Official Console Debate Thread

[The Sign Painter]

The last wii game I bought...

My god, I can't renember 0:
I do plan on getting metroid, and maybe mario, and zelda, but my God the third party support is horrible...

The ps3 on the other hand, well, I love it, Im getting ff13 this week and I can't wait, I just think it's an overall strong console

1. Go to GameStop
2. Reserve Monster Hunter Tri and/or get the demo
3. Be happy
4. ???
5. PROFIT!

 

[Ciaran]

The last wii game I bought...

My god, I can't renember 0:
I do plan on getting metroid, and maybe mario, and zelda, but my God the third party support is horrible...

The ps3 on the other hand, well, I love it, Im getting ff13 this week and I can't wait, I just think it's an overall strong console

1. Go to GameStop
2. Reserve Monster Hunter Tri and/or get the demo
3. Be happy
4. ???
5. PROFIT!

1. Look in wallet
2. Realise that I don't have enough money for two games this week
3. Pick to get final fantasy (is monster hunter out over here anyway?)
4.????
5. Neither profit nor loss, considering I've lost something I never really owned.

 

[David]

Quoting limited to 5 levels deep

theres no way its 50% unless you show me solid proof im not gonna believe it.

*facepalm*

no, im serious, i wanna know where you guys are getting this number from. BESIDES from that one survery i think it was a magazine that did it. but yeah that bull*censored.2.0*, they only asked 5000 people. you cant base a consoles failure rate off 5000 people, its gonna be a different number every time.

http://consumerist.com/2009/08/xbox-360-failure-rate-is-542-percent-game-informer-finds.html

doesnt count. that surveys not legit. the numbers alywas gonna be random, they could do another 5000 person survey and the number could be as low as the wiis.

 

[Trent the Paladin]

Quoting limited to 5 levels deep

*facepalm*

no, im serious, i wanna know where you guys are getting this number from. BESIDES from that one survery i think it was a magazine that did it. but yeah that bull*censored.2.0*, they only asked 5000 people. you cant base a consoles failure rate off 5000 people, its gonna be a different number every time.

http://consumerist.com/2009/08/xbox-360-failure-rate-is-542-percent-game-informer-finds.html

doesnt count. that surveys not legit. the numbers alywas gonna be random, they could do another 5000 person survey and the number could be as low as the wiis.

Either way, we can already say that the 360 has a bigger failure rate than the PS3 and Wii combined. PS3's failure rate isn't that high, being a very slim number since the YLOD doesn't occur often and the Wii... Assuming the dust hasn't killed it generally doesn't die. Out of the two next gen consoles I own, I've only had the Wii break on me and that was before I got a PS3 and the hype was still driving it.

 

[Lisathegreat!]

I vote:

Wii

Wii

Wii.

 

[David]

Quoting limited to 5 levels deep

no, im serious, i wanna know where you guys are getting this number from. BESIDES from that one survery i think it was a magazine that did it. but yeah that bull*censored.2.0*, they only asked 5000 people. you cant base a consoles failure rate off 5000 people, its gonna be a different number every time.

http://consumerist.com/2009/08/xbox-360-failure-rate-is-542-percent-game-informer-finds.html

doesnt count. that surveys not legit. the numbers alywas gonna be random, they could do another 5000 person survey and the number could be as low as the wiis.

Either way, we can already say that the 360 has a bigger failure rate than the PS3 and Wii combined. PS3's failure rate isn't that high, being a very slim number since the YLOD doesn't occur often and the Wii... Assuming the dust hasn't killed it generally doesn't die. Out of the two next gen consoles I own, I've only had the Wii break on me and that was before I got a PS3 and the hype was still driving it.

im not saying the 360 isnt the highest, i know it it, microsoft has had way too many problems with it but over the last year the problems seem to have died down. all im saying is that theres no way its 50 percent. id have to say its probably not much more than 25-30.

 

[Trent the Paladin]

Pear must be going on rage or something, he was posting something when I left about 10 or so minutes ago for dinner and now he's still posting something. :L

 

[Pear]

Yay, more in depth analyzing.

