vmware 3 vs parallels 5?

[bigjohno]

Have a Macbook pro and would like to know which one is better. Can you play games off of windows through it without noticeable difference? And if one is better than the other please explain, I have researched for a week now and hear mixed/different opinions. Much appreciated.

[Urbz]

VirtualBox 3.1.2
Free virtualization program that may meet many users' needs
www.macworld.com/article/145879/2010/01/vbox312.html

Parallels 5 (build 9308)
Lots of features, lots of speed
www.macworld.com/article/145881/2010/01/parallels59308.html

Fusion 3.0.1
Updated interface and added features highlight new version
www.macworld.com/article/145880/2010/01/fusion301.html

[Urbz]

How To: Run Windows in OS X, the Right Way
gizmodo.com/5487242/how-to-run-windows-in-os-x-the-right-way

[bigjohno]

Thank you