Why did you pick your console of choice?

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#1 Tobin09
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I would like to hear why everyone likes there favorite console.

I'l start by telling you why I like my 360.

First of all, IMHO It is the best looking console as far as the casing. I Love xbox live, I have always loved multi-player and now I can play countless people whenever I want. The games are perfect for me. I love shooters always loved halo and I cant wait for games like Forza and Dirt. The biggest thing that led me against playstation are the controllers. I feel like the 360's controllers are made for my hand even after countless hours of gameplay. And I never felt the need to jump around like spiderman with the wii. Gladly my Xbox is still running perfectly for over a year.

I dont wish to start a fight or arguments I just want to hear some opinions.

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#2 TrueReligion_
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I only own the PS3 as a next generation console, at the moment. I sold my Wii last week, and my 360 died twice--so I returned it.

I chose the PS3 because of the great RPG support. Atlus, NIS, Square Enix, Level-5, and other great developers are making great games for the PS3. I also really like the controller, as well as Blu-Ray.  

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#3 KillaHalo2o9
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I got my Xbox360 because, of all great games plus Xbox Live :P
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#4 SpecialForcesOp
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I got a xbox 360 at launch and a PS3 at launch.

because I like to play games? :)

Games are fun!!!! :D

 

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#5 Toaster_Cell
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Xbox 360: Awesome games + Xbox Live

 

Wii: Awesome games coming out + Wi-Fi + Virtual Console 

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get dance dance rev universe game but got first with elder scroll havent play hear it was good like what my friend told me and greg k said and like fantasy alot so i got it it was real good like the 360 but will prob get other event like them too

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#7 foxhound_fox
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Only have my Wii and not getting either a 360 or PS3 because I have neither the money nor the time to invest in them.

Wii for Metroid Prime 3: Corruption... then I found out about all the other games coming out on it. :)
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#8 dcm06
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ps3/360 had  a lil extra money so bought them when i could. and im very happy that i chose both of those.both are great systems and im proud to be a gamer.
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#9 Genghis-Tron
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Why: Because it came out first

Do I regret it: Well, I had a Wii and that was just a novelty so I sold it. I like the PS3 much better hardware wise. Just Xbox Live and better Games kind of keep me from getting a PS3.  

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#10 Episode_Eve
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I picked them all because they all have games that I want to play on them. I like the way the designs, the controllers, and their respective features (Live, PSN, Blu-ray, Wimote, channels), etc.

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#11 ArisShadows
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Well I own a Wii and Xbox 360 at the moment, and I will explain why those two.

First off the I will explain why I purchased a Wii, I will go in steps or so. First off, I really enjoyed my Gamecube last gen, and a first positive note was the BC on the Wii, an owner with 30+ Gamecube discs, you need something BC. But that was more of icing the cake, the deep reason was a new experience, you may call it a gimmick, but this Motion Control perks my interests greatly. I mean the possibility of using it and what you do with it for the most part. it may not be as flashy but what it does is more than what I need. I also been a big Nintendo, I always like the creative factor of Nintendo games; whether it was Pikmin or Animal Crossing. Its unique and it something I like, so I know they will produce those types of games. Another reason, a good factor was it price tag, it helps me out not having to pay so damn much. Oh and don't foget this, I am abled to experiences classic Nintendo games from original to N64, but the motherload want was on one defining system; the Super Nintendo.

Xbox 360 - Truely, I never planned buying an Xbox 360 out, in the beginning if I had to make a second system it might have been the PS3, but determining of both end chance that (at least in a time relationship).I never really was a fan of the Original Xbox, but this console shred new light on Microsoft. A nice part of it was I could experience a few of the PS3 (subtract Metal Gear Solid 4) as multiplats on my 360, this could have been a deciding factor on what would have been. Forst example, a game I wanted was Resident Evil 5 and happen to multiplat over to the 360 which increase my want for this machine. Another game I wanted bad, which this time wasn't a multiplat, is Bioshock. These games, another multiplats and other games in general was a good reason why. Also that the price subtraction was a 200 dollars (give or take) cheaper, which was good. In the beginning I was iffy on Xbox live, but truth is that its a wonderful experience on their, giving me many good times and great friends.

