Which is the Lesser Video Game System?
Nintendo Wii
Pros:
-Great for gamers and non-gamers alike
-Controller allows for realistic interactivity
-Tied with Xbox360 for lowest console cost
-Lowest prices for games
-System takes up the least amount of space
Cons:
-Lowest quality in graphics (shows even worse on LCD HDTV's)
-Choice of quality games is few
-Insane number and cost of accessories can add up with particular games
-Having to shell out an additional $20 for the Wii MotionPlus when Nintendo should have featured upon the initial launch
-Best resolution is 480p and you need a component cable for a few additional bucks
Pros:
-Games are in high def, Blu-Ray quality
-Great option as a regular Blu-Ray player if you can't afford the games
-HDMI support
-Upgrading the hard drive is very easy and affordable
-Free online game play
-Playstation 2 backwards compatibility (you might be better off playing them on the actual PS2)
Cons:
-System still isn't cheap
-Game prices are high
-System takes up the most space (particularly for those like me who still own the first generation fat one)
-Not enough quality games to choose from (I patiently await the release of God of War 3 and Gran Turismo)
-Controller isn't very comfortable for those with big hands
-System creates an absurd amount of heat (once again, this applies to the first generation PS3; if your home doesn't have heating, this will solve your problems)
-Online game play is free; you get what you pay for
Microsoft Xbox 360
Pros:
-Best selection of games
-HDMI support
-Controller has the best feel and comfort
-Best system for online game play
-Best system for hardcore gamers
Cons:
-Ring of death (equivalent to Windows' Blue Screen) can come to a system like yours, a problem less common among newer versions of the system
-Upgrading the hard drive is limited to what Microsoft offers and tops out at the 120 GB's
-System is costly unless you get the Arcade version
Summary
It all comes down to what kind of gamer you are and what you want to get out of each system. The PS3 works great as a Blu-Ray player and occasional video game system. The Wii has the best party value for the periodic get-together. For the Halo-playing gamer, the Xbox360 is your one and only choice. You can just do what I did and get all three! I own a Xbox 360 Arcade, Playstation 3 20GB and Nintendo Wii.
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61 Comments
Post a CommentXbox best console for hardcore gamers? - This is laughable.
This article is a joke, as is the author.
Just another fan boy for x-box
You really didn't think this article through did you. The PS3 has the best exclusives. And games coming out period. For you to say there aren't any games you must not have been looking very hard at all. Uncharted 2, Rachet and Clank, Killzone 2, Valkyria Chronicles, LBP, MGS4, and these are just some of the exclusives I didn't even bother to mention the multiplats. Like Batman Arkum Assylum, or MWF2 or AC2 you should probably do some more homework. The 360 isn't wireless, comes with a crappy unexpandle harddrive, no BLU-RAY, you pay for internet, no web browser. I love how biased these article can be. At least for the Wii you got most of the stuff right. But of course that is geared to kids and casual gamers. If you want the best bang for you buck and it's been this way since 2006 get the PS3 you won't be sorry.
HOW IS IT A CON FOR ONLINE GAMING TO BE FREE!?!!
Who wrote this, coz you're just being noobish, face it, the PS3's won this generation's console war.
Just look:
1. Heavy Rain
2. God of War III
3. Free Realms (FREE MMO!!)
4. The Agency, DC Universe Online (Paying MMOs!)
5. Gran Turismo 5!
6. God of War Collection (I and II)
7. ModNation Racers
8. LittleBigPlanet Game of the Year Edition
9. PlayStation Home
10. PS3 Motion Controllers/PlayStation Wand.
11. Play TV
12. VidZone
13. Lots more to tell but that's enough for now
So why isn't 360 got over price games to? Can' say PS3 games are over price an not say 360.
Controller is fine -_- its size hasn't change for over the years an that is a good thing, an you make it sound like the online is bad.
I'm sorry but 360 should have more down falls then the PS3 and 299.99 price isn't bad for all that you can do an what you get that 360 doesn't (I mean all the stuff right out of the box)
WHAT?
"Cons:
1-System still isn't cheap
2-Game prices are high
3-System takes up the most space (particularly for those like me who still own the first generation fat one)
4-Not enough quality games to choose from (I patiently await the release of God of War 3 and Gran Turismo)
5-Controller isn't very comfortable for those with big hands
6-System creates an absurd amount of heat (once again, this applies to the first generation PS3; if your home doesn't have heating, this will solve your problems)
7-Online game play is free; you get what you pay for"
those are not "Cons" are excuses:
1.System is cheaper than before and now everyone want a PS3, how you explain the sales ( but when we talk about PS3, salez don't matter lol )
2.Applies to every Console
3.Cry baby, PS2 fat was bigger last gen and I didn't saw any whiner saying that and same goes to first xbox
4. 20 First Party Devs saying HELLO, and Sony is not Third Party Dependent like M$
5.Seems like is the first gen f
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O come on "associated content"
your site cant be doing that bad, you cant be that desperate for hits to publish this dribble!
"associated content"
yea!
more like associated xbots!
1 its 60 AUD less than the 360 elite
2 the PS3 games are the same price as the 360 games (although i agree games are to expensive overall.)
3 the system takes up less space than that overpriced over sized power brick!
the ps3 slim is smaller than the 360 WITH a power supply, a console with a power supply is smaller than one without one now thats PATHETIC!
4 WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"not enough quality titles to choose from"
uncharted drakes fortune.
uncharted 2 among thieves.
heavenly sword.
metal gear solid 4.
ratchet and clank future tools of destruction.
ratchet and clank future quest for booty.
ratchet and clank future a crack in time.
killzone 2.
resistance 1.
resistance 2.
haze
INFAMOUS (best game released ever!)
than you have PSN titles like.
shatter.
fat princess.
wipe out HD
fatal exteria FX
burn zombie burn.
zombie apocalypse.
not to mention the great classic PS1 games like the crash bandicoot series.
not to mention the great multiplatfo