Which Is Better Wii or Xbox 360? - Brandon,FL

We just got the Wii for our twins' 7th bday & it is incredible. There is a huge variety of games (all the same stuff as Xbox, I think), but the Wii remote is capable of so much more, and up to 4 family members can play at once. It is expensive & no discounts or sales apply to it (even if you apply for the T'RUs credit card & get 10% "everything" for the day, it does not apply to game consoles, nor do any coupons, but you CAN use gift cards towards it). It seems to be the same price across the board - I don't think even Wmart, for example, is allowed to discount it. I have no experience with the Xbox.

Not sure myself so am interested in responses too.

It really depends on what kind of games the family likes playing. Wii has more cartoon like games and some educational games, where as Xbox 360 has more action, first person shooter games and games like that. Of corse they both have rockband and games like that. We have the Wii and I like it because it causes you to interact with the game more than just pressing buttons. Wii seems to be coming out with more and more games to expand its interest. Good luck they are both fun systems.

We have them both. I am going to have to agree with everyone that said go with the Wii. Although my girls play Rockband on 360, my husband plays Halo and that is really why we have the 360. My girls play Wii and so do there friends. Guitar Hero World Tour has all the same benfits as Rock Band, and that is available for the Wii. I think that is what Mr. S is bringing to our house. There are a lot more age appropriate games avaiable for Wii. We play Wii sports and Wii fit as a family, bowling and boxing and tennis. They have a fishing game that my husband loves to play with our girls. The Wii really is a great thing.

The Wii is awesome. My parents bought one for my little brother (age 16), and the whole family uses it. From my 2 year old daughter all the way up to my grandparents in their seventies.

I highly recomend the WII. Not only is it geat for all ages, but the games get you off the couch. We have had one since it first came out and got the Wii fit and Outdoor Challenge to go with it. My whole family enjoys it. I have a 2 and 6 year old and the 2 year old loves to pretend she is playing, while the 6 year old likes to beat the pants off of everyone else. The games are alot more family friendly I think.

I would sugest the wii. We have both systems, and the wii is more kid friendly. My 2 year old can play it and the best part is that it gets them off the couch. Also the wii has more kid approprate games and there not as expensive, and you can also use game cube games which are even cheaper for that system. If your thinking about buying one before chirstmas, call around because they are hard to find.

We have both at home and find ourslves playing Wii more as a family than 360. I am not great with the controllers for Xbox but give me Wii and I have a much better time.

Hi L..
Do not have any info on the Xbox360 as that is one that we have not purchased, however we do own the Wii. We purchased the Wii for our son last Christmas and we have had so much fun togeather as a family. I do know that games from the Nintendo Game Cube are compatable with the Wii, as that was our sons 1st system, so depending on which old system you own those games may also work in the Wii. Personally I believe for the money you will not go wrong with the Wii, there is even something out called Wii fit that incorporates exercise into the game.

M.

I too was struggling with that decision,but decided that the Wii is really more of a family system than the Xbox 360 - so Santa is bringing us the Wii. At first my son (who is 7) wanted the Xbox but now has warmed up to the idea of the Wii since he knows we will play with him (which we don't with his Playstation). We have other family members (adults) who are addicted to it. Watch for sales - Target just had BOGO on the games which are really expensive.

It really all depends on the type of games you like. It sounds like you would like the wii better. It has a lot of family games/ party games. XBOX 360 is more for the hardcore gamer/ more "pretty" shooting games. I have a wii and we love it. The Mario games are great including Mario Party, Super Mario Galaxy, Mario Cart. MY husband and I both agree these games are great for a 5 1/2 year old and adults. Even the game that comes with it is great for the whole party, Wii Sports.
Enjoy

Several people that I work with have the Xbox 360 and strongly advise NOT to buy. They have a lot of problems and they are always breaking down. Microsoft doesn't like to fix the problems either. This is why they have dropped the prices so drastically on them as they don't work. Everyone I know is getting the Wii. Plus the games for the Wii are geared for younger children.

I have a Play Station II but would love the Wii. I have talked to several people about this and also my doctor. Everyone says get the Wii. Not only can you play games but get good exercise using it properly. Of course we won't be getting a Wii this year. But I am watching for a deal on one. Good Luck and have fun.

The Wii is definitely better for younger children and for family use. As for the xbox 360 if you already have an xbox you should be able to use those games on Xbox 360. Or you could sell all of that and have more money for wii games. My niece is 4 and can play the wii with ease.