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Microsoft "disses" notion that PS3 games are best

xbox-360-ps3-comparison-best.jpgTrashy American games mag GamePro ran this obvious rabble-rousing feature in which it claimed PS3 versions of multi-format games are best. Yes, really.

We all know that is totally wrong and that, in fact, it's always the PS3 versions that suffer broken frame rates, lower resolution textures and the like. Check Google before you publish something next time, GamePro.

Microsoft also knows GamePro is off its freaking little head, with the Xbox 360 maker getting in touch with it to point out that, yes, Xbox 360 games are in fact the BEST. And that, by inference, PS3 and Wii SUCK because they haven't got as good online stuff.

Here's how Microsoft marketing director Albert Penello put things straight:

"We have to disagree with your conclusion that the trend of Xbox 360 versions of games being best is changing, especially when you look at the entire catalog of multiplatform titles available. We also feel there were some key features of Xbox 360 games that deserved a little more play in your reviews.
"For multiplatform console owners, Achievements and Gamerscore have to be listed as an influencing factor to purchase the Xbox 360 version; their success and popularity is undeniable. The fact that other consoles have not implemented anything like this across every game should not be a reason to leave these features out of consideration. Plus, with Xbox 360 the capability for controller rumble comes standard, not as a future option and you get all the benefits of Xbox LIVE and its community of more than 10 million members.
"The cold, hard truth" is that Xbox 360 has the best games - and industry reviewers and consumers agree."

Damn right we agree. To all of it. Twice. Three times if you count Bioshock. We also agree that GamePro's the real winner in all of this, thanks to everyone paying attention to its awful attempt at stirring up internet controversy in the first place.

We would never stoop that low.

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Posted by Gary Cutlack on March 5, 2008 in | Permalink

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GamePro compared 4 titles that are multiplatform and by ALL ACCOUNTS those 4 titles SPECIFICALLY MENTIONED, are better on the PS3, not everyone can go online.

It's true that most of if not all the multiplatform titles blew on the PS3, but in the last few months things have changed, as proven by Gamepro's write up and the numerous other websites who 'compare' games.

What's even better is the fact that now game developers are starting their projects using the PS3 as the base console, now MS is really screwed, it was a nice 2 years, now you shall suffer the same fate the PS3 did in its' first year, for the rest of your consoles life! which isn't long anyway.

Conclusion, GamePro was right, and will be proven right over time, but you can't hear it because that jet engine you have in front of your TV is making to much noise isn't it?

Posted by: vril | March 5, 2008 1:01 PM

i got to agree, i only pick up them games for my ps3 because i read some reviews that said it was better on ps3.i got three out of the four for ps3 and the other one for my xbox.

"Trashy American games mag GamePro"that was very low,could we all not say the xbox is a Trashy American console,a failure rate 16% and up.im lucky,very lucky mine has not brook yet.

this is bad reporting,i hate fanboyism.

ps cant wait for alan wake

Posted by: TheSketcher | March 5, 2008 1:28 PM

why is everyone that reads this is a ps3 fanboy i am starting to hate reading this website they should call it psfanboys.tv

Posted by: amroalhiasat | March 5, 2008 2:02 PM

hahahah! this site cries like a baby, oooohh where's mommy for the milk, hahahaha!

this is such a loser site, hahahaha!

Posted by: xavier | March 5, 2008 2:21 PM

This guy is dumb, PS3 is better for muilti plantform games, Xbox usally has the upper hand in FPS but other then that PS3 controller is much more suited for the game. ALSO the PSN runs alot smother then xbox live for most of the games. ALso developers know how to us the PS3 better and there looking much better in grapics and textures then the 360. PS3 is best becasue the controller suits many of it games. Tringger are only nice for FPS but i would want them for NBA 2K8 or burnout. SO that why PS3 is better for muilti plantformed games.

Posted by: Geeeezzzzzzzy | March 5, 2008 2:25 PM

Actually, the reason why PS3 owners hit this 'Sketcher', is because when we search for news articles on the PS3, we often-times get a hit on an Xbox site, where they rant and rave about this or that.

