Price range: £176.58 - £182.50
What is it: Games console with motion-sensitve controllers
What we think: It lacks its competitors' graphical prowess, but its price, motion-sensitive controllers and emphasis on gameplay make it compelling
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Nintendo Wii compared to other games consoles
 Nintendo Wii |
 Sony PlayStation 3 Slim |
 Sony PlayStation 3 (40GB) |
Sony PlayStation 3 (80GB) |
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| Review date | 17 Nov 09 | 14 Oct 09 | 19 Oct 07 | 20 Oct 08 |
| Editor's rating |
8.0
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8.9
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8.7
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8.7
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| Price range |
£176.58 - £182.50
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£237.10 - £261.25
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| Review summary | It lacks the graphical prowess and rich media features of the Xbox 360 and the PS3, but the Nintendo Wii's combination of motion-sensitive controllers and emphasis on gameplay make the ultra-affordable console compelling Read full review |
The Sony PlayStation 3 Slim brings a much-needed reduction in asking price, without sacrificing any key features. If you've been holding off on buying a PS3, now's the time to dive in Read full review |
Sony's PlayStation 3 may be the most expensive next-gen console, and its launch titles aren't very impressive, but its swanky design and bevy of features, including a Blu-ray drive, make it hard to resist Read full review |
Sony's PlayStation 3 may be the most expensive next-gen console, and its library of exclusive games isn't very impressive, but its swanky design and bevy of features, including a Blu-ray drive, make it hard to resist Read full review |
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