Console choices

[Sjakihata]

About the consoles ps3 and xbox360:

If there is any specific titles that you must own, make sure to check for what console the title is available for. That would override any of the below.

Xbox360:
Controller (+): It has the best controllers on the markets. To me this is actually the most important aspect. It rests perfectly in your hand and has a perfect layout of buttons. Additionally, yyou can purchase (for €20) a kit that has a recharge station and 2 battery packs.
Xboxlive (-): Well, the network hasnt been hacked yet, however, you will have to pay something like €5 pr month in order to play online. You can download games etc etc for without that cost, it is only for online play.
Kinect (+): I give this a plus. I would never buy it, but that the option is there derserves a plus. It is sort of like the Wii, so sounds like a good compromise if your GF likes the motion thing.

PS3:
PS(Network)N (+): It is free, but can get hacked.
The playstation is probably for the more mature games, but for mature games I play them on PC anyway.
Speed (-): Although the hardware seems to be better, all titles i've played on both, the xbox is the faster console in actuality (loading times etc).
Blueray (+): Since this is a Sony invention, only the PS3 has it.
WiFi (+): It is integrated in the new PS3 slim, for Xbox you have to buy a stick, which sort of make up for the price difference (xbox is cheaper).

Take notice, that if you have friends with either of the consoles and you want to play with them, you need that type too (xboxlive and PSN doesnt share networking capabilities).

A very good game for 2 player without splitscreen is Fifa 11 (soon 12), although this is probably more for your male friends than you girlfriend.