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PlayStation 4 is the best place to play with dynamic, connected gaming, powerful graphics and speed, intelligent personalization, deeply integrated social capabilities, and innovative second-screen features. It is noticeably faster, and has better graphics than its predecessor. Combining unparalleled content, immersive gaming experiences, all of your favorite digital entertainment apps, and PlayStation exclusives, PS4 centers on gamers, enabling them to play when, where and how they want. DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller features new innovations to deliver a phenomenal gaming experiences, including a highly sensitive six-axis sensor as well as a touch pad located on the top of the controller, which offers gamers completely new ways to play and interact with games.
However, Playstation 4 is not backward compatible with older games. Also, it lacks the music playing capabilities since it cannot play audio CDs like PS3.
Overall, the PlayStation 4 Console has superb graphics, lightning fast interface and if you get PlayStation 4 plus, you can do online gaming as well. The games available are pretty amazing, they have some great indie games and all games are in full 1080p. Not to mention there's the live stream function available, to watch other people play the game as you wait for your downloads to finish.
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PlayStation 3 - 320 GB System/PlayStation Move Bundle is one of the most versatile gaming systems available. It offers HD gaming and Blu-Ray DVD player which plays movies in stunning high definition. It can download games, movies and more from the PlayStation Network over built-in Wi-Fi. It has an internet browser and 320 GB hard drive to download and store lots of content. With PlayStation Move, PS3 can be enjoyed by every member of family. The Move paired with PS Eye provides very accurate motion gaming experience.
Only complain users have is the lack of backward compatibility with PlayStation 2 games.
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The Xbox 360 4GB console comes with 4GB hard drive and is sleek and elegant looking gaming and entertainment system for whole family. It has whisper quiet operation and does not get much hot like other Xbox models.
Xbox 360 4GB console provides an excellent gaming experience with high quality video games and entertainment experience with HD movie streaming capability in1080p with 5.1 surround sound. It has built in WIFI compatible with b/g/n networks. It has 5 USB ports - 3 in back and 2 in front. It is easy to use and easy to setup.
Some reviewers do not like its 4GB hard disk since it is not enough to store many games.
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Sony PlayStation 3 160GB System is a HD gaming system which boasts a swanky design, amazing graphics, realistic game play and quiet operation. It has easy-to-use interface, plays Blu-ray movies and upscales standard DVDs. It has a built-in WiFi, 160 GB hard drive, HDMI output with 1080p support and free online gaming service. It comes with wireless controller which does not need batteries. A wide variety of game titles are available for Playstation 3. PS3 provides the best feature set for the price.
Some gamers do not like that fact Sony dropped backward compatibility to PS2 systems. It is also missing flash and memory card readers.
Overall, PS3 is considered by far the best gaming console and buyers like all the extra features it provides.
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The Xbox 360 4GB Console with Kinect is undoubtedly a great product from Microsoft. It is most likely the best motion sensor gaming system available today. It is lot of fun and incredibly interactive. Kinect for workout games is way better as hands are free of controller. It has a wide variety of games and is family friendly. This gaming system is easy to setup and easy to learn. Lot of non-gamers also love to play on Xbox 360 4GB Kinect. Kids and adults love how the system takes and displays the fun pictures of the players. The console has good graphics and allows playing multi-player games over the network.
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WII console with Mario Kart Wii Bundle is a great gaming console with one of the best games for it. Mario Kart WII is one of the best games for WII. The motion control enhances the whole Mario Kart experience. WII is popular among kids and families. It is easy to setup and easy to learn how to play. The graphics are reasonably good.
WII is not meant for serious gamers.
Overall, WII console with Mario Kart bundle is a fun and interactive gaming console and provides best value for the price.
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Sony PlayStation Vita (Wi-Fi) is a fantastic handheld gaming device. It has good hardware with dual joysticks, superb OLED screen, very responsive touch screen and a good line up of games.
It is a light weight and very portable gaming system which is liked by most reviewers.
The battery life is not too good. The gaming time is about 3 to 4 hours.
Some reviewers also complain that it needs additional memory to play and this memory is expensive.
Overall, Sony PS Vita is a good hand held gaming device and works well with Sony's PlayStation Network.
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The Sony PSP-3000 core pack system boasts a large, 4.3-inch LCD display which gives it rich and sharp graphics. It has built-in Wi-Fi, microphone, good speakers in front, Skype functionality with audio and video playback.
Most reviewers say that the PSP3000 hand held video game console is fun to play and has a good collection of games to choose from.
Overall, PSP3000 was by far the most popular portable gaming device before the release of PSVita.
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Nintendo 3DS is a worthy addition to Nintendo's DS line and the 3D gaming is impressive. The 3DS interface is responsive and easy to navigate and users can create Mii characters using the built-in camera. Players also like the augmented reality applications on this device. It has good graphics and 3D is amazing without glasses. It boasts a good backwards capability with DS and most all DS games can be played on 3DS. Nintendo 3DS comes in many attractive colors. Reviewers also like the 3DS exclusive titles, such as Legend of Zelda and Ocarina of Time 3D.
Few things which reviewers complain about are: short battery life, low resolution camera, small stylus and not so good online interaction system.
Overall, Nintendo 3DS is a superb addition to hand held gaming devices and it features 3D play and augmented reality games. It is cool and fun to play games on Nintendo 3DS.
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Sony PSP Go is a highly portable and sleek hand held gaming device. It is all digital and does not support UMD. It has built-in WIFI and Bluetooth. It comes with 16GB memory with an option to add 16GB more externally. The screen is small and vibrant. It boasts an ergonomic design. The games are fast and easy to download and players do not have to carry UMDs with them to play games. All the games fit on the device.
Reviewers say that it is expensive for what it offers and it is good for first time buyers of handheld gaming device. Buyers call it waste of money for its lack of features like dual analog, backward peripheral compatibility and touchscreen keyboard.
Overall, Sony PSPgo does not fare well in players and gamers community.
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Nintendo DSi XL is a great hand held gaming device with two big 4.2 inch screens and two integrated digital VGA cameras. The cameras have a low resolution of only .3 MP but they work fine and the photoshop feature is liked by many reviewers. The voice recorder quality is awesome. The home screen is completely revamped from the DS/DS lite versions giving it a nicer look and ability to rearrange icons. It also comes with a big stylus. The games are easy to download and are fun to play. Parents like the availability of good educational games like BrainAge. It also has built-in WIFI that allows multiplayer games.
Since it has 2 big screens, it is not very portable and does not fit in pocket. Reviewers complain that the web browser is painfully slow. It is not intended for games with HD graphics and it has no flash.
