(Sep 11, 2009)
Jeff Bakalar
Assistant Editor
Now that we are deep into the "next generation" of gaming, we have rounded up the five home and portable consoles gamers have to choose from. Each have their strengths and weaknesses so browse below to see which device is right for you.
Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite
Microsoft has lowered the price of the Xbox 360 Elite to just $300 so that it may directly compete with the PlayStation 3. With both consoles offering 120GB of storage, the playing field is officially even.
Price:$299.95 - $440.43 (check prices)
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Nintendo Wii
Almost an entire year after its release, gamers are still searching for Wiis in stores. While production continues to steadily pump out consoles, retail shortages are expected to carry through this holiday season. The Wii's popularity has been a result of its affordable price point as well as innovative motion sensitive control schematics.
Price:$199.95 - $249.89 (check prices)
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Sony PlayStation 3 Slim
After a slow start, the PlayStation 3 has begun to gather some momentum. The company introduced the PS3 Slim in September 2009 with a smaller weight and sleeker design, all for $300.
Price:$299.00 - $299.99 (check prices)
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Nintendo DSi
The Nintendo DS is the most popular hand held device currently available on the market with almost 50 million units sold worldwide. Now with two bigger screens, two cameras, and downloadable games, the DSi is best version of the portable console yet.
Price:$169.95 - $169.99 (check prices)
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Sony PSP 3000
A device that never really found its place in the gaming market, the PSP has still sold quite well. This is thanks to the PlayStation 2 quality games, additional multimedia functions, and impressive wide-screen display. Now on its third iteration, with a brighter screen and built-in microphone, the new slim PSP-3000 is our favorite yet.
Price:$199.99 - $199.99 (check prices)
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