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2.0 stars
"Movies or Games?"
Pros: Blu-ray player
Cons: Lack of exclusives games, not backwards compatability, better online experiences elsewhere
Summary: The pros and cons hold true for the PS3 as they did last year. If you want a blu-ray player, the PS3 is a great deal at any price. If you're looking for a polished gaming experience, you can probably find better elsewhere.
I personally prefer the Xbox experience. I was hooked on it since co-op and 16 player Halo1 over the LAN. Live! added another component that makes it very easy for me to play with friends around Boston, down on the Cape and across the country in Seattle.
The Wii is certainly kind goofy, but it's a positive experience that will put a smile on your face before you even get to the games ... just make sure you have someone else build your Mii for you. That has resulted in quite a few laughs.
In the end, I find that the features you're paying for in the PS3 don't have value for me. That's not the case for everyone, but you have to understand that you're investing in a machine for movies first and games second. Also, the gaming upside of the PS3 may not be a factor if the next generation of hardware arrives first also.
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