The games console war continues

Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft have all got games consoles released in the market. Sony’s Playstation 3, Nintendo’s Wii console and Microsoft’s Xbox 360 have gone head to head for many years for the prize of leading games console. Now this is not an official prize but it is one that can be judged on sales and popularity. Each console is looking to find a competitive edge over each other. To date it looks like the Xbox 360 is falling behind the other two in terms of sales and popularity and despite the 360 being out for longer the PS3 has moved ahead on the continent. In the UK the Xbox 360 has sold more but the PS3 is expected to catch up soon. However this is nothing compared to the success of the Nintendo Wii; when the Wii was released many saw it as a risk by Nintendo as it promoted active gaming rather than the sit down versions already available. This has proved to be successful though as sales continue to soar both in the UK and on the continent. The Nintendo Wii encourages families to play together with a host of games made for all the family and with the introduction of the Wii Fit complete with balance board; the Nintendo Wii has taken gaming to a different level. The graphics may not be of the same standard as the PS3 and Xbox 360 but what it lacks in graphics in more than makes up for in gaming experience and it is also cheaper which probably has a big effect as well. The Playstation 3 from Sony, has its competitive advantage by integrating a blu-ray disc player into its console. Added to this the ability to play online against people all around the world with no added wires, it is easy to see why the PS3 has been so popular amongst gamers. Different versions of the PS3 are available including the newly released Slim version which comes at a slightly lower price but with less memory. Sony and Nintendo also have handheld consoles on the market such as the Nintendo DSi and the Sony PSP. These have both sold extremely well with the DSi being the leading seller in the gaming industry including games consoles. You can search between the best deals on a range of games consoles including the Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 deals online.

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