
Xbox 360
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Microsoft's Xbox 360, launched in Australia in March 2006. With a strong line-up of games and almost a year's head start on its competitors, the 360 was in a top position to seriously challenge the PlayStation brand.
- Available in four bundles: Xbox 360 Core System (RRP AU$399.95 Includes: Xbox 360 console, wired controller, S-VIDEO AV cable), Xbox 360 Premium System (RRP AU$549.95 Includes: Xbox 360 console, wireless controller, media remote, 20GB hard drive, component HD AV cable), Xbox 360 Elite (RRP AU$729.95 Includes: Xbox 360 black coloured console, 120GB hard drive, black wireless controller, black headset, HDMI) and to coincide with the Halo 3 launch the Special Edition Halo 3 console (RRP AU$679.95 Includes: Xbox 360 Halo 3 paintjob console, 20GB hard drive, Halo 3 wireless controller, Halo 3 wired headset, HDMI)
- Processor: IBM PowerPC-based CPU with three symmetrical 3.2GHz processors
- Graphics: 500MHz custom ATI Graphics Processor with 10MB of embedded DRAM
- Memory: 512MB GDDR3 RAM and 700MHz DDR
- Hard Drive: None included in Core system. 20GB with Premium and Halo 3 systems, and 120GB with the Elite system.
- Inputs: USB 2.0 (Game controller port) x 2, Memory Unit Slots x 2, Wi-Fi adaptor slot, Ethernet RJ-45 (Ethernet cable with Premium, Elite, and Halo 3 systems)
- Outputs: S-VIDEO AV on Core system, Component HD AV on Premium and Elite systems, HDMI out for Elite system
- Screen sizes: 480p, 480i, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
- Controllers: Wired x 1 on Core system, Wireless x 1 on Premium, Elite, and Halo 3 systems
- Disc media: DVD, CD
- Accessories: Universal Media Remote (RRP AU$49.95), Wireless controller (RRP AU$79.95), Wireless Networking Adapter (RRP AU$169.95), Headset (RRP AU$49.95) , Hard Drive 20GB (RRP AU$169.95)
- Xbox Live! Silver membership
- 300 games available by the end of 2007 (Average: RRP AU$99.95)
- Backwards compatability: Limited Xbox backwards compatibility. For full list of games, click here.
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Sony PlayStation 3
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Sony has built the PlayStation 3 with a definite eye on the future — and it has a high price tag because of it. Can it maintain its lead in the gaming arena with its new console?
- Cost: RRP AU$999.95 which includes the PlayStation 3 Console, 2 SIXAXIS Controllers, and 2 games: Resistance: Fall of Man, and Motorstorm
- Processor: Cell Processor PowerPC-base Core @3.2GHz
- Graphics: RSX @ 550MHz
- Memory: 256MB XDR Main RAM @3.2GHz, 256MB GDDR3 VRAM @700MHz
- Hard Drive: 60GB 2.5" Serial ATA
- Inputs: USB Front x 4, Rear x 2 (USB2.0), Memory Stick standard/Duo, PRO x 1, SD standard/mini x 1, CompactFlash(Type I, II) x 1
- Wireless: Bluetooth 2.0 (EDR), IEEE 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi
- Outputs: HDMI out x 1, AV multi out x 1, Digital out (optical) x 1
- Screen sizes: 480p, 480i, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
- Controllers: SIXAXIS Wireless controller
- Disc Media: Blu-Ray, DVD, CD
- Accessories: Blu-Ray Disc Remote Control (RRP AU$49.95), SIXAXIS Wireless (RRP AU$79.95), Component AV Cable (RRP AU$39.95), S-VIDEO Cable (RRP AU$29.95)
- 80+ games available by the end of 2007(Average: RRP AU$99.95)
- Backwards compatibility: Yes with PlayStation and PlayStation 2 games.
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Nintendo Wii
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The Nintendo Wii boasts the ability to play GameCube titles along with a wide range of NES, SNES and N64 games via the Virtual Console download service. Is that be enough to make it competitive against the powerful PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360?
- Cost: RRP AU$399 which includes the Wii console, 1 x Wii remote controller, 1 x Wii Nunchuk, and Wii Sports collection
- Processor: PowerPC Broadway CPU
- Graphics: ATI Hollywood GPU
- Memory: 88MB main memory, 24MB 1T-SRAM integrated to graphics, 64MB GDDR3 SDRAM, 3MB embedded GPU texture memory and frame buffer
- Storage: 512MB built-in flash memory
- Inputs: USB 2.0 expansion ports x 2, GameCube controller port x 4, GameCube memory card slot x 2, SD memory card slot x 1, and built-in support for Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Sensor bar input
- Outputs: Multi-output for component, composite, or S-VIDEO
- Screen sizes: 480p, 480i, 576i
- Controllers: Wireless remote, Nunchuk
- Disc Media: DVD
- Accessories: Wii Remote (RRP AU$69.95), Nunchuk (RRP AU$29.95), Wii Classic Controller (RRP AU$29.95), Joytech Sports Pack (RRP AU$49.95)
- 100+ games available by the end of 2007 (Average: RRP AU$89.95)
- Backwards compatibility: Yes with GameCube. NES, SNES and Nintendo 64 are available to purchase and download through the Nintendo's Virtual Console service.
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unknown
08/10/2006 12:21 PM
PS3 is awsome but has worse graphics than Xbox360 and wii is a console with good games but old controls i'm more fond of.yah xo6 and Ps3 pwns Wii
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Indiana
09/10/2006 12:24 PM
No guys, PS3 is the most powerful! check out Assassin's Creed (in depth) and you'll know what i'm talking about. Physics are unbelievable. Huge detailed environments, and you can interact with everything This can happen thx to blu-ray, more detail better physics (take that Dead Rising, on your DVD your enviroment is retardedly small, and physics are lame (a skateboard knocks like 5 zombies over by barely hitting them). Sony has Metal Gear Solid which is the best game series ever! Wii is a cool idea but probably a gimmick (sry mario, i've abandoned you). 360 is a lesser version of the Ps3, some of their games.... iunno.... the only game i like is Dead Rising and it gets repetitive. PS has Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy, KillZone, and this aweome looking new game call Resistance Fall of Man. And Assassin's Creed (i can keep going) Indiana Jones, Call of Duty 3, an untitled game from Naughty Dog which looks great so far.... Ah I can't wait!
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jarrod
09/10/2006 05:02 PM
actually the 360 is the most powerful, the ps3 gpu, and cpu processors are not as efficient as the 360. plus the 360 is cheaper than the ps3, i think sony is promising more than they will deliver, which is pretty typical for sony. i think the wii will be an awsome system too, i will buy one to go with my 360.
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Lord Gilbon
12/10/2006 11:56 PM
I think your all pretty stupid. How can you even debate something that hasnt even come out yet? Number wise the PS3 seems better but numbers dont mean squat. I own an Xbox 360 and the graphics are amazing. Also, number wise the PS3 isnt even that much better than the 360. They all have their own area's that are better than others. PS3 for instance created one hell of a processor. It clocked in just a little faster than the 360's though. The xbox 360 has xbox live which was voted the #1 online gaming community on the planet. Also the 360 can connect to any computer on your network that runs on XP ser. pack 2 or media center. That in itself is amazing since thats what I have my 360 set up to do. Oh, and the 360 has Halo which pwns everything. And now to the Wii. The Wii has a revolutionary controller that will change a lot of the way games are played. It will create so many more possibilities for games. They all have their strong points. In the end it all depends on the games themselves and whether you like them or not. Its not about graphics or anything. That doesnt make the game. Its all about gameplay, story line, fun factor, and personal preference. In any case, your gonna have to wait for the ps3 and the wii to come out before you can even make comparisons between the 3.
