Celebrating the 360

[Bex]

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Today marks the 2nd anniversary of when I almost sold my Xbox 360. I picked up the 360, to “keep me going” until Sony’s PlayStation 3 was released in the UK. The PS3, being the only next-gen console I wanted. A true Sony fangirl I guess. My partner convinced me to keep the 360 for a bit longer though, so we could try Gears of War together.
A month later I picked the Wii up after deciding I wanted that as well as the PS3 and then would sell my 360. Quite frankly, the Xbox 360 was the next-gen console I wanted the least. A friend had one and I wanted something to keep me going until the PS3 came out which is the only reason I purchased one. I wasn’t a fan of the original Xbox either.
Since then though, I’ve sold my PS3, despite how much I wanted it before release. Yet I still have my 360, and many more games. This isn’t some 360 fanboy or fangirl post about how great it is. It’s an” ex” Sony fangirl praising the 360.
Remembering my mindset back then, it makes me realise, how great a console the 360 really is. I love my 360 now but used to “despise” it. If it can turn someone from disliking the 360 so much to loving it, then I’m sure I’m not the only one, perhaps even other Sony fans turning to the “dark side”.
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So, what does make it so great and what changed my opinion on it? The great games, such as Gears of War, Halo 3, Saints Row, Call of Duty 4. Yes Call of Duty is multi platform, but is also why I have my 360. Some other games which may not be considered great to some, are amazing to me, such as Crash Bandicoot, which to me, has always been a Sony brand. Ultimately, it was the last thing that made me sell my PS3. All the games I wanted were on the 360, some of them not even on the PS3.
The other reason being live and multi-player. Having tried on-line on all three next gen consoles, and the PSP, it was clear from the very first moment, that the 360 was made for that. Maybe I tried the wrong game on the other consoles, but first impressions really do count. While they were OK, I found the 360 to be much more fun on-line then off as opposed to the Wii and PS3, which I preferred off-line.
I may get a PS3 again in the future, because don’t get me wrong, I still do love Sony, my PS2 and PSP are close by my side, but I feel for now, they’ve let us down. With Little Big Planet and Resistance 2 though, it could turn things around, but it isn’t enough to convince me to buy another PS3 just yet. Not until it’s at a more competitive level to the 360 anyway price and games wise.

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[glarrg]

I had all three and ended up only having my 360. This artical is so true. i think im a fanboy now .

[Momma Bear]

I am totally a fangirl of the 360. I never had the PS3 nor do I want one. I haven't wonder though if the PS3 didn't have the Blu-ray player, would it really be a must have?

[Bex]

Glad someone agrees .
I posted this up on N4G, and it failed approval because many thought it was just a 360 fangirl, no matter how many times I made it clear, I wasn't bashing the PS3, I made sure not to in my article and all. But loads of stupid ignorant PS3 fanboys on there . Like the WORST fanboys I've ever seen! .

[QueenB]

I AM AN XBOX 360 FANGIRL. I LOVE THE XBOX 360!!!


Great article Bex, the arrogant PS3 owners on N4G were the ones that failed it and had the nerve to call this article 360 fanboyism. I dont see the article as bashing the PS3 at all. There needs to be more of that in this thread I feel.


THE PS3 SUCKS, EAT MY GEARS OF WAR 2 BOX.


*glares at the PS3 fan boys that made her angry because she actually doesnt have any problem with the PS3, its fine and dandy but, PS3 fanboys are the most arrogant bunch of people Ive ever come across *

[Momma Bear]

Originally Posted by Bex

Glad someone agrees .
I posted this up on N4G, and it failed approval because many thought it was just a 360 fangirl, no matter how many times I made it clear, I wasn't bashing the PS3, I made sure not to in my article and all. But loads of stupid ignorant PS3 fanboys on there . Like the WORST fanboys I've ever seen! .

I'll bash it Seriously, I feel that you should at least be objective when it comes to things like this. Unfortunately they don't have the maturity to be on the same level as you.

[Sweetie Demon]

I too will admit I love my 360 and can probably call myself a fan girl...although i'm not the aggresive type lol. I have played a PS3 as my boyfriends Dad has one...and although graphically it's pretty similar to the 360, I just won't have one. I am too in love with my 360 lol. Great games, great community, great console .

I used to hate Xbox as I was a Sony fangirl, but then my Dad got an Xbox for Christmas and I soon found myself buying my own xbox console and getting rid of all things Playstation. lol.