I thought i might as well enter the debate on the new next-gen consoles. As we all know, these are:
X-Box 360 - Microsoft
Nintendo Wii - Nintendo
PlayStation 3 - Sony
I shall take each of these in turn, one per post, and assess them on the following characteristics:
Console Ergonomics/Aesthetics (CEA)
Console Specs (CS)
Controllers (CTs)
Games (GM)
Advancement From Previous Console (APC)
Today = The X-Box 360
X-Box 360 =
CEA = The 360 is quite bulky, but not as so as the original X-Box. It is a little on the hefty side, and the size of the transformer is silly (imagine Gamecube, but twice as big). It does look visably pleasing though and fits the modern style very well
Rating = 7/10
CS = Impressive. Runs a three-core of 3.2gHz Intel CPU's, giving very fast load-up times and impressive speeds. The graphics chip is a specially designed aTi GPU which had not even been seen on PC's until recently.
Rating = 9/10
CTs = Better than the last, the 360 controllers are a lot lighter and easier to use than before. The wireless controllers in particular respond excellently to user actions, i havent yet seen a blip. Still a little bulky though.
Rating = 8.5/10
GM = A good selection, especially with the likes of Project Gotham Racing 3 and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. More supported than the X-Box was, especially in it's fledgling days.
Rating = 9/10
APC = Overall it is a big step, as the X-Box began with very little gaming support, despite being the best technically. Although that is not the case here, the X-Box 360 still stands a very good chance of doing very well in the market.
Rating = 8/10
Total = 41.5/50 = 83% - Good score indeed, the 360 is probably the best serious gamers choice.

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