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Alex
15/10/2006 02:09 AM
well the original xbox had more graphics power behind it than the playstation 2, yet it still didnt beat the ps2 in popularity i think the console that ships the most units out and offers the most unique features for this generation will take the lead ( *cough* wii )
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exe
15/10/2006 05:37 PM
Its obvious that the ps3 overpowers the 360. Even though its hard to notice with a hdtv but the ps3 is x2 as powerful as the 360. 360 has 3 cell processors running at 3.2 ghz while the ps3 has 6 cell processors at 3.2 ghz plus 1 disabled cell and 1 more for a special mode. And it comes out with blu ray disc compatibility which gives the company's a wider range of creativity when creating a game.
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Amps
16/10/2006 05:13 AM
CNET are obviously incompetent at comparing consoles. One thing that should be plainly obvious to EVERYONE is that you cannot compare consoles based soley on graphics. These are games consoles, therefore they have to be compared by their games and the experience obtained from them. Before anyone decides what console they are getting, i advise they first try them all out. Ive tried all 3 at various events and i have to say, graphically the PS3 may win but gameplay wise, the Wii is the best thing ive experienced and is so immersive in its style so that is my choice.
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2 dollar
16/10/2006 07:46 AM
Well you can all use your head ps3 has more games and thats what you bye these things for. Not for DVD's and all that other stuff...
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Jackie
17/10/2006 07:42 PM
Go the PS3, blue ray is the future!!!!!!
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Brad
18/10/2006 01:13 AM
>Comments: Its obvious that the ps3 >overpowers the 360. Even though its >hard to notice with a hdtv but the ps3 is >x2 as powerful as the 360. 360 has 3 >cell processors running at 3.2 ghz while >the ps3 has 6 cell processors at 3.2 ghz >plus 1 disabled cell and 1 more for a >special mode. Sorry mate but that's an absurd statement!!! The PS3 has a SINGLE cell processor at 3.2GHz and 7 DSPs for pointlessly high FPU performance and noth much else. The 360 has 3 (not cell) cores all running at 3.2GHz
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tdunn
18/10/2006 07:46 AM
To me it comes down to exclusive games, not graphic power. 360 obviously has Halo and Halo Wars. Wii has many Nintendo exlusives (zelda, mario, etc.) and the abillty to download thousands of old tittles. The PS3 has.... um.... Grand Theft Auto.... no wait thats not PS exclusive anymore.... um..... Gran Tourismo, how many times can you rehash racing..... um Final Fantasy, I have never liked this series but I understand its popularity. Based on exclusive tittles 360 pwns however the ability to download old games on the Wii is very appealing. Also, if most games that are on the 360 can be played on the PS3 why pay hundreds of dollars more to play then on a PS3?? PS3 is going to get pwnd based on price point alone.
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Rob
18/10/2006 01:04 PM
I think the PS3 will own the wii. Xbox 360 will then be only as good as wii to gamers no better. PS3 is the future.
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mr K
19/10/2006 12:14 PM
The 360 is more capable than the ps3 due to poor configuration of the systems technolgy. the wii will win cause it is the only one that truly changes gameplay. the xbox 360 will land in second and the ps3 in third. who wants to buy a ps3 that has no diference in apearance than 360. then again there are many dumb people in the world. The wii will win dispite it being less visualy apealing. not by much though. there will be no diference at all unless you us an hdtv. a true gamer will buy a system for gameplay and not entirly for hd systems. if someone wanted hd games tehy could go buy computer games. The winner of this generation will apear quicker than anyone would expect. the wii will outsell the other systems like what ps2 did last generation.
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Tony
20/10/2006 01:16 PM
For actual stats, go to this web site: http://www.gamesystemwars.com It shows Amazon sales states over time for 360 vs. PS3 vs. Wii. Very interesting - XBox has a huge lead now, but things could turn quickly as titles from other systems arrive.
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Anonymous
27/10/2006 02:42 AM
To the "developer" of havok engine: Steve Ballmer is that you??? ... and I believe Wii will win unless price goes down for the other two.
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Ronnybouge
28/10/2006 06:06 AM
The xbox 360 will rule them all better graphics awsome games like gears of war and halo 3.and xbox live is a lot better than what the ps3 offers.and the ps3 controller wont vibrate so the main thing here xbox360 kills ps3 by A long shot and if you dont believe me wait till it comes out.peace
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Griffin
31/10/2006 07:30 AM
Those who are ranting about ps3 being more powerful dont understand how the thing works.... its the combination of numbers (power), architecture (how the compononets are connected) and the code on the games (important that the code is simple to read so its processed faster whilst not missing out on detail). The 360 has a very efficient architecture, and due to the RAM design, game code can be quickley transferred from the CPU to the GPU allowing great graphics at a little expense of time or your money! Ps3 has a completely different architecture that few have had the pleasure of seeing... and for all we know it may not be as good... REMEMBER, CELLS HAVE NEVER BEEN USED FOR PROCESSING IN THIS WAY UBTILL NOW! not saying it wont work... just saying 360 is tried and tested... give em both a go... (IM NOT LEAVING WII OUT FOR A BAD REASON... I JUST DONT KNOW MUCH ABOUT IT!)
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George Gates
02/11/2006 08:25 AM
who ever said the thing bout PS3 having a blu-ray disk player. too bad Blu-ray will loose out to HD-DvD. Therefore 360 will have the best out of all of the next gen console.
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frets a' blazin
04/11/2006 01:24 PM
here's what I think, first off 360, it has already got a head start, it has better online service, and it has more bang for your buck. Also has a solid library of games and more on the way I mean come on gears of war, forza 2,HALO 3! Also in my opinion I think that the graphics are better than a PS3. next off PS3, first things first, $600!!! now I don't make as much as most people but even if I did I don't think I would want to give my hard earned money to a company who thinks they can actully sell it for that price.Not many games I''m looking forward to except for ressictance:F.O.M. that is it. and they hav'nt said much about thier online, makes me wonder. and I think they are loseing alot of thier excluisive franchises like metal gear solid and guitar hero(GHII is coming out for the 360 and solid snake was in the super smash bros. brawl trailer) Last but certaintlly not least, Wii, this will start a video game revolution. the new gameplay will be the hot topic. my dad fought in desert storm but when comes to call of duty 2 he sucks, with the motion sensitive remotehe can kill nazi once again. it's going to get the whole family involve and with a some of the most original games around this is going to be it. so heres my standing, Wii gets gold, 360 will follow close behind, and as for PS3...it's not gonna be pretty! P.S.MGS4 does look pretty cool too.
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Not a Ninja
05/11/2006 04:17 AM
ummmm hello, assassin's creed is coming out on 360 also, anyone who said other wise is an idiot, not to mention, gears of war, Xbox 360 will win in the end. Also GTA IV with extra downloadable content to expand the islands. Can you say F.. Yeah! If I wanted to be a ninja I would by the Wii, But Iam an American, Not a Ninja...
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Stingray44
07/11/2006 01:39 PM
the guy who works at havok(which is a sweet company)you are exactly right i have a 360 and i love it lets face it the online is best the games are best the acceseries are best the specs are best therefore the system is best.i think the wii looks pretty cool but no comparisan to the xbox 360.and i just cant really find anything that great about ps3. 1.Xbox 360 2.Wii 3.PS3 ps.HERE WE XBOX HERE WE GO!!!
