They are more than worth it for free online and the exclusives alone imo. Not to mention a more capable internetvs browser vs. No internet browser on the xbox. Also bluray im really tired of talking about the positives of owning a ps3 people who don't even get one just to be a bluray player imo its just stubborn slim is the best bluray player on the market even does dts hd ma

Well it all depends what you are looking to use your console for, but honestly the ps3 works well for many uses, the main 2 being a home theater center and a gaming system.

Listing all its features would be tedious, so just to compare the differences between xbox and ps3:
Bluray (A great bluray player, cheap and works great, also it helps if you play big games (eg. La Noire) No more "Insert Disc 2 To Continue"
Bluetooth controllers (Not crappy infrared) with rechargable batteries as standard AND they use a generic mini usb cable connector, so no more forking out extra cash for rechargable batteries and a cable just to charge the damn thing!
Free Online Play.. duh
Web Browser
Doesnt destroy your dvd's when you slightly tilt the console (sorry i had to put that one in there)
And the rate or YLOD PS3's compared to RROD XBOX's is MUCH lower
i could probably google for some super nerdy facts to compare the two, but as an average user this is what i can tell you. In the end its your decision, but its going to cost you the same or even cheaper and you have all these benefits aswell.. (thats what frustrated me when i ever got involved in a console war, the only comback i would hear from xbox owners was "its much cheaper", no it simple isnt, yes the basic console (XBOX arcade before) is cheaper, but it has nothing... not even a proper hdd.. then add on the overpriced accessories, hdd, Gold subscription, etc, you have easily soared well above the price for a PS3 that comes with everything as standard)

So yeah just some helpful hints from a user :p Good luck with whatever you decide mate

I think the ps3 is such a better console and i have played the xbox alot and the reason being is free online with amazing graphics. Blu ray. Some better games and a better setup than the xbox in general

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Good tips and i think your right in all of them

To be honest I think that PS3 has better game exclusives than the XBOX, just think of:
- Uncharted
- Metal Gear Solid
- Infamous
- Killzone
etc

I have both and my Xbox just gathers dust.

I've been with sony my entire life. The ps3 has more games that I like and it's compatible with the psvita. I never got into the xbox.

Playstation never dissapointed me and so the PS3 didn't it,too.
After 4 years playing it, it's still fun.
PS4 can wait in my opinion

pretty much what everyone said here is true. is all a matter of preference though. i use my ps3 as my sole blu-ray player and haven't ever considered buying an xbox...

my nephew on the other hand never touches his ps3 and only plays his xbox. most of his friends don't have ps3 though so that contributes a ton as to why.

I bought my PS3 for his titles and I think wins to Xbox for that.