PS3 Vs. Wii VS. Xbox 360

[Nero 99]

I want to know what you all think is better based on price, games, playability, online support and over all fun. have fun debating!:p

[Alucard79]

There are many threads like this one floating around here. But to answer your question, the 360. My PS3 would get some more play time if more than just a few of my friends had one. I'm not even going to comment on the Wii.

[Rogmeister]

Maybe you should factor in each system's reliability as in how often they break down? I know the 360's had some problems in that area...

[RadiantSvgun]

I like the Wii overall. But do what I am going to do, just eventually buy all 3 and then you don't have to worry. The only downside to the Wii is the games are kinda pricey for what you get. But I refuse to pay 59.99 and up for a game that isn't some kind of special edition. Like I said, just get all 3.

[XYXZYZ]

games, playability, ... and over all fun.

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Dreamcast.

[heybtbm]

In all fairness, you have to count the 360 as two or three consoles...seeing as you will go through that many in the lifetime of one Wii or PS3.

[Moo Cow]

In all fairness, you have to count the 360 as two or three consoles...seeing as you will go through that many in the lifetime of one Wii or PS3.

...or nine.

I enjoy the Wii. Mostly because of playing gamecube games on it. And the games that are coming out. The others are too pricey for me.

[Niku-Sama]

the wii, for sure. not everything is going for the wii, who knows that they'll turn on for it next. online play is comming and mabe betters resolutions are comming back (720p) and all sorts of stuff

[le geek]

Sell yer kindeys...

[CosmicMonkey]

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Dreamcast.

Same answer I was gonna give. Go get a Dreamcast and be happy.

[jcalder8]

This is easy for me:
360: Good value for the price. Best 1st and 3rd party support for my money. Great graphics but no better than what the PS3 is capable of. Their online service is years ahead of anyone else's and achievement points are like crack.
Wii: Cheapest of all the system and great for the price. Would have failed right out of the gate if it wasn't the cheapest. The graphics are sub par for this generation but it gets extra points for the unique gameplay possibilities that still have yet to be fully explored. Also the online system leaves much to be desired. Best system for the "non gamers" of the world/family.
PS3: Least favorite of all the system. Poor software support mixed with a high price tap makes this the last system I will buy from this generation.

Wii60 FTW

[BydoEmpire]

I got a Wii at launch, and a 360 this past June. I played my 360 quite a bit when I first got it (Gears), but now I find myself going back to the Wii more often, and my 360 gaming is almost exclusively XBLA games (Pac Man CE and Bomberman). I have no reason or desire to get a ps3, especially at the current prices. I'll probably pick one up *eventually* - when it's really cheap, or already dead - but not in the near future.

The Wii is my most-played new system. It still needs "the" game that really showcases the wiimote in a big, meaty experience, but what's there is still a lot of fun. I'm really looking forward to the Wii's fall lineup, too.

[Edit] This last week I've started to get into NCAA 08 on the 360, so my play time is skewing back to the 360. The Wii60 is pretty much a prefect combo.

[Superman]

I'm pretty much in agreement with jcalder.

The thing the PS3 offers is graphics. If someone is really into having a system with the best graphics, that is the system, but it definitely isn't the best value.

Depending on how serious of a gamer someone is, there are better alternatives for the price than PS3.

[Sailorneorune]

Same answer I was gonna give. Go get a Dreamcast and be happy.

How about a Dreamcast AND a Wii? ^_^

Sakura Wars + Sakura Wars Miis = :lovin:

Wiimcast FTW.

[FAMOUS]

360, PS3 when the damn $ drops again, & again...

[josemp81]

HANDS DOWN Best System NOW is Xbox 360
I Also own a Wii and PS3

Wii == fun with family friends but crappy graphics
PS3=== Will Rule the Future 08-09, But Not NOW

Plain and simple The GAMES!!!!