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Thrawn
09/11/2006 02:04 PM
it ssimple really, ps3 cost a lot, and has nothing original other than blue ray, and has a very small selection of ps3 only games, the wii is sumthing new and cheap(er). The 360 will probably sell the most followed by the wii, followed by the ps3 at first. when prices drop ad ps3 realizes that they are charging to much and there system sucks and get sum games, then who knows, but untill then, then, in my eyes is goes wii>360>ps3, but to most i think it will look 360>wii>ps3
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Serch
10/11/2006 01:17 AM
Wii is better because of the games and the price
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Minhal Gardezi
10/11/2006 11:31 AM
ALL HAIL THE Wii PS3 copied the motoin sesor
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P0tst0n
10/11/2006 09:32 PM
it seems like theres going to be alota competion with these 3 as by far they all out do their older models. but the bottom line is there all going to have different ways of impressing and catching peoples eyes. for instance the wii has an amazing controling system which has got me dreaming of these, the ps3 is amazingly fast and looks just as kool, and the xbox 360 just seems to be an super version of a xbox, much faster, better graphics, more space. But im going with Nintendos Wii as number one, then xbox360 ill rank second simpli koz i dnt like ps3(even though its faster and crap) the choice is urs people................but sony suks testes (in my opinion)
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killaninja
11/11/2006 01:38 AM
your talkin bout all these great games like non of them r comin out for xbox 360, like assassins creed, the first preview was shown bein played on xbox 360 and the xbox 360 has the first release of the game........bit sorted......XBOX 360 OWNS ALL CONSOLES, sony messed up.....BIG STYLE
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Vince
11/11/2006 01:46 PM
Firstly, the 360 wins in my opinion. Sony have really messed up with their timing and now the pricing. Why would anyone pay twice the price for something that has a later release date. If you want to argue about the quality of blu-ray and its advantages, i suggest you buy a high-end blu-ray player to compliment your high-end home theatre system rather than a gaming console. Using gaming consoles for movie playback is just an option like having that $50 dvd player lying around the house.
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XBOXFAN202
12/11/2006 09:31 AM
IS THE 360 GOING TO HAVE BETTER GRAPHICS THEN PS3
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gamesage
12/11/2006 01:57 PM
PS3 will own all the others Xbox 360 does have awesome graphics but Ps3's will be even better while the Wii's graphics will be slightly better than gamecubes so PS3 pwns graphics wise and to top it off will have a wide selection of gameplay compared to the others
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mike
13/11/2006 03:43 PM
honnistly i wish that you could play all xbox games on the 360 but you cant :-/ so its a bit of a downer...so honnistly i see the wii or the ps3 being ahead of the 360 but i think they're all great systems and ill prolly end up buying em all
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Tyrone
13/11/2006 08:48 PM
i think the wii will kick asses...sure the others got more power, but does that really matter, when after a while you getu sed to the graphics u see?...the life of a game is much longer with better gameplay tahn with better gfx dont u think??...and besides look at it this way...on the ps2, we wer shooting each other and it looked good, on the xbox 360 it looked bloody damn fine...but we r still shooting at each other...that's where the wii differs and i beleive they've got a good strategy...gameplay over graphics
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Jay
14/11/2006 04:14 AM
When it comes to the purpose of gaming systems, the most important thing is how much fun you get out of it. Not the dang cell processors or blu ray player. When you have friends over, the Wii will definately get everyones attention. Guys, Girls, the whole family. Girls will no longer have to sit in the back watching the guys play games. Now they will WANT to join in. Zelda Twighlight Princess, Red Steel, Super Smash Bro's, Mario Kart = Most fun EVER. When it comes down to the most important thing in a video gaming system (games) WII is best. If you want extra features, 360 comes in second PS3 comes in last.
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Jeddy
14/11/2006 07:24 AM
XBOX 360 has everything online prices graphics and the best games ever: HALO 3 AND HALO WARS LEGENDS AL THE WAY XBOX 360XBOX 360XBOX 360XBOX 360XBOX 360XBOX 360XBOX 360XBOX 360
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victor
14/11/2006 11:56 AM
To me one of the main things that bother me is the fact that about 90% of the people who have posted on this board do not have an HDTV at home, I don’t care if you have the most powerful system in the world if you are connecting your PS3 to your analog Sony tv running at standard definition you will not take full advantage of the hardware’s capability’s. And then there are the people who think that because they have a plasma that it is automatically hi def, not so most of the lower end plasmas under the $1500.00 price range don’t do more than EDTV, so really now how many of you really own a HDTV running at 1080P???? How many of you will really take advantage of HDMI do any of you even know what HDMI is or what it can do?? Hell how many of you have seen either PS3 or Xbox at 1080i. Just my $0.02
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PaulM
14/11/2006 01:09 PM
Some of you people cant be any more stupid, I mean who cares about the graphics or the power of the system. I think what makes a system better are the games and the way you play them, PS3 doesnt have any original games beside Final Fantasy, the Xbox360 has Halo which is one of the best games in the world, but the Wii is way more original than the others. I think the Wii is way better unless you are a Halo fan, but the PS3 is just ridiculous, it has an extremely high price and no originality at all, they don't come up with anything new, the PS3 is te exact same thing as the PS2 but with better graphics, The Wii is just revolutionary.
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Adam
14/11/2006 01:24 PM
I would have to say that the wii might not have the best graphics or anything like that, but i do know that nintendo always has the funnest games. People also say that Xbox360 has great games, but i say they have a great GAME and that is halo. The PS3 will have awesome graphic, but if you like to have fun then your option are limited. If the like a ton of pointless jap anime games and the movie games then thats the system for you. Over all the wii will have a whole lot fun games like zelda, mario, paper mario, metroid, super smash and all the other awesome games. So if the are considering buying a new system then you should most diffently think about buying the WII.
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Jeff
15/11/2006 10:13 AM
You know what i think that the real battle is between 360 and PS3 cause i think once people start playing with the nintendo wii they will find out that after playing for hours like true gamers their arms are gonna get mad tired. I'd rather sit down with a normal controller on my lap...
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brendan
16/11/2006 12:00 AM
ok ps3 is an overhyped machine which 360 is more powerful when u break down the numbers ( processors, GPU's etc) xbox 360 is the same games prittier graphics. the wii is altoghether another beast which changes gameplay. my bets on wii and i hope every1 realises how overhyped and full of s**t ps3 is. i hope 360 does well tho
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Dave
16/11/2006 07:06 AM
The "graphics war" is over... ------------------------------------------------------- All three consoles: 1. Will offer next-gen quality graphics. ------------------------------------------------------- 360 & PS3: 1. Have more raw processing power than Wii. 2. Do NOT have dedicated physics or sound processors. 3. Run power-craving OSs in the background. 4. Waste all that CPU power on Physics/Sound/OS/HD -------------------------------------------------------- Wii: 1. Has a dedicated DSP physics chip. 2. Has a dedicated sound processor. 3. Has the fastest loading times. 4. Has the smallest form factor. 5. Has the smallest price. -------------------------------------------------------- All that matters now is imursion and gameplay!!!
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vinnie
16/11/2006 10:37 AM
you no what u guys i dont care what u say ok PS3 rulez them all more power more memory space and way i meen way noo no not way way way better graphics so dont say anything ps3 is tha bomb ok
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billy
16/11/2006 03:23 PM
all you people who are like ps3 has the best graphics nintendo dons't are not real gamers because people who are real gamers don't care about graphics they care if it's fun or not and the ps3 is just not fun
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brandon wehby
17/11/2006 12:27 AM
while the ps3 is indeed "better", i think the xbox 360 will take over. the wii is going to stand strong too
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Alex Francom
17/11/2006 06:20 AM
It matters what games you want. I have a 360 and the graphics are amazing. Unless the ps3 graphics are so superb that they actually come out of the screen, i dont think its going to matter graphics wise. If you want to play shooters get a 360. Gears Of War is one of the best games i have ever played. The ps3 will probably have better RPGs though. I think the Wii will be more of something to play with friends and the ps3 will probably run about equally fun to the 360. It really just matters what kind of games you like.
