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November 19, 2006
Making Sense of the Latest Video Console Craze
Murder and mayhem. Unfortunately, that's how one could describe the public response to the recent launch of Sony's Playstation 3 followed today by Nintendo's Wii. So, what's all the fuss about? Here's the skinny on this latest batch of video game consoles.
Nintendo Wii ($250)
Most affordable option; includes a motion-sensitive controller for realistic gameplay; greatest number of family friendly games, including retro games from older Nintendo and Sega systems. (Official Website)
Xbox 360 ($399)
On the market for a year with an established set of games; games geared toward older audience; Xbox Live option for online gaming (yearly fee); pay-per-view downloadable movies and TV shows; HD-DVD for those with HDTV. (Official Website)
PlayStation 3 ($500, 20-GB hard drive; $600, 60-GB hard drive)
Most expensive option; includes Blu-ray drive for playing Blu-ray DVDs; Wi-Fi networking, HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) output, free online gaming. (Official Website)
Posted by JudyS at November 19, 2006 03:15 PM