360, Wii, or PS3

[Cuog]

I doubt the 220 gigaflops on the point of price, i am unsure of what the new CPUs for computers run at but if you consider the price of a nice new dual core 64 AMD FX series being nearly 1000 dollars alone. also a multi core proccessor is not really faster, its benifit is that it can to multiple tasks at once, one thru each core(im talking ultimate basic steps here)

heres a link to a fancy new AMD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103608

[Adam Shapiro]

Originally Posted by Cuog

I doubt the 220 gigaflops on the point of price, i am unsure of what the new CPUs for computers run at but if you consider the price of a nice new dual core 64 AMD FX series being nearly 1000 dollars alone. also a multi core proccessor is not really faster, its benifit is that it can to multiple tasks at once, one thru each core(im talking ultimate basic steps here)

heres a link to a fancy new AMD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103608

I don't know about the actual number of flops, however remember that the PS3 is not running on a standard x86 processor. It is running on a Cell processor which houses 8 SPEs or Synergistic Processing Elements (though I believe one or two of them are backups). Each SPE is capable of a theoretical 25.6 gigaflops at 3.2 GHz (see here). The IBM Blade servers based on Cell processors run at about 200 gigaflops at 3 GHz. Don't quote me on anything, I'm just taking it from a bit of research, a bit of discussion at a Darpa meeting, and a good deal of Wikipedia...

Originally Posted by calhounian

ok, i see your point. but that is also another reason why i like the Wii better than 360. 360 can only play certain xbox games, while on the Wii you can play NES, SNES, N64, Genesis, and TurboGrafx 16, and gamecube games.

I would definitely say that having the classic games will be a huge plus. Being able to play the original Super Mario games the way you always wanted (with frantic rapid arm movements) is going to be awesome!

[KTorak]

I'm gonna buy a 360 hopefully after the PS3/Wii release. I'm expect a price cut to be more competitive with the new systems (price cuts seem to happen when something new is released).

[kyle b]

i would choose the wii

[Tetraman]

I think that what the Wii has over Playstation is the hidden things. It seems whenever Playstation things they got the edge, Wii says "You got Pwned" and reveals something new.

I think the Wii won't sway the real Playstation gamers, but it will sway the real gamers.

[JoeXIII'007]

I didn't want to be random and posted a poll with an opinion right away. Now that there have been a lot of comments, here's my choice.

360: Microsoft does OSes, not VGs. Never have liked their objective to conquer the world of electronic entertainment.

PS3: I lost Sony after E3 2001 with the release of the Cube.

Wii: Wiinner. It got some of the best reviews at E3 2006 with one reporter sayiing that the lines for the Nintendo booth were long all day, and never really shrunk.

Plus, the system looks elegant, seems like it will be fun, plus the virtual console is something to drool over: Finally, a chep solution (hopefully) to rid of illegal emulation (but, if we can't find those Japanese games or extra-special ones in the US, then emu is the only answer, or not play them at all. )

Other notes:

Super Smash Bros. Brawl looks awesome! Metroid Prime 3 looks and apparently will be better than MP2 (didn't like the dark and light worlds, plus the story line got dull before the half way point of the game.)

Oh yeah, I will be getting a DS Lite in June, that's automatic. A friend already has one from Japan, my sister is getting one too as well, and it is probably the best piece of equipment I have ever seen. Beautiful screen, excellent architecture. Brilliant overall.

[Kristian Calhoun]

Originally Posted by Tetraman

I think that what the Wii has over Playstation is the hidden things. It seems whenever Playstation things they got the edge, Wii says "You got Pwned" and reveals something new.

I think the Wii won't sway the real Playstation gamers, but it will sway the real gamers.

Agreed. And in addition to the newly announced bluetooth, there are also SD memory card slots, and two USB ports on the Wii. Also, according to Perrin Kaplan in an interview she did with Matt from IGN, she confirmed that there are still more hardware secrets!!! Linkage to the interview with Perrin

[Alex Cormier]

What are the expected dates of PS3 and Revolution appearances?
I am going to buy at least one of each to sell on ebay just like i did with the 360. easy money. possibly get one for myself after the bug rush for a drasticly lower price then online as i also did with my 360.