As the previous poster stated 'Trashy American Mag' is a bit low, for sure. I mean, how about the 'Trashy Software Giant' being sued for hundreds of millions of dollars, for Anti-Trust suits in Europe? Or the 'Trashy Console Maker' that can't put their baby below 10% failure rate?

It's funny really, can Xbox users not face having..*gasp* 4 days that work/look better on a different console? 4 games folks...it's not the end of the world... But, the reality is, look at how many sites are claiming they (those specific 4 games) look/run better on the 360 and then look at the sites that state they run better on the PS3. There's more for the PS3, btw.

Bottom line, I could really care less as long as the PS3 is getting the same quality games as the Xbox 360 fans are. That's all. The PS3 is capable, but developers just need to get better work ethics...the aforementioned games are proof that such things are possible, if only people put favoritism aside.

Morne

Posted by: Mornelithe | March 5, 2008 2:26 PM

The only reason xbox 360 games are SOMETIMES better is due to the fact that they have been writing these games for them much longer than they have the PS3. As soon as they log in as many hours as the xbox360 programmers have, PS3 will be infinitely better considering its a much more advanced machine. Im sorry thats hard to hear but its true.

Look at the games coming out for PS2 now. They make the old ones look like nintendo games.

The fact is that once they are able to use the full potential of the PS3 and are given the time to do so like the xbox 360 has had, the games are going to be much better. Some companies are already finished writing games for the (less advanced) xbox 360 and then crossing them to the ps3. Now they are starting to write it for the more complex faster system (ps3) and then switch it to the xbox 360.

Xbox 360 owners. You got to have your system out first and get a ton of games. Im extremely jealous I dont have dead rising. Thats a cool thing to have. But for the future, its going to be ps3 with the better games.

Plus that controller is like putting your hands on a spaceship. Even if the xbox360 was as good as the ps3 I would go the sony route. Get something else other than a small car for a controller.

Posted by: jay | March 5, 2008 4:06 PM

ur ididots ps3 will win xbox has already reached its peak, even sales r changing

Posted by: oibo | March 5, 2008 5:06 PM

Sorry, I havn't really been paying much attention lately, are people still defending the PS3?? Jesus.

Posted by: richard parker | March 5, 2008 8:00 PM

I started buying multi-platform titles only for the PS3 because my 360 has died for the 4th time, and I'm sick of getting it repaired. All multiplatform titles play much better on the PS3 compared to a dead console.

Posted by: Phil | March 5, 2008 8:41 PM

While I'm all for the Xbox360, I have to say the way you have structured and worded your article makes me think this site is run by a bunch of pre-pubescent teens.

Posted by: Samwise | March 6, 2008 6:10 AM

i also search news in google for ps3 and this website keeps coming up. genuine decent xbox/ps3 websites/magazines won't mention thier competiters, unless its big news thats referenced and will affect the industry eg hd dvd, backed up with facts. start talking about your own console, theres loads to talk about. the only way you can judge the difference in quality will be in a few years time, there will definitely be a difference. grow up peter pan. i'm not even going to go into blu-ray, metal gear solid, god of war 3, haze, unreal tournement(for now), motorstorm, killzone2 arguement. also if i want bioshock, gears of war, halo 1,2, probably 3 sometime, just stick them in my PC. good controllers on the xbox though.

Posted by: marco | March 7, 2008 7:25 PM

Xbox 360 sucks it has bad games and just FPS crap. PS3 Has any type of game your heart desires with great real HD graphics. PS3 has Blu-ray Disc that makes for better games Xbox uses DVD9 from the 90s and many developers are complaning that they cannot fit their games with everything they want. PLAYSTATION 3 where dreams come true, where the possibilities are endless. PS3 is the most powerful gaming system and has no hardware faliure Xbox 360 has a massive %33 failure rate and is noisy and doesn't have free online play. All games are better on PS3 is a fact. Sony is the greatest game publisher in the world and Microsoft is the worst they have Halo and nothing else shamed.

Posted by: Ivan_PSP | March 10, 2008 10:19 PM

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