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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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March 14th, 2008 at 7:19 pm
i like the wii because u can go on the internet its interactive and u can check the news weather buy games and create miis.
March 13th, 2008 at 7:16 pm
GO WII!
March 10th, 2008 at 7:19 pm
XBOX 360 call of duty 4 and halo 3 and dead rising and Turok and all the other the other great games for the 360. what other platforms can you find these games on
March 10th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
I have a d.s. lite. I like pichochat or however you spell it.
March 9th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
i think wii xbox360 and pc are the best
March 9th, 2008 at 12:56 pm
I like the DS Lite for the handhelds but the WII is the best counsul for me and the 360 hte PS3 stinks because its games r for adults and they never make games for PS3 and the PSP rox but the UMD r mostly rated R and the PSP has games for adults
March 9th, 2008 at 12:32 pm
I LIKE TO BE EXERCISING WHILE PLAYING GAMES SO THE WII
(WHO WOULD NOT LIKE THE WII?)
March 8th, 2008 at 11:54 pm
I have a Wii and its the best but Playstation 1 is even better
March 6th, 2008 at 3:21 pm
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March 4th, 2008 at 10:44 pm
wii is best by far!!!!!!!!!