in about a month my wife and i will be moving into a new apartment where we'll be getting new furniture and everything. we don't have a DVD player at this point, and to minimize the total number of hardware we own, it's quite likely we'll be getting a ps3 or xbox 360 as a substitute for a DVD player.
we already have a wii, and we have a minimal need for the games that are on ps3 or xbox 360. i am interested in some of the sports games on HD consoles (like NHL 09), but don't care about shooters or most of the other games.
so i'm debating between a ps3 or 360. i would probably be getting a ps3 if not for the fact that 360 now has direct netflix streaming. i do not want to set up software to stream netflix from my PC to my console, because i do not own a PC (a laptop, yes, but i use it for work). i am committed to getting high-speed internet access, and i'll be getting a plasma TV ~50 inch. thinking of a panasonic, i welcome your opinion on the TV as well.
anyway, ps3 appears to have better interface for media entertainment, like they have a remote control for the console, right? that plays a big role. i don't think the 360 has one. ps3 is also bulkier, which is a minus.
what do you guys think? 360 or ps3? has anybody tried netflix on 360?
i could also end up getting a standalone blu-ray player if i can find one cheap, like below $100, or maybe $150, so that i don't feel like i'm wasting money on a ps3 or 360.
the Wii is an epidemic.
