Compare Consoles - Gaming Console Comparisons

Comparison of the Next Generation Gaming Consoles
Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony Playstation 3, and Nintendo Wii in a nutshell!

Microsoft Xbox 360
Sony Playstation 3
Nintendo Wii

Microsoft Xbox 360 Console PROS

Stylish, smooth console with interchangeable Xbox 360 faceplate, allowing gamers to customise their console
Xbox 360 dashboard is more user friendly than its predecessor, the Xbox
Built in wireless controller ability. Also slightly smaller than the Xbox controller & design more comfortable
Built in Windows Media Centre
Exceptional graphics
Large number of outstanding games titles at launch
Three USB ports
Xbox Live

Microsoft Xbox 360 Console CONS

Massive power box
Hard drive is not standard unless your purchase Xbox 360 Elite (120GB hard drive), Xbox 360 Pro(20GB hard drive) or Xbox 360 Halo bundles (20GB hard drive)
Nil HDMI support
Overheating issues
Red Ring of Death aka. Xbox Ring of Death
Console is quite loud when on

Microsoft Xbox360 Console Technical Specs

Custom IBM PowerPC-based CPU: Three symmetrical cres running at 3.2GHz each
Two hardware threads per core; six hardware threads total
1MB L2 Cache
GPU Game Math Performance: 9.6 billion dot product operations per second
Custom ATI Graphics Processor: 10MB of embedded DRAM
48-way parallel floating-point dynamically scheduled shader pipelines
Unified shader architecture
Memory: 512MB of 700MHz GDDR3 RAM
Unified memory structure
Memory Bandwidth: 22.4GB/s memory interface bus bandwidth
256 GB/s memory bandwidth to EDRAM
21.6GB/s front side bus
Storage: Detachable & upgradeable 20GB hard drive (only certain bundles)
12x dual layer DVD-rom
Memory unit support starting at 64MB
I/O: Support for up to four wireless game controllers
Three USB 2.0 ports
Two memory unit slots
Optimized for Online: Instant, out-of-the-box access to Xbox Live features with broadband service, including Xbox Marketplace for downloadable content, gamer profile for digital identity, and voice chat to talk to friends while playing games, watching movies or listening to music
Built-in Ethernet port
Wi-Fi ready: 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Video camera-ready
Digital Media Support: Support for DVD-video, DVD-ROM, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, WMA, CD, MP3, JPEG, Photo CD
Ability to stream media from portable music devices, digital cameras, and Windows XP-based PCs
Ability to rip music to the Xbox 360 Hard Drive
Custom playlists in every game
Built-in Media Centre Extender for Windows XP Media Centre Edition 2005
Interactive, full-screen 3D visualisers
Audio: Multi-channel surround sound output
Supports 48KHz 16-bit audio
320 independent decompression channels
32-bit audio processing
Over 256 audio channels
Physical Specs
Height 83cm
Width 309cm
Depth 258cm
Weight 3.5kg

Sony Playstation 3 Console PROS

Sleek & stylish design
Most economic Blu-ray option ie. Gaming console & Blu-ray player in one
Impressive graphics capability
Wireless controllers with recharge cable included
Lots of multimedia features

Sony Playstation 3 Console CONS

Quite costly- most expensive next generation gaming console
Console quite loud when turned on
Few outstanding exclusive game titles available at launch
Only composite cables included
Hefty 5kg in weight

Sony Playstation 3 Console Technical Specifications

CPU: Cell Broadband Engine Processor
GPU: RSX
Audio: Dolby 5.1ch, DTS 5.1ch, LPCM 7.1ch, AAC
Memory: 256MB XDR Main RAM, 256MB GDDR3 VRAM
HDD: 2.5’’ Serial ATA 40GB
I/O: USB 2.0 x 2
Communication: Ethernet x 1 (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T)
IEEE 802.11b/g
Bluetooth 2.0 (EDR)
Wireless Bluetooth controller
AV Output: 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
HDMI out x 1
AV Multi out x 1
Digital Out (optical) x 1
Digital Media: CD, DVD, BD
Dimensions:
Height 9.8cm
Width 32.5cm
Depth 27.4cm
Weight 5kg

Nintendo Wii Console PROS

Small, compact, lightweight & simple design
Easy to use & navigate
Originality in approach to the gaming arena- virtual play
Can backwards compatibility- allows gamer to play Gamecube games
Encourages active gaming (literally)
Great for parties
Cheapest next generation gaming console

Nintendo Wii Console CONS

No recharge system for wireless remotes/controller
Only composite cables included
Lack of functionality & features
Exterior sensor bar for the remote/controller & flimsy cable
Games are basic & can get boring after a while
Non-advanced graphics

Nintendo Wii Console Technical Specifications

CPU: IBM PowerPC
GPU: ATI custom-built
Communication: Connect wirelessly with the internet via your router or a Wii LAN adaptor
Connects wirelessly with Nintendo DS & Nintendo DS Lite
I/O: Support for up to four Wii Remotes/controllers
AV multi-output port featuring component, composite or S-video
Sensor bar
SD memory card slot
Dimensions:
Length 21.6cm
Width 15.2cm
Depth 5.1cm

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