Sony PlayStation 3 (20GB)

Summary: I have owned the Xbox 360 in the past, and I even considered buying it again before finally deciding to stick with my plans I have had since the first announcing at E3. I waited two nights for this amazing machine, and it was well worth it. My first reactions to the Xbox 360 when I first got it were of disapointment. The frame issues on the Xbox 360 were not next gen to me. But the Playstation 3 does not have the such issues. Being able to play a game of high level graphics in HD and with a whopping 60 frames really is out of this world. The 20Gb is what I had to settle for, but reading the manual I came across one of the most important features of the PS3. Its upgradeability. I can put my own hard drive in. As long as it is a 2.5 SATA it will work, and it will NOT void the warranty. Although the 20GB is lacking the WiFi integration, the WiFi adaptor will be available very soon. As for the multimedia card slots, any memory card reader will work via the USB ports located on the front. A couple interesting things to note, Linux is fully supported on this computer entertainment device. I can only imagine the potential to turn this into a PVR! Also lets not forget those ROMS and emulators people! If you have a chance to get your hands on a 20GB, get it! It is well worth it and IS just as powerful.

One more feature. I cannot believe I left it out! The Blu-Ray is the future. HD movie viewing will be the norm, and from what I have seen, I am very glad. The difference between regular DVD and Blu-Ray, or HD-DVD for that matter, is really night and day. Lets not forget the Blu-Ray technology comes with the 20GB PS3 too!