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  • Puppet MasterP Offline
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    Puppet Master
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    Xbox for sure. They will still be interested in it in a couple years...the wii gets old quick

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      Trafik Jamz
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      bubba;296062 wrote:
      I've seen plenty of xboxs break... I've only seen one PS3 break, and the kid that had it was kinda dumb anyways, so that probably played into the fact...

      I'm going on numerous conversations I had with Jim back when I used to stay with him this summer. From what I can gather, it's not IF the laser will fail, it's when....and then it's spendy to fix it, unlike a 3 rings fix.

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        I think for kids under 10 the Wii is probably the way to go.

        For that matter -- why not get a used snes or gamecube or something, and all of the kids games that are available for such systems?

        Once you are de-sensitized to shooting and profanity, the 360 is the way to go.

        I don't see much point in the PS3 unless there are true platform exclusives there you need to have. BR player doesn't interest me as I'll never buy a BR disc, and the online story is a total non-starter.

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        • YellowEvoY Offline
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          xbox costs money the other 2 are free to play online... dunno how much that will happen but just a thought...

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          • DelSlowD Offline
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            They may be free...but you get what you pay for. $50 (that's at full price, lots of places have sales for them) is not a lot to pay for an entire year of online gaming/downloading/streaming.

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              Xbox.... Personally i think the WII gets old very fast

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              • wesholeW Offline
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                Dave, you have 2 girls and the Wii is going to be way more geared to games that THEY would enjoy playing. I have a 360 and ps3. Both have their advantages as well as the Wii. If it was up to me buying for your 2 daughters solely, it'd be the Wii. I will own one soon.

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                • JimJ Offline
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                  bubba;296062 wrote:
                  I've seen plenty of xboxs break... I've only seen one PS3 break, and the kid that had it was kinda dumb anyways, so that probably played into the fact...

                  You're misinformed. I see more PS3's these days then I do 360's.

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                  PS3's GPU (RSX) Chip has the exact same problem as Xbox 360's (Red Lights)

                  The real question is, how many people have PS3's that you know compared to Xbox 360's.

                  Anyway... back on topic.

                  Wii or Xbox 360 for the kids. I'd lean towards the Wii since they are younger. Accessories for the Wii are quite a bit cheaper as well, however, like 90% of the Wii games are absolute junk. You'll def. want to rent games before buying them.

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                    out there
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                    wii for all of the back-catalog of nintendo fun!

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                    • DaveHD Offline
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                      DaveH
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                      Thanks for all the tips guys. I have information overload right now.

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                      • PSiedTSiP Offline
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                        out there;296098 wrote:
                        wii for all of the back-catalog of nintendo fun!

                        A back catalog of a ton of different games, some not even nintendo! Plus, you have the entire GameCube lineup available as well...which I think really helps.

                        At first I did it for fun, then I realized I made the investment and had to do it!

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                        • wesholeW Offline
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                          Ok I have the Console trifecta and I firmly believe that the Wii is the way to go for you Dave. It is quite a bit of fun actually.

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                            +1 for the Wii

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                              Pretty sure it's a done deal? 🙂

                              At first I did it for fun, then I realized I made the investment and had to do it!

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                              > spanish-rice;237125 wrote:
                              > at first i thought the title said beer truck drivers needed... In which case i accidently put my two weeks in at work.

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                                I think the Wii for older people is more of a party game and is more fun with numbers of people, but for kids its like ideal...

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                                  donkey kong/s on the wii ftw

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                                  • DaveHD Offline
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                                    I picked up a Wii, thx everyone for their input.

                                    🙂

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                                      I just wanted to let everyone know, I am officially the KING of drums on Band Hero. I challenge all takers to a drum-off.

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                                        Trafik Jamz
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                                        lol...I rather enjoy the drums as well Dave.

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                                          http://www.wiihacks.com

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