Sony’s next-gen console the Playstation 3 had a rather rocky start. Aside from Microsoft’s jump onto the sales floor with the early launch of the Xbox 360, their was the Nintendo Wii.

Here was a system that promised parents that their children would actually burn some calories while playing, and let’s face it, American’s are all for anything that burns calories, or promises 30 minutes Abs.

While this is a catchy way to reel in potential buyers, your average gamer doesn’t find jumping around and swinging a controller to be their idea of relaxation. Add in a small room, some of grandma’s breakables nearby, and the Wii could very well end up costing the consumer more than the systems itself costs.

The Playstation 3 on the other hand, is pretty much a gamer’s PC. Given the 40 or 60 gig hardrive, the Bluray disc player, and it’s compatability with pretty much anything with a USB port, this machine is almost a computer. The downside here is that the designers seem to have forgotten that they also created the Playstation 2. While the PS3 Claimes “limited” compatability, the gamer that slides in his favorite PS2 games will most likely see those dreaded words suddenly appear and engulf the flashy PS3 homepage: Unsupported Data.

The major delays from the PS3’s powerhouse franchises such as Final Fantasy XIII, and the overall flood of drab, shooter games across the market has given the Wii the edge in the departments of variety, though any gamer worth his cushy sitting chair can tell you, good things come in time.

As with almost everything there are flaws in the system, but overall the PS3 has much more to offer than it’s rivals at Nintendo. But, if you must buy the Wii system, just remember to move anything valuable to safety before you start a swinging frenzy as Mario runs from a Koopa Troopa.

As Playstation 3, or PS 3 for short, is claiming its place as a premier video gaming system, comes the opportunity for a truly unique gaming experience for gamers of all ages and skill sets. With breathtaking graphics and spectacular features such as reduced save times, the PS3 has been all set to dominate the video game world for quite some time.

Now with all the talk of how great the Playstation 3 is, gamers should be expecting equally exceptional games to play. Here are several titles that gamers should be looking to buy:

Resistance: Fall of Man:
Resistance: Fall of Man, sometimes referred to as Fall of Man, Resistance and even RFOM in the video gaming community, was released by Insomniac Games as a PlayStation 3 launch title in Japan and the United States on November, 2006 and in Europe on March, 2007.

The game’s plot begins in 1951, with a United States Army Rangers’ 5,000-man task force where the protagonist, Sgt. Nathan Hale, works with the task force to help liberate Britain and to retrieve a secret weapon that the British claim can be used against the Chimera, a fictional race.

Among the awards received, Resistance: Fall of Man was awarded Gamespot’s Best PlayStation 3 game of 2006 and IGN’s PlayStation 3 Game of the Year 2006, Best First-Person Shooter on PlayStation 3 of 2006 and Best Graphics Technology on PlayStation 3 in 2006 among other, which speaks loudly about quality of the quality of the gaming experience.

Tony Hawk’s Proving Ground:
Tony Hawk’s Proving Ground, sometimes referred to as Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 9, is a video game developed for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 video game consoles by Neversoft and for the PlayStation 2 and Wii by Page 44 Studios. Proving Ground is the ninth game in the Tony Hawk’s video games series.

Because of its appealing to an active game and adventure group and with Tony Hawk’s name behind it, this video game is currently one of the hottest titles the PS3 has to offer.

Final Fantasy XIII:
Without a doubt, Final Fantasy XIII is one of the most anticipated titles set for eventual release for the Sony Playstation 3. So far, only information on two of the characters have been released: a mysterious woman wielding what appears to be a weapon that can seamlessly switch from a sword to a firearm, who goes by the name “Lightning”, and all that is known of the other character is that he is an enormous man who is allied with Lightning.

In a departure from the usual feminine females that populate the worlds of Final Fantasy Lightning there’s said to be a female version of Cloud, the hero of Final Fantasy 7.