[Cactus_Robotics]

I have a Xbox 360 and i absolutely love it, ill probably buy a Nintendo also.

[xzvrw2]

the only reason why i would get an xbox360 is for oblivion and call of duty. i don't like halo so i wouldn't worry about that. haha. i will probably get the new Nintendo system. i like Nintendo, especially because they had the rights to resident evil, and yes i know that re4 came out on ps2, i have it, but i liked the controls for it on the gc. lets just put it this way, xbox360-adults ps3-older teens and wii-the younger crowd. those are the targets for it. the wii will have the games that are more kid oriented, except the re series haha, ps3 will have more of the teen oriented games, and xbox 360 will have the games that the younger kids shouldn't play or wont like playing. those are my $0.02

Stevie

[i_am_Doug]

I am a really huge sony fan. but sadly they lost me on the PS3 for many reasons; like 1.) Whats with the controlr....how stupid. 2.) the price is insane. i mean 500+ just for the darn body. 3.) ..stupid controlr... i think i would have to say the xbox 360 because i mean it IS $200.00 cheaper and a poor person like me needs that deal. plus i liked halo 1. im the pistol kinda guy and i wanna see and play 3 because i have bets i needa win
I also love nentendo, so i think i will get that to. what the heck, snake. from kasumi is in a nentendo game... whats is the world comeing to these days?

~Doug

EDIT/ AND I love/d fable

[Adam Shapiro]

Originally Posted by i_am_Doug

1.) Whats with the controlr....how stupid. 2.) the price is insane. i mean 500+ just for the darn body. 3.) ..stupid controlr...

I agree with you that the price is extremely high, but unfortunately there isn't much they could do with the amount of hardware they put into it. Sony is already taking a really big hit in hopes that game sales will even it out and get them a nice profit. The controller has been redesigned. Sony announced the new one at E3. I totally agree that the original design was terrible, but so did many PlayStation fans and so Sony decided to go back to what everyone knows and loves – a very good decision.

[Tetraman]

When I get my Wii....I'm gonna go...WEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

I think Wii and PS3 will be tied in ability and purchase strength. Wii made a better hit to many people, I think Nintendo has returned.

[i_am_Doug]

Originally Posted by Adam Shapiro

I agree with you that the price is extremely high, but unfortunately there isn't much they could do with the amount of hardware they put into it. Sony is already taking a really big hit in hopes that game sales will even it out and get them a nice profit. The controller has been redesigned. Sony announced the new one at E3. I totally agree that the original design was terrible, but so did many PlayStation fans and so Sony decided to go back to what everyone knows and loves – a very good decision.

That looks much better and more comfertable, like the old ones : / Yeah theres alot of hardware in there why? We all know. But im sure I dont.

[Kristian Calhoun]

Originally Posted by xzvrw2

the only reason why i would get an xbox360 is for oblivion and call of duty. i don't like halo so i wouldn't worry about that. haha. i will probably get the new Nintendo system. i like Nintendo, especially because they had the rights to resident evil, and yes i know that re4 came out on ps2, i have it, but i liked the controls for it on the gc. lets just put it this way, xbox360-adults ps3-older teens and wii-the younger crowd. those are the targets for it. the wii will have the games that are more kid oriented, except the re series haha, ps3 will have more of the teen oriented games, and xbox 360 will have the games that the younger kids shouldn't play or wont like playing. those are my $0.02

Stevie

The Wii is not targeted towards the younger crowd, although many of them would enjoy it. With games like Red Steel, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, Project H.A.M.M.E.R., Disaster: Day of Crisis, and an exclusive Resident Evil game announced to debut on the Wii, how can you say that only RE is the only non-kiddy game? Nintendo wants to attract all kinds of gamers, of all ages, both new and old, casual and hardcore, who will all enjoy the one of a kind experience provided only by the Nintendo Wii.