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#12 Eltroz
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360- Just had the games I am looking for far more then other 2 consoles.
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#13 Vandalvideo
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I did it another way. I purchased all three and traded in the ones I got bored with. The only one I have left is the 360.
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#14 voxware00
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wii.. didn't own any prior nintendo consoles

 

best choice for me right now, waiting for cheaper more efficient models of the more expensive consoles... plus more games

i like quirky/co op games, and its gonna be hard for me to decide between 360, ps3 or pc upgrade this summer

thats probably my biggest prob w 360... not a lot of quirky games other than rare

 

previous sony/sega/pc gamer

kind've tired of sony franchises, even the killer 3rd party games

still need more reason to get 360 other than geow,halo3,scc, banjo and too human

my most hyped ps3 game is actually LBP.. but the most next gen thing i see is crysis...

still i want something to take advantage of my hdtv, so ill prolly end up w a ps3 mainly for bluray

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#15 Tarmgar
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PS3.  I'm a Sony fan.
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#16 greg_splicer
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I only own the PS3 as a next generation console, at the moment. I sold my Wii last week, and my 360 died twice--so I returned it.

I chose the PS3 because of the great RPG support. Atlus, NIS, Square Enix, Level-5, and other great developers are making great games for the PS3. I also really like the controller, as well as Blu-Ray.  

TrueReligion_

PS3 RPG's

FF13

White Knight Story

Unknown Realms

Angel Rings

=4

 

360 RPG's

Fable 2

Sacred 2

Lost Odyssey

Mass Effect 1-2-3

Blue Dragon 1-2

Cry On

Infinite Undiscovery

Eternal Sonata

Circle of Doom

Two Worlds

Shivering Isles

Overlord

Elveon

Precursors

Bioshock

Too Human 1-2-3

Naruto RPG

2ond Bioware PRG only on 360

=23

 

The RPG genre is definatly not the strong point of PS3 anymore, and FF13 could always end up on 360, now that we know Square is fully multiplatform, they announced twice that they are going fully in a multiplatform strategy, so not even FF13 is a certain bet for PS3 anymore

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#17 GunSmith1_basic
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wii- nintendo fan, and I do think the wiimote offers something fresh to gaming.  I will probably get a ps3 or 360, but that might take a long while.  I'm thinking 2008, but maybe later.  Little big planet may speed up my thinking
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#18 Tobin09
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For all those people who bought all 3,

What is your favorite?

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#19 thirstychainsaw
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They were sold out of Wiis and I should have resisted paying $400 for a console! Why was I so weak? Why? Oh well Mass Effect will come soon.
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#20 Baird-06
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I bought the 360 when I did (March 2006) was because of Oblivion and GRAW/Xbox Live. I bought the Wii at launch because of Zelda and Virtual Console.
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#21 OpticalCanine
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360 = 175+ games already released and i love xbox live
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#22 SolidSnake35
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I prefer my PS3 because of bluray and its quality.
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#23 xxThyLordxx
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sequel to all my favourite games are on PS3 and most of them are exclusive.
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#24 chocolate1325
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Wii because of Mario, Smash Bros,Zelda and the Virtual Console and hopefully good online play for the Wii.
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#25 acviper123
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PS3 - MGS4, that is the main reason.
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#26 Tylendal
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For my Wii, the biggest factor was game selection, which is simply a personal opinion.  However, the Wii-mote intrigued me, as well as the price made it a lot more plausible.  Finally, brand loyalty played just a little part, but it really wouldn't have made any difference.
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#27 tree-branch
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beacause the 360 has awsome games

and awsome online

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#28 purplemidgets
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MGS4
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#29 yoshi-lnex
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I'm a huge nintendo fan
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#30 matteno1
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360 and PS3 at launch, because I refuse to miss out on any game that's fantastic. In the last generation, all platforms had a number of them. Some more than 10 but none less than 5. Holding out to buy a Wii until something tickles my fancy.
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#31 -KinGz-
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I would like to hear why everyone likes there favorite console.

I'l start by telling you why I like my 360.

