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In the [[history of video games]], the '''seventh generation''', which is also the current generation, primarily focuses on the consoles released since {{vgy|2004}} by [[Nintendo]], [[Microsoft]] and [[Sony]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Sakazaki|first=Lloyd|url= http://seekingalpha.com/article/22075-seventh-generation-gaming-consoles-thinking-outside-the-box|title=Seventh Generation Gaming Consoles: Thinking Outside the Box|publisher=Seeking Alpha|date= 2006-12-11|accessdate=2008-06-08}}</ref> |
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== February 2007 == |
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For home consoles, the seventh generation began on November 22, 2005 with the release of Microsoft's [[Xbox 360]] and continued with the release of Sony's [[PlayStation 3]] on November 11, 2006 and Nintendo's [[Wii]] on November 19, 2006. Each new console introduced a new type of breakthrough technology. For example, the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 offered [[High-definition video|high-definition]] graphics, while the Wii focused on integrating [[Wii Remote|controllers]] with [[Wii Remote#Sensing|movement sensors]] instead of using [[joysticks]]<ref>{{cite web|last=Wisniowski|first=Howard|url= http://www.analog.com/en/press/0,2890,3__99573,00.html|title=Analog Devices And Nintendo Collaboration Drives Video Game Innovation With iMEMS Motion Signal Processing Technology|publisher=Analog Devices, Inc.|date= 2006-05-09|accessdate=2006-05-10}}</ref> (the PlayStation 3 also employs motion sensitivity, but to a lesser degree). All three consoles have [[wireless]] controllers, while the Xbox 360 also has wired controllers. The PlayStation 3 controller and the wireless variant of the Xbox 360 controller (if used with rechargeable batteries) are charged via [[Universal Serial Bus#Cables|USB cables]]. |
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For handheld consoles, the seventh generation began on November 21, 2004 with the North American introduction of the [[Nintendo DS]] as a "third pillar", alongside Nintendo's existing [[Game Boy Advance]] and [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] consoles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.n-sider.com/newsview.php?type=story&storyid=55|title=Various Satoru Iwata comments regarding the Nintendo DS|author=Glen Bayer|publisher=N-sider.com|date=2004-03-01|accessdate=2007-10-04}}</ref> The Nintendo DS features a built-in [[microphone]] and supports wireless [[IEEE 802.11]] ([[Wi-Fi]]) standards.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.darkain.com/nintendo_ds/nifi.php | title=Nintendo DS - WI-FI vs NI-FI | author=Darkain |date=2005-01-21 | accessdate=2006-04-02}}</ref> The [[PlayStation Portable]], released later the same year on December 12, 2004, followed a different pattern. It became the first handheld video game console to use an optical disc format, [[Universal Media Disc]] (UMD), as its primary storage media.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamedaily.com/games/playstation-portable/psp/game-news/e3-2003-psp-press-release/4356/3143/| title=E3 2003: PSP Press Release| date=2003-12-31|publisher=gamedaily.com| accessdate=2008-03-12}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.us.playstation.com/Support/PSP/Movies/default.html| title=Support - PSP - Movies| publisher="Sony Computer Entertainment| accessdate=2008-03-12}}</ref> Sony also gave the PlayStation Portable robust multi-media capability,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.us.playstation.com/PSP/About/Multimedia| title=PSP - About - Multimedia| publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment| accessdate=2008-03-12}}</ref> connectivity with the PlayStation 3 and other PSPs and have [[Internet]] connectivity.