Next Generation Console: A Buyers Guide to PS3, Nintendo Wii, Xbox 350

For those who don't know, the next generation consoles are being released in the next few months. For most parents this is a very confusing time, especially when the cost are so different and the kids are asking for them all. These consoles are a quite significant investment around the holidays and sometimes parents need some help deciding. I will go over the cost, benefits and relevancy of each console in list form. Hope this article can help everyone get the right console for their children or themselves.

PS3:
This console is the beast of the three because of its experimental processor, highly advanced blu-ray drive and HDMI capabilities. The Playstation 3 is a powerful, capable and graphically advanced console. It is also the most expensive at $499 for smaller hard drive bundle and $599 for the larger hard drive bundle. To some this is a small price for the insane graphics and good games, but for others, including myself, the price range is completely ridiculous. For those adults buying this console for their children, it is geared toward a much older audience and I don't recommend it. I do recommend it for those who can afford it because of its great graphics and astounding capability. The problem is that there is a short supply because of the advance components. For those looking to by this, good luck.

Xbox 360:
The Xbox is also a very capable system in the sense that it also has great graphics and some very fun games. Like the PS3 it comes in two bundles, the "Core" with just the system and a controller for $299 and the "Premium" package with many necessary extras, like the hard drive and a wireless controller for $399. Also, like the PS3, the games cost $60, but the system is much more available because it was release a year ago. There is also a rumor out on the internet that Microsoft, the manufacturer, is contemplating dropping the price $100. If the price drop does occur I would recommend this system for any teenager because of the great graphics and fun games. Also, there are many great games coming out in the next year including, Gears of War and Halo 3, which will make this deal even sweeter. This console is for teenagers and adults. Enjoy!

Wii:
The Nintendo Wii is the most intriguing console in this generation. It is geared toward all gamers of all ages because it uses a new motion sensing technology. I have seen many examples of this technology over the internet and it looks very, very, fun. In the new Madden football game, to through the ball you actually move the controller in a throwing motion and the controller reads your movements. It is innovation at its finest. Although the graphics are only a slight improvement from the current consoles (PS2, Xbox, and Gamecube) the new gameplay elements are very promising. What makes it even better is the price of $249 and it comes with a game! I would recommend this console to anyone who wants a different game experience, especially those who are buying this for younger children because the games are most children friendly. This is definitely the console I am going to buy.

I hope that this article has been helpful and can help parents or others purchase the right console this holiday season.