Since it's UK release in March 2007 the PS3 has failed to impress me with any stand out gaming titles. Despite the PS3's bigger and better processing and graphics capabilities these have yet to be shown off in a way that I feel can't be replicated by the Xbox360. The 360 hit our shelves in December 2005 which has given developers a 2 year headstart in getting the most out of it. The early titles in particular I felt showed a clunky, shallow graphical experience which lacked the depth and thoroughness of Xbox titles being released at the same time. Launch title Resistance Fall of Man looks remarkably unimpressive compared to the original Gears of War, which was released 4 months previously in November 2006.

There has also been a number or art-style and experimental games that have failed to whet my personal appetite for what it can offer. Experimental and arty games are great, but mid-range gamers need a core substance of quality shooters, racers and action games that they can't get from the 360 to justify shelling out the £300 required for a decent bundle. Related to this, the loss, or to-date lack of, PS3 exclusive franchises which mid range gamers can feel passionate about. The loss of the GTA series exclusivity was a big blow and Gran Turismo and God of War are all games we can get excited about but can't yet buy.

But as with so many things, these issues are coming to light again now because they're hopefully about to disappear. With big name titles like Gran Turismo 5, God of War III, Heavy Rain, Massive Action Game (MAG) and Uncharted 2 on the horizon, the PS3 is hotting up. Massive Action Game is getting me particularly excited and you can read more about this here.

Add to the impressive line up of games, the rumours of a PS3 price cut hopefully coming soon, the blu ray functionality that the Xbox lacks and the newly announced Motion Controller, and the PS3 is looking more and more attractive to mid-range gamers who want quality games, innovation and entertainment without massive price tags.