For pure gaming purposes, Xbox wins hands down. As stated by other members game selection is much better for the 360. If you plan on using it as a blu ray/dvd player, the ps3 is the way to go. It has one, if not the best, blu ray players in that price range. Another upside to the ps3 is online gaming is free, where xbox requires a paid subscription. I think you get a 6 or 12 month free card with the system, but after that it is an out of pocket expense. Just some things to take in to consideration before choosing. I only own a ps3 as I don't play games as much as I used to and was more interested in the blu ray, but have friends with a 360.