PC, PS3 or Wii?

Question

I am trying to decide which of those systems I should get. I already have a PS2 and a computer but I am looking to upgrade both to the new versions. The only reason why I would want a Wii would be to entertain friends becasue it seems like it would be fun for multiplayer stuff. I love the PS2 but have not tried out the PS3 yet. And the only reason why I want a computer is becasue it is kind of necessary in everyday life. Anyway, any advice would be appreciated. Please don't tell me to get am Xbox 360 becasue I don't want one and never will (well at least not until the fix the hardware).

Answer 1

depends, you a hardcore gamer like me, get a PS3
you a free time gamer, get a Wii
you like you console to do everything, get a PC

Answer 2

Well, a ps3 is okay but it doesn't make any difference to a computer or wii. Get a wii if you like the old classic games, nintendo tends to go with a lot of mario and cartoonish games. The ps3 is okay, it only display at 480pix if you don't have a HD tv, so it won't make much of a difference then a ps2. I would recommend you that if you have a ps2 already, just get a pc because a computer can do way much more then those game console. If you take a look at a ps3, it only has 2 gigs of memory, motherboard + processor at high speed and a 256 mb graphic card! you can do better with a computer and playstation controller. Best way is to build yourself one, or get someone who knows how to build a pc do it for you. It will save you money and be more in use then a game console. Plus all the games for PC is cheaper!

Answer 3

Put simply, if you like the games for the PS2, you'll like them for the PS3.
The games do look better than the PS2 (even on a standard def tv).
PCs are good, but the range of games is slightly different (it seems to specialise in FPSs and RTS games) and their's always the chance that the next game you're really looking forward too, doesn't meet your systems spec.s/needs a better graphics card, etc.
Wii's are fun, too, especially multi-player, but may not have a big enough variety if you play a lot (though there is the virtual console for downloading older games.)
You can also use PS3 (and i think the Wii, but i'm not overly sure) to browse the net, etc (using either the controller or USB keyboard/mouse)

Answer 4

The hardware has been fixed, and come on Halo 3? why wouldn't you want in on the madness.
However I am trying to decide between the 360 and a Wii, And I think that I will be going with the Wii because of generally a more fun experience for friends and all.
I wouldn't get a PS3, they don't have anything in the line of gaes being released anytime soon.
I'd go with the Wii, or do some research on the 360.

Answer 5

ps3 is WORTH THE BUY!!!!
i'll list some of the reasons

- ps3 has a built-in blu-ray player

- ps3 has much more and better exclusives, most of them cant go to xbox 360 because it cant handle that many data(DVD- 8.5gb, blu-ray 50gb)

- online is free for ps3 not like 360

- ps3 will have over 300 games released by this spring

- when developers get used to the system, the graphics will be WAY better than 360. should take them a year to get used to it

- playstation home is coming out this spring, its a virtual community where you can hang out with friends and customize your own apartment which xbox doesnt have(FREE)

- ps3 is a true HD console. xbox 360 upscale games to 1080p and ps3 DISPLAY games up to 1080p

- built in Wi-Fi

- xbox 360: 33% hardware failure
ps3: .2% hardware failure(see the decimal? less than 1%!)

- rumble returns in spring 2008

- you can upgrade your harddrive without voiding warranties with any 2.5 HDD, which xbox cant because you have to buy a xbox HDD
(they actually have the step by step on how to upgrade it on playstation.com)

those are the ones that i know right off my mind but there are much more reason than this

Prices as of today:
ps3- 80gb: $599
60gb: $499
xbox 360(premium)- $399 (if you want the accessories that ps3 comes with, that would add up to over 700 dollars)

Answer 6

i say go PC, it will always be able to outpace the consoles, and there are far more games for the PC, draw back is that is mostly single player. Im upgrading my system to a 5Ghtz AMD 4gig mem 1.3TB HD, mainly for the release of Crysis. But the Wii is so much fun, espically the Wii sports that it comes with. The base ball is so much fun. id say get both but i dont know your money situation. Personally id get the PC

Answer 7

I would say upgrade computer OR a PS3 Wii's are good but if your into more action games then the PS3/PC is more in your area.

Answer 8

Here is the brief comparsion of Xbox 360 and Wii, I understand, that you won't get 360 anyway, but the reason why I gaive you this is Wii is really technically weak to compare it with PS3. PC is more versatile, you can run tons of applications, but if you want to get PC as powerful as PS3 - more than 2500$ to be spent, still PS3 is more advanced computer.

