Video Game System Comparison Chart Before you make the move to a new gaming system, learn more with the help of this handy chart. PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 Wii PlayStation 2 Xbox GameCube Xbox 360 Xbox 360 Core Overview A hardcore gamer's Microsoft's Nintendo's newest One of the best- Microsoft's first foray This small console dream machine and next-generation Xbox system is a for-the- selling gaming into the console packs in a lot of fun home entertainment is a do-everything whole-family affair consoles ever, the world is a powerful for not much money. centerpiece, Sony's gaming and that lives by the idea Sony PS2 boasts a gaming machine that And with the full line new console features entertainment that gaming should massive game has gained a loyal of Nintendo- amazing graphic console that wows be easy for library, online play following thanks to exclusive franchises performance, Blu-ray with awesome HD everyone. It all starts options, and is a popular exclusive such as Mario, HD output, a hard output, access to the with the console's DVD player, too. titles and online play Metroid and Zelda, drive (choose from massively fun Xbox amazingly fun and via Xbox Live. (Note: there are still plenty two sizes), and Live online gaming functional motion- Original Xbox of reasons to bring a robust online play community, and sensitive nunchuck hardware may be 'Cube home. options. exclusive, must-have controller and the hard to come by, but titles. included Wii games are still Sports. game. readily available.) Cool Thing The PS3's "SIXAXIS" Download demos, Access games from With tons of games Low price-point for It's less than $100, controller contains game trailers, and the systems of the available, you'll be those who can't live and the exclusive tilt-sensing technol- much more, from past, including hard-pressed to run without Halo and home to hit ogy for motion- Xbox Live Market- Nintendo 64, SNES, out of gaming Halo 2, or Xbox franchises Mario, sensitive gameplay. place. NES and more. options. Live. Metroid, Zelda and more. HD-enabled Yes, is also a Yes No No No No Learn more about HD. Blu-ray player Hard Drive Yes Yes No Yes No No No Online Play Yes, built-in Yes, built-in Yes, built-in Yes, built-in Yes, built-in Yes, but limited Downloadable Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Content Backward Yes, almost entirely Yes, almost entirely Yes, entirely Yes, almost entirely N/A N/A Compatible compatible with PS2 compatible with compatible with compatible with PS and PS one games Xbox games GameCube games one games Parental Controls Yes Yes, learn more Yes Yes Yes Yes Price $$$$$ $$$$ $$$ $$$ $$ $$ $ © 2006 Best Buy. All rights reserved. 1 HANDHELDS Looking for gaming fun, but with something portable? Try a handheld system. There are three main options: Sony PSP Nintendo DS Game Boy Advance SP Overview It's both a high-tech gaming system and a This double-screen wonder from Nintendo Though it's been out for a while, the GBA take-anywhere movie machine sporting has cool, fun-for-anyone titles, wi-fi SP is a worthwhile system considering its impressive graphics, a wide range of gaming options, Mario and much more! tons of available games and low price. games, and movie playback thanks to UMD discs. © 2006 Best Buy. All rights reserved. 2.