PS3 Vs XBox 360 Vs Nintendo Wii

[football_scooter 0]

Personally, I am leaning towards the Wii.

 

Despite the hype of the other consoles, I have always been a fan of Nintendo's games. They just make games that are fun to play, period. They have been in the arcade space the longest, and I think it gives them a unique perspective.

 

I can only play so many 1st person war games (XBox) and while they have a ton of titles, PS games always leave me a little flat.

 

Nintendo Wii looks pretty sweet in terms of the concepts - a controllers are somewhat revolutionary (the "nunchuk") and appear to really make the game a more interactive experience.

 

I'm going to be researching them all well into next year, and I'll wait until I've had a chance to play each of them, but so far my research indicates that the Wii is the best bang for the buck, and with the best playability of the 3.

 

I believe it comes in at just $249 for the console, remote & a nunchuk controller.

 

Thoughts? Which system are you targeting & why?

 

Do you think I'm off base with the Wii? Why?

 

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[brinett9 0]

You could buy a 360 and a Wii for the cost of a PS3.

 

Not really putting down the PS3 here. I'm just sayin'....

[Yer mom 2]

Probably wont get the PS3 or the X-Box 360...I will get the Wii though. Zelda is my favorite game of all time and according to the geeks at the Video game store the Wii as you mentioned is the best bang for the buck and the most revolutionary...if its good enough for them, ill take a stab at it...

[Cdub100 3,825]

I won't be getting any of them, but if I was I would get the PS3

 

Better graphics

Blueray technology

More powerful

Grand Theft Auto

Backwards compatible

[EMoney 0]

I've been evaluating all 3 and I think I am going to go with the XBox 360. I could still change my mind to the ps3 but it appears that both are pretty darn good. The Nintendo wii system has yet to show that it is more than a new system with a gimmic (the far out controller).

[football_scooter 0]

Probably wont get the PS3 or the X-Box 360...I will get the Wii though. Zelda is my favorite game of all time and according to the geeks at the Video game store the Wii as you mentioned is the best bang for the buck and the most revolutionary...if its good enough for them, ill take a stab at it...

Zelda is great...and the new one is suppossedly more than 70 hours of play. And that's how long it took the developer to get through it.

 

If you haven't read about it, you can peep it here:

http://wii.nintendo.com/

[Guest Davaco]

none

 

the more time you spend playing games, the less time to finger bang gals

 

 

 

I won't be getting any of them, but if I was I would get the PS3

 

Better graphics

Blueray technology

More powerful

Grand Theft Auto

Backwards compatible

 

gameplay matters, not graphics

blueray may be the next betamax

powerful, yes, but also more expensive and you need a 1080p tv to get all the power

there is no more exclusivity with gta, they will come out at the same time. GOW, halo is exclusive on 360

[frank 2,276]

I won't be getting any of them, but if I was I would get the PS3

 

Better graphics

Blueray technology

More powerful

Grand Theft Auto

Backwards compatible

 

 

XBOX 360 will have GTA4 on the same day as PS3.

XBOX 360 is backwards compatible.

Better graphics remains to be seen.

Blueray may be awesome or may be the next betamax.

 

 

 

 

none

 

the more time you spend playing games, the less time to finger bang gals

gameplay matters, not graphics

blueray may be the next betamax

powerful, yes, but also more expensive and you need a 1080p tv to get all the power

there is no more exclusivity with gta, they will come out at the same time. GOW, halo is exclusive on 360

 

I didn't read this and posted almost the same thing.

 

also, GOW is awesome.

[Guest Davaco]

XBOX 360 is backwards compatible.

 

not really, 360 emulates xbox games, and it doesnt do it on all games, say you wanna play madden 07 for the xbox on your 360, you cant.

