The Xbox 360 is targeted largely at people who like casual games. The kind that you can just pick up and play for a while. Little to no actual substance to them, just lots of action.
The PlayStation has traditionally been the home for deep involving role playing type games. The kind of games that requires a pretty significant time investment to get into.
That's what it'll come down to in the end, the kind of gamer you are. Graphics wise, both consoles are pretty evenly matched. So if you're more into action games, and don't really care about story, get an Xbox 360. If you're more interested in story than graphics, get a PlayStation 3. Not that PS3 game graphics won't likely be every bit as impressive. It's just that role playing games don't traditionally tend to be boundary pushers for graphics, and role playing games have been the major differentiating factor between the PlayStation and other consoles.
I think I may buy one of the new gaming systems this year but I don't know which one. I already own a PS2 and I'm liking the look of the PS3. But with the new 360 elite out its also looking good. I like some of the 360 games like Lost PLanet, Gears of War, and the upcoming Halo 3. But the promise of bigger and better games on the PS3 has held me back. Can someone please help me here. Thanks
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