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Which game system is best?
There are pros and cons to every game system out there. What’s best for you? It’s up to you to decide.
DS Lite
Category: Portables
Cost: $129
Features: Two screens; WiFi wireless; touch-sensitive screen. Plays Game Boy Advance and DS games.
The Good: This best-selling system has a huge library of games. Rechargeable battery can last up to 19 hours. Good price.
The Not So Good: Least powerful of the new systems, with poorest graphics. Holding system and using stylus can be clumsy.
PSP
Category: Portables
Cost: $170
Features: High-resolution wide screen; WiFi. Plays games and movies on mini DVDs called UMDs.
The Good: The nicest screen ever included in a handheld. UMDs make for bigger and better looking games.
The Not So Good: Smaller and often disappointing library of games. System and games designed more for adults.
PlayStation 3
Category: Consoles
Cost: $400 for 40 GB hard drive. $500 for 80 GB hard drive.
Features: Plays games and movies on Blu-Ray and DVD disks; WiFi. Backward compatible to PS2; wireless controllers.
The Good: The most powerful game system ever made; games look great. Many online options.
The Not So Good: Costs nearly twice as much as other systems. Few games released for 2007; most are for adults. Some problems with backward compatibility.
Wii
Category: Consoles
Cost: $250
Features: Uses wireless motion-tracking controller called Wii-mote: WiFi; backward compatible to GameCube.
The Good: Wii-mote is unique. Comes with Wii Sports. Better backward compatibility than PS3 or Xbox 360. Family-friendly library and excellent classic games through online service.
The Not So Good: By far the least powerful of the new consoles. Few must-have games, and Nintendo has announced few future games than Microsoft or Sony. Does not play movies.
Xbox 360
Category: Consoles
Cost: $280 for Xbox 360 Arcade (256MB memory unit); $350 for Xbox 360 Premium (20 GB hard drive); $450 for Xbox 360 Elite (120 GB hard drive).
Features: Uses wireless controllers; plays games and movies on DVD; Internet connectivity.
The Good: Largest game library. Best online offerings. Can play high-def DVD movies.
The Not So Good: Severe overheating problems. Limited backward compatibility. System and games generally designed for adults.
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February 24th, 2008 at 5:32 pm
i like the 360 because if u buy the halo3 pack it atomacticly has a liqiud cooler
psp is best hand held cause of grafics,movies,big screens,and star wars games
February 23rd, 2008 at 6:21 pm
The Wii is the best. You can play Wiiplay, Wiisports,Super Mario Galaxy,Super Paper Mario and more.
February 23rd, 2008 at 8:00 am
Wii(me,myself,and I) think the wii is the best!!!!!!!!
February 22nd, 2008 at 10:29 am
DS is the best because its handheld and has a touch screen and wi-fi. Wii is second best. Then XBox 360 because it has good graphics and Halo 3. Then PSP because it more games then ps3 then ps3.
February 19th, 2008 at 9:55 am
wii i like best
February 18th, 2008 at 6:59 pm
The wii most.
February 18th, 2008 at 10:57 am
i only have a PSP so i don’t know what’s the best but i think it’s the Wii.
February 17th, 2008 at 8:54 pm
im all nintendo…so i would say DS or wii
February 16th, 2008 at 6:15 pm
the elite all the way
February 15th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
I like the DS, because it is portable and has relatively good graphics for a portable system, plus it has a touch screen and educational games. if you are trying to decide between the wii and the DS I reccomend the DS.