 

in other words, if its on the 360 and xbox, you cant play the cheaper, more polished xbox version. they want you to shell for the shallower, more expensive 360 version

[Cdub100 3,825]

none

 

the more time you spend playing games, the less time to finger bang gals

gameplay matters, not graphics

blueray may be the next betamax

powerful, yes, but also more expensive and you need a 1080p tv to get all the power

there is no more exclusivity with gta, they will come out at the same time. GOW, halo is exclusive on 360

 

If Graphics don't matter why come out with a new system every years? Of course graphics matter.

Blueray/HD DVD will be more like DVD+/- then VHS Betamax

More power = Better gameplay

I did not know about GTA

[De Novo 0]

blueray may be the next betamax

powerful, yes, but also more expensive and you need a 1080p tv to get all the power

 

The reason VHS beat Betamax was because standard length movies could not fit on one tape. BlueRay does NOT have that problem. BlueRay may get beat out by an inferior technology (HD DVD) because of costs or other reasons that are unknown to me, but it won't be because of an inferior technology.

[frank 2,276]

The reason VHS beat Betamax was because standard length movies could not fit on one tape.

 

also, PORN

 

beta wouldn't let adult companies use their tapes or something like that

[brinett9 0]

The reason VHS beat Betamax was because standard length movies could not fit on one tape. BlueRay does NOT have that problem. BlueRay may get beat out by an inferior technology (HD DVD) because of costs or other reasons that are unknown to me, but it won't be because of an inferior technology.

I thought it was because VHS was a licensable technology, i.e. many manufacturers were allowed to make the equipment, where Sony held onto Betamax and wouldn't let anyone else build the machines.

 

This is similar to Mac getting its ass kicked and Apple finally giving in and letting other companies build Macs.

[brinett9 0]

Also, 1080i doesn't necessarily mean better graphics.

 

You can have a blank screen in 1080i. The fact that it's 1080i doesn't make it thrilling.

[Chiefs04 0]

Im going with 360(already have) for the reasons mentioned above, also because of GOW and Halo3...I will also be going with the Wii as I am a huge old school nintendo guy and have a couple younger gamers at home...I guess the choice is X360 v PS3...no contest ..IMO

[brinett9 0]

I'm sure the PS3 is gonna be a kick ass system, though.

 

I'd gladly take one if I could get if for free.

[Guest Davaco]

If Graphics don't matter why come out with a new system every years? Of course graphics matter.

 

they dont matter, and they bring out new systems for new $$$$$.

 

after about 1 hour of a game with great graphics but crappy gameplay, you will say....

"this is it"?

 

graphics wear off quickly

[edjr 6,578]

Blueray could be the next betamax?

 

People said that about bluetooth too. How's that working out for them?

 

This is 2006, not 1986.

[Guest Davaco]

Blueray could be the next betamax?

 

People said that about bluetooth too. How's that working out for them?

 

This is 2006, not 1986.

people said that about betamax too

 

[frank 2,276]

Blueray could be the next betamax?

 

People said that about bluetooth too. How's that working out for them?

 

This is 2006, not 1986.

 

Bluetooth devices don't cost $600 and people don't already have something else that does almost the same thing.

[Electric Mayhem 35]

360: Good graphics, established system with lots of high quality titles. Exclusivity for Halo & GoW franchises. Mid-price range ($399 for Pro system with everything you need).

 

Wii: Tons of old Nintendo games online to download. Backward compatible. Low cost ($249). Interactive controller that is getting rave reviews from unbiased industry pros.

 

PS3: Top notch graphics. For those that don't think they will be better than the 360 - they will be. When release games look as good as this, the future of the system looks very high.

 

If you could have 1 system for free:

- in the long run, the PS3 will be the most badass. The only problem I can see is that the system is cost prohibitive for families and developers. If they get the software support, Sony will be King of the Hill once more. As for Blue Ray - think SACD. No one will give a sh1t other than the fact that it can play PS3 games.

[brinett9 0]

One advantage the 360 has is that Microsoft has deliberately made it as easy as possible to develop a game for both the 360 and the PC. This is naturally attractive to game developers.

