Which one .. PS2 PS3 Xbox Wii.?

Question

Which one ha? there are a lot. and i also want backwards compatability and . fortunetely my parents dont care about the money just tell me the best ,
20g ,
40g ,
60 ,
80g.

Answer 1

This question is so often!!! :-)



PS3 will win the console war, no doubt. Xbox 360 and Wii are so weak from technological point of view, that in couple of years they won't be capable of dealing with serious graphics. GTA IV, for instance, isn't even announced for Wii - this toy won't be able to cope with the game's requirements. Xbox 360 is getting GTA IV, however, the game is going to be released on several DVDs - Xbox 360 owners will have to interrupt gaming process and switch discs (Rockstar complained about this issue). Only PS3 will have it on single BD-DVD.



Let's compare PS3 and XBOX 360:



1). A third of XBOX 360 (33%) are malfunctioning right from the start. PS3 return rate is only around 0.2%. Despite some people say, that new 360 has no breakdown issues - just visit Xbox section of Yahoo answers and see for yourself an amount of complaints.

2). PS3 has 7 kernels in Cell processor, Xbox 360 -only 3.

3). PS3 uses advanced tech called Blu-Ray, one disc can store up to 25 (single layer) and dual layer 54 gb (in the future - up to 200 gb), Xbox 360 - regular dual layer DVD-9 (8.5GB). It's possible to get HD-DVD (max. - 30GB) for 360, but it'll cost you around 50$. Besides, HD-DVD had lost the format war with Blu-ray. Toshiba had stopped to manufacture them, Microsoft too.

4). Calculations per sec - PS3 - 51-billion-dot-product-operati... per second

Xbox 360 - 33.6-billion-dot-product-opera... per second

5). PS3 has full media support - USBs, built-in 4 slots card reader (except 20GB and 40GB versions), ability to use printer and so on.

Xbox 360 has USBs and only 2 memory slots.

6). PS3 supports up to 7 Bluetooth Controllers

Xbox 360 - up to 4 Controllers

7). PS3 - wi-fi included (except 20 gb version)

Xbox 360 - wi-fi will cost you around 100 $

8). From the first technical sight - graphics are stronger in 360 (it has a stronger graphics chip - Xenos), BUT PS3 can use it's Cell CPU for graphics too, which gives you better graphics in total. PS3 uses a weaker RSX chip, that was developed by Nvidia exclusively for PS3. RSX runs on 550 Mhz. It's difficult to compare their graphics, because 360 has a video chip with totally different structure and operating memory is divided differently in both consoles. Xbox isn't that versatile in dividing tasks between CPU and GPU as PS3. That's why PS3 exclusives look better than 360's exclusives.

9). Xbox 360 is widely known for so-called "red ring of death" problem - it gets overheated easily. My PS3 was running for more than 15 hours non-stop with no problems. Sometimes Xbox 360 becomes so overheated, that thermopaste on CPU melts, drips on motherboard and successfully shortcircuits it. That's why in some countries people call Xbox 360 "Coffin 360".

10). Besides all of this, I've seen disassembled Xbox 360 - regular PC architecture - Billy Gates is an uninventive nerd (as usual).

When I saw disassembled PS3 - it was a surprise - smart architecture, good cooling (don't buy external PS3 coolers - they make everything worse - original system is good), etc.

11). In 2008 PS3 will get more than 300 games, including Metal Gear Solid 4, The Agent and other great exclusives. Here is the good link to the future PS3 releases. http://ps3.ign.com/index/release.html......

12). PS3 online is free, Xbox 360 - you have to pay.

13). There were reports, that 360 scratches discs. No reports on that in PS3.

14). The funniest thing, that right now there are no games for PS3, that show full potential of the console. Biggest games weigh only 25 GB (Xbox 360 will need more than 3 discs even for those).

15). On PS3 you can install other OS, such as Linux Yellow Dog, Ubuntu and others. Sony officially lets you do it. There is no such thing in 360.

