XBox vs Wii vs PS3

[thomasnat1]

This is the age old question, which is the better console.

Obviously it has a lot to do with personal preference.

The wii is less graphical but has interactive gameplay

The XBox 360 has better graphics and arguably better games with nice online stuff.

The PS3 just has super graphics and other stuff like blueray'

[tim_reiher]

I don't like to belabor this point, but please search before posting, as in this case many threads already directly ask the same question or address this same topic.

On the topic at hand, however, I'm preferential to the 360 and wii. Fallout 3 and fable 2 have kept me nice and busy (when not in the build season, of course...)

[zackcool123]

there is going to be a lot of contervsy and there will be a lot of breakout fyi
i persoally like the ps3 and wii

[Kyle Love]

XBOX 360 (awesome online play)
PS3 (Some titles I like that are just for it, and a blu ray player never hurts)
Wii (I only like Wii Sports on it, so not worth my money to buy)

(MHO)

[Al Skierkiewicz]

I can only attack this from a fixit standpoint since I don't really play. All have really good looking games but the Xbox has a series of known problems.
I can tell you that heat is an issue so there are two fans which draw cooling air and lots of dust (no internal filters) into the box. The DVD drive runs constantly as well and they fail. What is most insidious is that the drive ROM is coded to the motherboard so that you can't replace the drive without Microsoft being involved in the repair. However, if you get a drive of the same manufacturer, then you can swap drive electronics boards from old to new so that the ROM stays with the machine. The one I just finished repairing had seized the drive motor. A clean and lube did not bring it back. I found several places to buy drives on the internet and was able to replace the drive for $44 including shipping, and several hours work taking the machine apart and replacing the drive. This is not for do it yourselfers. The case can only be opened with a thin object or a purchased tool and Microsoft has put a tamperproof sticker inside to void the warranty if opened.

[1337Nerd]

Based on personal preference, I prefer the 360. I've never had any technical problems with it, the online is fantastic and all the games I wish to play are on it.

[cloud_254]

the ps3's major franchise games haven't even come out yet. but the 360's has and even though i like the games that r supposed to be coming out for the ps3 soon i much prefur the 360

[Joe Matt]

Originally Posted by cloud_254

the ps3's major franchise games haven't even come out yet.

like what?

it's not 2008 anymore. it's 2009.

XBox 360 FTW

[Lil' Lavery]

A fairly objective breakdown:

PS3:
9 games with a metascore of 90 or higher
86 games with a metascore of 80 or higher
1080p via built in HDMI port standard
BluRay/DVD Player
5.1 Dolby Digital Support via built in toslink connection
Currently 80/160gb models
2 USB 2.0 ports (formerly 4)
Wi-Fi support
Bluetooth support
Not backward compatible (on current models)
Ethernet support
Compatible with almost any 2.5" SATA HDD
Free online service

360:
18 games with a metascore of 90 or higher
130 games with a metascore of 80 or higher
1080p support via built in HDMI (current models, not true on all older models)
DVD player
5.1 Dolby Digital Support via toslink on external cable (must be purchased separately on some models)
120gb/60gb/256mb models
3 USB 2.0 ports
Wi-Fi adapter sold separately
No Bluetooth support
Backwards Compatible with 478 titles
Ethernet support on Elite and Standard models (not Core)
Paid Online Service
Known hardware problems (RRoD, Optical Drive)

Wii:
8 games with a metascore of 90 or higher
43 games with a metascore of 80 or higher
480p support
Proprietary Optical drive (supports Wii and Gamecube titles)
Stereo Audio (Dolby Pro)
512 MB storage
Wi-Fi support
Bluetooth support
Backwards compatible to gamecube titles
Ethernet support via USB adapter sold separately
Free Online Service

Originally Posted by joematt

like what?

it's not 2008 anymore. it's 2009.

Killzone, God of War, Heavy Rain

[Molten]

Ok, my breakdown. They are all lousy. The PS3 over-obsesses about graphics and sacrifices gameplay(If I wanted great graphics with no gameplay, I would have watched a movie). Xbox has great sports games, first person shooters, and not much else(Am I the only one that doesn't like sports games or FPS?). The Wii tried to branch out and ignored the target audience (Some of us play video games so they can have fun while being lazy).

Sorry for the tough critique, I just really hate how they all "improved". To be honest, I have a Wii. I pretty much just play the games that require little or no motion. Yes, I know I'm lazy. I'm used to it.

[artdutra04]

Wii (or N64).

Two words: Mario Kart.

[Copper Bot]

I think it depends on your situation (personally I like my PS1 and regular xbox).

http://www.johng.co.uk/wp-content/up...lechartyr2.jpg

This is my favorite way of determining which console is best