I had both, had the xbox first. I think the xbox is a better games console. For me the graphics are slightly better and possible it has a faster frames per seccond rate although couldn't be sure. However as an overal machine it does have to be the PS3. I find the playstation OS much easier to use and whilst the Xbox will do many of the PS3's features the PS3 does them much eaiser and better. The Playstation interface is also clearer and easier to understand.

I disagree with the controller comment. The PS3 controller is just as accurate as the Xbox and fit's your hand perfectly. I can use the Xbox controller but if both where an option on either console i would use the PS3 regardless what console it was on. I think most Xbox owners, if being honest, would agree. A controller is also an important part of a console and it needs to be comfortable. The PS3 wins here.

The PS3 is also a much more swankier looking machine, it looks at home in my front room and has also replaced my DVD player. Also PS3 (as you well know) supports Blu-ray play back.

Both playstation and xbox's networks leave alot to be desired. For real online play the way forward is PC. I think both providers online gaming facilities could be better the only difference here is that Xbox make you pay a yearly subscription to use it. PS3 jsut plug and play. Xbox also needs an additional (maybe not on elite would have to check) wireless addaptor to run a wireless connection.

I had to change my xbox because of the dreaded red rings earlier this year. The unit was perhaps 8 months although to be fair had been left on overnight countless times when i fell asleep after watching a movie or playing a game. I had difficulty replacing the unit which again is not a direct fault of Microsoft has a got the xbox free with a phone contract and couldn't provide the nessacery proof required. The PS3 is now approaching 6/7 months old and gets the same treatment if not worse as i play it alot more and (touchs head) has been faultless. It doesn't mind being transported about (the xbox sometimes gave red rings when being unplugged and started up for the first time)

My girly prefers the PS3 mainly due to the controller but also because she has all her old games like Crash Bandicot (or whatever is name is) destruction darby etc which can all be downloaded from the playstation store for peanuts. They can be downloaded in the background while you play another game. Also if you have a PSP i believe you can somehow remotely access your PS3 and stream files to it however i don't have a PSP so have never done this, sounds cool tho.

Overal i want to play the playstation more, i prefer the controller, it has blu ray play back, my girly gets on with it better, most of the lads on here have one, and it looks better. The Xbox is probably the better games console but a bit like the Playstations ugly sister with odd sized boobs. i wouldn't have replaced the xbox had it not gone wrong BUT I'm glad i've got a PS3 and would reccomend one over the xbox.