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KAJS
17/11/2006 10:29 AM
wii is gonna kick some serious ****
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Brian
17/11/2006 11:29 AM
Wow, a LOT of people care about worthless HDTV specs and DVD crap. There's even a lot of talk about online play, a debate I think is self-concluding when you examine where each system is coming from. (Bill Gates INVENTED the internet, ps3 fans) As for nintendo, Wii fans seem to be on to something. Nobody cares about graphics or proccesing power. People pretend to, but graphics is a consecutive matter of time, bad game design lasts forever. Nintendo has the best good game to bad game ratio. This is the truth. Microsoft has the best online abilities, and as THEY would claim, a console of equal power to the ps3 (who knows, who cares). This is the truth. The ps3 has... current majority because the Xbox hadn't stolen the market yet? (News flash, it nearly has) Anyway, In my opinion this will be the generation that defines a lot. Over and out.
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Serch
17/11/2006 12:37 PM
To Brian, Bill Gates didn't invent the internet you idiot.
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Relentless
17/11/2006 01:37 PM
This is my prediction after they have all been out for awhile: 360: Power 8/10 Games 9/10 Playability 8/10 Price 8/10 Features 8/10 PS3: Power 10/10 Games 8/10 Playability 8/10 Price 7/10 Features 9/10 Wii: Power 6/10 Games 9/10 Playability 9/10 Price 9/10 Features 8/10 -I say if you have the money go for the PS3. I think these 3 consoles will be a repeat of the last 3 from these big names.
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DIMITRI
17/11/2006 07:48 PM
MATE THE XBOX 360 WILL EAT THE PS3 AND THE WII IT ROCKS AT LEAST YOU DONT HAVE TO SPEND $1000 DOLLARS ON IT AND $120 DOLLARS FOR THE GAMES PS3 IS A RIP OFF XBOX 360 WILL SLAUGHTER THE PS3 ALLWAYS A XBOX FAN
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DIMITRI
17/11/2006 07:54 PM
ME DIMITRI AGAIN I ALSO HEARD THAT YOU CANT PLAY 1000 PSI AND PS2 GAMES ON THE NEW PS3 SO ITS LYING HOW IT SAYS UP THERE ON THE REVIEW PLAYS BOTH GAMES BECAUSE MOST OF THEM U CAN SO SUCK SONY FANS THATS Y THEY ARE DELAYING IT
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DIMITRI
17/11/2006 08:00 PM
ANYWAY ITS ABOUT A THOUSAND GAMES ON PS2 AND PS1 THAT ARE NOT PLAYABLE ON PS3 AND THEY ARE DELAYING IT IN SOME COUNTRIES SO XBOX WILL PREVAIL OVER PLAYSTATION
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Summer
18/11/2006 10:55 AM
If you even think xbox 360 or ps3 can even come close to Wii, you are soo wrong. I mean come on. Have you seen the controller and channels of the wii? Well they are awsome!!! Wii all the way!
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Rick
18/11/2006 11:15 AM
Well isn't it obvious. Sony just fluffed some of their tech specs to be superior to the XBox 360.To be honest I'm not totally impressed by the PS-3s price tag..Just because it's more expensive it doesn't mean it's that much better. Or even better at all. I'm sure these two consoles are just as good as each other in there own ways.However, Xbox360 has worked out most of its problems already. And is also much cheaper.As for the Wii, Nintendo has always been able to sneak in and suprise us. We'll just have to see.
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Lava
18/11/2006 02:05 PM
This war is just a war of the fanboys, i think they will all succeed, because they all target what people like, the wii will be fun for the older and the younger, while the ps3 and 360 target older, youth audiences. the 360 and ps3 are just about equal in power, the wii is less powerful but will still be a lot of fun. The downside to the ps3 is the rumble, the rumble brings you into the game. I own a 360 and love it, gears of war is the best! So in my opinion the wii is going to win in sales, due to japan and the price, but the ps3 and 360 are probably going to be quite close in sales. There are probably going to be more games for the 360 because the ps3 is insanely hard to program for. Overall, Xbox360 > Wii > PS3
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Foley
18/11/2006 05:59 PM
I'm going to try to be as unbiased as possible. Too often everyone is just saying "LOL PS3/360/WII WILL PWNZOR UR MOM". Here is everything as I see it: Xbox 360: + A powerful system, with superb graphics and a strong library of games behind it. Also, has a good year head start as far as sales go, and though you may say that that just means the hype for it is over, the hype could come back with everyone talking about these new game systems, and then it could have tons of sales on top of its head start. Has the voted best online play. - Many hardware defects at launch, causing people to be unhappy and give bad word of mouth for system. -Online pay is not free. PlayStation 3: +Blue Ray. It will give them the ultimate graphics capabilities, however our eyes can only detect so much detail, and it will be slightly better than 360s. Has a reasonably strong fanbase. Has the best speed. -Motion sensitivity is, like it or not, a gimmick, with a half second reaction time (which is not good at all). Blue Ray disks scratch easily, but a careful gamer shouldn't have a problem with this. Pricetag. Nintendo Wii: +Completely different. Completely new. Most compact. Has most third party support of any system. Has god damned ENORMOUS fanbase. Non-gamer friendly. Ambidexturous controls. Has most potential uses of controls. Sparks curiosity. -Weakest graphics. Some games kinda kiddish. Weakest speed. Personally, I believe that it is totally up in the air who will win, however, after careful consideration, I choose Wii. Why? 1. It has a brand new style. People will be curious, and there is no denying it. Even if they don't plan on really getting into the system at all, they'll wonder, "Gee, I wonder if that really works." It will make it almost everyone's secondary console, seeing as it is completely different where 360 and ps3 are very similar in the way they try to win you over. 2.Fanbase. Lots of 'em. They hunt in packs. And they will follow Nintendo to the bloody end. 3. Kid friendliest. Parents who know their kids want a game system will want them to have Wii and mario games, not Resistance: Fall of Man or Halo 3. 4. Pricetag. Again, parents, or people just casually wanting to play the next generation, will want to try it at the lowest price to them. I'll be getting a Wii, the motion sensitivity looks cool, and it's cheap. Xbox 360 is fun to play, but I really don't want to dish out 400 bucks, let alone 600 for ps3 (which I have lost considerable respect for after they delayed the system and said, "Yeah... we have motion sensitivity too!" and to mimmick it so poorly. Half second reaction times will ruin any game it is implemented in. My hope: Wii>Xbox 360>PlayStation3 My guess: Wii>PlayStation3>Xbox 360 But like I said, it's up in the air.
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Ben
19/11/2006 05:18 PM
I'm a hardworking bloke who likes games to look good and have plenty of action and violence. After a hard day at work I want to come home, lie back on the couch, have a few beers and kill some stuff. How am I going to relax if I have to sit there waving my arms around swinging a nunchuck. It would definitely make quickly having a drink harder. About the only thing the Wii is good for is keeping me sober.
