Sony vs. Nintendo vs. Microsoft

The big 3 continue to scrap it out for consumers money, Sony's Playstation 3, Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Nintendo's Wii were top of many people Christmas list. Each one has its own unique selling point that the manufacturers hope will bring in the big money.

The PS3 is a revolutionary product that Sony believes will not be bettered for at least 10 years. This is a bold claim but it is easy to see why they make such a claim. The PS3 is far more advanced than its competitors and as a package can be more beneficial than the other consoles. Its internet facilities need no extra wires unlike the Xbox 360 which requires Ethernet cables to go online. The drawback? Its L300-L350 price tag.

The Xbox 360 bases its offering on its stunning graphics that beats the others hands down. Microsoft put a considerable amount of work into the 360 and it has clearly paid dividends. It also sold nearly 7.8 million consoles which doubled the amount of Playstation 3 sold.

However, the winner of the console war without doubt was Nintendo Wii. With over 10 million consoles sold in 2008, its new generation way of gaming definitely struck the right note with gamers. It is also cheaper than both the PS3 and Xbox 360 so finding a cheap Nintendo Wii deal is most certainly a possibility when you shop online.