CNET: It’s Final – PS3 vs. Wii vs. X360…

From Cnet.com : "The Xbox 360 finally has some competition: The PlayStation 3 hits stores (in extremely limited quantities) on November 17, followed two days later by the Nintendo Wii. We’ve tested them all, and the good news is they all have a lot to offer: wireless controllers, online gameplay, and varying degrees of media functionality. If you can choose only one, it’ll be a tough choice indeed, but there are some basic rules of thumb. The Xbox 360 has already been on the market for a year–it has the most impressive list of games (with an emphasis on mature titles such as Gears of War and Saints Row), the well-developed Xbox Live online gaming service (which requires a yearly fee), and the new pay-per-view downloadable movies and TV shows–plus the HD-DVD add-on–make it a great companion for any HDTV owner. The PS3, while pricier, is even more impressive: built-in Blu-ray drive, Wi-Fi networking, HDMI output, and free online head-to-head gaming make it a must-have for those consumers who need to be on the bleeding edge. And last–but certainly not least–is the Nintendo Wii. It offers the most unique gameplay–courtesy of its motion-sensitive controller–and it’s the most affordable of the lot. It’s also the most family-friendly machine, though grown-ups will find plenty of diverting fare: the Wii will have its share of M-rated titles, not to mention a growing library of retro games from past consoles, including classic favorites from Nintendo and Sega. The bottom line: there’s something for everyone on each of these consoles, so you’re better off seeing which of the exclusive games most appeal to you, and picking up the corresponding machine. And remember: there’s nothing wrong with getting two–or even all three."