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/remoteplay/remoteplay.html| title=User's Guide - Remote Play| publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment| accessdate=2008-03-12}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.us.playstation.com/Support/PSP/ConnectingToInternet/default.html| title=Support - PSP - Connecting to the Internet| publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment| accessdate=2008-03-12}}</ref> The Nintendo DS likewise has connectivity to the internet through the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] and [[Nintendo DS Browser]], as well as wireless connectivity to other DS systems and Wii consoles. Despite high sales numbers for both consoles, PlayStation Portable sales have consistently lagged behind those of the Nintendo DS.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/psp-vs-ds/8-reasons-why-the-psp-might-overtake-the-ds-327596.php| title=8 reasons why the PSP might overtake the DS| date=2007-11-29| publisher=Gizmodo| accessdate=2008-03-12}}</ref> |
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==Home consoles== |
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===Xbox 360=== |
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[[Microsoft]]'s Xbox 360 gained an early lead in terms of market share, largely due to its established [[Xbox Live]] online gaming system, and its early launch date which was one year before its rivals. Sales in North America and Europe have continued to be strong, even after the release of the [[Wii]] and [[PlayStation 3]]. Like its predecessor, the Xbox 360 received a muted reception in Japan,<ref>{{cite web|title=Muted hello for Xbox 360 in Japan|publisher=BBC|date=2005-12-10|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/4517362.stm|accessdate=2007-10-28}}</ref> attributed to the lack of content aimed at Japanese gamers.<ref>{{cite web|last=Fildes|first=Johnathan|title=Xbox still hopes to storm Japan|publisher=BBC|date=2006-09-23|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/5373066.stm|accessdate=2007-10-30}}</ref> |
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This early launch did come with some trouble, as [[Xbox 360 technical problems|technical problems]] appeared in a portion of Xbox 360 units sold. The most well known problem is the "[[red ring of death]]", which received a great deal of attention due to some users' claims of having to replace their consoles multiple times. Microsoft addressed this by offering a three year warranty on all affected consoles and repairing them free of charge.<ref name="moneyback">{{cite web |title=Xbox 360 Warranty Coverage Expanded |publisher=Microsoft |date=2007-07-05 |url=http://www.xbox.com/en-US/support/systemsetup/xbox360/resources/warrantyupdate.htm |accessdate =2007-10-25}}</ref> It also [[retroactive]]ly reimbursed owners of affected systems who paid for repairs.<ref name="moneyback"/> According to ''[[The Mercury News]]'', new models of the console featuring 65-nanometer technology will address this and other issues; the new technology is expected to reduce heat production, which will lower the risk of overheating and system failures; although, this has not been officially confirmed by Microsoft.<ref>{{cite web |last=Takahashi |first=Dean |title=Microsoft’s next move? Code-name Falcon |publisher=''[[The Mercury News]]'' |date=2007-07-09 |url=http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2007/07/09/microsofts_next_move_code-name_falcon/ |accessdate=2007-10-31}}</ref> |
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As they share many cross-platform games and compete for the same audience as their predecessors, frequent comparisons are made between the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.<ref>{{cite web |date=2005-05-20 |last=Perry |first=Douglass |publisher=IGN |title=E3 2005: Microsoft's Xbox 360 vs. Sony's PlayStation 3 |url=http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/617/617951p1.html |accessdate=2008-05-14}}</ref> The PS3 uses the [[Blu-ray]] format, while the Xbox 360 uses a standard [[DVD]]. The Xbox 360 is less expensive to produce, and analysts expect that a mid-revision will allow Microsoft to break-even on manufacturing costs,<ref>{{cite web |date=2006-11-23 |last=Carless |first=Simon |publisher=Gamasutra |title=iSuppli: Xbox 360 Hardware Costs Now Profitable? |url=http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=11833 |accessdate=2008-05-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=2006-11-16 |publisher=iSuppli |title=PlayStation 3 Offers Supercomputer Performance at PC Pricing, iSuppli’s Teardown Analysis Reveals |url=http://www.isuppli.com/news/default.asp?id=6919 |accessdate=2008-05-14}}</ref> while industry consensus is that the Xbox 360's conventional architecture is easier to develop for.