Both are close in all ways. Demo the controller on a display at WalMart or GameStop and see which feels better in your hands. See if you can actually hold it at GameStop. Personally, I hate the weight of the PS3 controller, it is way too light and the thumb sticks are not comfortable to me.
Also sounded like you would be the only one of your friends that had a PS3. If you wanted to be first alright, but if you wanted to hang out on live with your friends then I would get a 360.
I say 360, but it is your money to spend, not mine.









