First, I want you to know that I purchased this console for two reasons. The first is as a game machine, and so far it has performed admirably. Grand Theft Auto 4, Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction and Rock Band are the four games I currently own for this system and each one is incredibly impressive. Especially Rock Band, if you have more than one person playing this system!
The second reason I purchased it is for its media playback capabilities. Not only does this machine play Blu-Ray discs (the de facto winner of the HD format war) and regular DVD movies,...