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Best Video Game Consoles

Although there are plenty of video game consoles out there, the market is dominated by three impressive models. Each one is especially innovative in a particularly area and therefore which one is best for you depends on the kind of gaming you enjoy and what other uses you are planning for you game console. Whether you are a serious gamer or playing with kids or plan to make your video game console an integral part of a complete home entertainment center, one of these three video game consoles is probably best for your needs. We've reviewed and compared them side by side to help you make the final choice about which one is right for you.

 
Last Update: May 23, 2013
Video Game Consoles
Microsoft -Xbox
Microsoft Xbox 360 S  
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 Best for:its online gaming features, including built in wi-fi. Image quality is good and the variety of games available is impressive but best of all is Xbox Live which allows gamers to play with other people around the world for an additional yearly fee.  

Suggested Retail Price: $299.99

Sound: 5.1 channel surround

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Sony -Play Station
Sony PlayStation 3 Slim
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 Best for:serious gamers who require top of the line graphics and video. This console also includes a blu-ray player, which may make it worth the high price.

Suggested Retail Price: $499.99

Sound: Stereo

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Nintendo -Wii
Nintendo Wii
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 Best for:Parents looking for a gaming system for the whole family. Although graphics are less sophisticated than that of other consoles, the wii is less expensive and easier to use and is designed for more active, physical games.

Suggested Retail Price: $149.99

Sound: Speaker

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Feature Comparison

Feature Microsoft Xbox 360 S Sony PlayStation 3 Slim Nintendo Wii
  Microsoft -Xbox 360S Sony -Play Station -3Slim Nintendo -Wii -product
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Suggested Retail Price $299.99 $499.99 $149.99
Internal Memory 250 GB HDD 120 GB 512 MB 
Media Type DVD Blu-ray

Flash memory card,

Nintendo Wii disc,

Nintendo GAMECUBE disc
Sound 5.1 channel surround Stereo Speaker
Network Fast Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n Bluetooth 2.0 EDR 802.11b/g
Dimensions (WxDxH) 12x11.5x7.2 in 11.4x11.4x2.6 in 1.7x6.2x8.5 in
Weight 10.9 lbs 7.1 lbs 3.84 lbs
Controller Types

Xbox 360 WirelessController - Wireless

 DualShock 3 - Wireless

Wii Remote with Wii Nunchuk - Wireless
Controls
  • X button,
  • Y button,
  • Left bumper,
  • Dual analog sticks,
  • Left trigger,
  • Right bumper,
  • Guide button,
  • A button,
  • Back button,
  • Start button,
  • B button,
  • D-pad,
  • Right trigger
  • Dual analog sticks,
  • Left trigger,
  • Right trigger,
  • Triangle key,
  • Cross key,
  • Directional buttons
  • A button,
  • Z button,
  • 1 button,
  • B button,
  • C button,
  • 2 button,
  • Analog stick,
  • Cross control pad,
  • Plus button,
  • Minus button,
  • Home button
TV Connection
  • Component video,
  • HDMI,
  • Composite video
  • Component video,
  • HDMI,
  • Composite video
  • Component video,
  • Composite video
Max Resolution (external) 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 480p
Connector Type
  • 1 x AV cable port,
  • 5 x USB 2.0 ( 4 pin USB Type A ),
  • 1 x Kinect port,
  • 1 x HDMI output ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ),
  • 1 x SPDIF output ( TOSLINK ),
  • 1 x Ethernet ( RJ-45 )
  • ( 4 pin USB Type A ),
  • ( RJ-45 ),
  • PlayStation 3 AV output
  • ( 4 pin USB Type A ),
  • 4 x Game controller,
  • Component video output,
  • Composite video output,
  • S-Video output
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