output with high-quality sound. Xbox 360 is known for its community experience and offers a friendlier environment for Windows, as it is tightly integrated with other Microsoft applications.
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