Console choices

**Chaotix** · 08-10-2011, 03:43

If you're going for a Wii, the best multiplayer games are (barring Wii Sports, which comes packaged):

Mario Kart Wii (racing)
New Super Mario Bros. Wii (multiplayer platformer)
Super Smash Bros. Brawl (fighter)

These three are the triumvirate. Easily the most addictive and satisfying multiplayer on Wii, and single player is good, too.

Other Multiplayer:

WarioWare: Smooth Moves (very wacky)
Wii Sports Resort (don't have it, heard it's good)
Wii Play (decent if you get bored of Wii Sports)

For rewarding single-player experiences:

Super Mario Galaxy (platformer)
Super Mario Galaxy 2 (ditto)
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (adventure/puzzle)
Metroid Prime Trilogy (first person shooter/adventure)
Donkey Kong Country Returns (platformer)
Okami (adventure/puzzle)
Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn (strategy rpg)

The top four of these, though single player, do tend to be gf-friendly. Engaging experience, fun without frustrating, etc.

Hope that helps. I have a Wii and a ton of games for it, though I tend to know more about what's good for single-player rather than for parties and such. Still, can't go wrong with the top three.

**a completely inoffensive name** · 08-10-2011, 08:09

If you are going to choose between a PS3 or xbox, I guess I will be the lone person here who says go for the xbox. PS3 is great and all...when the internet isn't down for a month.

**Kekvit Irae** · 08-10-2011, 12:54

Originally Posted by a completely inoffensive name

If you are going to choose between a PS3 or xbox, I guess I will be the lone person here who says go for the xbox. PS3 is great and all...when the internet isn't down for a month.

As opposed to paying 10 dollars a month for the same experience with worse graphics? All that money does add up.

**lars573** · 08-10-2011, 19:20

If your intent on getting a PS3/Xbox level system. Your reasons for making the choice are not all that elaborate. And don't believe the hype on the power of the big boys. It's dead even. I've yet to see any proof that either the PS3 or 360 is more powerful than the other. And the days of 3rd party developed console exclusive games are over. Yes there are some hold outs like Metal Gear and Final Fantasy (and even then only certain entries). But 90% of 3rd party games are multi-platform. So what games are available exclusively to each system are limited too what M$ and Sony produce internally. So games like Tekken and Dragon ball (Dragon ball raging blast is the current gen series BTW) fighting games are available for both platforms.

So your choice between the two comes down to these factors:

1. Do you want a bluray movie player?
2. Do you hate the idea of paying $60 a year ($5 a month) plus applicable sales taxes for online multiplayer
3. Do you want to play games like Uncharted or Resistance (which are internal Sony games)
4. Do you want to play games like Halo or anything from Rare (which are owned by M$)

And for full disclosure I'm an Xbox fanboy, and have been since the first system came out.

Now for "on the couch multiplayer" games that aren't split screen, and will appeal to the females (I assume). Well that's a limited field to say the least. But for me Lego games are an easy sell. They are cutesy as all get out, fun and simple to play. The have 5 at current brands, Star Wars (with games focusing on the superior prequel trilogy, the inferior old trilogy, and the Clone Wars), Indiana Jones, Batman, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Harry Potter. Also there is Marvel Ultimate alliance 1 and 2. Which are described as action RPG's, but play like brawlers with an XP and leveling system. And 1 is better than 2, but I'm a fan of superheroes.

**Centurion1** · 08-11-2011, 02:19

all you really need is wii sports. its almost unfair how ridiculously fun that game is to play with your friends.

**SwordsMaster** · 08-11-2011, 10:44

Well, I'm not going to be paying for multiplayer, I will play multiplayer on my PC if I do, it was for something we could enjoy socially, for us, some friends maybe. Hence my focus on Rock band, Wii sports, Guitar Hero, and maybe some other sports/fighting games...

**a completely inoffensive name** · 08-11-2011, 21:48

Originally Posted by Kekvit Irae

As opposed to paying 10 dollars a month for the same experience with worse graphics? All that money does add up.

LOL you want to talk about graphics? Get a PC if that is what you are looking for. By choosing a console, you should already be making the conscious decision that you are sacrificing graphics for the benefits of a console.

**Centurion1** · 08-12-2011, 04:01

At least xbox live doesn't crash every two weeks.......

**Husar** · 08-12-2011, 12:15

Only the XBox itself dies every two weeks...

**Vladimir** · 08-12-2011, 14:18

In the PS3 vs. Xbox challenge the course seems clear: blu ray.

I'm not sure about the games although I preferred the original Xbox.

**Fragony** · 08-12-2011, 14:35

Originally Posted by Husar

Only the XBox itself dies every two weeks...

Been fixed ages ago. Still, why not wait for the Wii-U, new controller looks truly awesome, it's fully backwars compatible, and more powerful than both the 360 and the PS3

**Xiahou** · 08-16-2011, 02:38

Originally Posted by Chaotix

For rewarding single-player experiences:

Super Mario Galaxy (platformer)
Super Mario Galaxy 2 (ditto)
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (adventure/puzzle)
Metroid Prime Trilogy (first person shooter/adventure)
Donkey Kong Country Returns (platformer)
Okami (adventure/puzzle)
Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn (strategy rpg)

The top four of these, though single player, do tend to be gf-friendly. Engaging experience, fun without frustrating, etc.

I'd add Cursed Mountain to that list too. A real sleeper hit for the Wii, imo. Very eerie atmosphere, and some modest scares but with accessible enough gameplay for non-hardcore types to get into.

As to PS3 vs 360, I say PS3. Free online and exclusives that are more to my tastes. Infamous 1&2, Demons Souls and Valkyria Chronicles are all amazing.