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Product Name Nintendo Wii

Nintendo Wii

Sony PlayStation 3 (80GB)

Sony PlayStation 3 (80GB)

Microsoft Xbox 360 (60GB, HDMI)

Microsoft Xbox 360 (60GB, HDMI)

Microsoft Xbox 360 (20GB)

Microsoft Xbox 360 (20GB)

Sony PlayStation 3 (60GB)

Sony PlayStation 3 (60GB)

Release Date 08/01/2008 11/22/2005 11/19/2006
Price Range Check latest prices » $296-$360 Check latest prices » $400-$526 Check latest prices » $300-$336 Check latest prices » $220-$338
Review Summary It lacks the graphical prowess and rich media features of the Xbox 360 and the PS3, but the Nintendo Wii's combination of unique motion-sensitive controllers and emphasis on fun gameplay make the ultra-affordable console hard to resist. Even though PS2 backward compatibility has been dropped from this version, the 80GB PS3 is still a superb Blu-ray player and high-definition game console. Now that Blu-ray has become the pre-eminent high-definition standard for discs, the Xbox 360 has yet to support it, but it still remains an excellent game console with a superior game library and online experience. With its extensive digital media features, a superior online service, and an excellent game library, the Xbox 360 remains the game console to beat. The high-end Sony PlayStation 3's larger hard drive and ability to play PS2 games makes it a worthwhile alternative to the cheaper model--so long as you're willing to wait several months for the more promising exclusive titles to hit store shelves. If backward compatibility is your top priority, this hard-to-find model may be worth the search.
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Basic Specs

Name Nintendo Wii Sony PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 Xbox 360 Sony PlayStation 3
Type Game console Game console Game console Game console Game console
Form Factor Desktop
Height 1.75 in 3.9 in 3.25 in 3.9 in
Weight 3.84 lbs 11 lbs 9.9 lbs 11 lbs
Width 12.8 in 12.8 in
Depth 10.8 in 10.8 in
Enclosure Color Black Black
Compatibility MS Windows XP Media Center compatible MS Windows XP Media Center compatible
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