by Aleks Canard

Created on: April 06, 2009   Last Updated: April 07, 2009

This is a question that many people want to know the answer to. Graphics, audio, games, LIVE and more, judge which is best. However, the truth is, that there is no one console better than the other. Different people have different needs and thus determines what console is right for them.

The Nintendo Wii. This isn't really a game console, it's more of a licence to make money. Just to put in perspective how well Wii is doing add all the sales for the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 together and double it. That is how many Wii's Nintendo sells a year. It also has next to no chance of getting a hardware failure.

A lot of people bag the Wii, which is a terrible shame. It is extremely innovative allowing for games to be played like no other console. Sports, racing, sword fighting, shooting must be done by moving the aptly named "Wii-mote" and Nunchuk. On the Wii you will find games that anyone from ages 5 to 85+ can play. Nursing homes now buy Wii's to have bowling tournaments and such. Our elders can get right into it.

We know it appeals to everyone, and it's price tag contributes to this as it is cheap. At around $350-$450, depending on what games are packaged with it. Because of this price, the technical aspects of a Wii are nowhere near as good as other consoles. Wii is not High Definition (HD), and if you have a big screen TV it will not look as good as on a smaller TV, some games are not even wide screen. There is very little memory on the Wii and what there is, is measured in "Blocks". For anyone who downloads a lot of games, this will quickly be filled up.

Like other consoles, the Wii has online capability. Unfortunately no headset means you are not able to speak when playing games. Not all games work well though, Super Smash Bros. Brawl experiences a great deal of slowdown. Mario Kart on the other hand, runs at a smooth 60 frames per second online. Apart from playing various games online, you can also surf the Internet, buy classic Nintendo games and new exclusive ones via the consoles built in wireless adapter.

When it comes to games, Nintendo have made sure there is something for everyone. It has a lot of casual games but unfortunately it really lacks games for teenagers/young adults. I own a Wii, and do play some games but it lacks shooters and M rated games. If the family comes over for a birthday or Christmas, some heated games of Wii Sports can be played and enjoyed by all.

Really, the Wii has a little bit of everything. Online, good games, decent graphics and

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