[Icarus Moonsight]

I voted with my wallet earlier this year and it was cast for Wii. I don't regret a thing. :)

While the online and a few games interest me on 360 there is this specter of death that looms over it. :evil: MS has succeded in getting my interest with a handful of retail and dl games (unlike the XBox) they instantly zapped it with the RROD. I don't care about a 3 year warranty. It may not cost me money within that 3 years but, it will cost me time which is more valuable to me... not to mention the bother of it all. And what, after 3 years I can go fuck myself? No thanks. If you want to make a sale you best fix it first. I'm not going to spend cash like that on disposable entertainment. Otherwise make it a lifetime warranty (my lifetime, not the systems) or at the least a 10 year and we got a deal. The only thing I buy that needs to be replaced 3 to 9 times a year is toothbrushes and water/air filters.

PS3 is a trainwreck. It does seem that Sony upped the quality of the system a bit this time around. Yet, unlike the PS1/2 they managed to screw up just about everything else. I don't see myself ever owning a PS3 but, Sony has time to change my mind. However, I'm not going to hold my breath. After all, it could get worse. :o

[Lothars]

PS3 is a trainwreck. It does seem that Sony upped the quality of the system a bit this time around. Yet, unlike the PS1/2 they managed to screw up just about everything else. I don't see myself ever owning a PS3 but, Sony has time to change my mind. However, I'm not going to hold my breath. After all, it could get worse. :o

I disagree I think the PS3 now is anything but a trainwreck, though at launch it was a trainwreck, now I think it's easily the best of the 3 consoles in everything but game quality at the moment, which I think the 360 is the best by far in game quality at the moment,

The Wii is by far the most meh system at the moment in my opinion, It's an mediocre system with mediocre games they need better games, but I think Nintendo will turn it around it just takes time for them it seems.

[alxbly]

I own a 360 and a Wii. The 360 gets far, far more play time than the Wii, which is surprising considering that I'm usually more interested in Nintendo games. PS3 is on my shopping list but there's very few decent exclusives for the PS3, so I'm gonna wait until it has a better library of games and the current games drop in price.

[otaku]

I have wii and 360 so far and plan on getting a PS3 some day my 360 has been great with games like forza, GOW etc. and halo 3 soon. And xbox live can't be beat! However it is the least attractive of the three visually speaking its an ugly system and poorly built mine broke after a years use (and that year it ran hot loud and unstable) its been working since they fixed it though

My wii was bought second hand off a friend and honestly doesn't get much use mostly virtual console games but I enjoyed warioware mario party 8 not so much and thats all I've played not being a big link or paper mario fan

[Icarus Moonsight]

I disagree I think the PS3 now is anything but a trainwreck...

That's great! :) I'll agree that PS3 is a very powerful machine and an awesome piece of tech. It's a no brainer actually. There are nuggets of cool stuff on the PS3, for some. It's just that I have little use or interest in their offerings thusfar and it's in no way worth the purchase. For gamers like me, the PS3 is a trainwreck and a horrible succesor to the PS2. Very simular to my view back when the N64 took over for the SNES.

To be honest, even with spectacular software support, I wouldn't take the plunge anytime soon. Damn thing costs too much. I'd rather splurge on an AES, Duo or TurboExpress. Sometime down the road... I might be looking to pick up a PS3 instead of the new top shelf console. In fact, even if all three new consoles were $250 I'd probably still choose the Wii. It's not that I'm stupid or carry a torch for Nintendo. I just like the Wii's "less is more" philosophy and the possibilities of the waggle-stick. Plus, I have a history of supporting the underdog since the Master System. My opinions are not set forever though. Besides a few of my favorites (WB3, PhStar ect) I much prefer the NES to the Master System these days.

In short my point is, I'd rather be playing on my Wii than waiting and hoping that MS fixes the 360 or the PS3 gets some games I'm interested in and cuts the price in half. Any gamer would agree that playing games is alot better than waiting to play. The Wii is far from perfect but, IMO, it's the only new system worth both my time and money.

[smork]

If you're buying now, it's clearly the Wii and 360's world. Wii's popular with many types of gamers (and non-gamers). It's popularity will lead to more and mroe games being developed for it. 360 has the best gaming lineup now, though a bit narrow in focus. Reliability is a huge issue as is the cost of peripherals, but at least the new warranty takes the sting out of the former.

