the novelty of wii

[HappySqurriel]

Kwaad said: For a optimal Wii setup, your looking at around 400-500$ for a wii setup... without a game. The Wii is really very expensive. I think the 360 is cheaper... (if you dont count the online) If you count the online... the PS3 is slighly more expensive than the Wii, but has alot coming. fooflexible said: Sorry to double post I just wanted to respond to this. Kwaad what are you talking about? What 400-500$ Wii setup are you refering to? The Wii comes with wires, controller, even wireless interenet connection, AND a game for $250. What are you spending an extra 250 extra dollars on? The 360 is another $50 for the core system without a game OR wireless internet. The PS3 is 250 dollars more for a system without a game OR wireless internet. Lets not forget Wii games are 10 bucks cheaper, too. We all know you love the ps3 but if your going to come out with absurd comments like this at least do us the pleasure of a cost break down. As for the ps3 being SLIGHTLY more expensive then the Wii, if your were getting the 60gb model of the ps3 you could get 2 Wiis and 2 extra games for the same price.

Kwaad argues (foolishly IMO) that the Wii purchase requires 3 additional Wiimotes and Nunchucks, and that these are optional on the PS3 and XBox 360. The way I see it is that you're probably going to want an aditional controller to go with your system and if you're a social gamer you will probably want 3 (or more if your system handles it) ... So for most people you will want: Wii + Wii Play and Nunchuck = $320 XBox 360 + Controller + Game = (approximately) $500 PS3 + Controller + Game = (aproximately) $600/$700 If you're a social gamer you will want Wii + Wii Play +2 Wiimotes+ 3 Nunchuck = $440 XBox 360 + 3 Controllers + Game = (approximately) $600 PS3 + 3 Controllers + Game = (aproximately) $700/$800 *You can add an aditional $50 to Wii totals if you dislike Wii Sports and Wii Play being considered a reasonable gaming option Edit: It should be noted that you can have a Wii system, 4 Controllers and 3 Games (Wii Sports, Wii Play and another game) for less than the cost of a PS3