06-09-09, 11:03 AM
Personal preference tbh. Either go for the wii if you aren't too serious about games or you want people who don't play games to play with you or the Xbox/Ps3 for grown games. Most games thesedays come out on both Xbox and Playstation but each has a few exclusives that might tip the balance for you (Metal Gear Solid, Gran Turismo, Uncharted, Halo, other forgotten stuff). Also worth bearing in mind the Xbox is a fair bit cheaper to start with although Playstation's online component is free, Xbox Live is a subscription service. Graphics and performance are generally better on the PS3 too, along with Bluray support that comes with it.
It comes down to which fits what your after best. If you need amazing graphics and all the latest shooters/racing games then the Wii isn't for you. If there are a couple of "must have exclusives" (Wii has it's fair share too - Smash brothers, Super Mario [kart], Zelda) then go for that console. If you want something that the girl can play (other than Rock Band) then the Wii is perfect. Really just about what you want it for and whether the price is worth the trade-offs.
It comes down to which fits what your after best. If you need amazing graphics and all the latest shooters/racing games then the Wii isn't for you. If there are a couple of "must have exclusives" (Wii has it's fair share too - Smash brothers, Super Mario [kart], Zelda) then go for that console. If you want something that the girl can play (other than Rock Band) then the Wii is perfect. Really just about what you want it for and whether the price is worth the trade-offs.