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knox
20/11/2006 01:43 PM
Technology Behind Lair Explained The PLAYSTATION 3 has already been known to support amazing new technologies for next gen gaming and Factor 5 has gone into some depth into what they are being able to provide on the PS3 with their title, Lair. With the Cell structure of the PS3 and the ability for the processor to run graphics as well as working along side the RSX graphics card, Lair will sport some incredible next gen gaming. So far here is a good list of what Lair will be supporting: -Progressive Mesh- * Progressive Mesh is a technique using the Cell to allow incredible amounts of detail to be placed upon many objects, both up-close and far away. -High-Dynamic Range Lighting- * All of the lights, shadows, reflections, and highlights are in HDR, and are done in real-time by the Cell and RSX. This allows for realistic day-time and night lighting. -Real-time Dynamic Physics- * Lair renders physics effects on everything from your dragon to the thousands of enemy soldiers fighting on the ground. All the enemies and allies have their own physics-driven animations, including ragdoll animations. -Real-time Fluid Dynamics- * All of the water effects in Lair, such as waves, are run by real-time fluid dynamics on the Cell. -Parallax Shaders- * Parallax shaders are used on almost every single object in Lair, including fire and clouds. -Real-Time Renderings/Volumetric Effects- * The fire in Lair is rendered in real-time, and has it's own physics. All of the clouds, smoke effects, and even fog effects are volumetric. Lava, rain, wind, fur, and even more are also rendered in real-time. Outside of this technology explanation, Lair is said to be running at 60fps and in 1080p. Gotta Play PS3? At a recent press release, Gotta Play Interactive announced that it will be carrying all titles for the PS3 and Nintendo Wii, and will have them available upon launch day. John P. Gorst, CEO of Gottaplay Interactive, Inc., said, "Both the PS3 and Wii are brilliant next-generation consoles. We anticipate strong demand on titles being released for these new gaming platforms."Both consoles offer a unique and exciting new adventure in gaming. With its built in Blue-ray Disc™ drive; the PS3 will offer gamers an experience unlike any other system. The Wii has also created great anticipation with its motion-sensing remote and is expected to revolutionize the way people play games." For those of you who don't know who or what Gotta Play is, thinking Netflix, but for games. With no late fees, you get from 1-3 games at a time (depending on your subscription) sent to you through the mail. You can then play the game as long as you want, and mail it back to them when you are done. Sony talks Xbox 360 1080p Upgrade Microsoft's announcement that the Xbox 360 will be supporting games and movies up to 1080p was a shocking announcement and left gamers wondering how Sony would react to the news. They didn't have to wait long, for Dave Karraker, Sony's new PR head, only took a few hours to have his say: "It's unfortunate that Microsoft's external HD-DVD drive will not enhance the experience at all for the gamer. Sony realizes that to truly take gaming into the next generation requires a larger data format for both games and movies. PS3 uses the Blu-ray format for gaming, giving developers 50 GB of high-definition storage on a single disc, while Microsoft's 9 GB DVD gaming format is an obstacle for storing HD content. Furthermore, Microsoft's announced HD games patch is really just a compatibility feature -- upscaling lower-resolution content does not make it Full HD (1080p), something that PS3 can do out of the box." Ouch. The PlayStation 3 supporting 1080p has long been a marketing tool for Sony, since the Xbox 360 only supported up to 720p, so it's not surprising that Karraker's statement sounds a bit bitter. Would the Xbox 360's media format, DVD, which can only hold a maximum of 9GB data h
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repeater
21/11/2006 08:56 AM
I dont know what system will come in first but if you go with PoS3, your wallet will come in last. Everything I've ever owned by Sony has failed. Sony is selling you their name and some "overpriced acronyms". PoS3 will be no exception. ask you friends an family about their experiances with sony equiptment before you spend your hard earned cash. Granted, the graphics I've seen from the PoS3 & 360's look great on $6000 HDTV's but on $1500 EDTV's, they look horriable."even worse than analog." So unless you already make bank or already own a kicken chicken theatre system you'd better plan on taking out a second morgage if you want that HD experiance from your new plastic box of buttons. I'll probably get a 360 next year if the game line up improves, but I'm asking my wife for the wii and a copy of Zelda's Twilight Princess for christmas this year. Other wise, I'm happy with my xbmc for now.
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unknown
21/11/2006 09:13 AM
ALLLLLLLLLrighty then, ummm lets c here.nintendo wii sucks, xbox 360 sucks,ps 3 rocks.first of all nintendo ..lotta kiddy games.xbox not enough games.ps a wide variety.rest my case.and when it comes to power ps3 crushes all of them.kinda like drag racing.whoever has the biggest strongest engine and better equipment wins the race.so there
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shan gonzales
21/11/2006 05:45 PM
xbox 360 is better... cus ps3 suppose to come out before the 360 but they had problem so they changed the due date and then few weeks later 360 came out and 360 probebly has more new stuff on than the ps3 cus ps3 was suppose to comeout before 360 therefore the 360 had time to put new stuff in there than the ps3...people think that ps3 is better just becuase it just came out... they think is has more new stuff inside the console cus it came out late but actually they didnt change a thing e/c for the due date... and no one can judge wii cus it didnt come out yet
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alexR0o0o0o0lz
22/11/2006 01:55 PM
i still have a ps2 and i'm deciding what console i should buy im 99% sure im NOT going to buy a ''wii'' because of the contorler it will start becoming boring after awhile swing the thing around i'm pretty sure im going to buy a xbox 360 because 1. the price is alot cheaper than a ps3 2. HALO3!!! i have a ps2 and i was disapointed because halo1 and halo2 were only on xbox so i think im going for the 360 this time...
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Zachary (Muffin)
23/11/2006 04:49 PM
I try not to be a fanboy. Of the sixth generation consoles, I prefered the Xbox over PS2 and GC, because of games titles and graphics. The GC seemed a bit to childish and Nintendo seemed like it tried to keep violent/graphic games away just for the family factor, and PS2, I just had no interest in. This time around, I will have to go with the Wii. Albeit, I have not play the PS3 yet, I cannot judge it yet. I did buy a Wii though, and for the price, it's not bad at all. It's innovative, the new controller is, although a bit ill-stylish, a very neat, new concept to gaming, with it's motion-sensing capabilities. The XB360, though somewhat graphically superior to the Wii, was just the same old thing with updated graphics. And for me, having been a gamer for 16 years, since the age of 5, I like the fact of new and constructive ideas over graphics. And for the features of the PS3 and 360, such as internet-browsing capability and the ability to hook up your console to the PC, are nice, but it's not gaming. You just paying hundreds of dollars more for features that aren't entirely nessicary to your gaming experience. But, as my stated thesis, I'm not a fanboy. I like innovative ideas, and the Wii did it for me this time.
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jord
23/11/2006 09:23 PM
c now every one is forgetting wii. it is gona sneak up behind everything and come out winning it. plus 360 is good but too similar to normal xbox and ps3 is just too expensive and they always say too much about it before and dont live up to standards. but the logical answer is 360 at the moment because nothing else has come out.
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Josh
24/11/2006 10:51 AM
Going with wii. 1. Because some of the xbox 360s were defective and the ps2s defective cd laser after 30 days. Ive never heard of a gamecube or wii being defective. 2. The Wii is cheaper, and even though the graphical power may be less, the games will still be more fun to play. 3. The Wii is not as big as an atari 5200. 4. I owned a ps2 and it was not all that great, only a few games were actually good i though. 5. The wii appeals to everyone.
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Jeff
24/11/2006 03:09 PM
Nintendo Wii, the company makes games that are naturally fun Playstation and Xbox just take stale ideas and make them into games. NINTENDO WII ALL THE WAY.
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Gern Blanston
25/11/2006 08:26 AM
Ok,.... now here's the actual bottom line. For all you dudes all trying to talk the talk and think you all know what you're talking about,... specs don't mean squat, most of the specs are bells and whistles, sales are what is going to decide this war and I think it's safe to say Sony will walk away again (better or not) The 64 was better than the PS right? Who won?.... The Xbox was better than the PS2 right? Who won?... It's all brand loyalty and I think what we saw iin the news last week about the hype for the PS3 proves it,...People getting shot for one,..paying $10,000 one E-bay for one...ect ect... We never saw this for the 360 or the Wii. Sony will clearly win (better or not).
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Own not fucking PWN PRICKS
25/11/2006 11:09 AM
its not even the debate thats getting on my nerves at the moment its the people that keep saying "pwn" its "own" ffs get it right, PurePwnage is great but why does every1 keep using it just gets on my nerves p.s PS3 All The WAY!!
