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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 25th, 2008 at 10:44 am
I think that Wii is best because its the cheapest system but its still fun.
March 25th, 2008 at 8:17 am
psp also rocks, but could use a beter flash player for playing games online.
March 24th, 2008 at 7:08 pm
You’re wrong about the grapics. The grapics rock! What were you thinking??? And holding the DS is not clumsy! The stlyus is like holding a pen! Sheesh! You’ve gotta own it to know it.
March 24th, 2008 at 6:40 pm
Wii is the best, hands down.
March 24th, 2008 at 6:39 pm
Psp is the best system out there. If you buy emulators it can play any system game. If only Halo was a regular game on it……
March 24th, 2008 at 4:21 pm
xbox 360 is the best compared to ps2 and wii! however, the red rings of death are terrible! Be careful with your xbox 360!
March 24th, 2008 at 12:54 pm
THEY all STINK GAMEBOY RULES AND ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 24th, 2008 at 11:52 am
these are my ratings
X-Box 360 *****and a half
PS3 ****
Wii ***and a half
PSP*****
DS ***
March 24th, 2008 at 11:44 am
360 beats all period.
March 24th, 2008 at 8:51 am
WII is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!