If you were getting a new game system which one would you get and why?

ps3 - newer, bluray, I tend to like their games better

fuck sony? fuck microsoft!

I've been leaning towards the 360 mostly because I want Gears of War and partially because its cheaper.

I'd get the 360 as of now, because even if you want a PS3, you probably won't be able to get one, and the 360 is cheaper, more games in the library, proven online community, etc. However, I would eventually get a PS3 once the supply problem goes away.

360; the PS3 is way overpriced and will be really hard to get, and I just can't see why it would appeal more than the xbox unless you want bluray or japanese rpgs.

Buy 2 or more PS3's. Sell them for a massive profit on ebay and then decide what you want later.

I had thought about that but they are going to be impossible to get. Sony had committed to have 400,000 PS3s available for the US launch, but recent reports say they are only going to have 150,000 to 200,000 available at most.

PS3 for sure. I played one yesterday at a Sony Style store and it was drop dead amazing. I've played an XBOX 360 as well and I wasn't all that impressed. Plus I hate Microsoft with a passion.

PS3.

I intend to have one tomorrow. That I won't be keeping.

X360 costing less is bullshit. After you buy the add on HD-DVD drive and wireless adaptor it costs just as much as the 60GB PS3. And the $50 a year Xbox Live, vs the free PS3 net.

Except HD-DVD is useless and I don't want the wireless adapter

I think if you are only buying a 360 for Gears of War alone, then it's not worth it, but then again, it's (relatively) cheap, so it can't hurt. But if there are other exclusively-Xbox gaming franchises that interest you, then buying a 360 is a no-brainer.

The bottom line is: focus on games, not tech-specs. That's the reason I'm in no hurry to get a PS3, yet.

Gears of War isn't the only reason I'm thinking of the Xbox 360, though it does have me leaning towards the 360 instead of the ps3.