I would just like to thank you for your awesome comparison of the consoles. As I am also considering a Wii60 at this point (have the Wii half), hearing about other peoples' experiences with both is something that I am extremely interested in, especially when it comes from a fair source.
And, because you gave me something I was looking for, here's something you're looking for:
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/live/memberships/
Looks like Silver gives you a tag + friends list + the marketplace + messaging (to me goes along with friends list, but whatever) + MMOs
Gold gives you regular multiplayer, matchmaking, and enhanced versions of silver stuff.
Please, PLEASE do NOT feed the trolls.
fksumot tag: "Sheik had to become a man to be useful. Or less useful. Might depend if you're bi."
--Predictions--
1) WiiFit will outsell the pokemans.
Current Status: 2009.01.10 70k till PKMN Yellow (Passed: Emerald, Crystal, FR/LG)