<ref>{{cite web |date=2007-08-17 |last=Doerr |first=Nick |publisher=PS3 Fanboy |title=Ubisoft's GRAW team denies PS3 programming difficulty |url=http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/08/17/ubisofts-graw-team-denies-ps3-programming-difficulty/ |accessdate=2008-05-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=2006-02-07 |last=Gualco |first=Scott |publisher=Gamer 2.0 |title=UPDATE PlayStation 3 Programming Predicament? |url=http://www.gamer20.com/platform/ps3/news/3521/ |accessdate=2008-05-14}}</ref> |
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At the end of first half of 2007, the console stabilized at 11.6 million units shipped as sales dropped 60% while its rival, [[Wii]], gained momentum and [[Sony]] announced a competitive price drop on the [[PlayStation 3]].<ref>{{cite web |last=McDougall |first=Paul |title=Microsoft Xbox 360 Sales Plunge 60% As Problems Mount |publisher=''[[InformationWeek]]'' |date=2007-07-20 | url=http://www.informationweek.com/news/201200157|accessdate=2007-11-22}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Lai |first=Marcus |title=Wii, Xbox 360 sales up; PS3 down at Ebay |publisher=Punch Jump |date=2007-08-30 |url=http://news.punchjump.com/blog/2007/08/30/wii-xbox-360-sales-up-ps3-down-at-ebay-2/ |accessdate=2007-11-22}}</ref> Microsoft's strategy to boost sales with the release of the highly anticipated ''[[Halo 3]]'' in September 2007 paid off, outselling the Wii that month in North America.<ref name="Xbox36Wii">{{cite web |last=Boyer |first=Brandon |title=Halo 3 Drives Xbox 360 Sales Above Wii In September |publisher =Gamasutra |date=2007-10-19 |url=http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=15918 |accessdate=2007-10-25}}</ref> Microsoft's Entertainment and Devices Division experienced a huge increase in revenue, largely driven by the release of ''Halo 3'', and posted a quarterly profit for the first time in two years.<ref>{{cite web |last=Kuchera |first=Ben |title=Strong ''Halo 3'' launch helps Microsoft gaming to first profit in years |publisher=Ars Technica |date=2007-10-26 |url=http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20071026-strong-halo-3-launch-helps-microsoft-to-first-ever-profit-on-gaming.html |accessdate=2007-10-29}}</ref> |
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The Xbox 360's advantage over its competitors has been its quantity and quality of titles. The 2007 [[Game Critics Awards]] honoured the platform with 38 nominations and 11 wins – more than any other platform.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamecriticsawards.com/nom-stats-2007.html |title=2007 Nominee Fast Facts |publisher=[[Game Critics Awards]] |accessdate=2008-06-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamecriticsawards.com/win-stats-2007.html |title=2007 Winners Fast Facts |publisher=Game Critics Awards |accessdate=2008-06-25}}</ref> By March 2008, the Xbox 360 had reached a software [[attach rate]] of 7.5 games per console in the US – a record for any console in history; the rate was 7.0 in Europe, while its competitors were 3.8 (PS3) and 3.5 (Wii), according to Microsoft.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thebitbag.com/2008/04/17/xbox-360-comes-in-2nd-for-march-sales/|title=Xbox 360 Comes In 2nd For March Sales |author=Torrence Davis |publisher=The Bitbag |date=2008-04-17 |accessdate=2008-06-25}}</ref> At the 2008 [[Game Developers Conference]], Microsoft announced that it expects over 1,000 games available for Xbox 360 by the end of the year.