The best console to buy is the one that you feel is going to be worth the money. There is no clear-cut choice on each console. In order to actually give an answer, it would be best to try to understand what each console is and what you can get in the end. Mainly, it is going to be about what each has to offer and would it be a consideration? It’s funny doing different Hubs with similar questions but sometimes you just have to give out a different take but that’s about it.

Nintendo Wii: Probably a very hard system to find as it can be difficult when a system is selling. Biggest movement with the Wii is that it uses motion sensor and has 100% GameCube compatibility. There is also the Virtual Console, which you can download games to it but uses flash memory. If you are heavy on downloading games, then maybe this may not be it unless you can get some SD cards. It might be available online or at a store if you get lucky. Perhaps if they decide to make another version that would help matters in adding some new items like a Hard Drive version in the future.

PlayStation 3: The graphics are pretty sharp and the controls for it wouldn’t be hard to adjust to especially if you have played the PS1 and PS2 before. When it first came out, the exclusives weren’t showing up and mostly if you can find a game on the 360 that’s also out on the PS3 and owning the 360, it would be the natural of buying the games for the 360. The biggest game exclusives out there for the system would be Resistance and Metal Gear Solid. Its selling point was the Blu-Ray, which when it first came I admit I was wondering what are they selling and going for, a gaming console or a Blu-Ray player.

Xbox 360: It has online capabilities but mostly never use it for that. From time to time, it’s to purchase games online via download. Having all ready been used to the Xbox, this was the natural order of progression. It can play some of the Xbox games and some are available for download. Xbox Live Arcade costs some money but it’s not like it costs an arm and a leg. Only go for it if you feel it is worth it and going to use it for something.

To me, the best system is the one you’re going to get the most out of. The Wii can be hard to find offline and that’s because people are buying it like crazy. The 360 is good and even though it costs money, it is worth it and have never had trouble with it period. I hope this answers the question a little bit giving an idea on the systems. To be honest, I see this a lot and try to answer it by trying to go with you thinking on which is best for you. It comes down to what you are looking to get out of it.