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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. thesporeguy // August 25, 2008 at 9:17 pm // Reply

    WHY DIDN’T THEY PUT PC IN THERE ITS THE ONLY THING SPORE COMES OUT ON!

  2. super smash bros. brawl rocks! my fave characters are pokemon trainer and lucario

  3. i got a wii and its pretty good. i like wii shop.

  4. goldcloud899 // July 31, 2008 at 3:56 pm // Reply

    Wii is the best! The games are out of of this world! Gutair hero, super smash bros. brawl, mario kart wii and my sims! All the best games are for Wii! Though of course the Emotion might be cool, but who knows?

  5. Hmph. Wii is the best system since the Game & Watch and they know it.

  6. I C U @ SKOOl // July 11, 2008 at 9:16 am // Reply

    Well, the Wii is more a compliment to my family get together…We usually just take about uncle TED…now we still talk about unlce TEd he loves the WII (controller hog)..so do we..The family do overall…

  7. iconic tek // July 11, 2008 at 9:11 am // Reply

    Alll i can say is WII WII WII WII WII..get it that’s how the we makes me feel..I am loving it..plus my sister finally starts excersing-I consider that a miracle.Thanks WII WII WII get it..Yes GO GET IT.

  8. my xbox360premium always overheats badly whenever i try to play a good game. i think i’ll get a wii.

  9. i cant find any good ps3 or xbox360 games that i like. should i get the wii?

  10. haro bikes kid // July 4, 2008 at 9:49 am // Reply

    i think the best game systems everare for portable: psp for console: the xbox. and the ps2

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