I personally think threads like these should be reserved for people who own both consoles. How on earth can you compare the two unless you have played extensively on both.
I've owned a PS3 since launch and an XBOX 360 for around 2 years. My thoughts are:
Games
At the moment it really is a straight tie. Both consoles have some great exclusives. My favorite are Alan Wake, GOW, Heavy Rain and Uncharted. Gameplay is completely relative so it's a dead heat. TIE
Graphics
I've got to say that it's so close on this one but I have to go with the PS3. Not really had enough WOW moments whilst playing on XBOX compared to PS3. GOW3 and Uncharted 2 (and 3 in 3D) are jaw dropping. Still a very close race though. PS3
Controller
360 hands down. more comfortable over extended periods of time and the anologue stick placement is perfect. Build quality is about the same. Prefer the PS3 for charging but with a £10 battery pack then the XBOX is just as good. XBOX 360
Online
Truth is that i've not used XBOX live at all so far so cannot compare. PSN is great though and free. Never had a single problem whilst playing online. Fast and reliable (if you can forgive the hiccups which eventually gave me 6 free games afterwards). N/A
Disk format
short and sweet PS3 bluray wins. LA Noire etc on 3 disks is just ridiculous.PS3
Future
As mentioned countless times the 360 is just about reaching it's full potential after enjoyed a long, happy run. You may not see much more from Microsofts flagship console and I expect the PS3 to exceed what the XBOX is capable of before long (If games like Last Guardian ever see the light of day). However I think the timing of the 720 is perfect compared to Sony's PS4(?) which if released next year comes far to early. XBOX 360
Overall Result
I think it's great we have these two giants of the gaming world pushing each other to produce some of the best games ever made. It would be a sad day when either is layed to rest so the winner of the system wars for 2012 is... THE GAMING PUBLIC
Not so Special mention
Sorry but the WII is **** and the WIIU looks ****ter.;)
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