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Wireless Game Systems The Nintendo Wii can wirelessly connect to the Nintendo DS & DS Lite handheld device via built in WiFi. Wii is the least expensive console, simply a video game system with DVD quality, not high definition. The Sony Playstation 3 has built in WiFi and links up with the PSP handheld. PS3 is not just a gaming machine because Sony is including its BluRay high-defintion movie disc player. Xbox allows users to rent movies through the Xbox Live service without the use of a PC. The Xbox can be adapted to connect via WiFi to Xbox Live service. The console plays games in the same high-definition format as the PS3. The Xbox 360 has a wireless controller. | ||
| Nintendo Wii
Features: Plays discs made for the Wii's predecessor, the GameCube. The Wii is compatible with GameCube controllers and memory cards. Owners get free online service for Web surfing and purchasing downloadable games. The Wii can wirelessly connect to the Nintendo DS handheld device. Price: $249. Comes with one controller and a freebie game called Wii Sports. Game prices: $30 to $50 Exclusive title: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess |
Sony PlayStation 3
Features: Plays high-definition Blu-ray discs, some original PlayStation and PS2 games, DVDs, CDs and Super Audio CDs. Owners get free online gaming and Web surfing access. The PS3 also links up with Sony's PlayStation Portable handheld. Price: $499 with 20-gigabyte hard drive and ethernet connection for Web accessories, or $599 with 60-gigabyte hard drive and built-in WiFi. Game prices: $50 to $60 Exclusive title: Resistance: Fall of Man throws players into an alternate reality where WWII never occurred. |
Xbox 360
Features: Plays DVDs and CDs. Streams digital media files from Windows Media Center PCs. Players have free access to a "light" version of the Xbox Live online game service or can upgrade to the premium version for $50 per year. The 360 is backward compatible with nearly 300 Xbox games. Price: $299 for the basic system, or $399 for a unit that includes a 20-gigabyte hard drive, wireless controller and headset. Game prices: $40 to $60 Exclusive title: Gears of War |
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Wii at Amazon Wii at eBay PS3 at Amazon PS3 at eBay Xbox 360 at Amazon Xbox 360 at eBay | ||
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Popular Games XboxMass Effect - futuristic, role-playing game Too Human - sci-fi shooter Blue Dragon - role-playing game Lost Odyssey - role-playing game BioShock - undersea adventure PlayStation 3 Heavenly Sword - swordplay adventure MotorStorm - racing game The Eye of Judgment - card game Rogue Galaxy - space opera Wii Super Mario Galaxy Wario Ware: Smooth Moves Super Paper Mario Super Smash Bros. Brawl Metroid Prime 3: Corruption Wii Play - billiards, air hockey and table tennis Nintendo DS The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass Chibi-Robo: Park Patrol Pokemon Diamond Pokemon Pearl | ||
| Important Notice to Parents
All of the new game systems have parental controls to limit online access, restrict what games a child can play and whom a child is playing with online. Read more about the three Cs: content, contact and commerical risks at WiredSafety.org. | ||
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