The Xbox 360 has always had a thing for having the competitive edge over the competition. First, they launched a system a year before the rest of the competition. This gave the system its huge American fanbase (this is why I have a Xbox 360 ). Also, they have soo many more exclusive games that are worth buying now, as opposed to ones that are being mentioned 3 years from now.

Second, Microsoft has been letting the competition catch up, but then they blow away others (i.e. XBL and Price Cut). The reason I am saying this, is because we all know that PSN is maturing at a fast pace, and is pretty much on par with XBL. Now, since XBL is having the update, I believe that PSN will not be in the same league as XBL. Sure Home will be great, but once again, Microsoft has beat them to the punch. The new interface IMO is blows the XMB out of the water because your avatar is already present, as opposed to launching it from home. The price cut seems to be working well, if the effects remain consistent. There have been rumors of a $50 price cut of the PS3 in december, but MS already beat them to the punch with the American crowd. With the economy the way it is now over here, $350 as opposed to $199 is expensive these days. Also, the price of XBL has been slashed as well, which makes me consider buying another subscription.

Lastly, they have been buying out a lot of timed exclusivity with a great deal of games. They have RPGs, Rock Band 2 out now, and plenty of other games coming out with timed exclusivity. They understand that many people do not want to wait a full year for the same game, thats a port. Even though some people sont mind waiting for those games, but most dont (like me). Even if Gears of War came on PS3 in 2099, I will have already had my fun on 360. Dont get me wrong, I really like the PS3 because its my system of choice, but they really need to step it up when it comes to competition. I am really loving the lineup that is coming out this fall, because I believe that it is better than 360s', but I think they need to get there $hit together, and start dishing out money to attract more consumers

You do know how threads like this one end up, right?

A better title would be, "Why EYE THINK Microsoft is a better company than Sony."

Would you care for a flamesuit?

You are intitled to your opinions, but actually the original dashboard IMO was better looking than this "new" interface.

Also about the XMB..no it doesnt blow it away, I like the XMB more than the dashboard, until you have experienced it completely you shouldnt just judge on looks.

in HD the xmb looks amazing.

The XMB does look really cool but I hate it. Everything is placed in sub menus and funny spots. I love the Live Blades, I haven't had a chance to look at the new interface but I get the feeling I'm not going to like it much.

Dude, I have both systems, my ps3 is hoooked up right now to a 37" sharp aquos (1080p) I have experienced both. I actually believe that the XMB is more cleaner than the dashboard, but i think that update will give 360 the edge

what do you mean?

It'll end up as a big flamefest, that's what I mean.

despite these mistakes.....Ps3 is not only tracking 3 million ABOVe 360 in the same timeframe

but this year it has been consistently outselling 360

maybe sony don't feel they "need to step up"

I dont understand why, there is no bias at all. I am a gamer, not a fanboy. I gave props to both systems and I clearly like the PS3 better if you look at my profile.