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PS3 Fanboy
26/11/2006 04:46 AM
The Wii is going to take this console war hands down, first of all the graphics are good yes there not as good as the 360 and ps3 but still they are good enough. What makes it special is how you are actually playing the game instead of sitting your arse on the couch like a loser and just using your thumbs to do all the work. PS3 just is horrible in ever aspect you look at it yes graphics are nice but ffs thats not everything not even close. Once there is more stock I am buying a Wii Viva Wii!!!
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Ariel
27/11/2006 02:08 AM
THE XBOX 360 IS BETTER THEN ALL THAT KRAP, BECAUSE THE XBOX 360 YOU CAN PUT YOUR PSP IN IT, YOUR iPOD IN IT, OR YOUR MP3 PLAYER IN IT... IT REALY WORKS... YOU CAN DOWNLOAD MOVIES, MUSIC, AND PICTURES FROM YOUR PSP... THE WEARD PART IS THE PSP IS A SONY BUT AN XBOX 360 IS A MICROSOFT AND THAT ANT POST TO HAPPEN, BUT IT REALY WORKS, I PUT A LOTS OF PICTURES IN MY XBOX 360 AND PUT ONE OF THEM OF AS MY BACKGROUND... PS3 AND Wii GOT NOTHING ON THIS!!!!!!!!!!! I GIVE XBOX 360 100%
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Viper
27/11/2006 06:26 AM
Look, we know that, in this competition, there are two main audiences; the gamers, and the normal people. Now, the Wii has all these innovative features that will either succeed ddbeyond all doubt or flop quicker than a pancake. An example of an innovative product that flopped was the DS. The DS had an interesting premise and control system, making for almost infinite potential. Yet the DS games dont utilize the Dual Screens and touch pad well. That hinders the innovative qualities. And without the power of say, the PSP, you cant have high-graphics games that attract us gamers. THus, you get games like warioware that are gimmicks and just kinda lame. They could still bring the DS back, but it'll take some of the smartest minds. With the Wii, it'll either go the way of the DS, or it will succeed uproariously. Still, even if it does succeed, it's lack of power will repel the gamers and attract the majority of people who are non-gamers. Its main Audience will be little kids, much older people, girls, and more active people. If they can pull it off, then theyll be able to attract the M-rated games, and lets face it, thats where all they guys (gamers or not) ages 13-35 will look. Thus, if the Wii can pull it off, it will definitely win the war FISCALLY. Yet it most probably will leave the gamers wanting more, and thus the gamers will look towards the 360 and PS3. Also, if the Wii can't pull off its innovative capabilities and goes the way of the DS, then it will definitely lose. So you see, the Wii is a wild card---it will either take first because of success with a larger, nongamer market (or if it can attract gamers, which it could if it had online), or it will take last because of its lack of power. So regardless of whether the Wii comes out on top or on bottom, you (lets face it if your reading this then ur probably a gamer) wont care--you'll be deciding between the 360 and the PS3. now, if both of these systems can really do what they say they can, then the PS3 will win. Its one-sided or two-sided blue Ray discs can hold MUCH more memory, allowing larger, more detailed, and longer games. Also, it has better memory, is better without customization, has online, and a reputable catalog of games. from hearing this, my moneys on the PS3. Yet now, after the launch date, the PS3 has a lot of glitches and snaffoos that the manufacturers will have to fix. So the PS3 might be shaky. The 360, more powerful that the Wii but less so than the PS3, has already been out for a year, and has held its promises. However, it's crappy catalog of games might **** it over, as well as the fact that its mysteriousness has worn off. The only problem is that a lot of gamers already have the 360, and so you might be left out of the amazing online capabilities. it all depends on who you are. Personally, im going to ask for a Wii for the holidays, cause Zelda and Metroid will ROCK. Then ill save up and buy either the 360 or the PS3. we'll have to wait until after the holidays.
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Joe
27/11/2006 07:08 AM
okay look the xbox 360 will probally come in last due to the fact that its been out for a year. The games it has is halo (i don't know any others). the ps3 ****ed people over with you can't play ps2 games on it bull****. the wii will suceed because it has francises that people love. Zelda, Mario, Metroid, Kirby, Smash Bros, and DK. Also because of the virual consel. You all also forgot the fact that it has no cords and the wi fi. Also the fact that instead of analog analog analog you play with the wiimote like swinging and turning and point and clicking9 i didn't read all of the stuff). the wii is also the cheapest. if i left anything out tell me
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BOB
27/11/2006 02:56 PM
Your all nerds.... xbox 360, playstation 3, wii, who cares they are just console you nerdy freaks
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Varamathras
28/11/2006 03:49 AM
The Wii will burn out once everyone has had a use of the controllers. It's limited to certain kinds of games. Though it does have the advantage of being one of the best systems for first person shooters
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Ryan
28/11/2006 07:29 PM
i'm not really a huge fan of the wii remote-controller thing as of now.. i kinda like to kick back on my couch, lay down, relax and play some video games. seems like it might be kinda hard to do that with the wii. i like the fact that it's cheaper though.
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zelda mario
28/11/2006 10:45 PM
the wii rill rule **** the 360 snd the ps3 is way too expensive
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Daniel
29/11/2006 02:50 AM
U guys r dumb as hell! The 360 is best, low price, great games, online, great graphics, and xbox live is #1. Next is wii. WHo doesn't want to kill som1 with their own hands!? PLus it plays classic games and is like 200-400 bucks cheaper then the rest. Bad graphics wasn't what games cared about when there was atari, it was gameplay, and nintendo has been around for... way longer than otha mthas. PS3, is a rip-off, to spendy, just not worht gettin shot over. ANd sony lied to us all how many ytimes!?v i rest my case.
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tp
29/11/2006 07:41 AM
The xbox 360 is better because there are more games on offer and it has more exclusive games. The wii is just a gimick like the touch pad on the ds. The ps3 is way over priced
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J
29/11/2006 12:32 PM
Wii is overall the best system because of the interaction. Who cares about graphics being slightly less realistic. I care about fun, and i consider fun moving around, not sitting infront of your TV pressing a few buttons
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Alfred
30/11/2006 12:22 PM
[ sorry guys but, what other company grants internet acess for no charge, Sony does, no fee like the X-box, and seriously, is there a good online nintendo game ever? except goldeneye? Xbox and PS3 will by far have the best games, but as far as the system goes, PS3 gets my vote. For its monstrous price it is worth it. I MEAN YOU CAN DOWNLOAD CONTENT OFF OF THE INTERNET AND THE INTERNET FEE IS $0.00 Ratings PS3 ***** X-Box 360 **** Nintendo Wii ** ] Is free downloadable content worth the extra $350AUD over Xbox360? Xbox-Live costs $80AUD per year. Thats four and a half years advantage you'd still get buying a 360. Besides, when PS3 and Wii come out, X-box will probably make Xbox live free. Xbox-360 has better games. Don't give me this Final Fantasy **** For Goodness sake', they're up to what sequel now? #13? What about Grand Theft Auto? OH WAIT, XBOX HAS THAT TOO! X-box also has Too Human, Gears of War, Dead Rising, Halo 3 all in its exclusive line-up. PS3 will bite the dust. Then it will be a matter of Xbox's graphics and cool games, and networking capabilities VS the Wii with its cool new gameplay stuff and exclusive games such as Mario or SSB or Metroid Prime etc.
