Microsoft will not admit more than this though, but through many reports, it can be confirmed that it could be higher. We know for a fact that the Xbox 360 has a 33% failure rate (ATLEAST). Take out "maybe" on the unreliable part.The drive is not the only culprit here, although it is the main one. Just go to and type in "PS3 vs Xbox 360 noise comparison". Professionals are simply correct in stating that it is too loud for any serious HTPC usage. The Xbox 360 IS a louder machine, with the DVD drive spinning or not.Notice at if you look at people's home theater setups (both novice and professional viewing rooms), the PS3 is almost ALWAYS included. On top of that, they are built like tanks. It's an excellent gamer (even though I have more Blu-Ray movies than games, I still game every day on it) but yet allows me to rent, buy, and watch HD movies. And even several weeks after my buying decision, I am extremely pleased from ALL angles on the PS3. Home entertainment came slightly before gaming for me, and the choice was quite simple. I recently had to make a choice between PS3 and Xbox 360. If you care about media capabilities, the PS3 simply cannot be touched. I would much prefer a text list.ĮDITS : In light of the comments below I have update the pros and cons. Unknowns: File format compatibility, requires media center (maybe?),Ĭons: Expensive ($400 for 40gb), IR remote control with ~$20 third party add on.ĭoes the Xbox360 present videos with thumbnails like windows media center? I hate that, it is a pain to work through a season of tv shows when the names are "show name, ep 1" etc. Pros: Cheap, arcade version is $200, IR remote control built inĬons: loud, unreliable (maybe), no bluray I have never even touched either of these consoles so I have no idea what the interface for media playing even looks like, and most online reviews are more concerned with playing games. Right now I only have a standard definition TV, but will be going highdef soon, so a modded original Xbox is not an option. Files are mostly mp3, x264 Avi, Xvid avi, and MPEG2 from my capture card. I also don't care about the gaming aspect of the consoles, just their media capability.Īll files are stored on a windows computer, networked with wired 100mb. All I want to do is stream video and music from my server to my tv, I don't need recording, PVR, internet etc. To avoid the expense, space, power requirements, and noise of a full media PC I am considering a PS3 or Xbox360 as a media front end. My media PC is getting fairly old and is in need of replacement.
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