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thatvideogameblog.com/2008/02/20/microsoft-keynote-reveals-xbox-stats/|title=Microsoft keynote reveals Xbox stats |author=Rain Anderson |publisher=That VideoGame Blog |date=2008-02-20 |accessdate=2008-06-25}}</ref> The Xbox 360 has managed to gain a simultaneous release of titles which were initially planned to be PS3 exclusives, including ''[[Devil May Cry (series)|Devil May Cry]]'',<ref name="Devil May Cry">{{cite web |title=Official Press Release on DMC4 going Multiplatform |publisher=[[Capcom]] |date=2007-03-20 |url=http://ir.capcom.co.jp/english/news/html/e070320.html |accessdate=2007-10-25}}</ref> ''[[Ace Combat]]'',<ref name="Ace Combat">{{citeweb |url=http://www.namcobandaigames.com/news/press/press/199/page/1 |title=NAMCO BANDAI GAMES ANNOUNCES THE WORLDWIDE LAUNCH OF ACE COMBAT 6: FIRES OF LIBERATION FOR THE XBOX 360 |publisher=[[Namco Bandai]] |accessdate=2008-06-25}}</ref> ''[[Virtua Fighter (series)|Virtua Fighter]]''<ref name="Virtua Fighter">{{cite web |last=McWhertor |first=Michael |title=PS3 Loses Another Exclusive, Virtua Fighter 5 Comes to 360| publisher=[[Kotaku]] |date=2006-12-21 |url=http://kotaku.com/gaming/sega/ps3-loses-another-exclusive-virtua-fighter-5-comes-to-360-223566.php |accessdate=2007-10-25}}</ref>, ''[[Grand Theft Auto 4]]'',<ref name="Grand Theft Auto 4">{{cite web |url=http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/grandtheftauto4/news.html?sid=6151640&mode=all |title=Grand Theft Auto IV Comes to Xbox 360 on Day One |publisher=[[GameSpot]] |accessdate=2008-05-24}}</ref> and [[Final Fantasy XIII]]. |
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In August 2007, the first price drop was announced for all [[Stock Keeping Unit]]s (SKU's) of the Xbox 360.<ref name="lower price">{{cite web |title=Microsoft Lowers Xbox 360 Price |publisher=Xbox (Microsoft) |date=[[2007-08-06]] |url=http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/news/2007/0806-consoleprice.htm |accessdate=2007-10-25}}</ref> The Core system's price was reduced in the United States by $20, the Premium by $50, and the Elite model by $30.<ref name="lower price"/> Also, the [[HDMI]] out port, previously exclusive to the Elite system, was added to new models of the Premium and Core systems (and the new Arcade system).<ref>{{cite web |last=Bergfeld |first=Carlos |title=Microsoft Confirms HDMI Port on X360 Premium Model, Not Core |publisher=Shacknews |date=2007-08-08 |url=http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/48351 |accessdate=2007-10-25}}</ref> |
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[[Sony]]'s PlayStation 3 was released on November 11, 2006, with a higher price than its direct competitor, the Xbox 360. The system's reliance on new technology such as the [[Cell microprocessor]] and [[Blu-ray]] format has caused difficulties in manufacturing, especially the Blu-ray diode, leading to shortages at launch and the delay of the [[PAL region]] launches; however, by early December 2006, Sony announced that all production issues had been resolved.<ref>{{cite web| last =Graft| first =Kris| title =PS3 Manufacturing Troubles 'Solved'| publisher =Next Generation| date =[[2006-12-08]]| url =http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4369&Itemid=2| accessdate =2007-10-25}}</ref> |
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Market analysts<ref> {{cite web | title =Sony's other units depend on the PS3's success | publisher =[[CNN]] | date =[[2006-05-07]] | url =http://money.cnn.com/2006/05/07/technology/sony_reut0507/index.htm| accessdate =2007-12-18 }}</ref> and Sony executives have stated that the success of the PlayStation 3 and the [[Blu-ray Disc|Blu-ray]] format are dependent on one another; Rich Marty, VP of New Business Development at [[Sony Pictures Home Entertainment]] stated that the “PS3 is critical to the success of Blu-ray,"<ref>{{cite web | title =PS3 fuels Blu-ray revolution says Sony Pictures | publisher =PSPSPS | date =[[2007-09-06]] | url =http://www.pspsps.tv/2007/09/ps3_fuels_bluray_revolution_sa_1.html | accessdate =2007-12-18 }}</ref> while [[Phil Harrison]] stated that the PlayStation 3's success will be ensured because "the growth of the Blu-ray disc movie market ... is a positive factor which will play more into the consumer psyche ... as more consumer electronics firms launch standalone disc players, as more Blu-ray disc movies become available, and as more shelf space is dedicated to the category at retail."<ref>{{cite web | last =Gibson | first =Ellie | title =Blu-ray will help ensure success of PlayStation 3, says Harrison | publisher =[[GamesIndustry.biz]] | date =2007-03-13 | url =http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=23461 | accessdate =2007-12-18 }}</ref> |
