What's the best 3rd geneeration game?

I want to buy a new system. . .
but, i don't know what to get
PS3 XBOX 360 or the Wii

which is better?

1: This should be in the video game section.
2: You are going to get mixed results based on opinions.
3: This is the seventh generation.

The PS3 and the Xbox360 are more or less identical when it comes to system power. The PS3 has Blu-ray which allows for bigger games and theoretically better looking games (higher resolution textures because of more space). The down side to the PS3 is it's current lack of 1st party exclusive titles (this is becoming a non-issue). From what I understand is that the Playstation Network is free to use, unlike Microsoft's Live system.

Xbox360 has a larger catalog of games (I think) and some exclusives that have received high scores. Downsides are things like: DVD drive so less space for software and a fee for playing online over Live.

The Wii should be considered separately from the other two since it's trying to accomplish other things. Unless you really want what's on/could be on the Virtual Console/Wii Ware and some Wii exclusive titles I would stay away from the Wii (this coming from someone who owns a Wii and likes it). This has free multiplayer on games that support it (i.e. Super Smash Bros. Brawl). This is technically the weakest of the three systems in terms of hardware, but some argue that the motion control with the Wii Remote makes up for this.

I recommend either a PS3 or a Xbox360 over a Wii (unless you can afford a PS3/X360 + a Wii and you want what the Wii has to offer). I don't own a PS3 so I can't give you advice one way or the other without feeling biased. I tried to tell you what I know of the three systems and be as objective as possible.

I own a ps3 and wii, I really don't care for microsoft. So I say just just go with whatever you want.

I would say a 360 more exclusive games and better game selection. You have to pay for the live but its only $50 a yr and doesn't normally crash or have any errors. Xbox live tends to have more crazy "Hardcore"(for lack of better term) players where ps3 live has more relaxed gamers and the online tends to mess up alot.
Also the 360 is cheaper and their isnt really that much of a graphical difference between the systems and you would only get to see a difference if you had a top of the line HD tv.

Just to say the PS3 has more room to grow then the 360.

Just get a PS3 and a 360.

Xbox 360 and a Wii.

Who seriously needs a overprice paper weight these days?

If you have the money get all.
360 is nice for decend gamers
Wii is for family now
PS3 is for people who have to much money.

In my opinion, it really depends on what YOU want. For me it is the Xbox 360 and it seems to me it is also the fact for the majority of the gamers. Just because the Wii has sold more doesn't mean it's better than the rest.

If you want diversity of games, then I suggest the 360. It seems Microsoft is making a push on making sure most every game comes to the console and they are targeted at a pretty multi cultured (game wise) audience. The PS3 may have a free online system, but overall Microsoft has the best online experience.

If you want a more graphically intense game and blu-ray choose PS3. At the moment according to most people, PS3 has the best deal on having a mounted blu-ray player. Also, some of the PS3 exclusives are nice to look at if you are making a choice.

The Wii is for more casual players in my opinion and for those who love those old school games. I don't own one, but from what my friends tell me, the online multiplayer system isn't too good, but the console offers some addicting games.

Hopefully you will choose the right system for you, but out of the three I recommend the Xbox 360. :D

@Purifier: Give the newb some slack man...


*Sigh* People who don't like a system just because of the company.

It's rough, I know. But I just don't. :roll:

First off I wanted to know what kind of gamer are you? If you're a hardcore gamer you can choose a PS3 or 360. If you're a casual gamer go with the Wii. I owned a Wii and a PS3. I just have to say I gave up on the Wii and their E3 performance was the weakest.

I would have to say go with the PS3 because its really opening up and a lot of triple AAA titles are releasing this year and more to come (not to say the 360 doesn't have titles coming either but I think the PS3 has the upper hand right now with the direction that they're going).

Here are just a few games slated for this October LittleBigPlanet, Far Cry 2 (multiplatform), BioShock, Fallout 3, Guitar Hero: World Tour (multiplatform), SOCOM: Confrontation and Dead Space (multiplatform). Not to mention that there are already great titles on the PS3 right now such as Uncharted, MGS4, GTA IV, Warhawk, Resistance, BF:BC and even PSN/Downloadable games ie PAIN, PixelJunk Monsters, Bionic Commando Rearm (multiplatform) and more.


I would have to agree. The PS3's online system use to be inferior compared to Live's online service but all of has changed recently.

As for the the online service comparison between the 360 and the PS3, they are both practically equal because Sony started to step their game up and delivered many features to their online network that were missing before. Once Home comes (and once Home comes other features will arrive also) there is really nothing the PS3 is missing compared to the 360's online service.

And speaking of the Blu-ray, it is making a difference hence its victory in the 'format war' and not to mention it does leave an opportunity for better games. Recently id software said the 360 would need 3-4 discs to be able to play the game Rage (that's gg if you ask me), but they ended up agreeing to 2 discs, whereas the PS3 will only need 1 disc. Now with all that stuff on 2 discs it's going to need to be compressed badly. Don't expect graphics to be up to par with the PS3 when you need more than 2 discs for a game.

If you're on a budget then you may have to re-think which consoles you want, but if you have cash to spare you might as get a bang for your buck and go with the PS3 bundle they're releasing in November. A 160GB PS3 a copy of Uncharted and a voucher to download PAIN on the PSN. You also get a DualShock 3 price of $499.99. The only problem is that it doesn't have backwards compatibility if you do want to play PS2 games then I suggest you get the original PS3, unless you already have a PS2.

Also the 360 is still a problem with the RROD and it has only cost M$ a total of $990 million, now that's a lot for M$ even if they have deep pockets.

Isnt the only good game for ps3 only right now MGS4 and with the red ring of death they give you a 4 yr warranty on it I have 3 friends that got it so yes alot but they just sent it back it was gone for 2 weeks and they got it back and it has worked great since.

Seriously, you're going to think the ONLY good game on the PS3 is just MGS4? Get your head out of your ass. I've been playing Warhawk and they have been supporting the hell out of it with updates and it's one of the best online game for the PS3 out there. There are a handful of games to keep for both consoles they will keep one until more games release this year.

If I didn't mind being biased I'd say that "the PS3 has no good games at the moment", but I'm not going to say that.

Look at the game library that is currently out for each system and what is coming down the pipeline. There are rumors that Microsoft will release a new console around 2010 so take that into consideration.

When you compare the price of the system vs how many games are out for it (of the genre you like of course). Honestly, I recomend the 360 since it has a huge library of games but, the technical aspects of the PS3 will be superior and sony will probably put off launching a new console when Microsoft does since a two year life span on a system is just not good business sense.

Any of the three are a fine choice. The Wii does have certain features which set it apart from the other consoles. If you want a totally new gaming experience I'd suggest the Wii, but if you want more of a classic gaming experience, I'd suggest 360 or PS3. Between the 360 and PS3, it really depends on what specific games you're looking for. For example, 360 has, Army of Two (fuckin' awesome game), Halo 3, Ninja Gaide 2, etc. PS3 has Resistance Fall of Man, Killzone 2 (hasn't been released yet, but the first one was badass), etc. It all depends on what you want, However the 360, and Wii are much more affordable on a tight budget.

i suggest that you choose the console by the games,not by the specification or junk stuffs like that.

it's really the games that matters,not the console itself.