Video gaming consoles like the Playstation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii have become so popular today that with every release of a new brand of gaming console, stores seem to constantly run out of stock. Video gaming consoles are one of the best entertainment tools available and many parents of gamers 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 today's market that are all claiming to be the best in the video gaming industry. "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. Reading our reviews may help you choose which video gaming system is right for you.
Xbox 360 vs Wii
Finally, at long last, the period that video gamers have been waiting for has finally arrived, what gamers have been anticipating for years – the release of the next generation of video game consoles. These are none other than the Microsoft Xbox 360, the Sony PlayStation 3, and the Nintendo Wii. They are so advanced that the graphics seem real, they are far more advanced from their predecessors.
Now for the dilemma every avid video game console gamer must face – which one should I buy? Which is the best gaming console? As would be expected, each console has different features as well as there are different factors involved and each type of console often offers something unique. For now, let's compare the Nintendo Wii and the Microsoft Xbox 360.
Xbox 360 vs Nintendo Wii, which one should you buy? First, as a potential buyer, affordability is very important, you want the one you can afford, as well as offer the best bang for your buck. Here are several main factors to use in making an informed decision.
The Price – The Wii with a market price of $250 is the least expensive, while the Xbox 360 offers a lower-end model costing around $300 and a more expensive mainstream model at about $400. The difference of roughly $150 between both the Xbox 360 and Wii mainstream models is a large one and can be the catalyst that will determine what you will purchase. This can be the difference maker. Winner: Wii
The Processor – The Xbox 360 sports a powerfully quick 3.2 GHz PowerPC with three processor cores while the Nintendo Wii has a 729 MHz IBM Broadway processor. By simply taking a look at the difference in MHz, you can safely conclude that in terms of overall processor speed, the Microsoft Xbox is the more powerful unit. Winner: Xbox 360
The Video Graphics – The Nintendo Wii comes with an ATI Hollywood processor with a speed of 243 MHz, while the Xbox 360 comes with an ATI-based custom video graphics processor with a speed of 500 MHz. In terms of Video RAM, the Wii can use up to 24MB of system RAM, while the Xbox can use up to 512 megabytes of GDDR3 system RAM. In this case the Xbox is graphically superior. Winner: Xbox 360
Streaming Video – The Xbox 360 supports streaming video, streaming audio, and streaming photo slideshows while the Wii fails to support all three types of streaming. Winner: Xbox 360
The Controllers – Both the Wii and the Xbox 360 can hook up to four wireless controllers. The Xbox can also use wired controllers (via USB) while the Wii can use the wired controllers from its predecessor, the Nintendo GameCube. Winner: Xbox 360
Backward Compatibility – The Xbox 360 only has partial compatibility with games of the original Xbox. While Microsoft is slowly making it so the other Xbox games are compatible, it is a somewhat complicated process. The Wii offers more, since all GameCube games are compatible with the Wii and for a small fee of $5 to $10, it also allows users to download older games from older consoles. Winner: Wii
The Overal Winner Is
These are just some of the more important deciding factors. While the Xbox 360 is superior to the Wii in power and speed, it is also costs around $150 more of your money. The choice is yours. Xbox 360 or Wii
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