Compared to the prior year, 2008 was a big step forward in many sectors even while the global economic outlook proved extremely gloomy. Video games provide a longer entertainment experience for a similar investment meaning that other forms of entertainment are becoming too expensive for many people.

Gaming aficionados are lucky to have two of the supreme gaming consoles, the PlayStation 3 and its rival the Xbox 360 competing to secure top of mind space. With both the gaming consoles being of equal caliber and providing different gaming experiences, gamers have a tough choice to make in deciding on a particular one and have to base their decision on the attributes offered by the two.