<div class='spoiler_toggle'>Hardware quality</div><div class="spoiler" style="display:none;">
360
The failure rate isn't as bad as it's made out to be. The people who get RROD are dumb enough to leave there console running for 2 days straight in an unventilated area. And, yes Jack, I said my console failed, but luckily it was a false alarm. For some reason, my disc drive was *****ing, but it fixed itself in a couple of hours. 0__0

PS3 Pretty good.


Wii
Good.


1. Wii
2. PS3
3. 360</div>

<div class='spoiler_toggle'>Controllers</div><div class="spoiler" style="display:none;">
360
My favorite. It fits really well in my hands and feels comfy. It runs on AA batteries, so you need to replace them every couple of weeks, which can get pricey.


PS3
Rechargeable. Less expensive, but annoying if you forget to put it on its dock. It doesn't fit well in my hands, as it feels like it was custom made for people with tiny hands. Or it could be I have huge hands. Either way, it's not very comfy. It does have motion abilities, though.

Wii
WAGGLAN. No responsiveness whatsoever, but it's comfortable to hold. It runs on AA batteries, so you need to replace them every couple of weeks, which can get pricey. The nunchuk is a joke.

1. 360
2. PS3
3. Wii</div>

<div class='spoiler_toggle'>Graphics</div><div class="spoiler" style="display:none;">

360
Very pretty graphics. HD compatible.

PS3
Also, very pretty graphics. From a technical stand point, the PS3 is more powerful, however, the difference isn't noticeable. The one exception is the PS3's menu system, which lags less than the 360's.


Wii
No HD in 2010. Wtf? The system specs are pretty pathetic, it's about as powerful as a low end laptop.

1. PS3
2. 360
3. Wii</div>

<div class='spoiler_toggle'>Online</div><div class="spoiler" style="display:none;">
360
The quality of Online is the best quality imo. You can join parties, and go from game to game. Online is 5$ a month, which although not crazy expensive, seems forced, like Microsoft needed somewhere else to leech money from.

PS3
While not quite up to par with the 360's, it's still very good, and free to boot.

Wii
The online on this system is a joke. You need to trade a 16 digit friend code with someone to play any game online, and besides that, any so called, "Online games" for the system suck.

1. 360
2. PS3
3. Wii</div>

<div class='spoiler_toggle'>Game Library</div><div class="spoiler" style="display:none;">

360 Has a couple of good exclusives, most games are cross-platform with the PS3.


PS3
Has some good exclusives. Most games are shared with 360.


Wii
I can count on one hand the number of quality games since this console's release 4 years ago.


1. PS3/360
2. Wii</div>

<div class='spoiler_toggle'>Price</div><div class="spoiler" style="display:none;">
360
$250 (Pro variation)


PS3
$300

Wii
$200

1. Wii
2. 360
3. PS3</div>


<div class='spoiler_toggle'>Miscellaneous</div><div class="spoiler" style="display:none;">
360
Contains HD DVD player. No wireless receiver included.


PS3
Blu ray player included.

Wii
No DVD player.

1. PS3
2. 360
3. Wii</div>

<big>@Tom- Raeging's what I do best. ;D</big>

 

[Gnome]

Yay, more in depth analyzing.

<div class='spoiler_toggle'>Hardware quality</div><div class="spoiler" style="display:none;">
360
The failure rate isn't as bad as it's made out to be. The people who get RROD are dumb enough to leave there console running for 2 days straight in an unventilated area. And, yes Jack, I said my console failed, but luckily it was a false alarm. For some reason, my disc drive was *****ing, but it fixed itself in a couple of hours. 0__0

PS3 Pretty good.


Wii
Good.


1. Wii
2. PS3
3. 360</div>

<div class='spoiler_toggle'>Controllers</div><div class="spoiler" style="display:none;">
360
My favorite. It fits really well in my hands and feels comfy. It runs on AA batteries, so you need to replace them every couple of weeks, which can get pricey.