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Sony will provide support for its console with new titles from acclaimed first-party franchises such as ''[[Gran Turismo (series)|Gran Turismo]]'' and ''[[God of War (video game)|God of War]]'', and secured a number of highly anticipated third-party exclusive titles, including ''[[Metal Gear Solid 4]]'' and ''[[Final Fantasy Versus XIII]]''. Titles which were originally [[exclusive dealing|exclusive]] or recognised with the platform, such as ''[[Devil May Cry (series)|Devil May Cry]]'',<ref name="Devil May Cry"/> ''[[Ace Combat]]'',<ref name="Ace Combat"/> ''[[Virtua Fighter (series)|Virtua Fighter]]'',<ref name="Virtua Fighter"/> ''[[Monster Hunter]]'',<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ir.capcom.co.jp/english/news/html/e071010.html |title=Capcom unleashes the beast as "Monster Hunter 3 (tri-)" rumbles its way onto the Nintendo Wii |publisher=[[Capcom]] |accessdate=2008-06-25}}</ref>, and ''[[Dragon Quest]]'',<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ds.ign.com/articles/750/750590p1.html |title=Dragon Quest 9 Set for DS|publisher=[[IGN]]|author=Gantayat, Anoop|accessdate=2008-05-24}}</ref> have been released on other platforms. The previous ''[[Grand Theft Auto (series)|Grand Theft Auto]]'' titles were originally timed exclusives on the [[PlayStation 2]], before making their release on other platforms, such as the [[Xbox]], months later; however, ''[[Grand Theft Auto 4]]'', the latest installment, arrived day one on the Xbox 360 with the release of the PlayStation 3 version, as well as having exclusive content for the Xbox 360.<ref name="Grand Theft Auto 4"/> Announced exclusives titles for the PlayStation 3 such as ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'';<ref>{{cite web| last =Hatfield| first =Daemon| title =Assassin's Creed Loses PS3 Exclusivity| publisher =IGN| date =[[2006-08-30]]| url =http://au.ps3.ign.com/articles/729/729420p1.html| accessdate =2007-10-25}}</ref> ''[[Bladestorm: The Hundred Years' War]]'' and ''[[Fatal Inertia]]'' were released on Xbox 360 as well, with the latter making its release on Xbox 360 before the PlayStation 3 version.<ref>{{cite web | last =Boyes | first =Emma | title =More PS3 exclusives head to 360 | publisher =[[GameSpot]] | date =[[2006-11-22]] | url =http://www.gamespot.com/news/6162235.html | accessdate =2007-12-18 }}</ref> The ''Katamari'' series, which has long been PlayStation 2 exclusives, found the latest installment, ''[[Beautiful Katamari]]'', exclusive to Xbox 360.<ref>{{cite web | last =Kohler | first =Chris | title =Sony's Lost Exclusives: A Timeline | publisher =''[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]]'' | date =[[2007-07-02]] | url =http://blog.wired.com/games/2007/07/sonys-lost-excl.html | accessdate =2007-12-18 }}</ref> These releases have fueled rumors and fear that ''Metal Gear Solid 4'', ''Final Fantasy XIII'', and ''Tekken 6'' would also be available for Xbox 360.<ref>{{cite web| last =Robischon| first =Noah| title =Metal Gear Solid 4 Is PS3 Exclusive - Last In Series| publisher =Kotaku| date =[[2007-07-11]]| url =http://kotaku.com/gaming/e307/metal-gear-solid-4-is-ps3-exclusive-+-last-in-series-277361.php| accessdate =2007-10-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last =Jackson | first =Mike | title =PS3 could lose FFXIII as an exclusive | publisher =[[ComputerAndVideoGames.com|CVG]] | date =[[2007-03-22]] | url =http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=160471 | accessdate = 2007-12-18 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last= Smith | first= Luke | title= Tekken 