To get back to the original poster: What do you want your console to do? What kind of games do you like?

All this will help you narrow it down.

You are trying to decide between the top two consoles on the market. One is excellent for games, and one gives you good games plus blu-ray.


If you are looking for a console that will let you play (most) of the popular games, some exclusives, with good graphics then you shoud get the Xbox.


If you are looking for a console that will let you play (most) of the popular games, some exclusives, with good graphics, plus also want to use your console as a top notch Blu-ray player, then get the PS3.