Top Video Gaming Platforms

By Philip Woods

Are you just a beginner in this realm of video gaming? If you are you need to know some information. You need to know how much they cost and which ones offer the best value. You should also know about how the graphics are compared to that of the computer games, on top of how the fluid the play is. This is not as complex as it sounds, it is just how easy you can perform inside the game, and what and enjoyable experience you can have.

There are three major gaming platforms available today, They are the Nintendo Wii, X-Box360, and Playstation Three. In the hand held gaming modules, Playstation Portable and Nintendo DS are the top brands. Any of these systems are going to be a big investment, usually over one hundred dollars brand new.

Nintendo throughout its history has been an innovative company thinking outside the box, and their Wii is a prime example of this thinking. This game console is designed for group and family enjoyment even though there are some games for single players too. People get started playing by using the sensor controllers and the Wii paddle, they can exercise with the controllers or even swing their arms for the golf simulator.

If you aren't concerned about the realistic nature of graphics, and want to get motivated even when playing video games, this console is the one for you and your family. It retails for around $250, and has many optional accessories, like the exercise mat, a steering wheel and much more.

Xbox 360 offers the gamers the kind of features they enjoy. On top of the realistic graphics, the improved controllers that fit the hand better than the old ones used to, and the Internet play is improved. Most of the Xbox older games will play on it, it just takes a patch that comes on CD or you can learn how to download Xbox360 games to the unit itself. The games are more available now and the Internet capabilities are much better.

You can purchase more than one version of the Xbox 360, the stripped down Arcade version without memory to the Elite version that has a whopping 120GBs, which is twice as much as the model that is considered the standard. You can buy the Xbox 360 at prices of $200.00 to $400.00, according to what model you buy. It is best though to get at least the standard with the 60GB-size hard drive with it.

For a good all around gaming system, that not only can play almost all of the old PS2 and PS1 games, but is also a blue ray DVD player, features a built in Wi-Fi, and with Linux technology, can even act as a computer connected to the television. This well makes up for lack of high demand gaming titles, and poorer online gaming experiences. It starts at $400, but for people who don't have a computer, or a Blue Ray player, this can be a reasonable price.

Electronic retail stores and websites online are great places to fine these video game systems. Now if you need information on these gaming systems then search online, there is a wealth of in-depth information there, because each of these companies run their own websites. You could also go to an electronics store nearby and ask the questions you need answers too, they can assist you in finding the right system for what you want. - 30202

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