PS3 will be great in a year or two as it's got impressive specs, but until they get some decent software for it it doesn't make much sense to buy one now unless you want a Blu-ray player, or need a PS2 replacement. I do think it's lot will improve dramatically in the future, others disagree.

[Nesmaster]

360: Best software, best online play, best controller, achievements. Wait until the 65nm chip die rolls out and you should be fine.

PS3: Lacking software at the moment, online is very suck compared to xbox live, the controller leaves more to be desired (seriously, they should have swapped the left analog stick and the dpad location years ago on the PS2). The good new is that I can see it having stronger games in the future, but graphics between the two powerhouses right now are pretty equal. You get a blu-ray drive though, and free wifi.

Wii: I sold this system. It was the only system I ever bought new that I've sold off, dating way back to getting my SNES. The controller is a novelty that wore off for me in the first two weeks of launch, but if they get more creative with it and release a black system I'll pick one up again for Galaxy and Brawl. Subpar graphics is a major minus in my book. (yeah graphics aren't everything, but a game can be fun and look amazing too. Unfortunately unless they go the artistic route with Wii games they'll never wow me with the likes of games like Bioshock and COD4 or Gears of War from this generation. And this generation is just getting started.)

[Rob2600]

I think the PS3 now is anything but a trainwreck... I think it's easily the best of the 3 consoles in everything but game quality

You consider the PlayStation 3 the best video game console, yet you claim it doesn't have the best games. How does that work? Isn't it the games that make a console great?

[heybtbm]

You consider the PlayStation 3 the best video game console, yet you claim it doesn't have the best games. How does that work? Isn't it the games that make a console great?

The PS3 doesn't have a 50% failure rate...which means a lot to me. I enjoy all three current consoles, but I'll be damned if the 360 and its beautiful "red lights" doesn't chap my ass from time to time.

[Rob2600]

The PS3 doesn't have a 50% failure rate...which means a lot to me.

Good point.

[chrisballer]

I own the wii and the 360. I am going to give my opinion on these as they are NOW not 2 years down the road like alot of people look at it. One thing i might add is if you don't own a hdtv or don't have high speed there is a big CON for the ps3 and 360 right there.

PRO's 360
The 360 right now is the best imho, mostly because it has been out the longest (best library of games) and the online play is the best hands down. You will get even more play time out of games you spend $59.99 on if there are achievements to unlock or you play certain games with friends online.

CON's 360
My biggest problem with the 360 is not all the games from the xbox are compatible even though they keep updateing there are only what? 300 some odd games out of over 1000. (The reason why i am going to buy a ps2)

PRO's WII
Cheap don't need an hdtv really (even though it looks way better with component cables on one). different type of game play then before. Big changes in gameing are not always good but i will give nintendo a thumbs up for this change to the gameplay. plays all GC games and you can use the wavebird controllers. Oh and the browser which i find i use alot more then i thought.

CON'S WII
Library of games is not up to par yet. but with games like manhunt2 and some other more adult games headed to the wii i might have some hope yet. VC to me is not that great other then being able to save the game at anyspot and maybe one of those old carts you have batteries dont work anymore. They are pricey and can't see buying a bunch, maybe one here or there. Paying that much for an emulated game does not make me all to excited.

I am not going to give pro and con for the PS3 because i dont have alot of hours logged on one and don't own one. I will say i won't buy one for a while yet (but i will) because....... Even if i did buy one i would most likely play ps1-ps2 games on it till more games came out I allready have a 360 and own a bunch of hd-dvd's.

I do want to say this for all the people complaining about any of the new systems problems. There will always be problems there always have been and there always will be with new systems. Any one who spends Hundreds of dollars on ANY electronic piece of equipment(you are looking at atleast 500 or more just getting started with the 360 and ps3 buy the time you buy some of the crap you want) and dont purchase a warranty for less or the same as one game in most cases. well i will leave it at that you get my point.

I am going out after this post to buy a slim silver ps2 because i want to play a bunch of games i have missed out on last gen. It will give me something cheap and fun to do between waiting for new titles coming out on the new consoles.

