The console war is on and more challenging than ever with new contestants leaping into the game arena every day. Choosing the right console has become more like a moral choice of religion than a selection of a gaming console. So which contestants are in and which are out? The question has as many answers as people asking.
Things to take into consideration:
- Choice between handheld or stationary device
- Desired console and brand
- Type of games one wants to play (some consoles are more specific game types)
Handheld or Stationary
The first step towards the best gaming console for you is by asking the question – should it be mobile or not? Currently consoles can be either handheld devices or equipment which connects to a TV. One of the more common handheld consoles is the Sony PSP which utilizes UMD discs (Check out the selction of psp games available). For those who need connection to a television the battle rages between the Sony PS3 and the XBOX360 from Microsoft.
Desired Console or Brand
The Sony PSP is a handheld device which offers a good resolution on a small display along with good gameplay. In addition to this it offers features like internet connection, mp3 player, picture viewer and movie player. On the down side it has a limited battery capacity which needs to be taken into consideration.
The Xbox360 offers great graphics and connectivity to the internet via online multiplayer. In addition it also plays music and is enabled to stream media directly from network sources making it a media center. The only remarkable downside is that it does not offer the possibility to play Blu-ray Movies.
The Sony PS3 offers good solid gameplay with many known titles and brilliant graphics. In comparison to the Xbox360 it offers the possibility to play Blu-ray movies. Downside for this console is that it is rather expensive.
Once having chosen the desired model the choice of game becomes limited.
See a sample list of PS3 Spil and Xbox360 games available.
Type of Games
The choice of game limits to a specific segment of games and they are unfortunately not cross compatible. There is an overall tendency that games differ from one console to another and games are only released for a specific console. As an example the Xbox360 title Halo was never released for the PS3 whereas the title inFamous for PS3 never was released for the Xbox360.
The Sony PSP mostly offers sports games, jump and run games as well as driving simulators. The Xbox360 in general offers more shoot em up titles like their most known title Halo along with different driving games. The PS3 combines the preferences of both the PSP and Xbox 360. Once again it needs mentioning that people have their own opinion on which type of game is the best for each console. Even though there seems to be an overall tendency the different provides like to spice things up by trying other genres from time to time.
Conclusion
There are many choices to be made before getting an actual console. At any rate lets not forget the core of it all which is: happy gaming 
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