They're pretty much the same, when you get right down to it. Even the controllers are very similar. I don't care for the console war, as there's no reason to think of it as a war. I own a PS3 because I used to have a PS2, as my parent bought that for me when I was younger. I decided since I felt comfortable with the Sony system, I'd upgrade to the next Sony system. If my parent bought me the original Xbox, then I'd now have a 360. It's only because I grew up with Sony's system for most of my life. However, if we're gonna get into the console business, then Nintendo kinda wins out. All their consoles, both home and hand-held, have been more popular than other corporations' systems.
I was raised on Sony Playstation consoles, and I've had the original Xbox before. I don't remember particularly liking the Xbox 360 when I used it, but it may have just been because I was so used to Playstation's setup. Mainly I prefer Playstation for the games that is carries that other consoles don't, and because I like the free online gaming, that doesn't require a subscription.
but i wish i got a PS3 iheard they last way longer, and the conrtols are a bit easyer to use for beginners.lol