Comparing The Playstation 3, Xbox 360, And Nintendo WII

Finally, theyre all here. The xbox 360 has had the next generation gaming market to itself for a year. Now its two competitors, the Playstation 3 and Nintendo Wii, are here. No more speculating about speed. No more guessing about memory. Now we can take a look and see exactly how they stack up compared to each other.

Let the console wars begin again.

Price

The ps3 has two configurations much like the Xbox 360. The ps3 comes in a $499 version that comes with a 20 GB hard drive and a $599 version that comes with a 60 GB hard drive; Wi-Fi; and memory stick, SD, and Compact Flash slots.

The xbox 360 has two configurations. It comes in a $299 core version and a $399 version that comes with a 20GB hard drive.

The Nintendo Wii is the cheapest of the bunch with just one configuration that costs $250.

Processing power

The Playstation 3 comes with its Cell processor. Its a PowerPC based core that runs at 3.2 GHz that also have seven DSPs that run at 3.2 GHz. This configuration can do about 2 Teraflops.

The xbox 360 has a Custom IBM PowerPC processor. This processor also runs at 3.2 GHz. However, xbox went with a true 3 core processor compared to the one general processor of the Cell and seven additional DSPs. This configuration can do about 1 Teraflop.

The Nintendo Wii includes its Broadway processor, a PowerPC based processor running at 729 MHz.

disc Media

Part of the reason the ps3 is so much more expensive than the Xbox 360 is because the Sony decided to include a Blu-ray drive on the system. The drive can play both Blu-ray movies and regular DVDs. The Xbox 360 comes with a DVD player and an HD-DVD add-on is planned. The Nintendo Wii uses a DVD drive; however, the system will not work for playback of movies, just Nintendo games.

Backwards Compatibility

The Playstation 3 is just like the PS2 was. Youll be able to play both PS2 and PSone games on the ps3. Nintendo is taking things a bit further. Their system will be compatible with the gamecube games and also the gamecube controllers since the two systems use very different controllers. Not only that, but the Wii will also have the ability to download games from the original Nintendo (NES), Super Nintendo (SNES), and the Nintendo 64.

Sweet Features

If you want high definition gaming, then the ps3 is the way to go. It comes with a Blu-ray drive built in and can output in 1080p. Although the ps3 controller may look familiar, its had some updates. The controller is now motion sensing so in some games youll be able to move your character or fly a plane just by moving the controller.

The Xbox 360 was built to work with Windows XP media center. If you have a computer that already has media center on it, youll be able to view pictures, videos, and even recorded TV by using your Xbox. You wont need to put your PC in your living room to take advantage of having a Media Center PC.

The Nintendo Wii decided to completely change the way gaming controllers are built. In the past, one controller was always held with both hands. The Wiis controller looks more like a TV remote control than a game controller. It has a built in motion sensor so, for example, to swing a sword, you simply move you hand just like you were really swinging a sword.

Hopefully this review has helped you compare the three next generation gaming systems. Each has its pluses and minuses, and feature that are unique to it. Ultimately, your decision will likely come down to which system has the games that most appeal to you. And that is a decision that only you can make when deciding on a system to buy.

Gary Ruplinger is the editor of http://www.ps3asap.com, a resource for getting the in demand PS3 system. He also is a writer for http://www.gamesystemreviews.com where you can learn about all of the next generation systems.

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Music Sounds Great With A Sirius Satellite Radio

Are you a music fanatic? Do you love your tunes? Do you hate interruptions by commercials, news and other public service announcements while you are trying to enjoy your favorite music? With Sirius Satellite radio, you can have the best of the music world. A constant stream of your favorite music presented free of commercial interruption brought to you by satellite.

Whether you want to listen at home, or if you spend a lot of time in your car, the Sirius Satellite radio is perfect. This radio can either be hardwired into your car's stereo system or it can be set up in your home. Either way, you will have an antenna that will receive music signals from a network of satellites.

Be aware, however, that if you install your radio in your car, you will temporarily lose programming when driving through an underground tunnel or parking under an awning at a business such as a bank or gas station. This is because the awning temporarily interrupts the satellite signals.

You may wonder why satellite radio is better than traditional FM radio. One of the first bonuses of satellite radio is the service. Because satellite radio is broadcast through a variety of satellites, you can pick up each and every radio station where ever you may travel. In traditional radio, the signals are transmitted from a single tower.

Once you drive out of that tower's range, you lose your radio station. Also, FM radio stations feature a variety of commercials, news programs and other fillers in an attempt to make enough money to pay to keep their stations on the air. Satellite radio, on the other hand, is funded by its members who pay a fee in exchange for the services. This way the music and programming is not interrupted with information and commercials you are not interested in.

Another selling point for satellite radio is the wide variety of music and information channels you can subscribe to. You can listen to almost any genre of music you wish. This includes jazz, classical, hard rock, Christian, contemporary or bluegrass music. The packages also include music from any particular decade you like best. For example, if you like 80s music, Sirius Satellite radio allows you to listen to it 24 hours a day.

Satellite radio also offers programming other than music channels. For instance, you can listen to up to the minute news and weather. You can also tune into public radio, religious discussions or political stations. Programming also includes comedy channels as well as music channels geared primarily toward children. Like sports? You can listen to games offered by the NHL, NFL, NBA or NASCAR. coverage also includes college games, horse racing and soccer.

If you like your music and your radio, you might forever give up your FM receiver for a satellite radio once you try it. These radios, such as the Sirius Satellite Radio, offer uninterrupted music and programming in exchange for a small fee. You can listen to a wide variety of programming when ever you want regardless of where you may travel.

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