Nothing better then using xpadder with your 360 or PS3 controller and hooking up to a 42" plasma and playing some large screen PC gaming..
Even if the screen can only handle 1280 x 720 or worse 1024 x 768 because of the distance and the size of the screen, if you've got a 8800GTX or higher on a core duo or higher, then set the graphics to Max at these res, full 8xQAA and it'll look amazing, play at 60fps (60hz) and will beat any console hands down....
I do this all the time... dirt 2 and batman arkham on a 720p panel alone look amazing with full max detail and 8xQAA or higher, and you can sit there in the comfort of a bed or sofa and enjoy your game.. Don't knock it until you try it...
Of cause, online play - well thats another story.. but for single player this method cannot be beaten.