16). PS3 HDD can be replaced easily with any 2.5" SATA 5400 RPM HDD (used in laptops). 250 GB will cost you around 170$. In 360 you have to buy exclusive HDD, where 20GB will cost you 100$.

17).Sony expects PS3 to stay on the market for, at least, 7-10 years. Also Sony reduces price now. There is a cheaper 40GB version of PS3.

18).Sony constantly upgrades PS3 software (free updates for OS) - you get new functions and improvements.

19). PS3 controller (sixaxis) has a motion control - you move controller - game responds. Wii has it, Xbox 360 - doesn't. PS3 is getting rumble controller (Dualshock 3) on 15.04.2008, Japan already has it. On www.ebay.com I saw those controllers on sale 50$ and up (unofficial import).

20).On PS3 you can help sick people by running Folding Home project. Wii and Xbox 360 didn't even think about it.

21).New 40GB is 399$ or 399 euro (depends on the region) - it has no backwards compatibility with PS2 games, has 2 USBs instead of 4, no built-in card reader, but it's the same PS3, strong, reliable, less noisy, different cooling system. The price is friendly.

22). But, to be just, I'm not a PS3 fanboy, so (despite I own one) hear this - PS3 games (exclusives) are very hard to develop due to complicated Cell's architecture. We have to wait till developers will figure out how to develop games properly. Sometimes multiplatform games run not so good on PS3 due to the same developing issues - it's hard for developers to get a grip on such advanced technologies.



I didn't mention Wii, because it's so weak, no point to talk about it. Leave it for kindergarten and casual games.



Sources:

www.teamxbox.com

www.kotaku.com

www.qj.net

www.ign.com

www.wikipedia.org

www.newegg.com

www.ps3fanboy.com

www.ebay.com

and many other sources.

Answer 2

all depends on what type of games you like. Playstations are mostly for rpg and adventure type games. Xbox are good for multiplayer shooters. Nintendo make family games. I have a 360, PSP, PS3, PS2, Xbox, Wii, DS. 360 is the best.

Answer 3

The 80GB PS3.



Whilst it doesn't offer the best compatibility (the 60GB does that) it is 80%+ and weighted towards newer games, with better compatibility each firmware release.



For a Console, the PS2 is old technology, the Wii is just as old but has a really neat control concept, which is fun but just doesn't make up for graphics equal to that of your mobile phone!



So really its a choice between the 360 and PS3, here is why you should go for the PS3;



Graphics

Ignore all the direct comparisons about dot pixels, shader ops per second etc. For the most part they are meaningless numbers as far as game playing is concerned.

The more advanced Xenos has unified shaders, rather than the fixed pixel and vertex shaders of the RSX. This means that the Xenos can run with all the with all 48 shaders busy, rather than on the PS3 where some of its fixed shaders are likely to be unused. It results in a more powerful Graphics processor (tbc)





Processor

The 360 has 3 PPC cores, with SIMD (single instruction multiple data) extensions (each Core can process as either a CPU or a Vector processor). The Cell has one PPC core and six SIMD processors (Cell has 8, 1 redundant, and 1 reserved for OS).

Vector processors are very good at doing computations, or the same operation on multiple bits of data at the same time. This is the ideal kind of processor for graphics*, physics or sound which is exactly the kind of thing a games console spends most of its time doing.

The problem is that SIMD processors require the programmer optimize their code in a certain way. This requires different thinking and experience.



* in fact the GPU is a prime example of a specialized SIMD processor.



Storage

Blu-ray beats DVD9 hands down, in every respect it is faster* and much larger. Larger means bigger games, and better graphics (most games graphic is pre-render and just assembled by the console (with some effects added), more space means better graphics). The PS3's all come with a hard drive, so games can cache data for faster reading.



* Technically there are parts of DVD9 that read faster than the blu-ray (blu-ray reads the same speed throughout the whole disk, DVD9 is faster on the outer edge)





Graphic's revisited.

