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Wii U, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3: Which game machine should you give?

The Christmas holiday is nearly upon us and the gift of gaming is high on many a wish list. But when it comes to buying home gaming hardware for that special someone, making the right choice is more difficult than ever.

I_LOVE_MYSELF4151d ago (Edited 4151d ago )

Ideally, I would get someone a PS3 bundle and a year of PS+

That way not only am I getting the games included in the bundle, but for the price of 1 game I am getting monthly games for the person I am buying for.

A PS3 bundle and a PS+ subscription is the only way to go for me.

Sorry to sound so pro Sony because I certantly am not. It just sucks getting a console and having to purchase loads of games for it.

mr_kubrick4151d ago

So u give "free" Games to Christmas he gets taken away after a year because he dont want to pay for PS+? Nice!

A XBOX bundle and a year Gold Live is the only way to go for me.

I_LOVE_MYSELF4151d ago

So you give online play and the potential to watch youtube, netflix etc etc and it gets taken away after a year because they don't want to pay for GOLD?

Argument works both ways.

ABizzel14151d ago

I love how these sites compare all the consoles, and list a ton of features for Xbox 360 such as Netflix, Hulu +, etc..., but fail to say all those features and online gaming are on the other consoles as well.

That being said it depends on what your friends and family have.

But I would pick the PS3 first and then the Xbox 360 second.

PS3 has free online to play with friends, and a $50 PS+ subscription gets the person 16+ free games to play, not to mention all the free games to play in Home, Blu Ray, apps, and more. PS3 & PS+ and Christmas shopping is over.

Xbox 360 is great for similar reasons (DVD, apps), XBL, and cheaper price.

mr_kubrick4151d ago

Right. Argument goes both ways.
Your opinon isnt my opinon. All I was saying.

Difference on N4G is
PS3 -> AGREES
XBOX -> DISAGREES

Year after year the 360 sells better on Christmas than the PS3. So I guess at least im not alone with my opinon although this here is PS3-Winterwonderland.

Gimmemorebubblez4151d ago

I could never do that.... I would keep it for myself.
No just joking, it would be the best option.

Qrphe4151d ago

A PS3 bundle, which with only be having one game would already outdo an Xbox bundle with a year of Live, would be of even more value with a year of PS+.

Plus it has games coming out next year, PS3 is of most value right now, objectively speaking.

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vikingland14151d ago

They don't mention the 3Ds or Vita.

sandman2244151d ago

That's a tough one. I'd say go with the wii u. I do own all three consoles and I play my wii u the least. But ps3 and 360 are going to be replaced with there successor. That's why I say wii u

Belking4151d ago

Maybe wii-u since its the new thing. After that it would probably be xbox360.

XboxInnovation4151d ago

Stay away from PSFreeze, it's a rinky dink console. Their apps freeze, games freeze and so does ps home, plus its all laggy as hell. The console was built inside joe blows garage.

Dracoon854151d ago

Right....because the Xbox 360 never had issues like just not turning on for no reason.

I do believe that the red ring of death plagued the gaming world from launch to a couple years ago.

Let's be fair next comment, huh?

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Ar Tonelico Qoga: Knell Of Ar Ciel Retro Review – Love Conquers All

Gary Green said: You’ll be forgiven if you haven’t heard of the Ar Tonelico trilogy. The previous two games arrived so late in the PS2’s life-cycle that they simply went unnoticed. While most were tinkering with their shiny new PS3s, Ar Tonelico: Melody of Elemia and Ar Tonelico II: Melody of Metafalica were being ‘returned to sender’ by your local Game stores. Luckily, you won’t need to have played them to understand and appreciate this third and final chapter, Qoga (pronounced k-yoga) tells the story of a racial war between humans and Reyvateils, a breed of biologically produced female cyborgs capable of reproduction, while still having a digital mind.

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Giga_Gaia4h ago

Oh my god. I kinda wish this would get a remaster on PS5, it would be awesome. One of my favorite games on PS3.

That and 3D Dot Game Heroes. It's a shame that some stuff is stuck on PS3.

Knightofelemia2h ago

Ar Tonelico 3 is good I still prefer the first AT game. The music is solid in all the games and Akiko Shikata is a very talented singer bringing life to the game. Only annoying part is well I find is Saki I always choose Finnel or Tyria. KOEI so needs to HD remaster the franchise along with Ar Nosurge and Ciel Nosurge since it never came to North America. I would day one the Ar Toneliceo games and Ar Nosurge if they were remastered.

TheColbertinator1h ago

I still have the limited edition of Qoga unopened. Unfortunately it never went up in value like I had hoped all these years.

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Pacific Rim Pinball comes to Pinball FX

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Gary Green said: We have a juxtaposition of 2D and 3D visuals, flashy turn-based combat, quirky anime characters with cheeky dialogue with plenty of partial nudity; Yes, this is a Compile Heart JRPG. Whilst the engine is borrowed from Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2, Mugen Souls is more of a Disgaea spin-off. It’s not a strategy RPG as such, it merely sits within Disgaea’s ever-expanding universe (Multiverse? Netherverse? Your guess is as good as mine). You won’t find cameos though, since Mugen Souls is a franchise which aims to stand on its own two feet.

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