Wii or ps3

livwire68 · 12-22-2008, 01:35 PM

My Father got my Son a Wii for xmas, I was leaning towards the ps3. My Son plays alot of guitar hero and wants rock band, he also like call of duty. Right now he has a ps2. Should I go ahead and keep the Wii or exchange it for the ps3?

12-22-2008, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by livwire68

My Father got my Son a Wii for xmas, I was leaning towards the ps3. My Son plays alot of guitar hero and wants rock band, he also like call of duty. Right now he has a ps2. Should I go ahead and keep the Wii or exchange it for the ps3?

How ya going to exchange your kids gift for something else?

I'd stick with the Wii, that thing is a blast. Especially bowling.

livwire68 · 12-22-2008, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

How ya going to exchange your kids gift for something else?

I'd stick with the Wii, that thing is a blast. Especially bowling.

Because I am the Dad, and its my house, my rules! Im bigger than he is (not for much longer)! Just want to make sure his game system goes with his style of gaming.

12-22-2008, 02:12 PM

I would stick with the wii also it is a lot of fun

12-22-2008, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by livwire68

Because I am the Dad, and its my house, my rules! Im bigger than he is (not for much longer)! Just want to make sure his game system goes with his style of gaming.

Amen, Dad. Set the rules early and things will go more smoothly as he grows up. PSP is great and so is Wii,,,flip a coin

VirtualSmitty · 12-22-2008, 08:16 PM

Stick with the Wii. It actually has a number of excellent games.

CHRONO14 · 12-22-2008, 08:41 PM

If your looking for longevity and a wide variety of great games the ps3 is the way to go. I have a wii and love it though. However, third party game support for the wii (and most nintendo systems historically) is pretty low. If you look at the top rated games for most nintendo systems they are almost always in house games from nintendo. For example, Mario Galaxy, Super smash brothers, Zelda, Mario Party. That isn't necessarilly a bad thing because those games are phenomenal, however the list of third party games for the wii that are of that calibur is very short (rayman raving rabids being one of my favorites).

As for sony systems they typically have high quality games coming out for their systems even late into the life cycles of the system (look at the ps2). Granted if your kid is of a younger age I would probaby go with the wii because it does offer many great games that are playable by young and old alike. However, the ps3 will offer a wide variety of games for a longer period of time, yet they will be geared toward an older crowd.

BTW, not to hijack the thread but if anyone knows of a place that is selling new metal gear sold 4 ps3 bundles that are backwards compatible and aren't price gouging can you shoot me a pm. They seem to be out everywhere unless your willing to pay a ridiculous price for them. I just bought a 60" dlp and need to finally pick up my ps3. Thanks

spooble · 12-22-2008, 02:15 PM

1. How old is your son?

The Wii is better suited for youger players. Not that adults can't have a blast with it as well, just that the PS3 doesn't have many good games for pre-teens.

2. Do you have an HD TV?

I have a Wii, and when I upgraded to a hi-def TV, the graphics were so bad that I quit playing it for the most part. The HD TV really accentuates the not-so-great graphics of the Wii. I bought a PS3 and have loved it. Plus it's a blu-ray player.

mikeyj23 · 12-22-2008, 02:44 PM

wii has guitar hero and (maybe?) rock band as well. Call of Duty might be the clincher though. I'd stick with the Wii. Well, I did.

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Originally Posted by spooble

I have a Wii, and when I upgraded to a hi-def TV, the graphics were so bad that I quit playing it for the most part. The HD TV really accentuates the not-so-great graphics of the Wii. I bought a PS3 and have loved it. Plus it's a blu-ray player.

you can get component cables for the Wii and change settings for widescreen and HD . It's not 720 or 1080, but it looks a lot better than normal.
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Whee · 12-22-2008, 02:46 PM

I agree with Wii for the younger kids. Bought one for my daughters and the youngest one loves it. Dad likes bowling, Tennis and boxing. Lots of Nintendo type games. I got a PS3 for me and I love it. XBox 360 is on the list.

12-22-2008, 03:06 PM

PS3 Blue Ray!!!!

floydp · 12-22-2008, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by spooble

1. How old is your son?

The Wii is better suited for youger players. Not that adults can't have a blast with it as well, just that the PS3 doesn't have many good games for pre-teens.

2. Do you have an HD TV?

I have a Wii, and when I upgraded to a hi-def TV, the graphics were so bad that I quit playing it for the most part. The HD TV really accentuates the not-so-great graphics of the Wii. I bought a PS3 and have loved it. Plus it's a blu-ray player.

If your using the cables that came with it then it really does kinda suck. We upgraded them with component cables we got from monoprice.com that drastically improved the vid quality, now it isn't so bad.

We have both consoles and like them for what they are. I prefer the PS3 simply because it is more or less a computer. I stream internet content from a program called Tversity. It also allows me to view whatever I have stored on my computer to the PS3. Gran Toursimo,Fallout3,sport games are fargin awesome on the PS3.

We really like the family oriented games on the Wii and play it together a lot. The game controllers are more fun to use. Not very good for the usual console games. I have Far Cry and a couple racing games but their not great on the Wii.

dunng · 12-22-2008, 02:12 PM

The Wii is fun, but I love the PS3 and COD5!