 

And the tool set for PS3 development is not so great right now. I'm sure it will improve over time.

 

It'll be interesting to hear what poeple think of the PS3's online integration. This is something Microsoft learned a great deal from with the original XBox and did a super job on in the 360.

 

With the PS2, online stuff was all done separately for each game by the game developer, so Sony didn't gain the experience that Microsoft did.

[frank 2,276]

In the last generation, the most important factor was the games available for each.

[football_scooter 0]

In the last generation, the most important factor was the games available for each.

 

You know, I used to feel this way...that the quantity of games mattered. But the older I get the more I realize it's quality of game over quantity. X3 you basically buy for Halo3. And that's it. I like the Halo games (though HII was too easy and short compared to HI) but not enough to pony up for a 360.

 

Likewise with PS - the best games are out for all systems, and the proprietary games are eeeh.

 

Nintendo has always had the most fun games. That's the whole point of their new controllers - that you don't need 37 buttons to be a cool game. The Mario series and Zelda are fantastic, and they have a HUGE game library available for cheap download if you so choose to play older games. A very cool idea.

 

Like I said - I'll wait to actually play the systems and compare, but Nintendo's always made the most fun games, IMO. if you want to play Madden, PS or X360 are the way to go. If you like arcade style games, I don't think you can go wrong with the Wii. I'd rather have 4 quality games than a bunch of mediocre ones.

[Toro 1]

Anyone over the age of 21 that still plays video games by themselves as a form of entertainment needs to get a life.

[brinett9 0]

Anyone over the age of 21 that still plays video games by themselves as a form of entertainment needs to get a life.

At least video games don't give you diseases.

[frank 2,276]

You know, I used to feel this way...that the quantity of games mattered. But the older I get the more I realize it's quality of game over quantity.

 

I'd rather have 4 quality games than a bunch of mediocre ones.

 

I agree. I didn't say anything about quantity. If you have to have halo, get xbox, if you have to have mario, get nintendo. Quantity doesn't matter. Every system will have more games tha you can play.

 

 

I have a 360 and may get nintendo as well. Sony can shove $600 up their hineys.

[football_scooter 0]

Anyone over the age of 21 that still plays video games by themselves as a form of entertainment needs to get a life.

 

It's cheaper than a gambling addiction and more interactive and thought stimulating than television. And there are also H2H games that one can play with friends.

 

What's age got to do with it? IMO anyone who turns 22 and immediately shoves a stick up their arse, declaring themselves too old to play games should lighten up and not be a condescending pr!ck. To each their own - sometimes playing games keeps you youthful.

[Sho Nuff 720]

It's cheaper than a gambling addiction and more interactive and thought stimulating than television. And there are also H2H games that one can play with friends.

 

What's age got to do with it? IMO anyone who turns 22 and immediately shoves a stick up their arse, declaring themselves too old to play games should lighten up and not be a condescending pr!ck. To each their own - sometimes playing games keeps you youthful.

 

Damn you Toro...you have made me agree with Scooter.

[brinett9 0]

What's age got to do with it? IMO anyone who turns 22 and immediately shoves a stick up their arse, declaring themselves too old to play games should lighten up and not be a condescending pr!ck. To each their own - sometimes playing games keeps you youthful.

I think he meant that adults are supposed to spend hundreds of dollars to chase a little white ball around outside while wearing gay pants.

 

That's somehow a more mature activity.

[surferskin 30]

Anyone over the age of 21 that still plays video games by themselves as a form of entertainment needs to get a life.

exactly, there's always mature activities like fantasy football or message boards about fantasy football.

[Electric Mayhem 35]

exactly, there's always mature activities like fantasy football or message boards about fantasy football.

 

[bigbadbuff 0]

I can't seem to confirm this... some sites say yes, some sites don't list it. Will Super Mario Brothers (the one packages with Nintendo NES wayyy back when) be made available as a virtual console game on the Wii? I see that Mario Brothers will, but I want to know about Super.