Battles will be quite different in Final Fantasy XIII from earlier installments. Real time battles will occur with no arc between the character attacking and the one defending themselves. Summons such as the icy Shiva will be able to be summoned into battle and be made doubly useful by being able to morph into items such as motorcycles.

While the majority of games being released for play on the Playstation 3 are brand new titles, there are some mind-blowing sequels in the works as well. A new version of the already famous Gran Turismo and the finale to the epic God of War are in the works for eventual release for the PS3.

With a video game market hungry for new games and new advances in gaming technology continually in the works, video games titles for the Playstation 3 promise to provide the highest quality gaming experience possible for PS3 fans and a lot of work for reviewers, critics and cheat code enthusiast.

Video games are the hottest craze for toys and gifts when it comes to kids. They have always been a popular choice, but with the new Playstation 3 available on the market, as well as some other new game systems, video game consoles are the number one gift for kids today. The Playstation 3 is in huge demand, even with a whopping price of $600 American. This Playstation version is the third game console released by Sony Computer Entertainment. It was released in America on November 17, 2006, and is the most expensive video game console that is available on the consumer market today. Playstation 3 is enabled with BluRay and HDMI technology for the best graphics of any game console, past or present.

The Playstation 3 was released along with fifteen game titles for the system in America. In Europe, an additional seven titles were released on top of the American titles. These additional titles include the title Formula One Championship Edition, the bestselling game MotorStorm, and the game Virtua Fighter 5. The most popular game right after the release in America was the game Resistance: The Fall Of Man. Since then however, this game has lost first place to the racing game MotorStorm. Some game titles were delayed in their release until 2007. These titles include Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and the game F.E.A.R. First party titles that will be released soon include Heavenly Sword, Metal Gear Solid 4, 2 Final Fantasy XIII games, and the title Heavy Rain.

No matter what age your child is, unless they are in the infant stage, a Playstation 3 would be a gift that would thrill them. If the price tag is within your budget, why not. With the available BluRay and HDMI capabilities, the Playstation 3 can also be a present for mom and dad as well. The rich graphics and great availability of games make this a gift for the kids that will benefit the whole family

Compared to the X-Box 360 and the Nintendo Wii, the Playstation 3 is in abundant supply, with most stores staying in stock. This is because Sony manufactured enough units to guarantee a good supply. This ensures that the units are available locally for consumers when they are required. With all the Playstation 3’s available, why not give one as a gift for your child and let the fun begin.

The main reason I even bought an XBox 360 was for Halo 3. I pre-ordered Halo 3 last November, and I don’t regret it at all. I picked up my XBox a few months ago before Halo 3 came out and I have also bought Gears of War, Bioshock, Rainbow Six Vegas, and soon enough Guitar Hero 3 comes out. There are plenty of reasons to buy a 360 over a lousy PS3. First of all, the XBox 360 costs less. Yes some people don’t care about the cost, but XBox also has Halo 3. My response to Ferret is that Halo 3’s hype will not, and cannot die down. Halo 3 has destroyed all other entertainment sales records for a reason. Playing Halo 3 is like being handed pure awesomeness by Chuck Norris himself. Yes, if you want to tear me apart because of my Chuck Norris reference, go ahead it makes no difference because the holy light of my XBox 360 guides me towards the proper path. I would not pick up the Foreman Grill over a 360 under any circumstance. Once Final Fantasy XIII comes out, I will probably purchase a giant ridiculous black brick, but until then I am sticking to my sweet and sexy XBox 360. People may want to come at the 360 with the whole red ring of death business, but come on it’s covered by Microsoft’s 3 year warranty. If you can’t wait 4 – 6 weeks to get your delicious XBox back then maybe you have an issue as far as gaming addiction goes. If you’re too cheap to afford an XBox Live subscription, I doubt you could buy the console in the first place so that’s no excuse. The real question is, are there any reasons at ALL to buy the PS3 over an XBox? I think not.