[Help] Advise on a gaming system

First off, HDDVD (on X360) and Bluray (on PS3) are only something you should worry about if you already have an HDTV. If you don't have an HDTV, then using these as a HD disc playback is the least of your concerns. If you do, then you really need to think about whether you want to use Bluray, or HDDVD, and also be willing to pay for the movies ($25-$40 a movie).

Putting HD disc movies aside, what kind of games do you like to play? Do you like single-player games, online games, RPGs, FPSs, racing games, strategy, quick pick-up and play games? Your play habits and preferences will kind of lead you to a system, so we need to hear those before we can make great recommendations.

If I had to give blind advice, I would say the X360 is your ticket. You sound interested in HD movies, and X360 will give you that option later, and you can get one now without breaking the bank. You didn't use an anime/FF avatar, so I'm assuming you aren't a HUGE japanese-games fanatic, in which case X360 is gonna be your system of preference. You also mentioned graphics, so this seems to be an area that you are interested in, so the Wii might not be the best for you.

I hate recommending Microsoft products, but the X360 is probably your best choice.

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Originally Posted by mp123

For game choices I would have to say I prefer single player shooting games, RPG games and the wife love the cartoonish games.

I know the whole blue ray/ HD DVD are still in the process of being decided on and thats ok with me and probably th eonly thing from staying slightly away from the PS3 becayse at lease with the X BOX its only 199 in canada for a HD DVD unit.

To be honst I like the Wi's interactive part as you actaully play the game and not just control it but graphics arent the same and the game look a bit old school and then X BOX has the HD add on but it is pricier, graphics are better but no interaction like the wii and obviosuly tons more games... if I had the cash I'de just go out and pick both up I guess thats where my dilema is ...lol...

- I've currently got a 50" HDTV that I purchased a few months back.

After hearing this, I will stand by my initial quick advice and say the X360 is the best choice for you. Why?

1. FPS games... Most fps games are best on PC, and next best on X360. Not only that, it is not unlikely that Halo 3 will be quite a marvelous game (for those that get into Halo). Though many FPS games will be on also PS3, the difference between them will be miniscule. X360 has the best FPS games now, with great HD graphics, and will have at least one huge FPS exclusive. Though Resistance is exclusive (for now) its really not the big a deal as far as FPSs go.

2. RPG... Though not the console that will be receiving Final Fantasy or other SqEnix games, X360 has Oblivion right now and that game alone will last you many, many, many hours. And it's a good one. X360 will lack Japanese RPGs, but not American ones (like Oblivion), so if you won't miss those RPGs, then X360 will satisfy your RPG bug.

3. HDDVD Add on... You don't have to buy the HDDVD addon. That's why the PS3 is not a great bargain because you will pay high dollar for a Bluray device that you don't necessarily want. With the X360, you get the choice and you can choose later. They don't shove it down your throat, but give it as an option which means you don't waste money.

An X360 would not be a bad option for you. But that really depends how much the next point means to you.

The Wii is the best choice for the both of you.

For the wife playing cartoonish games... The Wii cannot be recommend enough for multiplayer and gameplay and cartoonish. If you want to enjoy pick-up games with your wife, and enjoy a good solid gaming of your own on the side, the Wii might be a better choice. You will not get your HD graphics. Just realize that. But you do get great interactivity, and there will be (is) games for you to enjoy. Call of Duty 3, Metroid Prime 3 (soon), and even Red Steel are solid shooters that you can enjoy. RPGs will be sparse at first (no Oblivion ever ), but Zelda is a great game that can hold you over till the RPGs start rolling in late 2007-2008. And Wii Sports you WILL enjoy playing with your wife.

All told, if you have the cash, Wii60 is the way to go. If it's too much money, go WiiPS2 and enjoy the PS2s HUGE catalog of awesome games and the Wii's gameplay. Either way you won't be disappointed. And if you care about your wife enjoying the games as well, just make sure you pick up a Wii.

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Good decision. The Wii is kind of a no brainer in some ways, and with your PS2, you'll have more than enough to keep you occupied and happily gaming.

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