I think it all boils down to the type of games you like to play. I personally don't have a PS3 but have played it and know a little about it. I do, however, relate to you as far as gaming goes. I like to game, but don't have as much time to game and consider myself to be more of a casual gamer. My three main systems at this point are:
Wii
DS Lite (2)
PSP
I've had a DS Lite for about 2 years now, a PSP for about one year, got my Wii this past December and just got the second DS.
I really like the PSP, but I personally am not able to find as many games that I like to play on it as I do my Nintendo systems. The last Sony system I owned before the PSP was a Playstation, I had a huge collection of games and rarely played it. Never really had any interest in Sony since the PS, but when the PSP came out, I liked the looks of it and what it could all do. The graphics are great, it does a lot and is a lot of fun to play. I mostly have it for commuting and/or traveling, when I can't play a home system. Generally I leave it home though and play it more when I'm at home. I think the main reason I leave it is because of the lack of games I have for it.
I've played PS3 and I think it is awesome, but like PSP I don't find many games for it I want. I think the graphics are amazing and if you can find games for it you like (and if money wasn't really an issue) I would definitely say keep it, but based on your situation, I think you may like a Wii more...
I find that with my DS and Wii I play almost everyday. Even when I don't really have the time, I will find time to play, when I can't play, I wish I was playing. There are days when I work until 4 or 5 in the morning, but before I go to bed I will play a quick game on the DS. I also find I work hours and hours, but squeeze in a quick break to play Wii. That's what I love about these systems, I always want to play them. There are more games than I will probably ever be able to play that I want. And more importantly there are games that I want to play all the time. There are a lot of games that I can pick up, play for a half hour or so and go on, but at the same time there are games I could play for hours at a time, so it really covers all different kinds of gaming. I feel a lot of games for PSP and PS3 are games that you need to have more time to play.
I really think both systems are great and it mostly depends on the situation and the games that interest you the most. If it were me, I would keep the PS3 and get a Wii as well. However, since that isn't an option, I really think that a Wii would fit your style of gaming quite well. Ideally, what I would do is get the Wii and a DS Lite with the extra money (if you have a commute where you can game, otherwise probably not something you need)
You have had experience with the PS3 and know how much you like it and I think you can get a feel for the Wii from the games available and what you read, so I think you will be able to make the decision pretty easily... I wasn't sure if I would like the Wii, but after having it a few months now I can say I have absolutely no regrets. I grew up playing my big brothers NES and then got my own SNES and still love both of those systems. I can honestly say Nintendo has me hooked once again, I've never been dissapointed with anything I've had from Nintendo.
Hopefully I don't get attacked for my opinions here. I know everyone feels their own way about gaming and the systems they prefer, but I thought I would just throw my 2 cents in. I'm not a hard-core gamer, I like to play casually and just for fun, I know Nintendo probably isn't the best to a lot of people, but for me it is exactly what I want. Since it sounds like we have the same gaming habits, I think this may apply to you as well.
Good luck with your decision, I'm sure you will be happy either way!
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