Wii or ps3

CHRONO14 · 12-22-2008, 07:41 PM

If your looking for longevity and a wide variety of great games the ps3 is the way to go. I have a wii and love it though. However, third party game support for the wii (and most nintendo systems historically) is pretty low. If you look at the top rated games for most nintendo systems they are almost always in house games from nintendo. For example, Mario Galaxy, Super smash brothers, Zelda, Mario Party. That isn't necessarilly a bad thing because those games are phenomenal, however the list of third party games for the wii that are of that calibur is very short (rayman raving rabids being one of my favorites).

As for sony systems they typically have high quality games coming out for their systems even late into the life cycles of the system (look at the ps2). Granted if your kid is of a younger age I would probaby go with the wii because it does offer many great games that are playable by young and old alike. However, the ps3 will offer a wide variety of games for a longer period of time, yet they will be geared toward an older crowd.

BTW, not to hijack the thread but if anyone knows of a place that is selling new metal gear sold 4 ps3 bundles that are backwards compatible and aren't price gouging can you shoot me a pm. They seem to be out everywhere unless your willing to pay a ridiculous price for them. I just bought a 60" dlp and need to finally pick up my ps3. Thanks

jledou · 12-22-2008, 07:57 PM

We have both and in the end I tend to hit the PS3 10-1 over the Wii. My wife prefers the Wii, but also will not sit down and play the regular games. We have guitar hero and rock band for the PS3 and she will play them and likes both. In the long run PS3 tends to be the traditional game console and while the Wii has some very good games, they tend to be Wii specific some almost to the point of a gimmick.

livwire68 · 12-23-2008, 02:40 AM

Ok one more question about the wii I have seen you can connect via. wi-fi to the internet, can you also actually use the internet ex. can I check out whats going on here at CA. And can I hook up a keyboard?

Whee · 12-23-2008, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by livwire68

Ok one more question about the wii I have seen you can connect via. wi-fi to the internet, can you also actually use the internet ex. can I check out whats going on here at CA. And can I hook up a keyboard?

Haven't tried on the Wii, but I can surf with PS3.

Genetic Defect · 12-23-2008, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by illinoishoosier

Haven't tried on the Wii, but I can surf with PS3.

My PS3 is way to small to surf on. But the Wii can access the Internet.

Whee · 12-23-2008, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Vito

My PS3 is way to small to surf on. But the Wii can access the Internet.

12-22-2008, 07:41 PM	#1
CHRONO14 It is what it is Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CubTown Posts: 49 Trading: (0)	Re: Wii or ps3 If your looking for longevity and a wide variety of great games the ps3 is the way to go. I have a wii and love it though. However, third party game support for the wii (and most nintendo systems historically) is pretty low. If you look at the top rated games for most nintendo systems they are almost always in house games from nintendo. For example, Mario Galaxy, Super smash brothers, Zelda, Mario Party. That isn't necessarilly a bad thing because those games are phenomenal, however the list of third party games for the wii that are of that calibur is very short (rayman raving rabids being one of my favorites). As for sony systems they typically have high quality games coming out for their systems even late into the life cycles of the system (look at the ps2). Granted if your kid is of a younger age I would probaby go with the wii because it does offer many great games that are playable by young and old alike. However, the ps3 will offer a wide variety of games for a longer period of time, yet they will be geared toward an older crowd. BTW, not to hijack the thread but if anyone knows of a place that is selling new metal gear sold 4 ps3 bundles that are backwards compatible and aren't price gouging can you shoot me a pm. They seem to be out everywhere unless your willing to pay a ridiculous price for them. I just bought a 60" dlp and need to finally pick up my ps3. Thanks __________________ "Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt." ~ Sun Tzu

12-22-2008, 07:57 PM	#2
jledou Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Kansas Posts: 2,246 Trading: (27)	Re: Wii or ps3 We have both and in the end I tend to hit the PS3 10-1 over the Wii. My wife prefers the Wii, but also will not sit down and play the regular games. We have guitar hero and rock band for the PS3 and she will play them and likes both. In the long run PS3 tends to be the traditional game console and while the Wii has some very good games, they tend to be Wii specific some almost to the point of a gimmick.

12-23-2008, 02:40 AM	#3
livwire68 Las Vegas Herf Crew Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: In the Asylum Posts: 509 Trading: (7)	Re: Wii or ps3 Ok one more question about the wii I have seen you can connect via. wi-fi to the internet, can you also actually use the internet ex. can I check out whats going on here at CA. And can I hook up a keyboard? __________________