Choose Between an Xbox 360 and a Wii Gaming System

Are you having trouble trying to decide between an Xbox 360 and a Wii Gaming system? Reading this article will help you on your decision. Happy Gaming!!

Steps

  1. Decide on a budget for the choice. If you are looking to spend minimal money and durability, go for the Wii. If you are willing to pay about an extra $50-200, go for the 360.
  2. What do you expect from your console? Do you like more involvement in the game, free online gaming, and unique games? The Wii may be best for you. If you want high definition gaming, a great online community, and a large library of great games, the Xbox 360 may be the way to go.
  3. How much do graphics matter to you? If you want high definition graphics, audio and the ability to play movies, go for Xbox. If graphics don't matter to you that much, choose the Wii.
  4. The Wii remote is not as responsive as you'd might expect, but it does add more interactivity. The Xbox controller is nice for those who are familiar with gaming and want to just sit down and have fun.
  5. Think about who you might be buying it for. The Wii is more focused upon casual or new gamers, and includes many easy-to-use and family-friendly games. If you want to play shooters or games centered around online gaming and communication, the Xbox is probably the best choice.
  6. Think about what it is about! If you want a console that has a lot of games like shooters and not a lot of kids game and if you like Kinect and want a controller Xbox 360 is the way to go or if you want kid friendly games and a console that is similar to the Kinect then Wii.

Tips

  • Xbox is good for more adult and teen games and the wii is better for casual party games.
  • If you like adventure and shooter games best, go for 360. If you are playing arcade/casual games or party games, get the Wii.
  • Regardless of the system, getting rechargeable battery packs for the controllers might be a big money-saver.
  • If you want higher quality graphics and sound, go for the Xbox.
  • For couples that want to play primarily party games, go for the Wii.
  • If you decide on Xbox, the arcade bundle is more for someone on a budget. The Pro bundle has a decent hard drive with middle of the road cost. The Elite depending on the model will give you a great value for your money if you plan to play online.
  • If you want to play online the 360 will cost another $90 for wireless internet, and $60/year for Xbox Live Gold memberships.

Warnings

  • The Xbox has been known to have a high failure rate. Odds are you might have to replace at least one Xbox console. Thankfully you can still use the hard drive and other accessories and games on the replacement.
  • The older Xbox 360 model doesn't include a built-in wireless adapter. You'll have to use an Ethernet cable or buy a wireless adapter.
  • The Wiimote sensor bar can be very finicky if distance/light isn't right.
  • The Wii doesn't have as many great games as the Xbox 360 does.

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