What are the most popular game consoles?   

There was a time when gaming consoles were just toys for kids. But as technology has accelerated they evolved into something that appeals to all ages. There are several gaming console brands to choose from and each of them offers their own distinctive features to the world of video games.

With so many features and options being shown by these popular game consoles, you can easily get confused. Their prices are quite significant and can be considered as a significant purchase. In general, all of them promise hours of challenges and fun bundled into one great gaming experience. So which one would you prefer?

XBOX 360

This video game console is made by Microsoft. The XBOX 360 features wireless controllers, exceptional graphics, and online gaming. It has a big storage area and can play a wide range of games. Although old XBOX games cannot be played on XBOX 360, it remains a powerful gaming console.

Playstation 2

This video game console was created by Sony and has been a reliable gaming system. It has a huge collection of games and its graphics is satisfying enough to the ordinary user. The Playstation 2 has become much cheaper in price since the introduction of a newer version, the Playstation 3. If you're really strapped for cash - get one. It's still a good games machine.

Playstation 3

The graphics of on gaming console is extremely good. The presentation of its games is smooth and appears close to reality. It has a huge storage area with a matching games library. It can take several minutes to set it up and it gets hot when used for a long time. But it is a very good gaming system - albeit expensive.

PSP

This is a portable gaming console. It was created by Sony and measures about 8 inches at length. It includes a lot of challenging and fun games. The feature that separates the PSP from the other game consoles is that it can store and play music. It is a good mobile game console but becoming obsolete with the arrival of the smartphone.

Nintendo DS

Nintendo was the first company to implement touch screen technology onto it's gaming consoles. The Nintendo DS uses this technology. It features PictoChat which is a kind of messaging system for DS users. Most of its games are controlled using the touch screen. They now have a 3D screen. And without glasses!

Nintendo Gamecube

This game console was designed with children as the target market. It was the first game console by Nintendo to utilize optical discs as its principal storage medium. The graphic presentation is satisfying enough. It is good for young people and is family oriented. Pretty old now, you will be able to pick one up for a song.

Nintendo Wii

This is a remarkable games console from Nintendo. Now, the most popular console in the world. It has wireless controllers which can be utilized as a pointing devices and able to sense motion in three dimensions. It's wireless technology produces a feeling similar to actually moving your hand across the monitor. It has an awesome graphics and the games are superb. The Wii is not only popular but it is also one of the best game consoles around.

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