Although head to head the 360's GPU is more powerful the PS3 is designed to utilize the SPE's to supplement the power of the RSX, at it's very simplest an SPE could be considered a GPU pipeline (one that runs six times as fast!) since it is a lot more flexible it would be wasted simply acting as a shader.

Typically in a game pre-rendered textures are overlaid on a series of polygons (vertices). Blu-ray offers a huge advantage for graphical content because it allows so much more space for graphical data, like textures. More background detail can be pre-rendered and streamed, you can have more textures, more objects and a bigger game.



Games

The 360 has a much larger catalog than the PS3, and some pretty good exclusives. Early dual releases look or ran much better on the 360 as developers produced lazy PS3 ports. Recent releases like Assassins Creed, Devil may cry 4 and Call of Duty 4 look and play the same on both Consoles.

There is a growing catalog of exclusive releases for the PS3, taking advantage of the cell and blu-ray to produce games that are simply not possible on the 360.



Memory

Both Consoles have the same amount of memory, though it is configured differently, there are pluses and minuses to both configurations. You will often see a figure quoted on bandwidth with the 360 having 256GB/S, it does for all of 10MB. The effective bandwidth is similar on both Consoles.



Online

For most people whose online experience consists of matchmaking for multi-player the services are essentially the same. Xbox live has more additional functionality than PS3, but then it costs $50/year rather than being free.



Reliability

The PS3 failure rate is quoted at between 0.5-2%, the 360 has failure rates of between 16-33%.



Other

The PS3 has built in wireless and you can watch blu-ray movies and DVD's without requiring additional purchases.



Cost

The 360 is cheaper, but in the case of 360 vs PS3, you get what you pay for.

Answer 4

well i would never go with the wii, there are very few games, and they are all garbage, there is not even DVD playback. and he only way of internet access is through wifi.



the xbox 360 is tight, and awesome for online play. there are also ALOT of kickass games. the only thing about it is. it feels weak in an unknown way



the playstation 3 is mind blowing. it is cutting edge technology, its slick, and sexy, the graphics are far superior, and the blu ray movies play spectacularly. renting a game like drakes uncharted firtune or assassin's creed and playing through it on the PS3 is an unforgettable and unbeatable experience. the only downfall is that the online play is weak.



if you want a console with alot of fun games and a great online system, go wiht the xbox 360

if you want cutting edge technology and an incredible home experience that will not be replaced for over ten years, go wiht the playstation 3



there will be people that will tell you the wii is the best or that the PS3 is crap, well they have no idea, they are just people that bought a console like the wii and are in denial that they wasted their money. or are bitter that they never got a chance with a PS3.



i own all three consoles. i play my 360 quite a bit, i play my PS3 less often, but it is a glorious luxury when i do play it, and the blu-ray movies are unbelieveable. i never touch my wii. knowing what i know now, i wouldnt have bought it for fifty dollars

Answer 5

ps3 80g

it has way more connections than the other versions

full backwards compatibility

bluetooth (only new system that has it)

free playstation network

built in net work adapter (you have to buy an external one for the 360)

stronger than a computer

linux has a free program which lets you select between regular ps3 and to use the ps3 as a computer(just like a real computer)

blue-ray

highest computing abilities

(games like haze are exclusive to ps3 only because other systems can't handle it)

playstation home will be coming out

many more exclusive games coming out

i could go on and on but i won't

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bottom line

get the 80gb PS3

Answer 6

ok...

get the ps3 60g..

if u cant find... get the ps3 80g

to me the wii is well...kiddy lol

and the 360 is bound to break *as in breaking while u have it*

yea

happy hunting

Answer 7

If you want fun: Wii

If you want graphics and gameplay: PS3

If you want a huge game library: 360



Personally, I prefer Wii.



Also, people who insult the Wii are uptight and think they are too old for "kiddy games".

Answer 8

ps3

Answer 9

i would say wii