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Video gaming consoles have become so popular today that with every release of a new brand of gaming console, stores seem to always run out of stock. Video gaming consoles are one of the best entertainment tools available and many people buy one or more for their own home.
Playstation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii are three different kinds of video game consoles available in the market today that are claiming to be the best. "You will have the ultimate gaming experience!" is just one of the guarantees being made by the big three video game companies. Because of all of these claims and guarantees, people tend to get confused on which gaming console they should buy.
Playstation vs. Xbox
Two of the top contenders that manufacture video game consoles and are constantly competing are Sony and Microsoft. The Sony PlayStation 3 and the Microsoft Xbox 360 are two of the most popular gaming consoles available today. As always, both video game machine companies are touting that their video gaming console offers the best quality gaming experience that you will ever have. So, in order to end all of your confusion, here are some comparable facts about Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 video game consoles that I hope will help you choose which gaming console is right for you.
Playstation 3 - Blu-ray & Wi-Fi & Bluetooth, Oh My!
The Sony PlayStation 3 is the third in the PlayStation series and expected great success upon its release on November 2006 in Japan, United States, and in Canada. So far, their expectations are correct. PlayStation 3 is integrated with the latest and unique technology in a gaming console. It has features like the Blu-ray drive that is not found in other gaming consoles available in the market today. The Blu-ray drive is the next generation optical disc format. What makes Blu-ray special is the format offers more than five times the storage capacity of traditional DVDs and can hold up to 25GB on a single-layer disc and 50GB on a dual-layer disc. This extra capacity combined with the use of advanced video and audio codecs will offer consumers an unprecedented HD experience. It will allow game developers to show their creativity and add detailing effects to make the game more realistic than ever before.
The PlayStation 3 gaming console can also be equipped with a Wi-Fi. This technology will enable you to connect to the Internet wirelessly and it will be able to give you the capability to play online PlayStation 3 games along with millions of players worldwide. Think of this as a virtual community where you can make friends with someone halfway around the world. In the near future, Wi-Fi or wireless networking may become so widespread that you can access the Internet just about anywhere at any time, without using wires.
PlayStation 3 also has Bluetooth wireless controllers available. Bluetooth technology allows electronic devices to communicate wirelessly. This means that it can definitely let you have a more enjoyable experience when you play a PlayStation game. With the PlayStation 3, you can also upgrade the hard disk. Finally, As with all of the other past Playstation model upgrades, the PlayStation 3 also has the backward compatibility feature which allows you to play your old PlayStation and PlayStation 2 games in your new PlayStation 3 gaming console. Wouldn't it be great if all the video game machine manufacturers did that?
Xbox 360 Makes It A Photo-Finish
Like the Playstation 3, Xbox 360 also offers some of the best features in a video gaming console. Microsoft has thought all about the needs of consumers in a video gaming console. Because of this, they developed and manufactured the Xbox 360 gaming console system that virtually has everything that you need in a video gaming console system. It has wireless controllers, an upgradeable hard drive, Xbox Live headset to let you chat with your friends when playing Xbox 360 online games, WiFi adapter and it can also be integrated with the Xbox Live Vision.
And The Winner Is...
As you can see, both video game console systems are closely matched except for the Blu-ray technology that PlayStation 3 has. If you want a gaming console that offers high definition graphics, you should opt for PlayStation 3. With the Blu-ray technology and advanced HDMI technology, you will be able to have the best video gaming experience of your life. And that's why we play the games.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Neil Gerstein is an expert author who writes about multiple topics. You can read some of his articles on his following websites:
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