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twesterm on 01 July 2009
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Eh, sure, I'll bite:

  • Rewards: Xbox 360.  I just feel achievements are more meaningful and better implemented.  I can earn a lot of trophies and not go up a level, but I can do the simplest thing and my game score goes right up.  Think of an MMO-- going from 35% to 45% into the next level isn't a big deal but going up a level is so you only get that mileston every now and then.  Going from 7,200 points to 7,300 still feels like a big deal so you always get that good feeling as your building up your score.  And then there's also the implementation.  Everything with the trophies just feels so sloppy-- checking them, synching them, everything.
  • Console Interface: Xbox 360.  I loved the old blades and NXE is good.  It's simple and easy to use.  I think the XMB is a good start but there are just too many sub menu's with too much stuff in them.
  • Online Service: Xbox 360.  I'll tell you the truth-- I don't care much about this one since I don't play online much.  When I have played online, it's usually on the 360 and the experience has been great.  About the only two things I can compare here is the store and the updates.  I fucking hate the PSN store, it's just confusing and a pain in the ass.  The MS marketplace on the other hand is seamlessly integrated into everything is just nice.  As for updates, even small updates over the PSN can take a long time but take very little time on the 360.
  • Multiplatform Games: Xbox 360.  What can I say, multiplatform games just tend to be a little better on the 360.
  • The Library Itself: Xbox 360.  Looking at exclusives, the PS3 only has one I care about (Uncharted, maybe two if I count LBP) while the 360 has many so I suppose that makes the 360 win for me.
  • The Controller: Xbox 360.  This one is a no brainer, except for the D-Pad, the 360 controller is just incredible.  It's well weighted, buttons are easily accessable, and it fits well in your hand.  The D-Pad is an abomination but luckily most games don't require an accurate D-Pad.  The DS3 on the other hand has a great D-Pad but I've never liked the placement of the analog stick (I have big hands and my thumbs bump into each other) and the triggers are terrible.  While I can forgive a bad D-Pad since it is rarely used, the triggers I cannot forgive.
  • The Exclusives: Xbox 360.  Didn't I just answer this?  Meh, just look above.

All that said, my PS3 still gets A LOT of use because I use it as my media player.  I love watching Blu-Rays and I love how it makes my DVD's look.