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Nintendo Wii comparison

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Product name	Nintendo Wii	Sony PlayStation 3 Slim (120GB)	Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite	Sony PlayStation 3 (60GB)	Sony PlayStation 3 (80GB)
Price	$199.00 to $199.99	$299.99	$379.95 to $440.43	Check Prices	$279.95
CNET editors' rating	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating	4.0 stars	3.5 stars	3.5 stars	3.5 stars	4.0 stars
Release date			April 29, 2007	November 19, 2006	August 01, 2008
The Bottom Line	It lacks the graphical prowess and rich media features of the Xbox 360 and the PS3, but the Nintendo Wii's combination of unique motion-sensitive controllers and emphasis on fun gameplay make the ultra-affordable console hard to resist.	With a smaller design, more energy-efficient operation, lower price tag, and built-in Blu-ray and multimedia capabilities, the PS3 Slim delivers a compelling package for an affordable price.	While it's neither a must-have upgrade for existing 360 owners nor as feature-packed as the PS3, the Xbox 360 Elite's combination of top-notch gaming and digital media features make it the current game console of choice.	The high-end Sony PlayStation 3's larger hard drive and ability to play PS2 games makes it a worthwhile alternative to the cheaper model--so long as you're willing to wait several months for the more promising exclusive titles to hit store shelves. If backward compatibility is your top priority, this hard-to-find model may be worth the search.	Even though PS2 backward compatibility has been dropped from this version, the 80GB PS3 is still a superb Blu-ray player and high-definition game console.
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Max resolution (external)	Info unavailable	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Video RAM installed	Info unavailable	256 MB	10 MB	256 MB	256 MB
Processor type	PowerPC	Cell Broadband Engine	PowerPC	Cell	Cell Broadband Engine
Graphics Processor	ATI Hollywood	NVIDIA RSX	ATI Xbox 360	NVIDIA RSX	NVIDIA RSX
Media Type	Nintendo Wii disc Nintendo GAMECUBE disc	BD-ROM CD-ROM DVD-ROM	DVD-ROM	BD-ROM CD-ROM DVD-ROM	BD-ROM CD-ROM DVD-ROM
RAM installed size	512 MB	256 MB	512 MB	256 MB	256 MB
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	Amazon.com $199.99 In stock: See Site Dell Home & Home Office $199.00 In stock: Yes PC Connection $199.95 In stock: Yes Prices from 3 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com $299.99 In stock: Yes Buy direct from Sony Electronics, Inc. $299.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com Marketplace $379.95 In stock: Yes PCNation.com $440.43 In stock: Yes Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores	E-mail me when this product is available	Refurb Depot $279.95 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store
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