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Thread: Does anybody have a Wii or Playstation 3?

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    Default Does anybody have a Wii or Playstation 3?

    My son stays with me and visits his dad. His dad lives with his brothers and they have a Playstation 3 that he loves. He is 5. When he is with me a tells me that he wants to go to his dad house because they have a Playstation 3. I do have a small apartment and he doesnt have much to play with but he loves to go outside and stuff. I figure since its going to be colder soon and games and a console would not take up a lot of room, Id like to get him one for his birthday. Do you think a Wii or a Playstation would be more appropriate?

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    Default Re: Does anybody have a Wii or Playstation 3?

    I think the Wii is a stupid waste of money. I have a PS2, Wii, and an XBOX 360. I think that the playstation has a lot more games and is easier to use, especially for a five-year-old.
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    PS3 is the way to go imo. Plus they just dropped in price significantly. I'd be lost w/o mine.
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    Default Re: Does anybody have a Wii or Playstation 3?

    We are geeky enough that we own all 3: 360, PS3, and Wii...

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    Default Re: Does anybody have a Wii or Playstation 3?

    yeah..what about the "both" option?

    Both have their pros and cons. I bought both of mine the day they came out and waited outside in the wee morning hours for both of them...making me a nerdy fool.

    I hate to admit it, but yes the Wii is pretty much a failure. Unless you are already an established Nintendo fan, you really don't get the bang for your buck. Some may argue that their are more games made for younger audiences, but most of these games are so poorly made and mind-numbingly stupid that no child is really going to like playing them. Plus the Wii controls are more gimmicky than actually fun to use.

    Be aware though, the audience the PS3 aims for is quite a bit older than a 5 year-old.

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    Default Re: Does anybody have a Wii or Playstation 3?

    I happen to have Wii and love it. I actually enjoy getitng into the games, like bowling. plus I love the price (I paid $250 vs $600 or so for Playstation).

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    Quote Originally Posted by Blue_Dust_Bunny View Post
    yeah..what about the "both" option?

    Both have their pros and cons. I bought both of mine the day they came out and waited outside in the wee morning hours for both of them...making me a nerdy fool.

    I hate to admit it, but yes the Wii is pretty much a failure. Unless you are already an established Nintendo fan, you really don't get the bang for your buck. Some may argue that their are more games made for younger audiences, but most of these games are so poorly made and mind-numbingly stupid that no child is really going to like playing them. Plus the Wii controls are more gimmicky than actually fun to use.

    Be aware though, the audience the PS3 aims for is quite a bit older than a 5 year-old.
    There is a good novelty period for the Wii (with games like Laser Hockey and Tennis), but it does wear off, and playing action games leaves a little something to be desired IMO...

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    Default Re: Does anybody have a Wii or Playstation 3?

    I think I would buy a Wii for a 5 year old. There are tons of catchy, silly little games that aren't too complicated for him. There are also enough interesting ones for new gamers including girls. The Wii is great for a family console. Plus, there are enough interesting and challenging games available to satisfy a casual gamer's appetite. Alot of games are made for either console.

    I have both consoles.

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    ^I just got a Wii. I've been wanting the Wii Fit for the longest time. What other games do you think are good?

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    Default Re: Does anybody have a Wii or Playstation 3?

    I own neither, but play on both at friends and such. I prefer the Wii because of the activity involved, but I like the strategic games on the PS3. If you don't have much room I'd go w/the PS3 because even though you don't really need a lot of room to play the Wii, he may get a little too excited and bop around too much...
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    Quote Originally Posted by LuckyOne View Post
    ^I just got a Wii. I've been wanting the Wii Fit for the longest time. What other games do you think are good?
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    I definitely would try those two.

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    Default Re: Does anybody have a Wii or Playstation 3?

    We've got a PS3... although I hate playing video games other than the original nintendo and sega games LOL. My hubby plays the games, but I love the PS3 for the bluray player. We've got a SONY LCD and with the PS3 Bluray movies are insane! Love it!

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    Default Re: Does anybody have a Wii or Playstation 3?

    Wii, definitely wii. I have a niece that is six years old and when she is at my house, which is quite often, my place become kids’ central. We are talking about a dozen kids that run around and annoy the hell out of me but also make me laugh quite a bit. I don’t mind and I think it is a common experience. In any case, during the summers I kick them out of the house, both to relieve my headache and to let them do what kids used to do before they all became couch potatoes. On a rainy or cold days (snow not included) my gf will make them brownies and let them have the wii all to themselves. They have a ball and have yet to break anything.

    That said, the wii is also a great party game for adults. At many parties I have attended it has been fired up and both genders join in on the fun. Speaking very broadly, females seem to like the wii. When one of the other systems is turned on the party generally becomes a dichotomy of guys playing the game and the girls shifting to another room. (there are exceptions, of course). As other posters have mentioned, if you are a serious gamer the wii is not for you and the novelty wears out moderately quickly. I do not play the wii when I am the only one in the house – for that I am a PC man. But I think it is children/adult casual gaming at its best.[/FONT]

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    Default Re: Does anybody have a Wii or Playstation 3?

    Have you ever seen a 5 year old with a Wii? Holy shit do they go nuts.

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