Today's current generation gaming consoles offer a range of entertainment options that choosing which console to get can be somewhat confusing. This guide will help point out each system's advantages so you can make an informed decision on
buying a video game console.
First to the market was the
Microsoft XBOX 360. Due to its early entry in the gaming market, it has an extensive library of games. If gaming selection is your main criterion, XBOX 360 is definitely the way to go, although the other manufacturers are working their best to close that gap. The XBOX also has optional attachments such as a WiFi ethernet connector, Wireless headset, as well as an HD-DVD attachment to enable watching high definition movies. XBOX Live also offers a vast online gaming community that has won Microsoft many accolades for its overall usability and online gaming community size.
If graphics are not your main concern and you just want to enjoy a fun gaming experience, you might want to have a look at the
Nintendo Wii. This little wonder has taken the gaming community by storm due to its revolutionary controls. The Wii's gameplay is controlled by wireless motion detecting "nun chucks" and are ideal for group play. While it does feature games suited to mature audiences, Wii's strength lies in its family friendly and party centric games. Logging into the Nintendo Wii Online Portal, gamers can download old fan favorites from Nintendo and Sega's classic gaming periods.
The
Playstation 3 is an entertainment monster. Featuring a built-in blu ray drive for high definition movies, the "PS3" is ideal for a high def home entertainment system. With built-in WiFi, Bluetooth (for headsets, controllers and blu ray remote control)and memory card readers (on 60GB+ models), the need for purchasing additional add-ons is diminished with such a full featured out of the box package. The game library is only now starting to gain some momentum however, as the PS3 experienced delayed launching and inventory issues. Nevertheless, this machine is geared towards the power user and is intended as an entertainment center and not just a gaming platform.
