PS3 + a PC, what does that leave for the 360?

[Streeteh]

The hardware is ****e tbh, but it's what i expected, it's difficult to not notice everyone talking about noise, failure etc etc etc, even my pad went doolalley on me in the first 48 hours. But, as i said, i expected it so i'm pretty much writing it off as a complaint; i purchased it knowing of the issues so i will not complain about them.

The operating system (or whatever you want to call it) is fantastic, really slick and easy to use. Everything is just 'there', it's all presented well, there's very few loading times, patches apply instantly, nothing needs to install (unless you ask it to, by this i mean copying a disk to the hard drive). The biggest surprise to me was actually the ability to nearly completely interact with xbox live from my PC, i know it's a little thing but it makes a huge difference.

Games wise, i've played most of the big titles on my mates 360 (who has now moved away, hence why i needed one of my own) and the majority of my opinions remain. Gears is a great game with really sublime graphics and what was at the time ground breaking mechanics. Halo 3 is one of the most overrated games in history, that doesn't make it a bad game at all, neither was GTAIV for example, but it isn't the gold encrusted crown of gaming that many make it out to be (imo!). However with that said, there are just as many games that i've played that haven't received anywhere near as much attention as they deserved. Both Lost Odyssey and Kameo (Lost Odyssey in particular) have proven themselves to be as good if not superior to these big name titles. That to me has just proven that hype is the biggest detractor from a game, this trend is just as evident on the PS3.

My only real complaint about the system is all the buying of 'points', you have to hunt for the best deals on arcade store points or 12 month subs. Why on earth can't they just make it a standardised thing?

If i had to choose between a 360 or a PS3 which would i choose today? Still the PS3 tbh, it has more games that i'm interested in and that's all that matters to me. I'm glad to own both consoles though, each has strengths and weaknesses and to own both (if you can afford it) clearly is the way to go.

For the money i paid the 360 is a bargain.