Well, I bought a PS3 on the release, and so far, I couldn't have been more satisfied from a platform. Exclusives have been good and as it turns out they will continue to be, hardware is still up to date, PSN is and as sony says will be free, last year I saw many improvements in PSN, free blu-ray player, and I can rumble on for hours. IMO DS3 is much much better than any other design of controllers (except Mega Drive II, that thing really kicked ass! :P ). It's really old school and easy to use. I'm sure you'll get used to it really really fast. I mean I've seen my best friend who has never held any controllers in his life, mash and jungle in MK9like crazy in one month time ;) Definitely should give it a go. And with the price listing at 249$ there's nodoubt you should go for it! Hell, i bought mine 549 Euros and I dont regret a penny :) Have fun on your new PS3, you're gonna LOVE it.

I'd go with:

1) Killzone 3
2) God of War 3
3) Modnation Racers
4) Red Dead Redemption
5) Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns Of The Patriots