RevSmoke · 12-22-2008, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by livwire68

My Father got my Son a Wii for xmas, I was leaning towards the ps3. My Son plays alot of guitar hero and wants rock band, he also like call of duty. Right now he has a ps2. Should I go ahead and keep the Wii or exchange it for the ps3?

Personally, wouldn't let any other gaming system in my home than a Wii. Would allow the Wii so that my kids isn't gaming by lounging on his posterior.

Of course, that's just my

ucla695 · 12-22-2008, 02:29 PM

The Wii is great for younger kids, but the PS3 gets the nod for teens. COD4 and COD5 are great!

Scottw · 12-22-2008, 02:43 PM

Get both, I got the Wii last year and it is great and am getting PS3 this year.

12-22-2008, 03:24 PM

Wii keeps the kids moving

Genetic Defect · 12-22-2008, 03:47 PM

Stick with Wii

goalie204 · 12-22-2008, 04:30 PM

i just read the topic, nothing else. That being said, Wii is for little kids and girls, ps3 is for everyone (IMHO)

DBall · 12-22-2008, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by goalie204

i just read the topic, nothing else. That being said, Wii is for little kids and girls, ps3 is for everyone (IMHO)

So you are calling MikeyJ23, Darrell and myself 'little kids' or 'girls'?

Wow.

As for my opinion, the Wii rocks...

12-22-2008, 01:35 PM	#1
livwire68 Las Vegas Herf Crew Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: In the Asylum Posts: 509 Trading: (7)	Wii or ps3 My Father got my Son a Wii for xmas, I was leaning towards the ps3. My Son plays alot of guitar hero and wants rock band, he also like call of duty. Right now he has a ps2. Should I go ahead and keep the Wii or exchange it for the ps3? __________________

12-22-2008, 02:12 PM	#4
beamish Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Wii or ps3 I would stick with the wii also it is a lot of fun

12-22-2008, 08:16 PM	#6
VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: Wii or ps3 Stick with the Wii. It actually has a number of excellent games. __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid - Benjamin Franklin

12-22-2008, 08:41 PM	#7
CHRONO14 It is what it is Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CubTown Posts: 49 Trading: (0)	Re: Wii or ps3 If your looking for longevity and a wide variety of great games the ps3 is the way to go. I have a wii and love it though. However, third party game support for the wii (and most nintendo systems historically) is pretty low. If you look at the top rated games for most nintendo systems they are almost always in house games from nintendo. For example, Mario Galaxy, Super smash brothers, Zelda, Mario Party. That isn't necessarilly a bad thing because those games are phenomenal, however the list of third party games for the wii that are of that calibur is very short (rayman raving rabids being one of my favorites). As for sony systems they typically have high quality games coming out for their systems even late into the life cycles of the system (look at the ps2). Granted if your kid is of a younger age I would probaby go with the wii because it does offer many great games that are playable by young and old alike. However, the ps3 will offer a wide variety of games for a longer period of time, yet they will be geared toward an older crowd. BTW, not to hijack the thread but if anyone knows of a place that is selling new metal gear sold 4 ps3 bundles that are backwards compatible and aren't price gouging can you shoot me a pm. They seem to be out everywhere unless your willing to pay a ridiculous price for them. I just bought a 60" dlp and need to finally pick up my ps3. Thanks __________________ "Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt." ~ Sun Tzu

12-22-2008, 02:15 PM	#8
spooble Palmetto State Herf Crew Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chad Location: SC Posts: 277 Trading: (58)	Re: Wii or ps3 1. How old is your son? The Wii is better suited for youger players. Not that adults can't have a blast with it as well, just that the PS3 doesn't have many good games for pre-teens. 2. Do you have an HD TV? I have a Wii, and when I upgraded to a hi-def TV, the graphics were so bad that I quit playing it for the most part. The HD TV really accentuates the not-so-great graphics of the Wii. I bought a PS3 and have loved it. Plus it's a blu-ray player.

12-22-2008, 02:46 PM	#10
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	Re: Wii or ps3 I agree with Wii for the younger kids. Bought one for my daughters and the youngest one loves it. Dad likes bowling, Tennis and boxing. Lots of Nintendo type games. I got a PS3 for me and I love it. XBox 360 is on the list. __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

12-22-2008, 03:06 PM	#11
Tombstone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Wii or ps3 PS3 Blue Ray!!!!

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dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: Wii or ps3 The Wii is fun, but I love the PS3 and COD5! __________________ MassHole Banter

12-22-2008, 02:29 PM	#15
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: Wii or ps3 The Wii is great for younger kids, but the PS3 gets the nod for teens. COD4 and COD5 are great!

12-22-2008, 02:43 PM	#16
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: Wii or ps3 Get both, I got the Wii last year and it is great and am getting PS3 this year. __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

12-22-2008, 03:24 PM	#17
piperman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Wii or ps3 Wii keeps the kids moving

12-22-2008, 03:47 PM	#18
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12-22-2008, 04:30 PM	#19
goalie204 Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Myles Location: Winnipeg Posts: 1,659 Trading: (12)	Re: Wii or ps3 i just read the topic, nothing else. That being said, Wii is for little kids and girls, ps3 is for everyone (IMHO)