[cofetym]

What's the best bang for the buck ?

What has the best variety as far as games go ?

Are the games interchangeable on any other game systems ?

My children already have a game cube but game choices are limited.

What do you see out there that might stand the test of time ?

Tough questions but I know you guys will help me come to a resolution.

Thanks.:thumbup1:

 

[xPat]

I'm not a game guru, but my 2cents says the Nintendo wii is the best bang for the buck for a family with kids.

But if you want the present that dad can enjoy after the kids are in bed. I recommend the Sony Playstation 3 for it's Blu Ray player. By most its rated as one of the best Blu-Ray players on the market

But to awnser some of your other questions.

None of the system have interchangeable games. eg no PS3 games will play in an xbox360 or a Nintendo wii.

None of the system will play games from your old gamecube.

And nothing will stand the test of time unless your test of time is the 3 year product life cycle You'll still be able to buy games after 3 years but no new games will be made for any old system after the new gen is released.

Hope this helps

 

[boscoe]

All three of my kids have PS3. They say it rocks. Beats the heck out of me.

 

[timefinder]

FYI... A mod may move this to the community forum.

Now to the question.....Have you considered the Nintendo Wii?

 

[cofetym]

No problem this definitely needs to moved to the community forum section.:blushing:

Just heard that my kids are talking about the Halo series of games, that they played at a friends house.
Guess if I decide to do this Microsoft will get even more of my money.

 

[JBHII]

Thread moved.

 

[cofetym]

I did a tour of the Sony site for the PS3 and that's some fancy stuff.

Is there a game available that comes close to Halo 3 ?

Thanks John for fixing the post count and moving this thread.:biggrin:

 

[timefinder]

Depending on the age, you may want to consider the following:

Haze due out soon.

Assasin's Creed

Call of Duty

Medal of Honor

I am not much of a gamer, so certainly get a second opinion.

 

[AutoMovt]

I have two Xbox 360s and the games are assume. One for my kids and one for the big kid (me). Very large game selection and the graphics on a HD 1080i TV look like a movie.

The Wii is nice but limited graphics, limited games selection, and very hard to find. But a very good family system.

PS3 is good, but there is still the overheating problem and a limited game selection because the format. It does come with Blu-Ray and a good size hard drive.

PS3 has nothing like Halo 3 period.

 

[cofetym]

Thanks for the input everyone.:thumbup1:

X Box 360 it'll be if funds allow.

What set up should I get and where should I buy it from ? ::huh:

They don't make the selection process easy.:sneaky2:

 

[AutoMovt]

Thanks for the input everyone.:thumbup1:

X Box 360 it'll be if funds allow.

What set up should I get and where should I buy it from ? ::huh:

They don't make the selection process easy.:sneaky2:

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