Let's face it: if graphics didn't matter, we all would still be playing SNES games just for the value. Or maybe even RuneScape. We all know how much gameplay RuneScape has, let's ignore the horrific graphics. I think there happens to be more variables than gameplay and graphics. Personally, I hated FF8 because of "gun blades" and other corny things that were rampant in the game. Gameplay and graphics never even came into perspective. It could have been entertaining for days and graphically enthralling but I won't ever know.

Between the PS3 and Xbox 360 or a Wii, I'd take the Xbox or PS3. I'd take the Xbox 360/PS3. Nintendo has yet again catered towards the parents who will be paying for the console as opposed to adults/teens who play games. Nothing has changed as far as I'm concerned.

The PS3 isn't going for just graphics BTW. They've got it all, bucko. Including that motion-sensing remote. Basically, it's 360 and Wii versus PS3. This article has something about Microsoft siding with Nintendo (IDK what Nintendo's response was). Neither can compete with it alone as far as hardware. There's also that possibility that the PS3 will have more 3rd-party developers than Micrsoft and Nintendo combined again. Although, there's also the possibility that the PS3 falls flat on it's face.