[jsiucho]

Xbox360: Good games, and even better on the way.
Wii: 2 Good games, and the future looks ok.
PS3: No games worth getting the system for right now, future looks good.


JS

and for the haterz, I rather be playing games on a system that might break down, than staring at my 100% working system all day long with nothing to play on it

[Barbarianoutkast85]

I'm going with Playstation 3, only based on fanboyism though. So my opion isnt that highly aclaimed.

[8-bitNesMan]

CON's 360
My biggest problem with the 360 is not all the games from the xbox are compatible even though they keep updateing there are only what? 300 some odd games out of over 1000. (The reason why i am going to buy a ps2)

Why does that even matter? Sure it's a nice feature but I imagine most collectors still have at least one original Xbox anyway. Also pretty much anything worth playing from the Xbox runs on the 360. Every Xbox game I own that I still play works for me. I guess my packrat point of view just doesn't equate being able to run all last gen games as a negative.

[chrisballer]

Why does that even matter? Sure it's a nice feature but I imagine most collectors still have at least one original Xbox anyway. Also pretty much anything worth playing from the Xbox runs on the 360. Every Xbox game I own that I still play works for me. I guess my packrat point of view just doesn't equate being able to run all last gen games as a negative.

I put it as a con because it is the only newgen system that don't. I agree most worth playing do work on the 360 but a few i want to play don't that annoy's me. I have enough consoles hooked up to keep an original xbox around.

[pacmanhat]

I have all 3 systems, and I love them all for different reasons. The PS3 has great exclusives on the PSN and a growing library of quality exclusives, and Home promises to be great. The Wii has the great 1st party titles we know and love (both new and old, thanks to the VC), and the motion controls are still really fun months into its lifetime. The 360 has the excellent dashboard system (why can't Vista be this nice?), the arcade (which, in my opinion, justifies the price of the system by itself), and great 1st and 3rd party support. Achievements are great, too, but they're not for everyone.

If I had to choose just one, though, I'd go with the 360. It has the most games (and the best ones), a great dashboard/user interface, and the incomparable XBLA.

[RickHarrisMaine]

I'm with the Dreamcast crowd....cheap, reliable, and as good as or better graphics than the PS2.

And I'm enjoying my Xbox and PS2.....and my Cube.


It's a lot of fun playing the prior generation and never paying full price for a thing.....

[Icarus Moonsight]

Xbox360: Good games, and even better on the way.
Wii: 2 Good games, and the future looks ok.
PS3: No games worth getting the system for right now, future looks good.


JS

and for the haterz, I rather be playing games on a system that might break down, than staring at my 100% working system all day long with nothing to play on it

2 good Wii games? Just how do you qualify good? There is obviously more than 2 titles that are beyond average. If you're talking about excellent games that nearly any gamer would enjoy, yeah, I'd say 2 myself. The 2 being SPM and Z:TP. Though some would argue RE4: Wii belongs on the list also. There are many other good games on Wii. Like Trauma Center, Elebits and Excite Truck and a few others. They are good games, not great mind you.

Addressing your jab: Most people which hold a view different to your own is not defaulted to a fanboy, idiot, or hater. :rolleyes: Unless your posting on 1up, IGN or gamefaqs that is. LOL

[Nero 99]

Well thanks for all the reply's everyone!! But I think some people seriously need to take a second look at gaming. Im talking about people who say the ps3 is best because it's the most powerful system out There and other's who say xbox 360 is best because it has great online service or even other's who say wii is best because it has revolutionary way of playing.
The only thing that materrs on a system is games. Pure and simple. no games, no fun. I mean does it matter if the games have awsome graphics but suck and are boring? Do you have to play online to have a good time playing a game? So what if they have a cool motion sensing controller if it makes the games harder to play?
Now don't get me wrong im not saying alll the systems are bad. They all have their own awesome games. All I'm saying is that people should focus more on the GAMES for the system, not the graphics , online, or special stuff for the system. Because when it comes right down to it, Isn't that all that matter's?

[Lothars]

You consider the PlayStation 3 the best video game console, yet you claim it doesn't have the best games. How does that work? Isn't it the games that make a console great?

