3. Console features
Consoles are quite expensive, as are many of the games that run on them. So you need to think about how to decide which one to get. Of course it might be as simple as wanting to play a specific game.
| Feature | Playstation | XBox | Wii |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who plays | Keen gamers | Keen gamers | casual gamer Family |
| Type of game | Action Adventure Shooters Music Sports PS3 exclusive games |
Action Adventure Shooters Music Sports Xbox xclusive games |
Wii Sports and action Childrens games Music Keep fit Wii exclusive games |
| Input devices | Move controller Dualshock controller Steering wheel GunCon Rhythm controller
|
Kinect Xbox controller Wireless racing wheel Rhythm controller |
Wii Remote Wii balance board Gamecube controller Nintendo DS Rhythm controller Remote attachments - wheel, tennis raquet, golf club |
| Advantage | Perhaps best graphics Free to play online Web Browser Downloadable games View catch-up TV Built in Blu-Ray player
|
Good graphics XBox live online (not free) Downloadable games Kinect excellent hands-free motion sensing. Face recognition Connects to social networks |
Simple graphics Free to play online View catchup TV Web Browser Downloadable games |
| Disadvantage | High cost to buy Motion sensing not as sophisticated as Kinect |
Online is not free No web browser No Blu-Ray player |
Graphics not as advanced No built in Blu-Ray player Unlikely to support 3D Motion controller no longer as advanced as the others. |
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