btw, will i have to shell out more money for accessories that i'll need? i use wireless internet for my room so will that require a wireless card, etc?

 

There is a wireless add-on...don't know how much. Why not just run a 100' Cat-5 cable?

 

Wireless is built-in on the PS3. The 360 add-on costs a 100 bucks. The PS3 is truly an all-in-one package while Microsoft nickel and dimes you just to get the same features. Something to keep in mind.

Although most of HAN sides with the 360, I disagree with the argument that there are better games on 360. If anything, its too close too call. Both systems have great exclusive titles. A lot of the big upcoming titles like Modern Warfare 2 and Assassin's Creed 2 are coming out on both systems anyway... I own both systems, but if I had to keep only one, I'd probably pick the PS3. The only games I'd truly miss from the 360 side would be the Left 4 Dead and Mass Effect game(s).

 

On paper, the PS3 smokes the 360.

PS3 Slim - $300 (Sept 1):
BluRay playback
XviD DivX playback
PS3 (duh) playback
native 1080p HDMI output
1080p games
free online service
built in wifi
built in rechargeable controllers

360 Elite - $300 (Sept 1)
Windows Media Center streaming (no .avi files)
+ $100 for wireless internet
+ $20 (per controller) for rechargeable
+ $50 (per year) for online gaming

But I play the 360 so much, I wore out my first console. The Xbox Live experience destroys the PlayStation Network too.

I've used my PS3 for about 40 hours total since 2006. BluRays are pretty though.

 

The 360 is extremely close to PC architecture. Developers know how to make games for this thing.

When taking games that exist on both platforms (Fallout 3), the 360 is visually better. The texture mapping and light effects are most noticeable.

 

do you want a space heater (PS3) or a gaming console (XBox)?

 

I have no idea how the PS3 doesn't melt to the shelf.

 

is modding a frowned upon thing to talk bout in the basement?

modded 360>ps3

imo...get the most basic one and add more accessories later if you need to

 

In terms of games, I say 360 has a better library.

But I think the PS3 has better quality games.

 

With the exception of the vaporware Gran Turismo 5, there isn't a PS3 exclusive I'd call better quality than a 360 exclusive.

Resistance: Fall of Man 1 & 2 = excellent
Gears of War 1 & 2 = excellent

Kill Zone 2 = excellent
Halo 3 = excellent

360 has nothing like Little Big Planet. PS3 has nothing like Viva Pinata.