if you want to consider about getting a console which can play modded games.. then hands down xbox 360.

if we compare original to original. PS3 beat x360 in the sense:
- ps3 now officially launched here and covered by sony local warranty
- ps3 has blue ray player
- ps3 has a very solid hardware design, its quiet and can let u play a few days non stop
- ps3 has very promising exclusive games.. little big planet, resistance 2, killzone 2, ff13 versus, god of war 3.
- ps3 network is FREE
- built in WIFI, Internet Browser, Music/Video Player

the console is abit pricey (you only pay one time and it will rarely give u any issues at all) and yes the game is a bit pricey.. but compared to xbox original games.. its just RM 20 - 50 more considering the discs are in blue ray. Just choose the games carefully.