First of all, IMHO It is the best looking console as far as the casing. I Love xbox live, I have always loved multi-player and now I can play countless people whenever I want. The games are perfect for me. I love shooters always loved halo and I cant wait for games like Forza and Dirt. The biggest thing that led me against playstation are the controllers. I feel like the 360's controllers are made for my hand even after countless hours of gameplay. And I never felt the need to jump around like spiderman with the wii. Gladly my Xbox is still running perfectly for over a year.

I dont wish to start a fight or arguments I just want to hear some opinions.

Tobin09

 

360, the games that most insterested me were there, the better online service, the bigger comunity, the better multiplats, yeah. 

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#32 Nintendo_Ownes7
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Wii because Nintendo made it and I like there games, and some other non Nintendo games interest me

360 because My Brother wanted it and he bought it for games like Halo 3 and I'm happy that he bought it because I'm getting Bioshock, and The Darkness soon.

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#33 rhaigun
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GeOW, Mass Effect, Blue Dragon, Bioshock, Halo 3, Fable 2, Lost Odysee and Forza 2. Plus all the multiplats worth mentioning. Why would I pick anything else?
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#34 Eponique
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Wii - because I wasn't dissappointed by NES, SNES, N64 nor the Gamecube.
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#35 fresherfish
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Gears of War and I'm a big Nintendo fan. Don't you ever bash Nintendo!
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#36 Iyethar
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I put three pieces of paper into a hat, and pulled one out.
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#37 Idonomeus
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360. It was the shiny graphics that made me buy it :D
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#38 Shad0ki11
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The Wii because Nintendo consoles are pretty consistent at making great 1st party games.

I'm looking foreward to SSBB, SMG, MP3:C, and others.

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#39 -KinGz-
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I put three pieces of paper into a hat, and pulled one out.Iyethar

 

Thats kinda risky. 

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#40 nintendo-4life
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i have all, why? because i want the full gen experience (for some reason i think this gen will be the best, and it's showing :D)
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#41 RedLobsterpwns
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I got a wii because i play super smash bros melee competitively. Guess what?  Brawl is a wii exclusive. So, i got a wii. It also helps that i dont have an SD TV or a big wallet. I cant get over paying 50 bucks for a video game. Plus, my friend already has a 360 and he lives only a few houses away and he lets me borrow his 360 from time to time. Ps3 currently looks like a terrible option because of its current high price and lack of games. I might get a ps3 when the price drops and the amount of games goes up.
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#42 Iyethar
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[QUOTE="Iyethar"]I put three pieces of paper into a hat, and pulled one out.-KinGz-

Thats kinda risky.

Not if you do it right. 

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#43 redbandana2
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I got the xbox 360 simply because it came out before the other two, and it cost less than the PS3.
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#44 jg4xchamp
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Xbox 360- Good upcoming library. Halo 3, Gears, Mass Effect, Bioshock. Brings some great PC games to consoles for those who only want to game on consoles. Xbox live is awesome. Oh and Halo 3.

Wii- Great Nintendo 1st party, VC, motion sensing control has tons of potential and it was all cheaper than the other 2.

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#45 deactivated-5e836a855beb2
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I went with the one that had the VC and MP3.
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#46 -Beowulf
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One word: Halo

That and I love shooting games, and I enjoy supporting American consoles. 

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#47 shaggyaz
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I bought all three systems because i love gaming in general and have to have it all, I will soon be pickin up a quad core pc to play some of the next gen games like crysis
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#48 Firebert-01
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I curently own a Wii and a PC (obviously).

 

I bought a Wii because, it had a lot of new games I want to play, the motion sensing capabilities,

and less expensive than the other two.

 

I also own a PC witch I upgrade from time to time.

I think it's a pritty good combination.

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#49 Tobin09
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I'm suprised so many people did it for games andnot so muchthe consoles features.
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#50 astiop
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[QUOTE="-KinGz-"]

[QUOTE="Iyethar"]I put three pieces of paper into a hat, and pulled one out.Iyethar

Thats kinda risky.

Not if you do it right.

What? You mean put 360 on all the pieces of papper?