Tip - Consider your budget and needs first

What's your budget and how many people will be playing on the console? Keep in mind that you don't just have to buy a console but accessories as well. Similarly, most consoles either come with one, or two controllers, so you will need to buy additional controllers as well.

The old Xbox 360 only supported four players while the PS3 supported seven. I'm not sure how the new ones go, but you should check on these details before making a choice.