I am a PC gamer but i have always found console wars to be really interesting and entertaining. So, i thought i might as well do a bit for each console.

I'll start with the 360, and why its still relevant with the new ps3 slim out.

1. Xbox Live is undeniable superior to PSN, even though Ps3 is free and Xbox Live isnt. Xbox live is more accessible,has better downloadable exclusives, and a larger community. Also the 360 has a much much bigger install basethan the PS3 in the U.S. The Xbox 360 is just a more Social console.

2. Also Microsoft decided to pay money so that a lot of games dlc would be exclusive the the 360 user base. e.i. Fallout3 (kindof exclusive), and GTA4

3. As for the Price, this used to be a big arguement in favor of the the 360, but now thats debatable. Especially with the PS3 slim. Its true that the XBox 360 costs less initially but with xbox live:gold figured it,over time the 360 costs more. Also the PS3 has the blueray player.

4. The PS3 lineup has gotten better in the last year and will continue to get better (god of war 3, uncharted 2, etc.). But the 360 still has some great exclusives like halo3 (yeah, its good, dont hate) and pc and 360 exclusives, like mass effect and left 4 dead. So the 360 lineup is no longer superior, but it can still hold its own.

6. Although the PS3 is undeniably the more powerful system,the 360 is easier to program for and so for a lot of the multiplatform games, the the 360 versions aresuperior (fallout3, biohsock, orange box).

7. the 360 Controller is more ergonomic.