Xbox 360: The ultimate gaming console.
It has a perfect controller
Xbox Live (unified multiplay platform)
More than enough processing and graphics power.
The downside is the current hardware issues. Price is fairly high, but a great value for what you get, and still 1/6th the price of a high-end gaming rig.
PS3: An overpriced media center
I don't personally like the controller. They stole the motion controls from Nintendo, and then even added trigger buttons like the Xbox. Also too small and too light.
From what I hear, an extremely powerful machine. I have yet to see anything on it that makes me think "WOW, the Xbox doesn't have anything that looks this good". In time, I'm sure devs will learn to leverage the PS3's power, but I don't see it yet.
I love the PS3 system interface and menu. I have had no problems using it as my media center (using TV Versity) The controller actually works great for this, and it's small size is actually an upside (walking around the room with it, it isnt as bulky as the xbox controller)
The current library of PS3 games is really really bad. There's still only a few games I want. Once again, in time this will get better.
I have to admit, the PS3 looks sexier ;)
I just want to end with the note that I am not biased against the PS3. I am happy that I bought it, and I'm sure I will get more use out of it when better games come out. I just think that the Xbox is the better gaming platform (not more powerful, just better overall)
