while the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and the Wii have their neat little abilities (Wii - motion sensor + vibrating + built-in speaker + wireless controller , PS3 - motion sensor + wireless controller and Blu-Ray player and HD games, X360 - wireless + vibrating controller and HD-DVD player (not build-in) and HD games), none come to the TRUE gaming experience like Vista with the Direct3D (also called: DirextX and DX) 10 which will make games look sharper, fuller (with colors the textures) and more realistic but it will (or already) surpass(ed) the "next gen." consoles in graphics. and not only that, but with controls are more variegated (consoles - about 8 buttons, keyboards - about 80 buttons) and customizable. the PC can be upgraded (in parts or a all new PC) while the consoles can't! so all of you that play with consoles... continue to play with your "next gen." devices. but i know where the TRUE next gen. gaming device is.