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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. Why ain’t the PC in the?!?!?! It’s the best system becuase it’s always evolving!!!

  2. i think that the wii and the ds rule! they both are so alsome.

  3. that guy said that the PS3 can go online. yeah well i have a wii and GUESS WHAT!? you can go online there to! however you DO have to down load it (fortunatetly 4 free) in wii shop.

  4. xbox360 is the best better then the wii PS3 PSP and DSLITE

  5. wii is so awesome!!! Ps3 is horrible and overheats alot.

  6. WII (and DS) Master // January 20, 2008 at 6:11 pm // Reply

    before I forget the PS3 has motion sensors too

    This is WII (andDS) Master REALLY signing out

  7. WII (and DS) Master // January 20, 2008 at 6:05 pm // Reply

    the wii was made for families and can play Game-Cube games but it cant play movies the DS has sold better than the PSP but the DS does not have as good graphics compared to the PSP the Xbox360 has an overheating problem and the PS3 and the Xbox360 were designed for adults but the PS3 is the most powerful of the systems and can play PS2 and PS1 games and it can can also play DVD

    I really like all the systems but the WII is my favorite has motion controls and has

    SUPER SMASH BROS. BRAWL!!!! for handhelds the DS deffiatly.

    This is WII (and DS) Master signing out

  8. Lets go OHIO GO BUCKS! // January 20, 2008 at 1:58 pm // Reply

    i own a like the wii but i think that the PSP is the best. i also think that the ps3 is the worst and the x-box 360 elite is the best one to get all time!

  9. i like wii and ds

  10. i say psp and dslite but the best is the wii

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