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Xbox 360 Pro
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PS3
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Nintendo Wii
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PSP 3000
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Nintendo DS Lite
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Nintendo Dsi
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Nintendo DS
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Price |
$299.99 |
$399.99 |
$199.99 |
$345.00 |
$129.99 |
$169.99 |
$200.00 |
$79.00 |
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| Ratings |
| Game Availability |
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| Performance |
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| Multimedia |
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| Technical Support |
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| View Specifications |
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Features |
| Online Service |
Xbox Live |
PlayStation Network |
WiiConnect24 |
PSP Network |
Nintendo DS Network |
Nintendo DS Network |
PSP Network |
Nintendo DS Network |
Dynamic Network Authentication System |
Xbox Live |
| Compatible Media |
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| Available Memory Upgrade |
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| Backward Compatability |
requires hard drive and latest update |
All playstation and PS2 models |
All Nintendo Game Cube games, cards and controllers |
| All Nintendo DS and GameBoy Advanced Titles |
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None |
Most GameBoy Advanced Titles |
Most PSOne Titles |
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| Included A/V Cables/Adapters |
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| Available Colors |
White |
Black |
White |
Onyx/Polar White |
Ice Blue, Enamel Navy, Polar White, Coral Pink, Onyx/Black, Metallic Rose, Gloss Silver, Crimson/Onyx, Turquoise, Red, Green |
Black, White |
Blue, Pink, Red, Black, White, Silver |
Grey |
Black, White |
Black |
| Built-In Microphone |
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| Built-In Camera |
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| Number of Controller Inputs |
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| Free Subscription |
One Month (Gold) |
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| Online Game Rental |
XBox Live Marketplace |
PlayStation Store |
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| Nintendo DS Wi-Fi Network |
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Available Accessories |
| Audio Headset |
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| Webcam |
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| Wireless Controller/Connector |
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| Digital TV Tuner |
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| Wireless Charge Kit |
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| Wireless Networking Adapter |
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| Extended Battery Pack |
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| USB Camera |
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| USB GPS |
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System History |
| Last Platform Upgrade (Years) |
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| Number of Units Sold |
19 million (as of April 25, 2008) |
14.4 million (as of June 30, 2008) |
29 (June 30, 2008) |
All PSP models: 41 million (August 20, 2008) |
77.54 million (all models as of June 30, 2008) |
77.54 million (all models as of June 30, 2008) |
41 million, all PSP models (as of August 2008) |
77.54 million (all models as of June 30, 2008) |
140 million (July 15, 2008) |
24 million (May 10, 2006) |
| Number of Available Game Titles |
526 |
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700 |
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| Average Number of Monthly Releases |
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| Best-Selling Game Title |
halo 3, 8.1 million (as of January 25, 2008) |
MotorStorm 3.31 million (as of December 30, 2007) |
Wii Sports Pack, 29.62 million (as of March 31, 2008) |
1. Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G (2.4 million) |
New Super Mario Brothers, 14.16 million (March 31, 2008) |
Nitendogs, 18.67 million (March 31, 2008) |
1. Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G (2.4 million) |
Nitendogs, 18.67 million (March 31, 2008) |
Gran Turismo 3, 14.89 million (April 30, 2008) |
Halo 2 , 8 million (as of May 9, 2006) |
| Predecessor |
XBox |
PS2 |
Nintendo Game Cube |
PSP Slim and Lite |
Nintendo Gameboy Advanced, Nintendo DS |
Nintendo DS Lite |
PSP |
GameBoy Advanced |
PlayStation |
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| Launch Date (North America) |
11/22/2005 |
11/11/2006 |
11/19/2006 |
10/14/2008 |
| 11/01/2008 (Japan Only) |
Thursday, September 06, 2007 |
November 21, 2004 |
October 26, 2000 |
November 15, 2001 |
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Components |
| GPU |
500 MHz |
550 MHz |
243 MHz |
166MHz |
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None |
166 MHz |
