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| Product | Microsoft Xbox 360 S (250GB) | Sony PlayStation 3 Super Slim Uncharted 3 Limited Edition Bundle (250GB) | Nintendo Wii U Deluxe Set | Sony PlayStation Vita (Wi-Fi) | Nintendo 3DS XL (Red) |
| Price | $245.00 to $329.99 | $269.96 to $290.40 | $324.99 to $372.90 | $249.99 to $299.90 | $190.00 to $229.07 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 4 stars | 3 stars | 4 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 3.5 stars | 0 stars | 3.5 stars | 4 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Release date | June 23, 2010 | September 25, 2012 | November 18, 2012 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | Though the
new Xbox 360 certainly addresses most of the concerns we've had with the versions before it, we don't think it warrants a purchase if you already own an Xbox 360 in working order with an HDMI-out port and a hard drive. | The latest PS3 slims down to its smallest size ever while retaining
everything we like -- and a few things we don't -- about the
PlayStation 3 gaming console. | Despite some clever dual-screen gaming mechanics, the
Wii U's lack of compelling exclusive software and an overall unpolished user experience make it tough to recommend in its current state. | Overall, the
PlayStation Vita is the most advanced portable gaming system ever made. While the price is deceiving because of a hidden cost, gamers are getting an impressively complete package right out of the gate. A healthy launch lineup is sure to provide something for every kind of gamer, and a large selection of digital downloads is available right now. | The supersize Nintendo 3DS XL is a solid portable gaming device, but its thin game library keeps it from being a must-buy for existing 3DS owners and newcomers alike. |
| Media Type | DVD | Info unavailable | Nintendo Wii disc Nintendo Wii U disc | PlayStation Vita card Flash memory card | Cartridge Flash memory card |
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