[friedkarma]

It's your money, so you are going to have to make a decision that you can live with. The reasons with I prefer the 360: it's much less expensive, you don't have to update video cards every 2 years, its more convenient when you are entertaining guests, I can play from my recliner or sofa instead of having my nose 18" from the monitor, features like the Video Marketplace and Live Arcade add value.

I wouldn't worry about friends too much. You'll make friends online by playing games, and also by meeting other gamers in these forums.