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147 MHz |
233 MHz |
CPU
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3.2GHz |
3.2 GHz |
729 MHz |
333 MHz |
67MHz /33MHz |
67MHz/33MHz |
333 MHz |
67MHz/33MHz |
294.9 MHz |
733 MHz |
| Cache Memory |
1 MB |
512 KB |
| 8KB |
8KB |
8KB |
8 KB |
8 KB |
40 KB |
128 KB |
| Ram |
512 MB |
256 MB |
512MB |
64 MB |
64MB |
4MB |
64 MB |
4 MB |
32 MB |
64 MB |
| Standard Storage Capacity |
60 GB |
80 GB |
512MB |
64 MB |
4MB |
Internal Flash Memory |
64 MB |
4 MB |
2 MB |
8 GB |
| Hard Drive Upgrades Available |
120 GB |
160 GB |
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| Operating Software |
Xbox 360 Dashboard |
PS3 System Software |
Wii Sports Pack, 29.62 million (as of March 31, 2008) |
PlayStation Portable System Software |
Nintendo DS Operating Software |
Nintendo DS Operating Software |
PlayStation Portable System Software |
Nintendo DS Operating Software |
PlayStation 2 Operating Software |
Xbox Dashboard |
| Compatible Operating Software |
Windows XP MediaCenter |
Linux |
Wii Menu Operating Software |
| Windows XP, Windows Vista |
Windows XP, Windows Vista |
| Windows XP, Windows Vista |
| Windows XP |
| Max Video Memory Installed |
10 MB Integrated |
256 MB GDRR3 SDRAM |
| 1MB |
656KB |
656KB |
1MB |
656KB |
4 MB |
10MB Integrated |
Connectivity Technology
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Wireless |
Wireless |
Wireless |
Wireless |
Wireless |
Wireless |
Wireless |
Wireless, WLAN |
Ethernet Adapter |
Ethernet Adapter |
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Online Community |
| Monthly Subscription Cost |
Gold $7.99 |
Free |
Free |
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Free |
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Free |
Free |
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| Number of Total Subscribers/Users |
10 million Gold subscribers (as of Januarey 6, 2008) |
9.8 million (as of May 16, 2008) |
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7 million |
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3 million (July 2006) |
2 million (July 2005) |
| Unique User Name |
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| Voice Chat |
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| Video Chat |
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| Multiplayer |
Gold Only |
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Dimensions |
| Weight |
8.75 lbs |
11 lbs |
3.84 lbs |
6.7 oz |
7.69 oz |
7.69 oz |
6.7 oz |
9.7 oz |
4.9 lbs |
8.5 lbs |
| Width |
10 in |
12.8 in |
| 6.7 in |
5.2 in |
5.5 in |
6.7 in |
5.85 in |
11.9 in |
11.8 in |
| Height |
3.25 in |
3.9 in |
1.75 in |
2.9 in |
2.9 in |
2.9 in |
2.9 in |
3.33 in |
3.1 in |
3.1 in |
| Depth |
12 in |
10.8 in |
| 0.7 in |
0.9 in |
0.79 in |
0.7 in |
1.13 in |
7.2 in |
7.1 in |
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Energy Requirements |
| Standby |
150 W |
175 W |
13 W |
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145W |
| In Play |
185 W |
190 W |
17 W |
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160W |
| Highest Brightness Setting |
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5-8 Hours |
5-8 hours |
4-6 hours |
5-8 Hours |
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15-19 Hours |
15-19 hours |
6-12 hours |
15-19 Hours |
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Video |
| Video Output |
256-bit |
128-bit |
256-bit |
| 2D/3D Graphics Acceleration |
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128-bit |
256-bit |
Fill/Pixel Rate
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250 million/sec |
0.5 million triangles/sec |
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250 million/sec |
| Display |
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LCD |
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16-bit |
16 bit |
32 bit |
16 bit |
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| Sound Output Mode |
16-bit |
16-bit |
16-bit |
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16-bit |
| Max Sample Rate |
48 KHz |
48 KHz |
48 KHz |
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48KHz |
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Available Video Formats |
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| 720p |
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Audio Configurations |
| Mono |
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Input/Output |
| Multi A/V Output Port |
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| IR Port |
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| Microphone |
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Technical Support |
| Telephone Assistance |
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| Email Assistance |
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| Dedicated Customer Service Site |
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| Online Chat |
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| FAQ Section |
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| Warranty |
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Price |
$299.99 |
$399.99 |
$199.99 |
$345.00 |
$129.99 |
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$200.00 |
$79.00 |
$199.99 |
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