PS3
Rechargeable. Less expensive, but annoying if you forget to put it on its dock. It doesn't fit well in my hands, as it feels like it was custom made for people with tiny hands. Or it could be I have huge hands. Either way, it's not very comfy. It does have motion abilities, though.

Wii
WAGGLAN. No responsiveness whatsoever, but it's comfortable to hold. It runs on AA batteries, so you need to replace them every couple of weeks, which can get pricey. The nunchuk is a joke.

1. 360
2. PS3
3. Wii</div>

<div class='spoiler_toggle'>Graphics</div><div class="spoiler" style="display:none;">

360
Very pretty graphics. HD compatible.

PS3
Also, very pretty graphics. From a technical stand point, the PS3 is more powerful, however, the difference isn't noticeable. The one exception is the PS3's menu system, which lags less than the 360's.


Wii
No HD in 2010. Wtf? The system specs are pretty pathetic, it's about as powerful as a low end laptop.

1. PS3
2. 360
3. Wii</div>

<div class='spoiler_toggle'>Online</div><div class="spoiler" style="display:none;">
360
The quality of Online is the best quality imo. You can join parties, and go from game to game. Online is 5$ a month, which although not crazy expensive, seems forced, like Microsoft needed somewhere else to leech money from.

PS3
While not quite up to par with the 360's, it's still very good, and free to boot.

Wii
The online on this system is a joke. You need to trade a 16 digit friend code with someone to play any game online, and besides that, any so called, "Online games" for the system suck.

1. 360
2. PS3
3. Wii</div>

<div class='spoiler_toggle'>Game Library</div><div class="spoiler" style="display:none;">

360 Has a couple of good exclusives, most games are cross-platform with the PS3.


PS3
Has some good exclusives. Most games are shared with 360.


Wii
I can count on one hand the number of quality games since this console's release 4 years ago.


1. PS3/360
2. Wii</div>

<div class='spoiler_toggle'>Price</div><div class="spoiler" style="display:none;">
360
$250 (Pro variation)


PS3
$300

Wii
$200

1. Wii
2. 360
3. PS3</div>


<div class='spoiler_toggle'>Miscellaneous</div><div class="spoiler" style="display:none;">
360
Contains HD DVD player. No wireless receiver included.


PS3
Blu ray player included.

Wii
No DVD player.

1. PS3
2. 360
3. Wii</div>

<big>@Tom- Raeging's what I do best. ;D</big>

PS3: Most games shared with 360?

Oh that's a very funny joke you got there.

 

[Pear]

Yay, more in depth analyzing.

<div class='spoiler_toggle'>Hardware quality</div><div class="spoiler" style="display:none;">
360
The failure rate isn't as bad as it's made out to be. The people who get RROD are dumb enough to leave there console running for 2 days straight in an unventilated area. And, yes Jack, I said my console failed, but luckily it was a false alarm. For some reason, my disc drive was *****ing, but it fixed itself in a couple of hours. 0__0

PS3 Pretty good.


Wii
Good.


1. Wii
2. PS3
3. 360</div>

<div class='spoiler_toggle'>Controllers</div><div class="spoiler" style="display:none;">
360
My favorite. It fits really well in my hands and feels comfy. It runs on AA batteries, so you need to replace them every couple of weeks, which can get pricey.


PS3
Rechargeable. Less expensive, but annoying if you forget to put it on its dock. It doesn't fit well in my hands, as it feels like it was custom made for people with tiny hands. Or it could be I have huge hands. Either way, it's not very comfy. It does have motion abilities, though.

Wii
WAGGLAN. No responsiveness whatsoever, but it's comfortable to hold. It runs on AA batteries, so you need to replace them every couple of weeks, which can get pricey. The nunchuk is a joke.

1. 360
2. PS3
3. Wii</div>

<div class='spoiler_toggle'>Graphics</div><div class="spoiler" style="display:none;">

360
Very pretty graphics. HD compatible.

PS3
Also, very pretty graphics. From a technical stand point, the PS3 is more powerful, however, the difference isn't noticeable. The one exception is the PS3's menu system, which lags less than the 360's.


