I will be buying the xbox360 for more than one relative this year.  I have played the PS3 and don't really care for it.  The controllers really bother me and I just don't like the way it looks or the way it feels.  Maybe I haven't played it enough but seeing as I have no desire to do so they will never get my business.  The xbox 360 is doing nothing but improving and the wireless features make it very comfortable for game play.  Last year I went to buy a console for a cousin of mine 2 weeks before christmas but they were all sold out.  I would buy your system online and get it shipped by fed ex.  You can always get the newest games online also or at circuit city.  I am a big Ghost Recon fan and love to play online with other players live on xbox360.  It is great because with the headset you can talk to your teammates.  Halo 3  on xbox 360 is also very popular and some say the best game out on the market.  Madden 08 will make every football enthusiast grin from ear to ear  if found underneath the christmas tree or stuffed in a stocking.  360 games are gaining popularity and the game selection is rapidly widening.   Contribute to this blog and let the world know what your favorite xbox360 game is and why. Do some comparison price shopping for the cheapest online orders.  The internet gives the best bargain shopping.