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Link
30/11/2006 12:23 PM
I would agree with Lord Gibson on this. Each console has its own strength's and weaknesses. I have a Wii and i love it. I to be honest think it is the better of the three becasue of the gameplay. Graphics aren't everything. Besides Nintendo will have the best classic arcade and it has all the classic franchises continued. You can't beat storylines better than Zelda games and Metroid Prime. Halo is a very good game i will agree i love Halo. But games like halo gears of war and Elder Scrolls just can't compete with Zelda. And now there is that rumor that Halo 3 and MGS4 will be on the PS3 and Xbox 360. Microsoft and sony are scared. They are afraid they can't compete with great gameplay. Nintendo is dominateing in the handheld and if it rules the consoles too that isn't good for Microsoft and Sony. Nintendo will dominate. I got my Wii on day one and the people at best by said twice as many people turned out to come get the Wii instead of the PS3. And there was enough Wii's for everyone. but there weren't enough PS3's for everyone. And Zelda will be a best seller because everyone at Best Buy walked out with a Zelda game. So in all reality(Sorry PS3 and Xbox 360 fans i still like those console's alot but just face the facts) THE Wii WILL DOMINATE!!! Posted Wednesday November 29, 2006.
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someone
02/12/2006 02:35 AM
What many of you don't realize is that each console was developed for a reason. Xbox 360: it was developed to be a great performing game console with great graphics. And Microsoft succeeded in that. Wii: Nintendo always tries to develop a cheap console that has a guarantee of a lot of fun. And the wii is a lot of fun, the won the a lot of prices at E3. Because they developed something unique, great motion sensor controllers. PS3: Sony wanned to develop a media center, with great performance and great graphics, and the motion sensor controller's. They succeeded. (don't know if Sony stole the idea of motion sensor controller) Most unique: wii Most powerful: PS3 most popular: 360 Only time can point a winner......... Me i am buying ps3....
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imright
02/12/2006 08:50 AM
I have all three systems...... Ill rate them by categories..........Controllers: Ps3=8 xbox 360= 9 wii=10 graphics: ps3= 10 360=9.5 wii=7.5 Games= Ps3= 9 xbox = 10 wii= 8 Start menu= ps3= 10 xbox= 9 wii=8 POWER= ps3= 10 xbox= 9 wii= 6 online= ps3 ? xbox= 10 wii= ? Overal= Get a ps3 if you want full out hardcore awesome graphics extream gaming.... but its a lil pricy......get a wii if you want execise family fun and great gameplay get an xbox if you want good controler and amazing xbox live.......i am getting ps3!!!!
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Super Firey Dave
02/12/2006 03:44 PM
First of all, I feel like I should clear up the myth that the xbox 360 is more powerful, or nearly equal in power to the PS3. That's not true by half. Yes, the xbox 360 APPARENTLY has a more powerful GPU. Yes, you use your GPU for games. This makes it more powerful graphically doesn't it? No. The large majority of next gen looking games incorporate a large amount of shaders [look at F.E.A.R. as an example] having an awesome GPU is handy, but a REALLY good CPU is incredibly important. This is very noticeable with the new line of GeForce 8800's that have been released. The PS3's cell chip is designed to compute floating numbers at an insanely fast rate. Multiple times quicker than the xbox 360. Where do you use floating point calculations? Shaders. Because of this, the PS3 is able to pump out better graphics, at higher frame rates regardless of the slightly worse GPU. So there's that myth blown out of the water. Second Myth: THE PS3 WILL COST A LOT OF MONEY AND BE FAR MORE EXPENSIVE THAN THAN THE XBOX 360! That's almost true. Yes, even the 20gb PS3 costs more than the xbox 360. But the PS3 COMES WITH A BLU-RAY DRIVE. The price HD-DVD attachment for the xbox 360 pretty much eliminates the price arguement. So if you were to buy both consoles, and give both consoles the same capabilities in terms of high definition discs, it would be a very similar cost. Pros of the PS3: - Graphics [probably will have the best]. - Shaders. - Inbuilt Blu-Ray drive. - Wireless controllers. - Motion sensing controllers. - Third Party games. Cons: - Initial cost. Pros of the xbox 360: - Graphics. - Games already out. Cons: - Need to buy HD-DVD drive. - Not quite as powerful as the PS3. Pros of the Wii: - Looks INSANELY FUN! - Game lineup. - Motion sensing joysticks. - Games use a lot of interactivity. Cons of the Wii: - Not as powerful as other 2 consoles. - No HD support. So there you have it :)
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leafyz
03/12/2006 04:21 PM
ive tried out the ps3 and i think its better than the wii definately... the wiimote is too glitchy and such its 360 vs PS3
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Maceezy
04/12/2006 01:43 AM
First of all, the 360 would win. The wii's controller may be cool but it would get wierd. Also the 360 has halo 3. I see the 360 in first, the wii in 2nd and the ps3 in last. Sorry, ps3 is way to much for what you get. Also, when it come down to it, the wii's controller will most likely screw up one time or another. I will just wait and see. So far the 360 has my vote, I would have to play the wii and test the controller before I gave it my vote 360>wii>ps3
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jason
04/12/2006 04:10 PM
I have all three systems and to tell you the truth xbox 360 is way better then the ps3. im just sorry i waisted money on it , i have more fun with the nintendo wii system then ps3. Face it bill gates is gonna run sony through and the rest of you guys just scared to admit it. Dont believe me take a look on nextgenwars.com . ps3 is going down and you all gonna be alive to watch it .
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Ben A
04/12/2006 09:58 PM
heres something to think about...which console company did many of us grow up with? Nintendo...which console company had a few of its games turned into movies? Nintendo...and finally which console company is always think of new ways to help people have fun? Nintendo...with these in mind...im putting my money (literaly) on the Wii. And those people who are saying that the controllers are gonna give u sore arms...they are pussies
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andrew
05/12/2006 05:11 AM
The 360 is good because of its graphics and because it has the Halo titles. The wii is good because of gameplay and it has the mario titles. The ps3 is good because of its strength and graphics. The wii is bad because it doesnt have a lot of hardcore blood and violence games. The ps3 costs way too much and they tried to copy the wiis remote. For a maximum gaming experience i would get the X-box 360 and the Nintendo Wii. Combined, they do not equal the price of the ps3.
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webby
05/12/2006 10:42 PM
the wii... is gonna rule the console war... it play gamecubes games and every thing.. p23 is gonna loose it..ps3 its not much differ than the ps2 better graghic who cares wii has the same or event better soo i would go for the will. alrey pre ordered one today.. great deal 2..
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Harry
06/12/2006 04:17 PM
From what I think, 360 wins. I wouldnt directly say that PS3 isnt as great, cuz well....its pretty tight. Wii....yes, Wii is nuts, and especially for the classics like Mario and Zelda. 360 has awsome pwnnful graphics, great games, great style and pretty fast. Live jus well, plain ol rocks!!. PS3, I would say the same for it has superious graphics as well, but not as many games so far. Maybe cuz it just recently came out. To be honest, I really dont like the way it looks, but that has nothin to do with gameplay an all:P the Wii....just amazing. The new style of gaming, the new design and all them features. Its great but should be more qualified under graphics. I have a 360 of my own, and I am addicted to it. Just waiting for Halo 3 to come out and Id be set. So my decision is.... Xbox 360*Wii*PS3
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adam
07/12/2006 01:53 AM
lisen up guys i dont give a **** about what you all think after months of testing even the official reports say that xbox 360 has more power then the ps3 also if you want to chav then buy a 470 pound ps3 for an extra 50mhz gpu power you can wast 200 pound extra. and for the record gears of war alone wasts the ps3
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Jarod
07/12/2006 11:30 AM
you guys are stupid...this guys above me is right...its proven that xbox 380 is more powerful than ps3...screw bluray barely anything is bluray nyway its not the future. 360 games already came out tis not ognna be a dud....if not the 360 then get Wii....wicked good game..less graphics but ive played iot and it is sooo much fun!
