Sucks Or Rules

It's a tough one this, the heart says Xbox 360, but the head wins the battle.
The PS3 is better simply because of it's reliability record.
The 360 has a 40% failure rate and I don't care if M$ have a 3 year warranty, you still have to spend months without your console.
Then theres the potential that the cell processor has. This time next year there'll be some killer titles around which the 360 simply won't be able to render.

I have both consoles

Online Store

XBox Live content is very robust. The amount of movies, TV Series, Games you can download is very good. Not much content. I have downloaded movies from XBox Live Marketplace and found it easy to use. However, it does take about 2 hours to download a HD movie. With XBox Live Marketplace, some movies are downloadable in HD, but in 720P only. Also, only a few are available with Dolby 5.1 Surround, so if you have a great Home Theater system, you may be disappointed. You would do better to rent or buy the movie in HD or Blu-Ray format.

Sony Online store is almost bare. I have downloaded a few movie trailers and they looked great. The only problem is there just isn't much to choose from.

Games
As far as games go, I have only played a handful of PS2 games on my PS3, no PS3 games yet. I cannot make a judgment on that yet. However with Metal Gear Solid and some others coming up, I will be playing those.

Hardware
I play FFXI Online most days and really don't have any issues with my XBox360. I keep it on top of a Floor Speaker so it is out in the open. It stays on for as many as 10 hours at a time and does not overheat. The only problem I have had is that about once every 4-6 months the sound will not work. But all I have to do is reboot and it is fine. The graphics and sound on the 360 are great, no problems. PS3 the graphics and sound are also great, no problems. When it comes down to what the equipment is capable of doing, I would have to say that the PS3 is an incredible piece of equipment. I watch a lot of Bu-Ray movies on my home theater and am totally blown away by the quality of the picture and sound of the PS3 on my home theater. It is an experience that you cannot describe. A few months ago, there was a review in EGM comparing the HD player for XBox 360 and the Blu-Ray for PS3. The review basically said that the HD add-on player for XBox360 was not very good, but the Blu-Ray player for PS3 was a very good player.The other features, many I have not used yet, make the PS3 a better piece of equipment. WiFi, Interfaces for memory sticks and other media, the ability to browse the Internet, upscaling of lower definition movies to a higher definition, and more make this a very advanced piece of equipment.

In closing, I think both consoles are very good, but for different reasons. If you want a great gaming experience with online connectivity like Gears of War, Final Fantasy XI, etc., XBox360 is better simply because there is so much more out there. If you want a superior Home Theater experience, The PS3 is by far superior to the XBox360. If PS3 were to have a comparable online experience with Microsoft, and as many games as are available on XBox 360, I would have to say PS3 would be the better choice. But until then Xbox360 wins.

i have a ps3 and 360, and psn is pretty damn good imo........and i do have both. and free is nice, i hated having to reup on gold, i much rather woulda used that cash to get the orange box...and if xbl is leagues ahead (LMAO) of psn why does warhawk support 32 players...no lag, and resistance fall of man....40 players no lag? hmmm? where's ur answer to dat chump! halo 3 16 players is WEAK!!!! next gen matchmaking? give me a fuckin' break i cant even pick the damn map or know where the hell i'm going to! and why is my 75 dollar halo 3 game scratched? choices are great, so now dat my 360 is on its way to mcallen texas in the cardboard coffin of doom i'm straight cuz i PLAY B3YOND and when my homies say wii would like to play, beers and wii sports PWNS....plus it'll burn da calories from da beer XD

Here's the thing... don't rant or rave... just play whichever system you prefer. For me, that is the 360 for a few reasons:
- the online service is leagues ahead of the other consoles, subscription based or not. To me, the few bucks a month is worth it.
- the game line-up is strong with a good following of third party exclusive titles. The developers use this console as their primary development platform most of the time for a reason.
- Being an adult, semi-over-the-hill gamer, I like the fact that many of the games are oriented towards the adult player, and not just full of pixie-like kiddie characters with big heads.

I lost my console for a month due to the red rings of death, but that never made me reconsider supporting the console. My warranty was extended and I received a free month subscription to Live to make up for it. I still think Bill Gates has the devil on speed-dial, but I don't let that sway my decision... nor do I feel the urge to bash the other systems. For myself and my friends (including my buddy that manages a Sony Store), when you want to kick back with a couple of beers and geek out on games... the 360 is the winner.

I had my 360 since 2005 and its still kicking the PS3#$