I would go with the PS3 if your looking for a sports and shooter console. Although the PS3 is missing some of the game franchises that people praise (Halo), the Playstation has their own franchises that are able to make up for them. The PS3 also one ups the XBOX on terms of the internet service provided. PS3 gives you no recurring internet cost. The Wii is better if your looking for casual or interactive gameplay as most of the sports games are either made childlike (NBA Live 09) or given weird or hard to learn controls (NBA 2K10, Medal of Honor Series).