Xbox 360, Wii and Playstation 3 Differences
Today’s age of technology all kinds of new gadgets and evolutionary machines are competing each other and every month or two a new one is introduced to the public. When it comes to game consoles there are three brands that comes in mind which are Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo. Microsoft is responsible for the Xbox 360 console, Sony for the Playstation consoles and of course the latter for Nintendo consoles mainly Nintendo DS and Wii.
But in this article, Xbox 360, Wii and Playstation 3 differences will be discussed in terms of their technical specifications. Each company has their own technology and surely delivers something similar and something different through their products. Each of their products have sold millions over the years and growing until know. And as the years pass, these companies find ways to make their products more likable and marketable to the public by means of upgrading its specifications. Quality product is what consumers are looking for and surely Xbox 360 and PS3 are of high-quality since they have appealed to millions of consumers all over the world.
So if you still have not decided which to buy or curious to know Xbox 360, Wii and Playstation 3 differences in terms of their technical specifications then here it is:
Microsoft Xbox 360
| Media | DVD, CD, Download |
|---|---|
| CPU | 3.2 GHz PowerPC Tri-Core Xenon |
| Storage capacity | 20, 60, 120 or 250 GB hard drive, 64, 256 or 512 MB memory cards, 256 or 512 MB on-board (later models) |
| Memory | 512MB of GDDR3 RAM clocked at 700MHz |
| Graphics | 500 MHz ATI Xenos |
| Controller input | 4 maximum (USB wired, 2.4GHz wireless, or combination of either) |
| Connectivity | 2.4GHz wireless, 3 × USB 2.0, IR port, 100 Mbit Ethernet, Add-on: Wifi 802.11a/b/g |
| Online services | Xbox Live |
Nintendo Wii
| Media | 12 cm Wii Optical Disc 8 cm Nintendo GameCube Game Disc |
|---|---|
| CPU | IBM PowerPC-based “Broadway” |
| Storage capacity | 512 MB Internal flash memorySD card, SDHC card, Nintendo GameCube Memory Card |
| Graphics | ATI “Hollywood” |
| Controller input | Wii Remote, Wii Balance Board, Nintendo GameCube controller, Nintendo DS |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi Bluetooth 2 × USB 2.0 LAN Adapter (via USB) |
| Online services | Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection WiiConnect24 Wii Shop Channel |
Playstation 3
| Media | Blu-ray Disc, DVD, CD (all models) Super Audio CD (1st & 2nd generations only), Digital distribution |
|---|---|
| Operating system | XrossMediaBar system software version 3.01 |
| CPU | 3.2 GHz Cell Broadband Engine with 1 PPE & 7 SPEs |
| Storage capacity | 2.5″ SATA hard drive (20 GB, 40 GB, 60 GB, 80 GB, 120 GB, 160 GB, or 250 GB included) (upgradeable) |
| Graphics | 550 MHz NVIDIA/SCEI RSX ‘Reality Synthesizer’ |
| Controller input | Sixaxis, DualShock 3 |
| Connectivity | |
| Online services | PlayStation Network |
The Xbox 360, Wii and Playstation 3 differences may be hard to sort out but they have all their advantages and disadvantages and the technical specs of one console may not appeal to another individual. It all boils down to the needs of the user, what kind of games does he/she want to play, price and a lot more. Sony PS3 is definitely the most expensive among the 3 popular consoles. Though the company is hoping that with the inclusion of Blu-ray DVD drive and processor, consumers will not mind paying the hefty price.
On the other hand, because of its name, it appealed to a lot of people and I’m talking about Nintendo Wii. It’s name may seem like a child’s kind of game but there is more to it than its name. Its solid games line-up and flawless control system made the Wii gaming experience even more exciting combined with its Wii accessories. This consoles aims to let the player feel like they are playing the game. When it comes to price, this is the cheapest.
Last but definitely not the least, Xbox 360 was the first among the 3 to be released to the public. But even with its age there are still new upgrades and new plans for this baby. New games and features on Xbox Live! are being planned.