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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.

nintendo-ds_lite1.jpgDS 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-console.jpgPSP

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.


playstation3.jpgPlayStation 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-with-controller.jpgWii

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.


xboxelitewidec.jpgXbox 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.

10 Comments on Which game system is best?

  1. Its a wii

  2. wii all the way

  3. mariovisto41 // January 27, 2008 at 10:42 am // Reply

    I have a Wii and I am telling all of you Boys’ Life fans that it rocks! It has awesome graphics, there is a wide variety of games, and it feels like you are really in the game. The Nintendo Wi-Fi connection helps you play with other Wii owners all around the world! You can even use GameCube games in it. You just slip the game in, plug a GameCube controller in the top of the Wii, and you’re all set to go! I highly recommend this system. I rate it ***** (5 stars!) (Sorry, I know nothing about PSP, DS, XBOX 360, or PS3. I am too busy with Wii!)

  4. pokemon roolz // January 27, 2008 at 9:34 am // Reply

    My wii is awsome and so is my ds light

  5. I HATE THE 360

  6. The next system by Nintendo after the Wii will be called the Condome

  7. a wii becase you don’t have to plug it in

  8. I want a wii! really, its better than a DS lite.(which I have)

  9. I Like the Wii!!

  10. I wish I had a wii, but I do have a GAMEBOY MICRO!!!!!!!!!

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