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jdavionic · 03-27-2008, 06:06 PM

I know nothing about games...Xbox (version ?), Playstation2 (or 3 or ?), or Wii.

I've been remodeling my basement and am just about done. We've got a high def LCD TV. I have 2 girls who are 13 & 11. My oldest wants a Wii (guitar hero, hanna montana game, etc). Youngest wants XBox. Both is not an option.

So please educate me. I have hardly ever played video games and know nothing about today's game choices. Any advice would certainly be welcome.

Thanks.

Tripledigitride · 03-27-2008, 06:12 PM

I'm not a big "gamer", but I went with the PS3, simply because it also doubles as a Blu-Ray player.

The Wii is a good option, because it gives them plenty of exersize while playing.

Ruben705 · 03-27-2008, 06:13 PM

I know for a fact Guitar Hero can be played on Xbox and im sure hannah montona can be as well. Finding a wii can be a hard thing. But xboxs have their share of problems. Depends on if they are hands on, wanna bowl, and do all the movements of a wii. Or if they want to play some more serious games with better graphics. I've had both and they both have their ups and downs. But if the wii is only for those two games then get an xbox.

jdavionic · 03-27-2008, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruben705

I know for a fact Guitar Hero can be played on Xbox and im sure hannah montona can be as well. Finding a wii can be a hard thing. But xboxs have their share of problems. Depends on if they are hands on, wanna bowl, and do all the movements of a wii. Or if they want to play some more serious games with better graphics. I've had both and they both have their ups and downs. But if the wii is only for those two games then get an xbox.

They seem to like the way the Wii tracks movements. But their experience is very limited. So perhaps the others do the same??? I have no idea.

shyi3t · 03-27-2008, 06:20 PM

i would go with ps3 watch movies play games etc. wii if you want like the whole family to play . you can also go online and buy the old nintendo games and such

Ruben705 · 03-27-2008, 06:22 PM

With the wii you are definatly doing more playing and less sitting. I liked the wii cause youre moving, doing the motions that are being played. Like other people have said a ps3 would be the best choice right now for the gaming/blu ray combo. But if you wont use Blu Ray the system probably over powers their want to play easy fun games.

BDZ71 · 03-27-2008, 06:29 PM

I Like Xbox360 myself.

jdavionic · 03-27-2008, 06:38 PM

Can you play DVDs in any of these game boxes? It sounds like Blue Ray is the path where things are going. But I think it's a bit overkill for the kid area today.

shyi3t · 03-27-2008, 06:47 PM

not sure about the wii .. but the xbox and 360 do .. but i think ps3 has the bluray

BDZ71 · 03-27-2008, 07:40 PM

yea my 360 has a HD DVD player.. I think they all play but not sure on "all". You can get them in stages. each with differant upgrades. some have bigger hard drives etc.

03-27-2008, 06:06 PM	#1
jdavionic XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: GA Posts: 5,105	Gamers...I need help I know nothing about games...Xbox (version ?), Playstation2 (or 3 or ?), or Wii. I've been remodeling my basement and am just about done. We've got a high def LCD TV. I have 2 girls who are 13 & 11. My oldest wants a Wii (guitar hero, hanna montana game, etc). Youngest wants XBox. Both is not an option. So please educate me. I have hardly ever played video games and know nothing about today's game choices. Any advice would certainly be welcome. Thanks.

03-27-2008, 06:20 PM	#5
shyi3t XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 2,135	i would go with ps3 watch movies play games etc. wii if you want like the whole family to play . you can also go online and buy the old nintendo games and such __________________ SA-XD sub-compact 9mm SA-XD service 9mm "Guns in the right hands prevent death." Survival means continuing to live no matter what. Running away is not cowardly — it is prudent. It may go against the grain of the macho types out there, but protection of your family IS YOUR ONLY DUTY.

03-27-2008, 06:47 PM	#9
shyi3t XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 2,135	not sure about the wii .. but the xbox and 360 do .. but i think ps3 has the bluray __________________ SA-XD sub-compact 9mm SA-XD service 9mm "Guns in the right hands prevent death." Survival means continuing to live no matter what. Running away is not cowardly — it is prudent. It may go against the grain of the macho types out there, but protection of your family IS YOUR ONLY DUTY.

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03-27-2008, 06:12 PM	#2
Tripledigitride XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hendersonville (Nashville) Tennessee Posts: 675	I'm not a big "gamer", but I went with the PS3, simply because it also doubles as a Blu-Ray player. The Wii is a good option, because it gives them plenty of exersize while playing.

03-27-2008, 06:13 PM	#3
Ruben705 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rowlett Posts: 143	I know for a fact Guitar Hero can be played on Xbox and im sure hannah montona can be as well. Finding a wii can be a hard thing. But xboxs have their share of problems. Depends on if they are hands on, wanna bowl, and do all the movements of a wii. Or if they want to play some more serious games with better graphics. I've had both and they both have their ups and downs. But if the wii is only for those two games then get an xbox.

03-27-2008, 06:22 PM	#6
Ruben705 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rowlett Posts: 143	With the wii you are definatly doing more playing and less sitting. I liked the wii cause youre moving, doing the motions that are being played. Like other people have said a ps3 would be the best choice right now for the gaming/blu ray combo. But if you wont use Blu Ray the system probably over powers their want to play easy fun games.

03-27-2008, 06:29 PM	#7
BDZ71 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Carolina - Confederate States of America Posts: 195	I Like Xbox360 myself.

03-27-2008, 06:38 PM	#8
jdavionic XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: GA Posts: 5,105	Can you play DVDs in any of these game boxes? It sounds like Blue Ray is the path where things are going. But I think it's a bit overkill for the kid area today.

03-27-2008, 07:40 PM	#10
BDZ71 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Carolina - Confederate States of America Posts: 195	yea my 360 has a HD DVD player.. I think they all play but not sure on "all". You can get them in stages. each with differant upgrades. some have bigger hard drives etc.