Wii
No HD in 2010. Wtf? The system specs are pretty pathetic, it's about as powerful as a low end laptop.

1. PS3
2. 360
3. Wii</div>

<div class='spoiler_toggle'>Online</div><div class="spoiler" style="display:none;">
360
The quality of Online is the best quality imo. You can join parties, and go from game to game. Online is 5$ a month, which although not crazy expensive, seems forced, like Microsoft needed somewhere else to leech money from.

PS3
While not quite up to par with the 360's, it's still very good, and free to boot.

Wii
The online on this system is a joke. You need to trade a 16 digit friend code with someone to play any game online, and besides that, any so called, "Online games" for the system suck.

1. 360
2. PS3
3. Wii</div>

<div class='spoiler_toggle'>Game Library</div><div class="spoiler" style="display:none;">

360 Has a couple of good exclusives, most games are cross-platform with the PS3.


PS3
Has some good exclusives. Most games are shared with 360.


Wii
I can count on one hand the number of quality games since this console's release 4 years ago.


1. PS3/360
2. Wii</div>

<div class='spoiler_toggle'>Price</div><div class="spoiler" style="display:none;">
360
$250 (Pro variation)


PS3
$300

Wii
$200

1. Wii
2. 360
3. PS3</div>


<div class='spoiler_toggle'>Miscellaneous</div><div class="spoiler" style="display:none;">
360
Contains HD DVD player. No wireless receiver included.


PS3
Blu ray player included.

Wii
No DVD player.

1. PS3
2. 360
3. Wii</div>

<big>@Tom- Raeging's what I do best. ;D</big>

PS3: Most games shared with 360?

Oh that's a very funny joke you got there.

What, they are. 0__0

 

[ATWA]

In order from best to worst:

PS3, 360, PC

Wii doesn't deserve to be on the list

 

[-Aaron]

@Pear: You can't count with one hand the quality games you have for the Wii. You'll need about 5 or 6 hands for that.

 

[Pear]

@Pear: You can't count with one hand the quality games you have for the Wii. You'll need about 5 or 6 hands for that.

I can think of one very high caliber game: Twilight Princess, and that was a port.

 

[David]

Yay, more in depth analyzing.

<div class='spoiler_toggle'>Hardware quality</div><div class="spoiler" style="display:none;">
360
The failure rate isn't as bad as it's made out to be. The people who get RROD are dumb enough to leave there console running for 2 days straight in an unventilated area. And, yes Jack, I said my console failed, but luckily it was a false alarm. For some reason, my disc drive was *****ing, but it fixed itself in a couple of hours. 0__0

PS3 Pretty good.


Wii
Good.


1. Wii
2. PS3
3. 360</div>

<div class='spoiler_toggle'>Controllers</div><div class="spoiler" style="display:none;">
360
My favorite. It fits really well in my hands and feels comfy. It runs on AA batteries, so you need to replace them every couple of weeks, which can get pricey.


PS3
Rechargeable. Less expensive, but annoying if you forget to put it on its dock. It doesn't fit well in my hands, as it feels like it was custom made for people with tiny hands. Or it could be I have huge hands. Either way, it's not very comfy. It does have motion abilities, though.

Wii
WAGGLAN. No responsiveness whatsoever, but it's comfortable to hold. It runs on AA batteries, so you need to replace them every couple of weeks, which can get pricey. The nunchuk is a joke.

1. 360
2. PS3
3. Wii</div>

<div class='spoiler_toggle'>Graphics</div><div class="spoiler" style="display:none;">

360
Very pretty graphics. HD compatible.

PS3
Also, very pretty graphics. From a technical stand point, the PS3 is more powerful, however, the difference isn't noticeable. The one exception is the PS3's menu system, which lags less than the 360's.


Wii
No HD in 2010. Wtf? The system specs are pretty pathetic, it's about as powerful as a low end laptop.

