Should I buy the wii or the PS3 or the DS lite for my daughter?

Question

My daughter want's a new game sytem for the holidays. This will be her first game sytem and she isn't really a "hard core" gamer. She wants a sytem with "Naruto" and "bleach" games and a system that isn't too complicated. I am debating between the PS3, Wii, and DS Lite. I don't know which one to get, because I don't know anything much about videogames or consoles. Which one should I get?

Also, my daughter is 13 years olds.

Answer 1

u should get the wii for her because everybody will have fun with it

Answer 2

The PS3 tends to have more serious and mature-audience games. Nintendo tends to have more general fun games with less gratutitous violence. The DS lite can't really be compared because it is a handheld system. It is fun, but the new controllers for the Wii are going to make it a fun, interactive, different experience.

I know Bleach will be on Wii, and most likely Naruto too, but not before Christmas. Games based on Animes tend to find themselves on Nintendo consoles more often than Sony or Microsoft (XBOX) consoles.

I would say the Wii sounds like the best bet for her. Also, if she isnt a hardcore gamer, the PS3 is really a bit overpriced if you don't care about slightly lower quality graphics...

Answer 3

Well, I have both. It really depends on how old your daughter is and if you feel her current desires in games will remain the same for a few years. The PS3 is really for avid gamers looking for an all-in-one system. The PS3 has Blue Ray (Hi Def capabilities), WiFi connector (allowing you to access the Internet via your home router for on-line games), a card slot on the 60GB allowing you to access digital photos and videos and finally has AWESOME graphics and sound. The Wii is designed for the younger crowd that enjoys interactive games (it comes with a motion sensor). Nintendo is not trying to take gamers away from the PS3 (currently selling for over $1000 on EBay) or XBox, they are just trying to expand their current base demographics beyond just the kids and teens. If your daughter is between 8-15 my suggestion would be to stick with the Wii. So far as the DS Lite is concerned, my 12 year old got tired of hers in 2 weeks. Whatever you decide, just wait until after Thanksgiving, all the hype right now has over inflated the prices of these consoles. Don't get me wrong, I have another PS3 on EBay right now but if you can, save your cash and keep checking with Walmart or Target, the Wii's will be in soon. Good Luck and happy Gaming!!

Answer 4

Like others have said, for a young female who's interested in Naruto or Bleach, get a wii or a DS Lite.

You could get both for less than the ps3, and the wii is backwards compatible with the gamecube with has several naruto games out.

In addition, ds can come in pink, and both try to cater to the family audience as well as everyone else, so it's much more likely you'll find games you wouldn't mind your daughter playing on these systems as opposed to a ps3 that only really has shooting and sports games right now.

Plus, DS lites are really popular. Nintendo sold more ds lites last week than sony did ps3s.

Answer 5

The Wii is the best choice. PS3 is too expensive for the casual gamer and the Wii is a lot of fun and it doesn't take long to learn the controls. While the Wii does not have "Naruto" I guarantee that she will find many fun games for the Wii. The DS Lite would be good if your daughter travels a lot because its portable.

Answer 6

Hey, well i just purchased the wii at 9 o'clock this morning. This is the best system i have EVER played. Now, i'm 15, and i dont know how old your daughter is. but after playing excite truck and zelda i cant imagine her not liking it. In comparison to the ps3 and the ds lite, its amazing. I also slept out for the ps3 and i really didnt see much of a difference in the games than on the ps2 and i own an original ds and i dont find it amusing. Now to be able to get your hands on one of them (the wii), you need to call your local walmart or target, the second shipment for the wii should be within a week, but i would strongly suggest calling ahead because you dont want not get there with nothing there. they will usually tell you when they are going to get them in and how many. I hope i helped you out,Ryan

Answer 7

I believe you should get a Wii for her. Its not very complicated, which reports have said the PS3 is, and its much better in graphics, gameplay, and overall fun than the Ds lite. It also has Naruto and Bleach games coming. The wii is also much cheaper than the PS3.

Answer 8

People don't really read your question, do they? If she wants "Naruto" and "Bleach" (Aww... no love for "One Piece"?! One Piece is the best!!!!), then it's either DS, Wii or PS2 (TWO). For DS, there's a Bleach in the Japanese market, it has internet play function so you can fight with other people online. However, I don't have that game so I don't know if internet play works in the US. Still, that game is extremely popular in Japan, even without internet play, it's a fun game! (It was developed by Treasure, famous for their 2D beat'em ups for the Sega systems.) Check out the link to Bleach DS!!

PS2 and Gamecube has the "Smash Brothers" clone - Battle Stadium D.O.N. (I think that's why it's called - D.O.N. stands for Dragon Ball, One Piece, Naruto.) I have that game, it's a fun game with you have friends to play with.

Both Wii and PS3 are too new and don't have any of those anime based games out yet. Sure, there's backward compatibility... so you can get the Wii and buy the Gamecube Naruto game, Battle Stadium DON, Bleach... that'll work too. (PS3 has backward compatibility issues so don't get it for PS2 games.)

Also, PS3 is out of the equation coz it's too expensive and there won't be any stock until after Xmas.

Answer 9

Do not buy a PS3 under any circumstances. It costs $600, the controller has no rumble feature, the motion-sensing is nowhere near as good as the Nintendo Wii, the backward compatibility has a lot of problems (backward compatibility is broken for roughly 200 PS2 games), and the launch line-up is terrible.

Also, given that only 400,000 PlayStation 3's will ship to the US this Christmas season, your chances of actually getting one are slim to none.

Answer 10

well if you were planning to buy the PS3...

you might as well buy your daughter a wii and a DS lite, cuz it'll still be cheaper... than one PS3

also, it'll probably be easier to find,

and nintendo is more intended for all ages, especially young females.

and the DS and Wii interact with each other,
the Wii is backwards compatible, with the gamecube, controllers and games,

and the DS is backwards compatible with gameboy games and such....

they're both Wifi capable and are amazing ^_^

and the DS lite, (which is perferred over the original DS) comes in pink

so there ya have it!

o and nintendo games are cheaper and more family based

fun stuff

Answer 11

Wait until places like EB and Gamestop have demo instruments in shops, so which you would be able to verify 'em out and spot which equipment you like maximum suitable... PS3 is so overpriced, i could quite purchase a real laptop :)