PS3 will win the console war, no doubt. Xbox 360 and Wii are so weak from technological point of view, that in couple of years they won't be capable of dealing with serious graphics. GTA IV, for instance, isn't even announced for Wii - this toy won't be able to cope with the game's requirements. Xbox 360 is getting GTA IV, however, the game is going to be released on several DVDs - Xbox 360 owners will have to interrupt gaming process and switch discs (Rockstar complained about this issue). Only PS3 will have it on single BD-DVD.

Let's compare PS3 and XBOX 360:

A third of XBOX 360 (33%) are malfunctioning right from the start. PS3 return rate is only around 0.2%.

PS3 has 8 (7+1) kernels in Cell processor, Xbox 360 -only 3.
PS3 uses advanced tech called Blu-Ray, one disc can store up to 54 gb (in the future - up to 200 gb), Xbox 360 - regular dual layer DVD-9 (8.5GB). It's possible to get HD-DVD (max. - 30GB) for 360, but it'll cost you around 180$, in this case Xbox is going to be MUCH more expensive, than PS3.
Calculations per sec - PS3 - 51-billion-dot-product-operati... per second
Xbox 360 - 33.6-billion-dot-product-opera... per second
PS3 has full media support - USBs, built-in 4 slots card reader (except 20 gb version), ability to use printer and so on.
Xbox 360 has USBs and only 2 memory slots.
PS3 supports up to 7 Bluetooth Controllers
Xbox 360 - up to 4 Controllers
PS3 - wi-fi included (except 20 gb version)
Xbox 360 - wi-fi will cost you around 100 $

Graphics are stronger in PS3, due to RSX chip, that was developed by Nvidia exclusively for PS3. To estimate its power (roughly) - take 6800 Ultra nvidia graphics card, multiply it by 2 - get a result, still PS3 stronger, because 6800 Ultra runs on 400 Mhz and RSX runs on 550 Mhz.

PS3 uses technology from AGEIA company. It does to physics of the game same thing GPU (videocard processor) does to graphics. This thing is on sale for PC(special card). The price is around 350$. There is no such thing in 360.

Xbox 360 is widely known for so-called "red ring of death" problem - it gets overheated easily. My PS3 was running for more than 8 hours non-stop with no problems. Sometimes Xbox 360 becomes so overheated, that thermopaste on CPU melts, drips on motherboard and successfully shortcircuits it. That's why in some countries people call Xbox 360 "Coffin 360".

Besides all of this, I've seen disassembled Xbox 360 - regular PC architecture - Billy Gates is an uninventive nerd (as usual).
When I saw disassembled PS3 - it was a surprise - smart architecture, good cooling (don't buy external PS3 coolers - they make everything worse - original system is good), etc.

In 2008 PS3 will get more than 300 games, including Metal Gear Solid 4, The Agent and other great exclusives. Here is the good link to the future PS3 releases. http://ps3.ign.com/index/release.html......

PS3 online is free, Xbox 360 - you have to pay.

There were reports, that 360 scratches discs. No reports on that in PS3.

The funniest thing, that right now there are no games for PS3, that show full potential of the console. Biggest games weigh only 25 GB (Xbox 360 will need more than 3 discs even for those).

On PS3 you can install other OS, such as Linux Yellow Dog, Ubuntu and others. Sony officially lets you do it. There is no such thing in 360.

PS3 HDD can be replaced easily with any 2.5" SATA 5400 RPM HDD (used in laptops). 250 GB will cost you around 170$. In 360 you have to buy exclusive HDD, where 20GB will cost you 100$.

Sony expects PS3 to stay on the market for, at least, 7-10 years. Also Sony reduces price now. Soon there is going to be cheaper 40GB version of PS3.

Sony constantly upgrades PS3 software (free updates for OS) - you get new functions and improvements.

PS3 controller (sixaxis) has a motion control - you move controller - game responds. Wii has it, Xbox 360 - doesn't. PS3 controller is getting vibrocontroller soon (Dualshock 3).

On PS3 you can help sick people by running Folding Home project. Wii and Xbox 360 didn't even think about it.

I didn't mention Wii, because it's so weak, no point to talk about it. Leave it for kindergarten and casual games.

Answer 9

ps3

Answer 10

pc.. cause you can play online and even search things =).. well, it's up to you.. i'm just giving my opinion :P =))