In terms of my preferred console, Xbox 360 is the winner. Superior controller, better collection of first-party games, and more reliable performance when it comes to big third-party games.
In terms of legacy, PS3 is the winner. While Xbox 360 performed well from a software perspective between 2005 and 2010, it fell off fast starting around 2011. Yes, Microsoft crapped the bed with the Xbox One launch, but that launch didn’t emerge from a vacuum. I think the early success of Kinect on 360 really hurt the future of Xbox gaming.
Sony, conversely, used this period to build up its brand. At a time when Xbox was investing in Kinect and mismanaging its flagship franchise, PlayStation was reaping the rewards of its investment in first-party content. Now, personally, I think the shift toward filmic/arthouse games that prioritize graphics, emotional resonance, and narrative was a mistake, but there’s no denying the appeal among consumers. And Sony used that appeal (and Microsoft’s self-inflicted wounds) to catapult the PS4 to great success.
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