Top reason for choosing, he's not going for a new shirt mate.

£260 for the 80 gig does seem good value and if the games selection and online was as good as the 360 I'd get one, plus Microsoft seem to get the extra content on the games which are all format, like earlier maps on COD and the GTA4 new packs are coming on 360 download soon where you take over a new character with extra missions.

When I had a PS2 the online was terrible and I think that's why the 360 has the upper hand because they were already proper on it with the original xbox. Plus everyone uses MSN messenger on their PC's just about so they have expertise in that department. Out of all the features of both being able to have people from PC's chat with you via messenger while you're gaming is very handy and one I actually need. Saves you running back to the PC if family or friends want something.