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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. pattttttttt // August 4, 2009 at 2:57 pm // Reply

    same as bocaj.

  2. sony informer // July 31, 2009 at 5:36 pm // Reply

    ps3 all the way down to nintendo. sony all the way.ps i am writing these from my psp

  3. inabigcoutrydream // July 30, 2009 at 9:18 am // Reply

    PSP-it has lots of cool features

  4. DS!!

  5. Out of all of them the PS3 beats everything for my openion I have A PS3 and 360 and got to say PS3 all the way you say xbox has graphix, high def DVD, good games online and all that. Well… PS3 tops that halo may be fun but dang it gets old PS3 has Litttle Big Planet wich is by far the best game i ever played and dang its fun new and on the PS3. So yea PS3 powns i dont care what you say about avatars on xbox360 cuz PS3 have PS3 with sweet avatars and ps store so xbox lovers try and top that!

  6. Which one is a better system Xbox 360 or PS3??

  7. I like the ps3 best. Not because of all the features but it is the only console with a decent controller. I am writing this from my psp. GO PLAYSTATION!!!!!!

  8. xbox 360 and wii

  9. super mario super fan // June 26, 2009 at 7:15 pm // Reply

    WII & DS BLOW THE REST AWAY!!!!!!!

  10. well i say there all great and each has a purpose 360 for hardcore scifi shooters ps3 for great racing rpgs and shooters and some classics and wii to just get up and have fun when you decide to get into the game really no console is better but only the true gamers agree that no console is better because a true gamer respects all consoles

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