1) They have more than 3 outside companies.

2) The output is 720p or higher, and I haven't seen anything about backwards compatibility, which concerns me. The PS2 had PS1 emulator software running for backwards compatability. You would think with all of the processor power that an XBox 1 emulator could be added.

3) I'd rather play games in the living room on my HD TV than sit at the computer any longer than I have to! :-)

4) I just bought an XBox, which is why I hope they have backward compatiblity.

5) I like the new XBox Live they'll have, making it a worldwide video game console, even better than they have now.

6) It seems that a lot of it is upgradeable, which means to me that even if Sony has some time to look at the 360, it won't be out-of-date the monent the PS3 comes out.

7) Microsoft is also leveraging the ability of the 360 to wirelessly connect with XP Multimedia PC's, which might make it more than just a game console, since you can rip your CD's to the hard drive, again which I read is upgradeable, and also play any songs on your PC through your HT system, etc.

More than just a video game console, which is what I also hear the PS3 will be.

Ve shall see, no? Yes, ve shall!