I've been curious as to what people see as pros or cons to each system, as well as if it's possible to have an actual debate about the 3 next-gen systems, rather than a fanboy slapfest. So lets see if the Escapist can help quell my curiosity. Debate, away!

I always thought graphics were good enough last generation. It is like the whole blu ray thing. Not enough of a difference to justify the price tag. (Or in my case blu-ray Beta max.)

You can't make a console war thread with a request that it not turn into a typical console war. It just isn't gonna happen, sorry.

Lvl 64 Klutz:
You can't make a console war thread with a request that it not turn into a typical console war. It just isn't gonna happen, sorry.

Well, I thought that if it would happen anywhere, it would be here, as I haven't seen any of the usual crap that forums usually have appear on the escapist yet. So, lets remain hopeful, or time how long until the first sign of fanboys appears.

I would have said PS3, if it were ever likely that I'd be willing to spend that much money on stuff I'll never use. As for the Wii, it's a good idea but everyone I know who has one barely flicks the... whatever they're calleds. Also, Nintendo has the tendancy to release shit games like Mario fourty-billion and twenty. Much better to stick with the 'tards console.

Xbox 360.
It's not as expensive as that other one!

I was reffering to the players more than the movies themselves. And paying $30 instead of $20 when I dont own an hd tv is kinda stupid anyway.

Get them all and if you can't, get a damn job.

Aries_Split:

Souplex:
I always thought graphics were good enough last generation. It is like the whole blu ray thing. Not enough of a difference to justify the price tag. (Or in my case blu-ray Beta max.)

You don't think spending $10 bucks more for a blu-ray movie in HD is worth it? I sure as hell do.

Yes but you have infinite wisdom that we crave and hope to harvest one day through eating you heart....I've almost pinpointed where you live....YOUR WISDOM SHALL BE MINE!

Anyway, I choose all of them. Because they each have games that I love....And hey, where's the option for PC? Surely it counts?

PC is not on the list cause it is not direct compettition.

Lets see

Xbox 360
-Good graphics
-Lots of Shooters
-Xbox Arcade
-Xbox Live
-Populated mostly by dickheads and asshats

Playstation 3
-Better graphics
-Few games
-PSN
-Pretentious
-expensive

Wii
-Ok graphics
-Contains actual fun
-Wii Store
-Buried in shovelware
-unjustly considered a kids system

Really I say Wii is the best, just because it has games that are actually fun. The Playstation 3 has barely any games. Most of the popular ones are still lame. Xbox 360 has a few good games, but those are on PC. So if you have a PC don't even bother with the 360. If you enjoy shooters then the Wii probably isn't for you.

TheNecroswanson:

Aries_Split:

Souplex:
I always thought graphics were good enough last generation. It is like the whole blu ray thing. Not enough of a difference to justify the price tag. (Or in my case blu-ray Beta max.)

You don't think spending $10 bucks more for a blu-ray movie in HD is worth it? I sure as hell do.

Yes but you have infinite wisdom that we crave and hope to harvest one day through eating you heart....I've almost pinpointed where you live....YOUR WISDOM SHALL BE MINE!

Anyway, I choose all of them. Because they each have games that I love....And hey, where's the option for PC? Surely it counts?

No you're doing it all wrong. You eat the heart to acquire the courage. Rich tasty courage. For wisdom you have to eat the gallbladder. Not as tasty.

Just vote... don't talk like retards about it, let your vote do the talking.

CancerDog:
Just vote... don't talk like retards about it, let your vote do the talking.

That would undermine one of this topic's purposes, to find out what makes each console appealing. =P

If you have something informative or interesting to say about a console don't be afraid to post a new thread. These A vs. B threads are rarely informative and only serve to divide the community.

I prefer the 360, myself. It is affordable, and has a decent variety of games. Also, the controller is comfortable. Besides, I'm not comfortable needing to install a game on my console. O_o

I prefer the 360 because i have one. Plus i just cannot use PS controllers, they are horrible. Never played on a wii, the concept doesnt appeal to me, just looks like a fancy eye toy (which i got bored of after bout an hour)

I owned a PS2 previously, but could not bring myself to sink the funds necessary into a PS3. I bought a 360 because generally the games are about $10 cheaper, the console was hundreds of dollars cheaper and the controllers are comfortable. A great selection of games and although it had to be resurrected after RRoDing, its working fine. I also think that the exclusives are generally better, the PS3 ones don't seem to live up to expectations, at least until God of War 3 comes out. The pluses of PS3 ownership, in my eyes, are free online play, the blue ray player and, as mentioned, a few exclusives. Also, is it just me or does anyone know of a person who only plays a Wii? Everyone I know who has one regularly uses another gaming system. The Wii, to me, is like pictionary, you play it at parties with other people. Playing it alone is just doodling, not actually gaming (please excuse me if this analogy made no sense whatsoever).