Absolutely but I still think that the PS3 has the best future of all the system, I love my 360 and it's an amazing system but the failure rate is horrible, the games are top notch but I don't see much coming after the fall and that's a big meh,

I also really like the Wii but the games so far are pretty meh to me at the moment and I really don't have much faith in the games that are coming out other than Smash Brothers and even Super Mario Galaxy doesn't look that good for me.

It's all good though and I hope I am wrong about the Wii and the 360 but I still have alot of faith in the PS3.

[Skelix]

I'm saying depending on who's going to be playing the machine.

If it's you and you're 18+ and like mature games then I'd go with the 360 hands down. At times I was a little bummed at not all the games from Xbox being backwards compatible. But like someone else suggested, hook up Xbox as well.

The 360 has a great selection of titles and I love the whole achievment deal.

If you're buying this system so your kids can play it, or want to get significant other (who doesn't play video games). Or even just get the whole family into it, I'd get the Wii.

Don't get me wrong the Wii will have games you will enjoy but I personally have much more fun with the 360.

As far as the PS3 it has some games I want to play, but for the most part they always seem to take a backseat as I'm tearing through the 360 titles. For the most part my PS3 is a blueray player only. It collects dust and I occasionally turn it on to charge the controllers.

[Rob2600]

I still think that the PS3 has the best future of all the system

Compared to its competition, the PlayStation 3 is still barely selling. That doesn't seem like a product that has the best future to me.

Its been nine months since the PlayStation 3 launched. Die-hard fans keep saying sales will pick up, but when? Three months from now? Six months from now? That's what they said six months ago and they were wrong. By the time PlayStation 3 sales begin to pick up, if ever, the Wii and/or Xbox 360 will have outsold it by more than 3-to-1.

In addition, most third-parties are developing their titles for multiple consoles. The Wii already has twice as many games to chose from as the PlayStation 3, many of which are highly rated.

As a consumer relying on logic instead of emotional attachment, I can't see spending $600+ on a product that's decent. I'd need something really amazing.


If it's you and you're 18+ and like mature games then I'd go with the 360 hands down.

I know what you mean by "mature games," but I've never liked that term. Shooting people in the head with machine guns and crashing cars into buildings isn't mature, it's irresponsible. Solving puzzles and showing restraint is mature.

[Nirvana]

X-Box 360 completely owns the other systems. Amazing online presentation, excellent games. I love X-Box live. Not to mention those radical acheivement points.

Wii. Ugh. So overrated. Wii Sports is fun for like a day.

PS3 is GARBAGE. Who needs an internet browser? Honestly. If you can afford a Ps3, I'm sure you can afford a computer. Not to mention the exclusives aren't too great, IMO.

[Skelix]

All I meant by mature games was the whole rating system thing. As opposed to the 'E' for everyone.

Granted there's a lot of 'E' games I enjoy, but I also enjoy being irresponsible :)

[Berserker]

I want to know what you all think is better based on price, games, playability, online support and over all fun. have fun debating!:p

Something I noticed nobody here really bothered to ask -- What is your motivation behind asking such a vague and loaded question? Are you looking to buy one of these systems and are undecided? Or are you merely looking to kick up some dust.

You can only compare stats, pros and cons and poll for opinions for so long before you finally have to turn the focus onto yourself -- What do you want out of a video game, and which system and which games best suit that?

[alec006]

Ah another thred on the war of the consoles. Personaly i like all 3 of them for alot of reasons,each has something uniquie to them,the Wii with its remote and Mii's,not to mention 20 years worth of Nintendo games,the 360 has Halo and Xbox Live among other features like media center,and the PS3 has a intresting new processor with the ability to even run Linux and emulate its past successful predessesors. All consoles of every generation have something well uniquie to them from the Speaker with Sound in Pong to the SNES with mode 7,to the Dreamcast having one of the first popular online services for its time,to the PS3 which introduces the first console to have Blu-Ray. Every console of every generation has something good to it and something bad to it,what really matters is what games it has and what type of gamer you are. So none are better no matter how much hardware you put into it,software runs the hardware.