Several months ago I did a review of the Microsoft Xbox, Sony PS3, and also the Nintendo Wii. I tried to be as objective as I could and rated the units for both their good and bad points. Once I was done I concluded that the Wii was my favorite just because it was more fun to play. Problem. The grandson who is seven years old wanted an Xbox 360. Grandpa wanted a Wii. Have you ever tried to use logic with a seven-year old? Having raised my own kids I should of known better. However, using past experiences I decided on a show and tell adventure.

I took the grandson to Toys R Us to buy him a bat and ball to practice baseball with. Grandpa already knew that our local Toys R Us has a fairly decent gaming room to try out electronic products, since I had scoped it out beforehand. So after getting what we needed, I steered the young pup over to the gaming area and with astonishment said ‘oh look, Xboxes!” Playing like I didn’t know they were there. So far, so good. Long story short, we played with all three consoles for a while then made our purchase and left. I didn’t mention anything about comparing units because I wanted his brain to cool off after playing all of the games.

You see, even if the rumor of Microsoft cutting the basic Xbox 360 price to $199 is true, there is one thing that the Wii has that can’t be added to the Xbox. The Wii is just a lot more fun to play. Not only for the player, but for the entire family. This is my personal opinion and I am sure others may disagree. Yes, I know that the Xbox has prettier graphics, maybe the PS3 does as well, but kids of all ages find the Wii fun. You can’t buy fun in a box.

So what do you think? If Microsoft cuts the price of the Xbox, will it catch up in sales to the Wii? Last I read, the Wii is outselling the MS unit almost 2 to 1!

Comments welcome.

PS The grandson made a decision and he agrees a Wii is more fun.

[tags]nintendo wii, sony ps3, microsoft x-box, consoles[/tags]