How to Choose Between an Xbox 360 and a Wii Gaming System

Decide on a budget for the choice., What do you expect from your console?, How much do graphics matter to you?, The Wii remote is not as responsive as you'd might expect, but it does add more interactivity., Think about who you might be buying it...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Decide on a budget for the choice.

    If you are looking to spend minimal money and durability, go for the Wii.

    If you are willing to pay about an extra $50-200, go for the
    360.
  2. Step 2: What do you expect from your console?

    Do you like more involvement in the game, free online gaming, and unique games? The Wii may be best for you.

    If you want high definition gaming, a great online community, and a large library of great games, the Xbox 360 may be the way to go. , If you want high definition graphics, audio and the ability to play movies, go for Xbox.

    If graphics don't matter to you that much, choose the Wii. , The Xbox controller is nice for those who are familiar with gaming and want to just sit down and have fun. , The Wii is more focused upon casual or new gamers, and includes many easy-to-use and family-friendly games.

    If you want to play shooters or games centered around online gaming and communication, the Xbox is probably the best choice. , If you want a console that has a lot of games like shooters and not a lot of kids game and if you like Kinect and want a controller Xbox 360 is the way to go or if you want kid friendly games and a console that is similar to the Kinect then Wii.
  3. Step 3: How much do graphics matter to you?

  4. Step 4: The Wii remote is not as responsive as you'd might expect

  5. Step 5: but it does add more interactivity.

  6. Step 6: Think about who you might be buying it for.

  7. Step 7: Think about what it is about!

Detailed Guide

If you are looking to spend minimal money and durability, go for the Wii.

If you are willing to pay about an extra $50-200, go for the
360.

Do you like more involvement in the game, free online gaming, and unique games? The Wii may be best for you.

If you want high definition gaming, a great online community, and a large library of great games, the Xbox 360 may be the way to go. , If you want high definition graphics, audio and the ability to play movies, go for Xbox.

If graphics don't matter to you that much, choose the Wii. , The Xbox controller is nice for those who are familiar with gaming and want to just sit down and have fun. , The Wii is more focused upon casual or new gamers, and includes many easy-to-use and family-friendly games.

If you want to play shooters or games centered around online gaming and communication, the Xbox is probably the best choice. , If you want a console that has a lot of games like shooters and not a lot of kids game and if you like Kinect and want a controller Xbox 360 is the way to go or if you want kid friendly games and a console that is similar to the Kinect then Wii.

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