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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. I like the Playstation and Playstation 2 because it could get my favorite games on it, i.e., Naruto Ultimate Ninja 3.

  2. Waluigi time! // June 27, 2008 at 2:00 pm // Reply

    Come on, its obviously the Wii!!!! I mean you have to admit BRAWL and Mario Kart Wii are just plain AWSOME!!!!!!!!

  3. i think the xbox360 elite cause its the best game ever

  4. i have the ps3 and there arent any games for my age that i like

  5. I like the ps3 , because it has the best grapics i ever seen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  6. I think the best game system is the wii, because you move and get exersise

  7. xbox 360! youl love it til your 360 years old!!!

  8. johnny boy // May 31, 2008 at 12:27 am // Reply

    I have the wii and xbox 360 i find that the 360 better suits me than the wii becuse the xbox games are more my style

  9. love the sp and wii.i have it!

  10. Trinelson // May 25, 2008 at 7:38 am // Reply

    The Playstation2 has a built in DVD player that you can watch tons of movies and play games. It is a 2in1 sensation.It’s not an easy portable game station, but it’s fun.THE PLAYSTATION2 RULES!!!

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