6 bound for Xbox 360? | url = http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3156143 | publisher= [[1UP.com]] | date= 2007-01-02| accessdate=2008-01-25}}</ref><ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.thebitbag.com/2007/10/16/tekken-6-on-xbox-360-is-highly-probable/|title= The Bitbag » Tekken 6 On Xbox 360 Is Highly Probable|publisher=TheBitBag|accessdate=2008-06-01}}</ref><ref>[{[citeweb|url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=153152 |title=Tekken 6 touted for Xbox 360|publisher=Computer And Video Games.com|accessdate=2008-06-01}}</ref> At E3 2008, it was announced that ''Final Fantasy XIII'' would be simultaneously released on the Xbox 360 in Europe and North America;<ref name="Final Fantasy XIII Comes to the 360">{{cite web|url=http://www.g4tv.com/xplay/blog/index.html?t=687020#687020|title=Final Fantasy XIII Comes to the 360|coauthors=G4 tv|publisher=X-Play|language=English|accessdate=2008-07-14}}</ref> Later, on October 8, it was announced that ''[[Tekken 6]]'' would also be releasing on the Xbox 360. However, ''Metal Gear Solid 4'' and ''Final Fantasy Versus XIII'' still remain PlayStation 3 exclusives.<ref>[http://thelonegamer.wordpress.com/2007/12/02/ten-coolest-things-about-tekken-6/ Ten Coolest Things About Tekken 6 « The Lone Gamer<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://kotaku.com/340097/mgs4-360-rumor-smashed-yet-again Rumor Smash: MGS4 360 Rumor Smashed Yet Again<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://ps3.thegamereviews.com/story-342-Rumor-Killer-No-MGS4-on-360-says-Konami.html Rumor Killer: No MGS4 on 360, says Konami - PS3 News from The Game Reviews<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://gamer.blorge.com/2008/03/03/xbox-360-will-never-get-metal-gear-solid-4-due-to-size/ Xbox 360 will never get Metal Gear Solid 4 due to size - GAMER.BLORGE<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Sony has blamed lower-than-expected sales on the lack of titles in the PlayStation 3's slim software library, its higher price, and stock shortages.<ref>{{cite web | last =Kalning | first =Kristin | title =Sony aims for comeback win with PS3 | publisher =[[MSNBC]] | date =[[2007-12-02]] | url =http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22044630/ | accessdate = 2007-12-18 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last =Ivan | first =Tom | title =Hirai: Sony's Focus Is Now On PS3 Software | publisher = [[Next Generation Magazine|Next Generation]] | date =[[2007-12-16]] | url =http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8359&Itemid=2 | accessdate = 2007-12-18 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last =Brightman | first =James | title =Interview: Jack Tretton Reflects on Year One as SCEA Chief | publisher =GameDaily | date =[[2007-12-07]] | url =http://www.gamedaily.com/games/uncharted-drakes-fortune/playstation-3/game-features/interview-jack-tretton-reflects-on-year-one-as-scea-chief/6185/71250/?biz=1 | accessdate = 2007-12-18 }}</ref> |
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== April 2007 == |
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In July 2007, [[Sony]] announced a drop in the price of the console by $100.<ref>{{cite web| last =Hillis| first =Scott| title =Sony cuts price on Playstation 3 by $100| publisher =Reuters| date =[[2007-07-09]]| url =http://www.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idUSN0726030420070709| accessdate =2007-10-25}}</ref> This measure only applied to the 60 GB models and was exclusive to the United States and Canada, where those models are no longer in production.<ref>{{cite web| last =Thorsen| first =Tor| title =60GB PS3 'no longer in production'| publisher =GameSpot AU| date =[[2007-07-13]]| url =http://au.gamespot.com/news/6175011.html| accessdate =2007-10-25}}</ref> When stock of this model runs out, only a new model with an 80 GB hard disk will be available, and for the same as the launch price of the 60 GB version. |
