Wii / XBox or PS3?

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In short I don't know which one to get our 2 boys (11 and 12 years old) They've got a PS2 already. I was leaning towards the Wii (the Wii Fit I could also enjoy) But then there's the Kinetics and Playstation Move as well. What would be the best option to go for?
 
I got all three got the wii specifically for my girls but they spend more time on the PS3 now.
 
Having played on all 3, and owning a Wii and Xbox 360, I would say go for the Xbox 360, but only if you get the Kinect as well. The difference between the Wii / PS3 Move and the Kinect is HUGE. But don't take my word for it, go play a couple of games in the shops, it's worth every cent.
 
Bias will prevail.

Check the following. Do you have an HDTV. If not, then the Graphics improvement won't benefit you.

However, if you do have an HDTV then:

Wii is very family orientated. No bloody games, no mature content. Graphics are poorer than Xbox and PS3. However, they are well established on the games front wrt motion controlled games.

Incomparison on the Wii in terms of controller (motion), Kinect is controller free. you are the controller. However, it has some recognition problems. I am not sure of how big your kids are, but Kinect can experince problems detecting small people. It is also relatively expensive. coming in at R1999 for the connect and around R1999 for the base console. General games are well established, but kinect games are in the entry stage. PS3 is an expensive console, it comes in varying Hard drive configs. from 120 gig to 320 gig, and ranges from R2699 to 3899 (bundled). The games are well established, with few games on the Move at the moment. Graphics are arguably the same as Xbox, with both having exclusive titles to show off the hardware. Move starter pack comes in at R598 on Kalah.net, but you will have to buy an additional motion controller (out of stock for months now) at around R300. so if you have 2 kids, thats (R1498 - 1 starter pack + 3 controllers) The more action based exclusive for the Move, like Killzone 3 (youtube it) will require an additional navigator control at R350 per person. So in actual fact, it comes in very close to the cost of the Kinect. One feature you must be aware of, is the PS3 has a blu ray player. Both Xbox and PS3 consoles can be set up as media servers via PC or wireless.

So in short, if your'e budget is tight, then Wii, and if bucks is not too much of a problem, then Xbox or PS3.

Hope this helps.
 
There is also a huge second market for the Xbox and PS3. I would recommend a PS3 for the added Bluray
 
I'm an xbox fan, but since they already have a PS2, get the PS3. They'll be stoked!
 
Gonna have to check reviews and what not, but the statment of the wii being family orientated is no longer true, with a ps3 or xbox and the move/kinect your kids have fun with those and then u have got a decent gaming console for yourself win win....with a wii its a big loss now, with talks of a new wii 2 in the horizon I wouldn't invest, iv got wii and the balance board thing for it, and iv got xbox with the kinect....and kinect ftw much better than what I expecteed for it.....move has under sold big time and isn't as big as expected, and besides the fighters uncaged game for kinect the other 14 titles are all family and fitness with fun orientated, a xbox will last u longer then a wii and both ps3 and xbox outperform in the graphics and games sector
 
I've got a Xbox and a PS3, and the girlfriend's got a Wii.
IMO the Xbox is the perfect middle ground between the family orientated-ness of the Wii and the hardcore-ness of the PS3.
 
I think try and find out what they like... I'm sure they have played on friends consoles and formed some sort of opinion.

I can tell you what I would get but then it might be different to what they like. Go to the malls and check out what they like to play and test the stuff.

Sometimes you have to check out the total cost of ownership as well.... like people have said that the wii is the cheaper option. My Wii setup costs abotu R10 k to replace, I got most of the stuff on special but to purchase new costs a fortune. My wii gets played every day though...

Go to the shops as ask how much a complete setup will cost. Obviously two controllers, one or two games for them to play and then any cables you might need to connect to your TV etc.
 
I have a ps3 and my friend has an xbox, so I have played a lot on both, and in my opinion the ps3 is much better :D Get the ps3!
 
Wii isn't even an option... Wii vs. Ps3 is like comparing Dirt water to Johnny Walker Blue :D
 
BLo_0p said:
Wii isn't even an option... Wii vs. Ps3 is like comparing Dirt water to Johnny Walker Blue :D
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I know... but for some reason people still buy the PS3 ? It just doesn't make sense !

Wii sells more then the Xbox and Ps3 combined... every month... still.

All those people cant be wrong.
 
Nerfherder said:
I know... but for some reason people still buy the PS3 ? It just doesn't make sense !

Wii sells more then the Xbox and Ps3 combined... every month... still.

All those people cant be wrong.
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PS3 and XBox are for the grownups and Wii for little boys that still wee in their pants :)
 
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