my order of preference gaming,movies, music.web browsing..i have a good phone for web and videos,and a nice mp3 player...bt not any gaming console....ipod touch looks fun..bt will it be able to compete with the other two....nd which is the cheapest of all??
Well if your looking for Web Browsing and Music I'd suggest a PS3 or iPod touch.
If your looking to spend little and get some half decent gaming I'd suggest a PS3.
If you want to get into gaming you're going to want to get Xbox, Its got great online service and gets most of the games and DLC's (especially CoD & Battlefields) before other consoles by a month.
And the iPod is great for playing Socially. Its got webbrowsing, Music and more. The ONLY problem with it is that in a years time it will become out of date and will be almost useless to the new iPods. Whereas the Xbox & PS3 both have another 5 years+ lifespan left in them & can also handle much more complex games.
SUMMARY:
-Generally the iPod is cheapest out of the lot but as I said has many flaws.
-The PS3 would come second because its Online is free, But unfortunately its online is either down alot or very laggy.
-The Xbox does have the best service out of the lot, and you'll probably get the most out of it. Unfortunately it makes you pay for premium online features (Like XBOX live parties & playing games online). This making it the most expensive ($70 USD a year for online).
I would pick the Xbox, just because its my favorite. I have used all 3 to extensive uses, and I much prefer the Xbox. Much quiter, More efficent & if you have Kinect is GREAT with friends! & the Xbox will last you for 4/5 years+
But if you want a cheap console which will last you for a year, but has some great apps. Its not amazing, but will keep you quite well entertained.
And lastly the PS3. Although its got its problems is overall a great console, And if you dont want to pay for online, but are prepared to put up with its downtime, I suggest go for it.