Games Consoles > Nintendo Games Consoles > 2005

Advantages: loads of games, educational, for all ages
Disadvantages: breaks easy if dropped

I bought 2 ds lites for my children at Christmas, they are a Great loads of games and can be very educational, But i must give you this warning be very careful with them. One of my children dropped hers after just 4 weeks of having it and cracked the top screen, I had not insured it so i thouught i would try and fix this myself HUGE mistake it is more complicated than it looks and i ended up making matters worse. So please take out insurance at time ... Read review

Advantages: Wi-Fi, wide range of games.
Disadvantages: Bad screen, not for 'hardcore' gamer.

The Nintendo DS is an enjoyable game system. There is a wide range of games for all ages and many online games for the player who wants to play against gamers around the world. I wouldn't recommend the Nintendo DS to 'hardcore' gamers due to it's graphics and controls. Personally I think the Nintendo DS is mostly for the younger gamer who wants something to play in the car or on the plane. The Wi-Fi is very good for games, I've never got any lag ...
...the stylus and/or fingers. The Nintendo DS plays Nintendo DS games (obviously) and GBA games, this is a very nice feature because then you won't have to have a Game Boy Advance/SP and a Nintendo DS. The Nintendo DS DOES NOT play original Game Boy games. The DS includes a built in microphone which is the first time a microphone has ever been put in a handheld system. The microphone is used in Online Games and also games like WarioWare Touched and ... Read review

Advantages: Great gameplay
Disadvantages: The graphics aren't as good as XBOX or PS3 but still quite good.

...people playing at once. The Nintendo wii is the first of its kind and even though the graphics occasionally let it down it is a must have when you've got younger children. I am a teenager myself and i still love it, my 5 year old brother is addicted to it. We have had one for 4 months and we are torn between this and the xbox 360. This is definitley value for money. Each wii comes with wii sports already installed. This includes wii golf, wii boxing, ... Read review

Advantages: Great portable media player. Ideal for Games & Movies
Disadvantages: Not so good as an MP3 player as a little bulky.

This is an ideal portable console/MP3 Player and MP4 Player for all. Since having the PSP I no longer find myself bored whilst on the train to work. I generally use it for gaming and watching movies. The gameplay/graphics are awesome for such a small device. The added bonus of the PSP is that you can switch it off and when you switch it back on again it allows you to play where you left off even if this is half way through a football match. As for ...
...have a large enough memory card, you can load MP4 files and watch movies on the go with the PSP. I don't really use the PSP as an MP3 player as it's a little too bulky for the pocket. I don't think this is the main benefit of the PSP but the option's there. I would recommend this to anyone who's travelling a lot and it combines all you need in a portable media player. ... Read review

Advantages: Gameplay, Wi-Fi
Disadvantages: Graphics

I got my Wii as part of a free mobile phone upgrade as it wasn't my intention to buy one as I already own a PS3. However, I wich I had bought one earlier. Let's be honest, the graphics aren't a comparison to the PS3 or XBox360 but the gameplay on the Wii is very addictive. So much so, the Mrs also plays on it and she's never played on the PS3. The Wii can also produce HD quality pictures which is within the Wii option menu. Since owning the Wii ...
...great addition to the Wii console. I find the gameplay and general addictiveness with the Wii outshines the PS3 and XBox360. If you have an HD TV I recommend you upgrading the connecting wire to a component cable as this improves the picture quality no end. I can't recommend this console enough. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't give up my PS3 but the Wii is a good addition and playable by all. ... Read review