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On October 18, 2007, Sony announced a $100 price drop for the 80 GB model and a new $399 40 GB model to launch on November 2, 2007<ref>{{cite news| title =Sony Press Release| url=http://www.us.playstation.com/News/PressReleases/429| date =[[2007-11-23]]| publisher =[[Sony]]| accessdate=2007-12-02}}</ref> with reduced features such as the removal of backward compatibility with [[Playstation 2|PS2]] games. Within weeks, Sony announced that sales of the 40 GB and 80 GB models by major retailers had increased 192%.<ref>{{cite news| last = Williams | first =Martyn | title =PS3 sales jump in US on heels of price cut | publisher =''[[Washington Post]]'' | date =[[2007-11-23]] | url =http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/23/AR2007112300645.html | accessdate = 2007-11-25 }}</ref> |
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On August 20, 2008, Sony announced 2 new models, a $399 80 GB model and a $499 160 GB model, to launch in November 2008.<ref>{{cite news| title =GC 08| url=http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/08/20/160gb-model-also-announced-for-america-499-november-release/| date=2008-08-20| publisher =[[PS3fanboy]]| accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> |
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===Wii=== |
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[[Nintendo]] entered this generation with a new approach embodied by its Wii console. The company planned to attract current hard-core and casual gamers,<ref>{{cite news | last =Morris | first =Chris | title =Nintendo continues to play coy | publisher = [[CNN]] | date =[[2006-05-09]] | url =http://money.cnn.com/2006/05/09/technology/e3_nintendo/index.htm | accessdate =2007-12-12}}</ref> non-gamers,<ref>{{cite news | last =Hermida | first =Alfred | title =Nintendo shows new games console | publisher = [[BBC News]] | date =[[2006-05-10]] | url =http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4756625.stm | accessdate =2007-12-12}}</ref> and lapsed gamers by focusing on new gameplay experiences and new forms of interaction with games rather than cutting edge graphics and expensive technology.<ref name="autogenerated2">{{cite news | last =Hartley | first =Matt | title =Reginald Fils-Aime: Nintendo goes for wild ride | publisher = ''[[The Globe and Mail]]'' | date =2007-12-10 | url =http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20071210.wdecisionPOINT1208/BNStory/Technology/home | accessdate =2007-12-12}}</ref> This approach was previously implemented in the [[Handheld game console| portable]] market with the [[Nintendo DS]].<ref name="money"/> Nintendo expressed hope that the new control schemes it has implemented will render current conventionally controlled consoles obsolete, leading to Nintendo capturing a large portion of the existing market as well.<ref name="Iwata Speech 06">{{cite web | url=http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n10/e3_2006/speech/english.html | publisher=Nintendo | title=Nintendo President, Satoru Iwata, media briefing speech at E3 2006 | accessdate=2007-04-03}}</ref> |
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So far this strategy has paid off, with demand for the Wii outstripping supply throughout 2007.<ref>{{cite web| last =Yen| first =Yi-Wyn| title =Wii woes for the wee ones on Xmas| publisher =[[CNN]]| date =[[2007-10-05]]| url =http://money.cnn.com/2007/10/03/technology/nintendo_wii.fortune/?postversion=2007100417| accessdate =2007-10-25}}</ref> Since Nintendo profited on each console right from the start unlike its competitors,<ref>{{cite web| last =Ehrenberg| first =Ron| title =Game Console Wars II: Nintendo Shaves Off Profits, Leaving Competition Scruffy| publisher =Seeking Alpha| date =[[2007-05-03]]| url =http://seekingalpha.com/article/34357-game-console-wars-ii-nintendo-shaves-off-profits-leaving-competition-scruffy| accessdate =2007-10-25}}</ref> it has already achieved very positive returns.