I have a PS3, and it's never really had any issues. The first unit I bought crapped out after a year, but I had the extended warranty, so they replaced it for free - with a better unit, nonetheless. I've had the new one for a while now (1-2 years?), and never had any problems with it. Sometimes I covet the XBox games, but otherwise I'd recommend a PS3... other advantages are that you also get a blue-ray player, and unlike the XBox, internet access is free of charge.