Consoles Honestly what is the best?

Playstation 3

WII

Xbox 360

Gamecube

As a potiential new costumer of one of these consoles what do you think is the best in terms of graphics and game selection?

Copying and pasting this from my post on the Causality forums.

The way I see it is I have an expensive computer, so I'm not going to buy a gaming system where I could play 90% of its game stock on my computer. So, XBox 360 is out.

I refuse to pay for a system that has been arrogantly quoted as saying "Even if the system doesn't play games people will buy it". Its a gaming console, I'm buying it for games alone, so **** off PS3.

However, I would like a console where I can import the amazing games that never come to the US, and also would like a company that appreciates as a college student, I am on a budget. Why hello there Wii, you'll go well with my DS.

For me, I can always fall back on Nintendo for the most innovative games, cheap pricing, and the most friggin insane imports. For party fighting games they are untouchable, and with their newest release, Jump Ultimate Stars, they have shown they can merge party fighters with RPG aspects as well as online play seamlessly.

I've been a solid avid Pro PC gamer for a while. 

I messed around and picked up a 360 and so far so good.  I mean It's really a PC as you all know. Bios/ Hard Drive/ Graphics/ Memory/ USB/ Heat (problem with all video cards)

 I think what adds value that most people don't talk about is XBOX Live, and Windows Vista compatability.  I was one to never buy the highest end video cards anyways.  So i've always ran last years hottest model on my PC.  With the 360 I think I'm indulging a little in great graphics.  My network detected the 360 within seconds and my Media Player Library is accessable via Media Center Extender within mins.

Back to the 360

I downloaded around 30 demos the same night I purchased the XBOX! (From a library of around 100+ playable downloadable demos)  From 1GB in size and less they didn't take long at all.  And I don't have the money to try all the games out by purchasing them, so It was exciting for me.  It's such a good concept to be able to play games you consider buying.  Also they have other downloadable content such as HD Videos (Superman HD)... and stuff like that.  Also you can download TV shows... all at your expense thou. 

The key to all of that, is that IP tv can be easily intergrated into MS's hardware.  And with all of the problems with television proviers providing PC HD-Hardware.  MS might just bypass them all and ... I just might subscribe to the IPTV service if it saves me some money.  (Hopefully like VOIP did to the Phone providers)

Also I was looking for a DVR with Media Streaming capabilities and a good DVD player... what do ya know.  Xbox 360 does them all.  And if you have a Media Center PC it becomes the best component.  Especially with the latest and greatest Vista Ultimate Edition.  I even impressed my wife who is a part of the anti-husband gaming alliance  (joking) with the 360.

 My living room went from a Media sytem stack of CD Player/ DVD Player/ Dish Network Reciever. to Just my Xbox 360.

 I'm rambling,  I'm just a little impressed.  My first idea was to build my own Media Center PC, but hey, this saved me some dollars.