I have a choice to make.

You see, a week ago, someone crashed into the back of my truck while it was parked in front of my house. Because the person who decided that my truck was a pinball bumper didn't stick around to own up to his mistake, I'm out $500 (gotta pay the deductible, after all). But I'm still receiving a significant amount of money. I've found a suitable replacement for approximately one quarter of the amount of money I'm going to receive.

That said, I've decided it's time for me to join the new generation in gaming. Question is, which direction am I going to go? The Wii is out; partially because I still can't find them, and partially due to the My Coke Rewards experiment that I am now conducting. This leaves the PS3 and Xbox 360. Here are the factors I'm looking at for each one...

PS3

-I'm thinking that I should maybe get the most expensive console out of the way when I have plenty of funds.
-Metal Gear Solid 4, Grand Theft Auto IV, Gran Turismo 5...all new installments of favorite series (I realize that GTAIV is comingout for the 360, but since I have all the other GTAs on Sony consoles, it kind of feels proper to continue the series on Sony consoles).
-I can't find 360 Elites anywhere, and that's the model I want.

Xbox 360

-Way more games that interest me right now.
-Cheaper (even the Elite).
-Easier to build a semi-large inventory due to the fact that there are Platinum Hits titles currently available.

So, in which direction do I go? PS3 or Xbox 360? Do I get the big black obelisk or do I wait until I can find the Elite I'm looking for? I'm open to opinions, suggestions, debate.