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wii
07/12/2006 07:53 PM
wii will rock u! wii are the champions
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James
08/12/2006 07:23 AM
Graphics aren't everything. Just because something looks good doesn't mean that it has the best games. I have a friend who keep going on about how great the graphics are of the xbox 360 compared to the wii and how wii tennis sucks and I got really annoyed so in the end i told him that he should buy a wii and play wii tennis cos he's too fat to play real tennis and that's his best hope at playing a sport. Harsh, i know and i felt guilty for saying it but still...Graphics aren't everything and gameplay is more inportant. Would you rather pay loads for a game that lasts one day or the regular price for a game that lasts for several weeks?
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justin
09/12/2006 08:35 AM
ya the 360 is gona win and the wii has being having a lot of problems and the ps3 i dont care about because play staytions suck
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Gary111
09/12/2006 09:54 AM
I think the Wii will win cause of its original game play system and some of its games are just THE MAN like Super Smash Bros Brawl and Zelda: Twilight Princess those games look awesome (and i still play Super Smash Bros 1 on my computer on a emulator, so it is gonna be real fun for a real long time, if they get it right) and I'm not sure about 360 and PS3 cause i think 360 will own PS3 at the beginning but then when the PS3 goes down in price I think they might be really even but maybe 360 will come second close behind PS3. NINTENDO WII THE NEW REVOLUTION IN GAMING!
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liam
09/12/2006 10:03 AM
ps3 rules all of the game consoles. i rate x box 360 6 outta ten, and wii a nine outta ten
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gfdhgjgf
09/12/2006 11:39 PM
go SEGA!!!!!!!
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asdfghjkl
10/12/2006 11:24 PM
Im currently staying in Japan, and by the time I get back to th US the ps3 will be out, and the 360's price will drop a hundred dollars. I'll buy a 360, and later, if I can, a Wii. But the ps3 doesn't look so great. I mean, I never had any version of the playstation, so I may be wrong, but the games just don't look so great. Plus you pretty much get the xbox version of the good games. Also, the ps3 costs a fortune, I think it was $600. So thats out of question for me. If I bought a 360 (after the price drop), a Wii, plus one game, it would cost about as mush as a ps3. So for me the ranking is: 1)xbox 360 2)nintendo Wii 3)playstation 3
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Binary Code
11/12/2006 01:53 AM
Tell you what, i really do like playstation, but they will CRASH AND BURN with the high price tag. The 360 has more grunt for buck and the wii is a good all rounder. Playstation is making a grave mistake with such a high RRP, AUD$1000. I would rather have a 8800 or a new processor than a game system that is limited to three years. The 360 has a fast processor chip, which should stand the test of time for a few years, but when you concider that both AMD and Intel are planning to release their versions of Quad Core (YES QUAD CORE) early 2007, then they look kind of pittifull. But then again, nothing will run on quad core so it will be useless for gaming for the first few months. While the 360 and the PS3 fight it out, i hate to say it (I REALLY DO), the wii should come out ahead of them.
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Nik
11/12/2006 03:25 PM
As far as sales go right now, the 360 is in the lead with the Wii following at a very close 2nd--the two of them leaving the PS3 in dead last--BY FAR! I own a 360 as well as a Wii (the Wii I can't play until Christmas) and having been both a die-hard Halo and Zelda fan, the question to me is not which of three will win, but which of them will lose. The obvious answer to this question is the Playstation 3, which has nothing going for it. Think about it The 360 has one of the most anticipated games of all time coming out (hopefully) sometime next year, Halo 3. In addition, from word of mouth, Gears of War 2 is also under production. Both of which should put 360 on top. But what about the Wii? Well, for one, there's Zelda--but what I'm specifically looking forward to is Metroid Prime 3. Plus, Wii as the new motion-response system that should revolutionize gaming as we know it. That leaves the PS3: what does it have going for it? What games / features does it have that everyone's looking forward to? None! Well, Metal Gear Solid 4, yes, but other than that? The PS3 is incredibly over-priced AND has nothing that its fans are looking forward to. Whereas the 360 and Wii are exactly the opposite. Sony's goin' down.
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sheepish
11/12/2006 07:57 PM
hmmm... well personaly i think the war is between the 360 and Wii i dont think ps3 has much of a chance with no rumble or backward compatible games etc.
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Wii Mii
12/12/2006 09:55 PM
Have you all forgotton what games are all about? its all down to playability. The Wii has to be the easiest to use, enjoyable console ive ever played on. forget your fancy graphics, built in hard drives and powerful CPU's. go back to what gaming was all about... fun (and get some exercise in at the same time!)
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quinn
13/12/2006 02:47 AM
the PS3 is going to own. the xbox 360 has a years headstart in getting used to the programming of the processors, once sonys programmers get the language fully down their games will be soo much better beacasue they will have the most power technology to work with... the only problem is that the PS3's cell(processer) is a bit more complecated to program. on top of that in all acuality, the PS3 has alot of things packed in it, thats y it costs so much, other lone blu-ray systems start at $999, this one you get for just $600, pluse built in wireless, HD-DVD(built in), unlike the 360 where u have to buy the addon....its clear to me that the PS3 is the best option
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kcirtap sdlonyer
13/12/2006 03:54 AM
i'd love to say wii will be the best, i long to say it will be revolutionary but unfortnatly how can nintendo stand a chance with lowly graphics, unoriginal games, no harddrive and worsed of all it lacks a dvd player.(which makes you think is it even good enogth to be called a 7 gen console) after saying all of this i feel i have betrayed beloved nintendo; yet if i hope to help confused and indesiceve games i will have to say get the xbox 360, it has the best selection of games, it is affordable(core=£179), the best media setups i have seen on a console, excellent graphics, a wide range of accessories and it is probably a great comfort in knowing that it is made by microsoft who are already competing with ps3 and Wii by making a hd dvd drive and in progress motion sensored controllers for xbox. sorry nintendo :(
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Whalter
15/12/2006 10:13 AM
I think although the Wii is the weakest of systems it will have the upper hand because of its games and that remote and nun chuk thing PS3 and Xbox will probably be just about even although the PS3 has more supporters and from the looks of it amazing games The Xbox 360 might just steal the show because of its internet capabillities but most people i know don't use its xbox live features so id say its.... 1st place Wii (respectivly) 2nd place PS3 (respectivly) 3rd place Xbox 360 (respectivly)
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mancandy
15/12/2006 12:09 PM
Vipper...are you on crack? The DS is outselling the PSP 3 to 1 in every market.
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Jimmy Mitchell
17/12/2006 04:31 AM
OK look everyone we are dealing with three major systems, the xbox 360, the Playstation 3 and the Nintendo Wii. Lets go back to the 6th generation of video games. The playsation 2 was the most popular but the xbox was better meanwhile the Gamecube was average. now look the xbox has microsoft, Playstation has Sony, and Nintendo just has nintendo. In my opinion xbox had the best graphics, and PS2 were a bit sloppy, and Gamecube spent lots of time on there graphics the first couple years but then they said screw it because they did not have enough games. Now 7th generation and the big xbox 360 is realesed and everyone goes wild and buys them. about 5 months later the playstation 3 and the Wii comes out. It is very rare and expensive to get a ps3 so not to many people are going to get it (they are selling out because there are not many to buy). And mean while there is a Wii not **** powerfulas the xbox 360 and the PS3 but it is $400 cheaper! You must be wondering why they made the Wii so cheap and unique. What I think will happen is that you already know that the xbox 360 is winning. But the PS3 will make a comback and then I think Nintendo Wii Will make a new and even more powerful system. So im not Sure what will Happen.
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Blazum
17/12/2006 02:23 PM
Actually there consontration more on the 360 then PS3 (More Games, more accessories etc.) So 360 is better in that way I'll have to play the PS3 to be sure of the graphics etc.
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