Going to buy an 80gig ps3 of a 20 gig 360

[Dodece]

I love reading these threads. Honestly the original poster didn't really give enough information for anyone to make a really sound recommendation. I would have highly recommended that the original poster have spent a few more weeks doing research before making a rash decision. Hopefully the original poster only looked and did not make a purchase.

While it is sexy to buy a console for a few games. The reality is you need to purchase a console for the complete package. No matter which console you choose your going to be making some sacrifices. The goal should be to get more of what you want. You need to compare libraries. Compare release lists. Compare the hardware advantages. Then compare the pricing. Have an equal eye to quality and quantity.

The one thing you do not want to do is end up with a console collecting dust six months from now. Thats when you really start to regret choices made. You need to think long term. Not what will suit you in the immediate future, but what will do for you for the next two or three years.

I will say this though. The PS3 is a risky venture at this point. Nobody knows how the console will pan out. There are a great many developer issues surrounding this particular platform. So you really need to be comfortable with the library, and the release list. Do not extrapolate hopeful scenarios you need to be happy with what is there. The future is not holding the guarantee that the 360 has, or even the Wii has at this particular moment. Both have sold enough to garner consistent support. While the PS3 has not, and consoles with that sales record do not always end up getting the greatest support from developers.

Really mull it over if your leaning towards the PS3. No matter what anyone tells you to the contrary you will be taking a gamble. In the end you buy a next generation console for next generation gaming.