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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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July 14th, 2008 at 7:38 pm
Hmph. Wii is the best system since the Game & Watch and they know it.
July 11th, 2008 at 9:16 am
Well, the Wii is more a compliment to my family get together…We usually just take about uncle TED…now we still talk about unlce TEd he loves the WII (controller hog)..so do we..The family do overall…
July 11th, 2008 at 9:11 am
Alll i can say is WII WII WII WII WII..get it that’s how the we makes me feel..I am loving it..plus my sister finally starts excersing-I consider that a miracle.Thanks WII WII WII get it..Yes GO GET IT.
July 8th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
my xbox360premium always overheats badly whenever i try to play a good game. i think i’ll get a wii.
July 7th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
i cant find any good ps3 or xbox360 games that i like. should i get the wii?
July 4th, 2008 at 9:49 am
i think the best game systems everare for portable: psp for console: the xbox. and the ps2
June 29th, 2008 at 9:44 pm
I like the Playstation and Playstation 2 because it could get my favorite games on it, i.e., Naruto Ultimate Ninja 3.
June 27th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
Come on, its obviously the Wii!!!! I mean you have to admit BRAWL and Mario Kart Wii are just plain AWSOME!!!!!!!!
June 25th, 2008 at 5:46 pm
i think the xbox360 elite cause its the best game ever
June 22nd, 2008 at 12:47 pm
i have the ps3 and there arent any games for my age that i like