It looks awful IMO, I was never a fan of the PS2 looks and I think this looks even worse. I much prefer the looks of my 360!
Controller doesnt really bother me but its too similar to the DS2 pad really, nothing innovative lookswise so far then...
First impressions are "Whats new?"
So its got blu-ray and a 60Gb HDD and is quiet - blu-ray (and HD-DVD) are on shaky ground right now, the uptake rates are going to be determined by media prices and players too - I think HDDVD may win this but its too close to tell right now. Quietness is good, the 360 isnt exactly silent! I wonder if they are quiet when turned on for a while - having been on for a bit heat buildup might mean they spin more fans faster so increasing the noise.
HDMI is a good addition to woo bleeding-edge buyers to the top priced console but depending on the output formats available probably wont actually offer anything at all for a good few years.
Simoultaneous worldwide release was a PITA for 360 customers and going on the numbers it doesnt look like its going to be a success for Sony either. 2 million units across the whole world at launch for one of the most anticipated consoles of all time? Maybe the insane prices are to try and put off all but the most hard core buyers. IF the UK price of the console is £410 I wouldnt be suprised to see "mandatory" bundles with 2-3 games and an extra pad for ~£600 - its not going to be an overnight whitewash by a LONG way.
In all, disappointment really. No doubt it will sell due to the nature of the industry, Sony fanboys and trading on their (slipping) reputation will probably see them through this round with only minor damage. I wont be buying one though.