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Which game system is best?

By Steven L. Kent
From the December 2007 Boys' Life magazine

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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1. 260 - Pyro Maniac says:
   April 22nd, 2008 at 5:11 pm

   Gamecube’s the bomb but the Wii is cool too.

2. 259 - ZBOY123B says:
   April 22nd, 2008 at 11:30 am

   IM GETING A PS3 OR A WII

3. 258 - HUNTER 08 says:
   April 21st, 2008 at 7:50 pm

   I like the X-box 360 because it has Halo 3 and it is the only system with it

4. 257 - Smok says:
   April 20th, 2008 at 8:16 pm

   There is supposed to be a succeser to the Wii in, like, 2010

5. 256 - Anonymous says:
   April 20th, 2008 at 11:22 am

   psp

6. 255 - lambwalrus says:
   April 19th, 2008 at 9:18 pm

   gamecube rules for its awesome characters on super smash brothers melee such as dr.mario

7. 254 - law says:
   April 19th, 2008 at 4:40 pm

   ps3 rocks

8. 253 - crayman says:
   April 17th, 2008 at 5:36 pm

   who has call of duty 4 and beat it about 12-24 times? ME!!!

9. 252 - nono says:
   April 16th, 2008 at 6:18 pm

   my favorite is psp

10. 251 - AJtheWolf says:
    April 13th, 2008 at 5:44 pm

    DS Lite RULES cause I have one ,but I do want an Xbox 360 with Halo 3 and a Wii with Wii Sports!!

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