Yay for the Console wars!

Again I had to write an assessment for English class. This one was comparing three things; I chose the three major gaming consoles out there. I know, I know, this topic is old and long since dead, but I had to write something quickly due to my laziness. Now this is my randomness to get the work done.

Do not copy pasta...

For video game addicts we have tree very distinct but equally awesome gaming consoles. From Sony we have the Play station 3, Nintendo’s Wii, and Microsoft’s Xbox 360. They are the latest of the gaming consoles. Many gaming fans debate on which is better dubbing it “the console wars”. Each platform has its own uniqueness to the gaming experience.

The Sony Play Station 3 (PS3) is the third installment of the play station systems. This is the first platform form Sony that supports online gaming capabilities with no monthly fee. Some of the futures that make the PS3 amazing are: Blue-ray disk player, wireless Bluetooth capability, HD video output, an audio output of 5.1 Dolby Digital Soured Sound, providing the gamer with the most optimum gaming experience. It also has a feature called Play Station Home. Is basically an online 3D social networking where one can connect with other players in the world. I personally own the PS3 and I have to say the graphics look amazing, the video games are great.

Microsoft is not far behind in the platforms with their Xbox 360. Unlike the PS3 it lacks the ability to read blue-ray disks but it can read HD-DVD’s. This console has amazing online features like been able to stream movies and music from the console. Partnered with Netflix (an online movie rental site) it is capable of renting movies online and watching them right from the Xbox 360. Back in E3 2009 (the biggest video game conference) they announce a new product that will enable the gamer control their system with only movements and voice commands called Project Natal. This project mimics the same features as the Nintendo Wii but with its own take on the capabilities.

Last but not least there is the Nintendo Wii. It is the latest in the line of Nintendo’s long history in video game consoles. The games on this platform are more family orientated than the consoles previously mentioned. The revolutionary feature on this console is that it uses motion capture with the Wii remote and the Wii balance board. The gamer is constantly active moving with his/her whole body. This feature is a pealing to a wide range of gamers from kids to seniors. This console is best for party games and having fun with a group of people.

All three gaming consoles have their pros and their cons. In online gaming the PS3 hold the trophy, been better at connectivity and unlike the Xbox 360 there is no monthly fee for playing online. In the field of diversity of games the Xbox takes the price been better at the graphics than the PS3. Moreover the Wii is worst at the graphics capabilities. The Play Station 3 for me is the most superior of the gaming consoles fallowed by the Xbox 360 and the Wii. In my opinion the PS3 is directed to the needs of the gamer. In terms of overall user friendliness the Wii is the most simplest and appealing of all three. Each console has its drawbacks and accents It all depends on what the user wants.