Which is Better for Gaming: Xbox 360 or PC?

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The discussion centers around the comparison between an average computer and the Xbox 360 in terms of gaming performance. The computer in question has modest specifications, including an Intel Pentium M processor, 1GB of RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce GO 6600 graphics card, which are generally inadequate for high-end gaming. The consensus is that the Xbox 360, designed specifically for gaming, outperforms the computer in this regard due to its dedicated architecture and optimization for gaming. The conversation also touches on the challenges of emulating modern consoles on a PC, which often requires high-end hardware. Additionally, there is a mention of the PlayStation 3 as a competitor to the Xbox 360, with ongoing debates about their respective capabilities. The general conclusion is that for gaming purposes, the Xbox 360 is superior to the specified computer.
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Alright I am having an argumetn about teh xb0x 360 vs my computer

who is better for gamming
and more powerful

my comp

ADAPTER: Universal AC-DC Adapter
BATTERY: Li-Ion Battery Pack 14.8V x 4400mAH 4 hours Runtime
CPU: Intel(R) Pentium(R) M Processor 760 @ 2.0GHz 533FSB 2MB Cache ~ CNB812 [+60]
CD: 16X/4X CD-RW/DVD+RW COMBO DRIVE [+90]
FLASHMEDIA: Built-In 3in1 Media Reader
HDD: 80GB 5400RPM ULTRA ATA 100 HARD DRIVE [+21]
INVERTER: NONE
IEEE_CARD: BUILT-IN 1394 IEEE FIREWIRE PORT
KEYBOARD: BUILT-IN KEYBOARD
MOUSE: BUILT-IN TOUCHPAD
MODEM: BUILT-IN 56K V.92 FAX MODEM
MOTHERBOARD: Intel Alviso 915PM & ICH6-M Chipset Mainboard
MEMORY: 1GB PC4200 DDR2-533 SODIMM MEMORY [+82]
MONITOR: 15.4" WSXGA TFT LCD DISPLAY 1680x1050
MP3PLAYER: NONE
NB_TRAVELKIT: NONE
NB_HEADSET: NONE
NOTEBOOK_COVER: Xplorer S4-5500 Notebook Cover (ORIGINAL SILVER COLOR)
NETWORK: BUILT-IN 10/100 NETWORK CARD
OS: Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Professional w/ Service Pack 2 [+46]
PCMCIA: (1)Type II PCMCIA 32-Bit PC Card Bus
PRINTER: None
PRINTER_CABLE: None
RUSH: NO; READY TO SHIP IN 5~10 BUSINESS DAYS
SCANNER: NONE
SERVICE: STANDARD 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY + 24/7 PHONE SUPPORT
SOFT: Microsoft(R) Works 7.0
SOUND: BUILT-IN AC 97 SOUND
SPEAKERS: BUILT-IN STEREO SPEAKERS SYSTEM
UPS: None
USB: 3 x USB2.0 PORT CONNECTORS
USB_PENDRIVE: NONE
VIDEOCAMERA: NONE
VIDEO: 16X PCI-Express NVIDIA Geforce GO 6600 128MB Video
WIRELESSPOINT: NONE
WIRELESSCARD: Intel PRO2915 A/B/G Wireless 802.11G 54Mbs MiniPCI Card [+3]


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Xbox 360, no question. PC's are meant to do a LOT of things, gaming just being one of them. It must do word processing, handle an operating system, be highly adaptable, run god knows how many different languages and protocols... etc etc. The xbox 360 is made ONLY for games thus it will blow away almost any computer.
 
Take a look at http://forums.ngemu.com/pcsx2-official-forum/25836-problems-ps2-emulators.html to see why completely faithful emulation of modern consoles on a PC requires a high-end gaming rig.
 
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Spec out a machine that would beat a 360
 
Tom McCurdy said:
Spec out a machine that would beat a 360

You're probably talking about ... top end dual SLI 7800GTX's and dual cores and raptors and insane stuff like that. I mean you're asking for a tow-truck that could outdo a ferrari while at the same time still being able to haul cars all over the place...
 
In my opinion, Xbox prevails over your computer for gaming purposes only. Your graphics card gives it all away.

The real question though is how PS3, the real nemesis of Xbox, will differ. Some say it'll be better, others disagree and argue it down. What are the differences?
 
Mouse + key board > XBox 360 controller
 

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