Which Console?

[Mark]

Update - I have an Xbox360 as of 17th December. I'm now using this thread for my ongoing n00bish gaming exploits. Thankyou all for all the ongoing help and advice - it's appreciated.

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Ever since the Wii came out I've sort of wanted one, but never actually got around to getting one. One of the reasons was that I wanted to get my debts under control. I'm most of the way to doing that now and while the plan was originally to wait until they were cleared completely, current crazy prices and the exchange rate going in the wrong direction may mean it's better to move up the plans a little.

However, there are two problems.

The first is that Xbox360 is now within the same price bracket.

The second is that I'm not sure what's available for each, and if it's suitable for me. I like Wii Sports, muchly. I'd probably get along with easy-ish/fun puzzle games. The likes of Raving Rabbids is a possible (though I suspect I might struggle with that as it does need hand/eye co-ordination in places), but if I'm honest it's probably more thought-based games I'm after (Poker, Uno, puzzle games, strategy games, that sort of thing).

So, that leaves me with three options:

1. Wii
2. Xbox 360
3. Don't bother

The reason for option #3 is simple. I'm happy to spend the money, but don't want to waste it. I don't want to get myself into a situation where I buy a console for the sake of it and then it ends up on a shelf gathering dust. I've had a console before, but that was a waste and I sold it, primarily because I didn't have the collective expertise of BD to suggest good games.

I'm particularly interested in thoughts from those who know me well, but anyone is welcome to comment.

Thanks.

PPS - There's a fair chance I'll be able to pick up a console of either description while in Birmingham this weekend, so sorry about the short notice.