My views based on my experience with all 4 platforms. I only own a 360 and PC but I have played all systems to a decent extent:
[size=x-large]Xbox 360[/size]
Pros: Very good, very active online community. In essence, you get what you pay for when it comes to Xbox Live. I rate this as the best console for regular shooters solely based on the controller. It feels very natural when playing games such as Halo or Call of Duty, less so when playing games such as Unreal Tournament and TF2.
Cons: When playing big games such as Mass Effect or Halo: ODST, you need to switch between 2 discs often due to there not being enough space to fit all of the content. As stated above, analog sticks are not the best for twitch shooters or strategy games. Red rings were a problem twice for me. One time my warranty was voided for some reason so I had to shell out $300 for a new system. Haven't had that problem in a few years though.
[size=x-large]PS3:[/size]
Pros: Free online. 1 disc per game. Bigger multiplayer matches, up to 256 players as we've seen in games like MAG. Ability to mod certain games.
Cons: I really hate the controller. Mainly the sticks and the triggers. The sticks feel loose and my thumbs constantly slip. Same with the triggers, I don't see any way to play a shooter on the PS3 comfortably. The triggers are tiny, square, don't fit to your fingers, and slip.
[size=x-large]Wii:[/size]
Pros: None. Wii is fat.
Cons: Outdated movement controls. Standard definition. Friend codes (srsly Nintendo?). Online community is dead anyway, Oh wait.. there's those 10 kids who still play Brawl online. Nintendo is bad business. Lack of good third party games. Repetitive first party games. Microsoft avatars have twice the customization of Miis.
[size=x-large]PC:[/size]
Disclaimer- I don't have a good PC so some might find me biased, but here you go.
Pros: Mods, customizable everything. Ever changing, and usually superior graphics to consoles. Best platform for sim, strategy, and twitch shooters. Many more exclusive titles and genres that just aren't possible on consoles. Steam.
Cons: I do not like the Steam or Valve community. I use the term community loosely, many of them are rabid nerdy fan boys that think Half Life 2, or any game made by Valve for that matter is the one and only and can never be sidelined by anything. They are also very sarcastic and speak mainly in internet memes and My Little Pony references. I also prefer the comfort of a sofa and TV over my chair and monitor, but it varies from person to person.
[size=x-large]Xbox 360[/size]
Pros: Very good, very active online community. In essence, you get what you pay for when it comes to Xbox Live. I rate this as the best console for regular shooters solely based on the controller. It feels very natural when playing games such as Halo or Call of Duty, less so when playing games such as Unreal Tournament and TF2.
Cons: When playing big games such as Mass Effect or Halo: ODST, you need to switch between 2 discs often due to there not being enough space to fit all of the content. As stated above, analog sticks are not the best for twitch shooters or strategy games. Red rings were a problem twice for me. One time my warranty was voided for some reason so I had to shell out $300 for a new system. Haven't had that problem in a few years though.
[size=x-large]PS3:[/size]
Pros: Free online. 1 disc per game. Bigger multiplayer matches, up to 256 players as we've seen in games like MAG. Ability to mod certain games.
Cons: I really hate the controller. Mainly the sticks and the triggers. The sticks feel loose and my thumbs constantly slip. Same with the triggers, I don't see any way to play a shooter on the PS3 comfortably. The triggers are tiny, square, don't fit to your fingers, and slip.
[size=x-large]Wii:[/size]
Pros: None. Wii is fat.
Cons: Outdated movement controls. Standard definition. Friend codes (srsly Nintendo?). Online community is dead anyway, Oh wait.. there's those 10 kids who still play Brawl online. Nintendo is bad business. Lack of good third party games. Repetitive first party games. Microsoft avatars have twice the customization of Miis.
[size=x-large]PC:[/size]
Disclaimer- I don't have a good PC so some might find me biased, but here you go.
Pros: Mods, customizable everything. Ever changing, and usually superior graphics to consoles. Best platform for sim, strategy, and twitch shooters. Many more exclusive titles and genres that just aren't possible on consoles. Steam.
Cons: I do not like the Steam or Valve community. I use the term community loosely, many of them are rabid nerdy fan boys that think Half Life 2, or any game made by Valve for that matter is the one and only and can never be sidelined by anything. They are also very sarcastic and speak mainly in internet memes and My Little Pony references. I also prefer the comfort of a sofa and TV over my chair and monitor, but it varies from person to person.
