| Product name | ![]() Microsoft Xbox 360 (20GB) |
![]() Sony PlayStation 3 (60GB) |
![]() Nintendo Wii |
![]() Sony 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 |
| 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 name | Microsoft Xbox 360 (20GB) | Sony PlayStation 3 (60GB) | Nintendo Wii | Sony 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 |