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Product name Microsoft Xbox 360 (20GB)
Microsoft Xbox 360 (20GB)
Sony PlayStation 3 (60GB)
Sony PlayStation 3 (60GB)
Nintendo Wii
Nintendo Wii
Sony PSP (black/slim)
Sony PSP (black/slim)
Sony PlayStation 3 (40GB)
Sony PlayStation 3 (40GB)
Price range $249-349
from 2 stores
Email me when product is available $299-313
from 2 stores
$149-169
from 6 stores
$349-432
from 7 stores
Review summary With its extensive digital media features, a superior online service, and an excellent game library, the Xbox 360 remains the game console to beat. The high-end Sony PlayStation 3's larger hard drive and ability to play PS2 games makes it a worthwhile alternative to the cheaper model--so long as you're willing to wait several months for the more promising exclusive titles to hit store shelves. If backward compatibility is your top priority, this hard-to-find model may be worth the search. It lacks the graphical prowess and rich media features of the Xbox 360 and the PS3, but the Nintendo Wii's combination of unique motion-sensitive controllers and emphasis on fun gameplay make the ultra-affordable console hard to resist. While it may not be a must-have upgrade for existing PSP owners, a host of subtle improvements make the latest Sony PSP (aka the PSP 2000) an even better deal for anyone looking for a solid portable gaming and multimedia device. While Sony has cut a few corners to get its entry-level PlayStation 3 below $400, it's still a great game console and Blu-ray player for the money--so long as you can live without backward compatibility for PS2 games.
Release date May 12, 2005 May 16, 2005 May 17, 2005 August 24, 2007 November 1, 2007
Basic Specs 
Media Type DVD-ROM BD-ROM , CD-ROM , DVD-ROM Nintendo GAMECUBE disc , Nintendo Wii disc UMD (Universal Media Disc) BD-ROM , CD-ROM , DVD-ROM
Processor type PowerPC Cell PowerPC Info unavailable Cell Broadband Engine
RAM installed size 512 MB 256 MB 512 MB 64 MB 256 MB
Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Xbox 360 NVIDIA RSX ATI Hollywood Info unavailable NVIDIA RSX
Video RAM installed 10 MB 256 MB Info unavailable Info unavailable 256 MB
Max resolution (external) 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 Info unavailable Info unavailable 1920 x 1080
      
Product nameMicrosoft Xbox 360 (20GB)Sony PlayStation 3 (60GB)Nintendo WiiSony PSP (black/slim)Sony PlayStation 3 (40GB)
Price range$249-349
from 2 stores
Email me when product is available$299-313
from 2 stores
$149-169
from 6 stores
$349-432
from 7 stores
 


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