That is total crap, all of the Microsoft games you listed are all available on PC as well as Xbox. In fact almost everything that is released for X box is available to PC gamers. Playstation is the only one that dosn't always include it's games for PC gamers but certain developers like Square, may release for PC. Performance wise it is foolish to buy a xbox or a playstation. What you spend on the consoles could have easily built a cheap gaming rig. The rescent price reflections in consoles prove this. IE. a xbox used to be over 300$ you could build a cheap comp for that and have the same performance. Keep in mind all Xbox res. are at sub par HD standards. IE 720P so a cheap rig that runs 1080P with some nice 8x AA is going to look far better. Not only that but a PC is going to be able to bridge your otions on games for Xbox and PC only releases you just have to wait a little longer for the Xbox title issues. if you go PS you are stuck with PS and that is it. So as to your research question, ask your self do I want options that include many games? and alot more functions? or do I want a console that limits my computing power and choices?