Essay QuestionWhat are the innovations that make the

Playstation 3 and the Xbox 360 so successful?

Considering the differences between the two consoles, which one appeals to you more and why?

The Playstation 3o Blu-Ray

oWIFI

o GPU – “RSX” (NVIDIA)

o CPU has more potential.

o User-friendly interface (XMB)o Linux compatibility

o Able to stream media and install DivX Player

o Costo 120 GB - $299.99o 250 GB – $349.99

Xbox 360o Xbox Live

o “Media Extender”

o Huge game library

o Gamer profiles

o Improved interface (similar to XMB)

o GPU - “Xenos”

o Costo Elite (120 GB) - $299.99o Pro (60 GB) - $249.99o Arcade – $199.99

Success and Failures PS3

Success

o Blu-Ray

o Interface

Failures

o Games may come with bugs

Xbox 360

Success

o Xbox Liveo Early release

Failures

o HDo Original InterfaceoLack of HDMI port

Works CitedErickson, Tracy. “PS3 vs. Xbox 360 ports: The cold,

hard truth *UPDATED.” GamePro. 5 Mar. 2008. 13 Nov. 2009. <http://www.gamepro.com/article/features/164668/ps3-vs-xbox-360-ports-the-cold-hard-truth-updated/>

Nelson, Carl. “Playstation 3 vs. XBOX 360 – One Year Later.” HCW. 20 Nov. 2007. 13 Nov. 2009. < http://www.hardcoreware.net/playstation-3-vs-xbox-360-one-year-later/>

Nelson, Carl. “Playstation 3 vs. XBOX 360 – Two Year Later.” HCW. 12 Jan. 2009. 13 Nov. 2009. < http://www.hardcoreware.net/playstation-3-vs-xbox-360-two-years-later/>