Newsflash - its impossible to categorically state that XMB is better than Blades or vice versa, or that one controller is better, unless you can prove consistent difference - which in this case you can't. It's personal taste for the most part.
I for example hate batteries and recharging batteries and opening covers and replacing them - guess whether I prefer PS3 method or 360? Someone else might hate having to wire up the controller for a bit so guess whivh one they would prefer?
Half of the latter comments sound like the conversation after 10 beers when everyone argues about somthing that has no resolution.
Time to drink up and give it a rest with the 'its better because I say so' IMHO.
OT nice write up. Funnily enough I'm always surprised the 360 power brick doesn't get mentioned more - it's huge and I suspect often an unexpected sight for many when they open the box!
Try to be reasonable... its easier than you think...