[Guest Davaco]

It's cheaper than a gambling addiction and more interactive and thought stimulating than television. And there are also H2H games that one can play with friends.

 

but the games are make believe. watching sports, news, etc., is at least real. its social too

 

 

if you have nothing better to do with your life than sit and shoot aliens, thats pretty sad. try telling adults or girls about your gaming experience.

 

adult: "whats new"

 

gamer: "i just saved the princess in the new zelda game"

 

girl: "wow you are cute, what do you like to do?"

 

gamer: I just freed the galaxy from ________________

 

 

 

what a life

 

exactly, there's always mature activities like fantasy football or message boards about fantasy football.

fantasy is for losers too, but message boards? its just ball busting, which is quite fun. and at least its with real people

[Electric Mayhem 35]

I can't seem to confirm this... some sites say yes, some sites don't list it. Will Super Mario Brothers (the one packages with Nintendo NES wayyy back when) be made available as a virtual console game on the Wii? I see that Mario Brothers will, but I want to know about Super.

 

Isn't SMB like the most popular Nintendo console game of all time? I would be shocked if getting that one available for download wasn't a priority.

 

fantasy is for losers too, but message boards? its just ball busting, which is quite fun. and at least its with real people

 

 

 

When you watch TV - are those real people too?

 

Most people that play games do it in lieu of watching TV and movies, not their social lives and activities.

[Guest Davaco]

Isn't SMB like the most popular Nintendo console game of all time? I would be shocked if getting that one available for download wasn't a priority.

 

When you watch TV - are those real people too?

 

Most people that play games do it in lieu of watching TV and movies, not their social lives and activities.

 

yea, I watched the caolina panthers last nite, that was real, watched NBC nightly news, that was real.

 

 

 

 

Most people that play games do it in lieu of watching TV and movies, not their social lives and activities.

 

most people play games in spite of their social lives. if you could get laid and go out for the nite, why would you stay in?

[Electric Mayhem 35]

yea, I watched the caolina panthers last nite, that was real, watched NBC nightly news, that was real.

most people play games in spite of their social lives. if you could get laid and go out for the nite, why would you stay in?

 

Because Monday - Wed nights I generally don't go out.

[mozzy84 0]

none

 

the more time you spend playing games, the less time to finger bang gals

gameplay matters, not graphics

blueray may be the next betamax

powerful, yes, but also more expensive and you need a 1080p tv to get all the power

there is no more exclusivity with gta, they will come out at the same time. GOW, halo is exclusive on 360

for a guy who rips people that play video games, you sure like to talk about them alot.

[Guest Davaco]

Because Monday - Wed nights I generally don't go out.

 

Britney spears: hey mayhem, come bang me monday - wend

 

 

mayhem: "i dont go out monday - wend, gotta play duckhunt. but thanx anyways

 

 

 

 

for a guy who rips people that play video games, you sure like to talk about them alot.

 

my kids know everything, just ask em

[mozzy84 0]

360: Good graphics, established system with lots of high quality titles. Exclusivity for Halo & GoW franchises. Mid-price range ($399 for Pro system with everything you need).

 

Wii: Tons of old Nintendo games online to download. Backward compatible. Low cost ($249). Interactive controller that is getting rave reviews from unbiased industry pros.

PS3: Top notch graphics. For those that don't think they will be better than the 360 - they will be. When release games look as good as this, the future of the system looks very high.

 

If you could have 1 system for free:

- in the long run, the PS3 will be the most badass. The only problem I can see is that the system is cost prohibitive for families and developers. If they get the software support, Sony will be King of the Hill once more. As for Blue Ray - think SACD. No one will give a sh1t other than the fact that it can play PS3 games.

 

I thought I read the 360 allready had a better video card than the ps3 that is coming out, am I wrong there?

 

I allready have a 360 and love it, I would like to get a ps3 but no way I am dishing out 600+ for it. I might get the nintendo just because its cheap, don't know a whole lot about it otherwise.