It is actually quite saddening to come and read articles about the console business, because it always turns into a pissing contest, with either side deeply entrenched on their respective side. Have you guys actually tried to enjoy games?
More generally - the 2 console (Xbox 360 and Playstation 3) are so much alike that it boils down to the games only available on either platform and one's taste in games.
Both companies are in it for the money - why not stop boasting about which one is better than the other - this project is about helping universities with calculations that may, or may not, lead to a cure for Cancer, or some other disease. Unless you play 24 hours a day, and you do not mind the extra hours of PS3-time on your power bill, then this is a contribution to science that could prove valuable in the future.
Also, if consoles power usage if of such an importance why not opt to pay for "green power", meaning power achieved from renewable power sources, such as windmills, hydroturbines, etc., because then you can play all you want, and let your console fold, without feeling guilt.
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It is actually quite saddening to come and read articles about the console business, because it always turns into a pissing contest, with either side deeply entrenched on their respective side. Have you guys actually tried to enjoy games?
More generally - the 2 console (Xbox 360 and Playstation 3) are so much alike that it boils down to the games only available on either platform and one's taste in games.
Both companies are in it for the money - why not stop boasting about which one is better than the other - this project is about helping universities with calculations that may, or may not, lead to a cure for Cancer, or some other disease. Unless you play 24 hours a day, and you do not mind the extra hours of PS3-time on your power bill, then this is a contribution to science that could prove valuable in the future.
Also, if consoles power usage if of such an importance why not opt to pay for "green power", meaning power achieved from renewable power sources, such as windmills, hydroturbines, etc., because then you can play all you want, and let your console fold, without feeling guilt.