What next-gen game system so you think is the best?

Question

The ps3 is the pricyest and hardest to get right now but on a bunch of their games the 360 acctually looks better, and is cheaper as well. The Wii is also a hit, and is relativly cheap, but is proving to be dangerous, lol.

Answer 1

this is a common question, here is my previous answer:

Both are good for different reasons. The 360 has the best online community and gameplay available. Xbox Live just keeps getting better and better.

The 360 does have an external HD DVD drive to play HD DVDs on for an additional 200 dollars, but Microsoft has no plans to start releasing their games on the high def disks. Why bother with the dvd drive in my opinion? I do not buy gaming consoles to watch movies, I buy them to play games.

If you want to talk about hardware, the PS3 wins hands down; it is just capable of so much more than the 360 and the next year or so will show that. You also have the Blu Ray drive built in which is a HUGE advantage for the PS3. No so much in the ability to watch Blu-Ray movies (as a gamer I don't care much about watching movies on my playstation) but the fact that developers now have 50 gigs of space available to them on one double layer Blu Ray disk. Combined with the custom Cell processor, the PS3 games will be the best looking, sounding and will have the most content of any console games we have seen.

Right now the look of games is about the same on the 360 and PS3 but in a year or so the PS3 games will be noticeably better.

I am a fan of games, not a fanboy of either Microsoft or Sony, so I will have both very soon. The Wii is a last generation system and not even worth discussing.

by the way, DON'T make any kind of decision based on one game franchise, especially Halo. What kind of dummy spends 400 dollars to play an overrated first person shooter? If you must stick to only one console, do some research and choose the one with the MOST games you like.

Answer 2

i imagine of that the nintendo Wii will come out on acceptable heres why I actually have got here across that x field 360 has a tendencey to burn out on the instantaneous my brother has lengthy gone by utilizing 3 already the ps3 i pay interest will be very exspencive and particularly large even with the undeniable fact that the nintendo wii ought to have the alternative of downloading video games from nintento's previous alongside with the ill fated quick grafixs and sega platforms it ought to have a low fee and a action controller and that i pay interest that nintendo will be making a universal controller for previous college gaming

Answer 3

I like them all and will get all 3 within a year

Answer 4

Sony's drew a line in the sand at this year's E3, announcing a global release date and pricing for its upcoming PlayStation 3. With a price tag that's close to AU$1000 for the premium bundle, the PS3 will be the most expensive of the three games consoles. But Sony is hoping the PS3's processing grunt and the inclusion of a Blu-ray DVD drive will be enough to entice gamers to part with their hard earned cash.

The name may still invoke giggles from some, but Nintendo's Wii won over many converts at E3 thanks to a solid games line-up and its unique control system that has to be played to be appreciated. In fact, "playing=believing" is Nintendo's catchcry for its next-generation console -- and from our initial plays, the Wii's wireless movement-sensitive control system feels and plays like a winner. The Wii is also widely expected to be the cheapest of the three next-gen consoles, although Nintendo has not as yet released final pricing.

Microsoft may have been the first off the rank with the Xbox 360, but it nonetheless has an exciting year planned out for its new console. Top of the list is the confirmation of a HD-DVD add-on for the 360, as well as the announcement of top new games including the new Halo and more Grand Theft Auto games.

Which next generation console will take the top prize?
Xbox 360
Xbox 360
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Microsoft's next generation console, the Xbox 360, launched in Australia in March 2006. With a strong line-up of games and almost a year's head start on its competitors, the 360 is in a top position to seriously challenge the PlayStation's gaming dominance.

* Australian release date: Already released locally
* Available in two bundles: the Xbox 360 System (RRP AU$649) and Xbox 360 Core System (RRP AU$449). Click here for more details.
* Processor: IBM PowerPC-based CPU with three symmetrical 3.2GHz

* Graphics: 500MHz custom ATI Graphics Processor with 10MB of embedded DRAM

* Memory: 512MB GDDR3 RAM and 700MHz DDR

* Hard Drive: 20GB included with Xbox 360 System.
* Inputs: USB 2.0 x 3, Wi-Fi adaptor slot, Ethernet

* Outputs: Composite on Core System; Component on Xbox 360 System

* Controllers: Wireless

* Disc media: DVD

* Backwards compatability: Limited Xbox backwards compatibility. For full list of games, click here.


Sony PlayStation 3
Sony PlayStation 3
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Sony’s built the PlayStation 3 with a definite eye on the future -- and it has a high price tag because of it. Can it maintain its lead in the gaming arena with its new console?

* Australian release date: 17 November 2006
* Available in two bundles: Base model (RRP AU$829) features PS3 with a 20GB hard drive. Upgrade model (RRP AU$999) features 60GB hard drive, built-in 802.11b/g wireless, card slots and HDMI output
* Processor: Cell Processor PowerPC-base Core @3.2GHz

* Graphics: RSX @ 550MHz

* Memory: 256MB XDR Main RAM @3.2GHz, 256MB GDDR3 VRAM @700MHz

* Hard Drive: 20GB in base model, 60GB in upgrade model
* Inputs: USB Front x 4, Rear x 2 (USB2.0), Memory Stick standard/Duo (in upgrade model), PRO x 1 (in upgrade model), SD standard/mini x 1, CompactFlash(Type I, II) x 1 (in upgrade model)

* Outputs: HDMI out x 1 in upgrade model, AV multi out x 1, Digital out (optical) x 1

* Controllers: Wireless

* Disc Media: Blu-ray, DVD

* Backwards compatibility: Yes. With PlayStation and PlayStation 2 games.


Nintendo Revolution
Nintendo Wii
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The Nintendo Wii (which used to bear the code name of Revolution) boasts the ability to play any title from Nintendo's back catalogue. Will that be enough to make it competitive against the powerful PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360?

* Australian release date: Late 2006
* Processor: IBM-developed CPU

* Graphics: ATI graphics chip

* Memory: TBA

* Inputs: USB 2.0 expansion ports, and built-in support for Wi-Fi Internet access.

* Outputs: TBA

* Controllers: Wireless

* Disc Media: DVD

* Backwards compatibility: Yes. With GameCube, NES, SNES and Nintendo 64.