1. PS3
2. 360
3. Wii</div>

<div class='spoiler_toggle'>Online</div><div class="spoiler" style="display:none;">
360
The quality of Online is the best quality imo. You can join parties, and go from game to game. Online is 5$ a month, which although not crazy expensive, seems forced, like Microsoft needed somewhere else to leech money from.

PS3
While not quite up to par with the 360's, it's still very good, and free to boot.

Wii
The online on this system is a joke. You need to trade a 16 digit friend code with someone to play any game online, and besides that, any so called, "Online games" for the system suck.

1. 360
2. PS3
3. Wii</div>

<div class='spoiler_toggle'>Game Library</div><div class="spoiler" style="display:none;">

360 Has a couple of good exclusives, most games are cross-platform with the PS3.


PS3
Has some good exclusives. Most games are shared with 360.


Wii
I can count on one hand the number of quality games since this console's release 4 years ago.


1. PS3/360
2. Wii</div>

<div class='spoiler_toggle'>Price</div><div class="spoiler" style="display:none;">
360
$250 (Pro variation)


PS3
$300

Wii
$200

1. Wii
2. 360
3. PS3</div>


<div class='spoiler_toggle'>Miscellaneous</div><div class="spoiler" style="display:none;">
360
Contains HD DVD player. No wireless receiver included.


PS3
Blu ray player included.

Wii
No DVD player.

1. PS3
2. 360
3. Wii</div>

<big>@Tom- Raeging's what I do best. ;D</big>

i dont agree with the price. sure wii is the cheapest.. but what are you getting for 50 bucks less than the other systems? not much at all. and wii having the best hardware is cause it doesnt have anything in it and cant do much. :3

 

[Trent the Paladin]

@Pear: You can't count with one hand the quality games you have for the Wii. You'll need about 5 or 6 hands for that.

I can think of one very high caliber game: Twilight Princess, and that was a port.

I'll add on, Super Mario Galaxy, Metroid Prime 3/Metroid Prime Trilogy, New Super Mario Bros, Super Smash Bros, Animal Crossing City Folk.

Anyone see where I'm going with this? :L

 

[The Sign Painter]

@Pear: You can't count with one hand the quality games you have for the Wii. You'll need about 5 or 6 hands for that.

I can think of one very high caliber game: Twilight Princess, and that was a port.

I'll add on, Super Mario Galaxy, Metroid Prime 3/Metroid Prime Trilogy, New Super Mario Bros, Super Smash Bros, Animal Crossing City Folk.

Anyone see where I'm going with this? :L

Nintendo made games?

 

[David]

@Pear: You can't count with one hand the quality games you have for the Wii. You'll need about 5 or 6 hands for that.

the only good games on wii that ive experienced are a few first partys. metroid 3.. mario galaxy... brawl... and zelda.. which was a port... there really isnt much else.

 

[The Sign Painter]

@Pear: You can't count with one hand the quality games you have for the Wii. You'll need about 5 or 6 hands for that.

the only good games on wii that ive experienced are a few first partys. metroid 3.. mario galaxy... brawl... and zelda.. which was a port... there really isnt much else.

There is soon to be Monster Hunter Tri.

 

[David]

@Pear: You can't count with one hand the quality games you have for the Wii. You'll need about 5 or 6 hands for that.

the only good games on wii that ive experienced are a few first partys. metroid 3.. mario galaxy... brawl... and zelda.. which was a port... there really isnt much else.

There is soon to be Monster Hunter Tri.

which looks like one of those 360 or ps3 games that sit in bargain bins.

 

[The Sign Painter]

@Pear: You can't count with one hand the quality games you have for the Wii. You'll need about 5 or 6 hands for that.

the only good games on wii that ive experienced are a few first partys. metroid 3.. mario galaxy... brawl... and zelda.. which was a port... there really isnt much else.

There is soon to be Monster Hunter Tri.

which looks like one of those 360 or ps3 games that sit in bargain bins.

It sits in bargain bins in the US because the series never kicked off over here, but if you go to Japan it is extremely popular.