<ref>{{cite web| title =Nintendo jumps ahead of Sony in market value| publisher =''[[The Age]]''| date =[[2007-06-25]]| url =http://www.theage.com.au/news/Technology/Nintendo-jumps-ahead-of-Sony-in-market-value/2007/06/25/1182623808686.html| accessdate =2007-10-25}}</ref> With only a few exceptions, monthly worldwide sales for the Wii have been higher than the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3,<ref name="Xbox36Wii"/><ref name="regain">{{cite news | last =Levine | first =Barry | title =Gamers Buy 350,000 Wii Consoles in Single Week | publisher =CIO Today | date =[[2007-11-28]] | url =http://www.cio-today.com/news/Wii-Sells-350-000-Units-in-Single-Week/story.xhtml?story_id=13000G0B8RMG| accessdate =2007-12-12}}</ref><ref name="PS3leads">{{cite news | last =Takenaka | first =Kiyoshi| title =Sony PS3 tops Nintendo Wii in Japan for first time | publisher =[[Forbes]]| date =[[2007-11-30]] | url =http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:_xEh5ux2QJQJ:www.forbes.com/reuters/feeds/reuters/2007/11/30/2007-11-30T083733Z_01_T356017_RTRIDST_0_SONY-NINTENDO-UPDATE-2.html | accessdate =2007-12-12}}</ref> eroding Microsoft's early lead and widening the gap between its [[market share]] and Sony's.<ref name="money">{{cite web| title =The untold story of how the Wii beat the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3| publisher =CNNMoney| date =[[2007-04-25]]| url =http://money.cnn.com/magazines/business2/business2_archive/2007/05/01/8405654/?postversion=2007042509| accessdate =2007-05-01}}</ref> On September 12, 2007, it was reported by the British newspaper ''[[Financial Times]]'' that the Wii's sales had surpassed the Xbox 360, which was released one year previously, and became the market leader in worldwide home console sales for the current generation.<ref name="wiileads">{{citeweb | last =Sanchanta| first =Mariko|title= Nintendo’s Wii takes console lead| publisher =''Financial Times''| date=[[2007-09-12]]|url=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/51df0c84-6154-11dc-bf25-0000779fd2ac.html|accessdate=2007-09-12}}</ref> |
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As in previous generations, Nintendo has provided strong support for its new console with popular first-party franchises like ''[[Mario]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda (series)|The Legend of Zelda]]'', ''[[Metroid (series)|Metroid]]'', and ''[[Pokémon (video games)|Pokémon]]'', among others. To appeal to casual and non-gamers, Nintendo has also created the ''[[Wii Series]]'' of games, where players make use of the motion-sensing abilities of the console and its peripherals to simulate real world activities, such as sports, table games, music, or doing exercises.<ref>{{cite web | title = Wii Sports Part 1: A Truly Ground-breaking Collection of Games | publisher = [[Nintendo]] | url =http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:EEvwzuuvqMYJ:wiiportal.nintendo-europe.com/135.html | accessdate =2007-12-12}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = Wii Sports Part 4: Games That Even the People Watching Can Enjoy | publisher = [[Nintendo]] | url =http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:6Q1I7iXF8GYJ:wiiportal.nintendo-europe.com/142.html | accessdate =2007-12-12}}</ref> |
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Publishers such as [[Ubisoft]], [[EA]], [[Capcom]], and [[Majesco Entertainment|Majesco]] continue to release exclusive titles for the console, but the Wii's strongest titles still remain within its first-party line-up. Analysts speculated that this will change in time as the Wii's growing popularity persuades third-party publishers to focus on it;<ref name="regain"/><ref>{{cite news | last =Wingfield | first =Nick | coauthors =Iwatani Kane, Yukari | title =Wii and DS Turn Also-Ran Nintendo Into Winner in Videogames Business | publisher =''[[The Wall Street Journal]]'' | date =[[2007-04-19]] | url =http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB117691936534774315-0q7Hxbw4nJnlZXw0F_ZCD6Dx5MI_20080418.html?mod=blogs | accessdate = 2007-12-12 }}</ref> however, some third party developers are beginning to express frustration at low software sales. [[Goichi Suda]], developer of ''[[No More Heroes (video game)|No More Heroes]]'' for the Wii, noted that "only Nintendo titles are doing well. This isn't just because of the current situation in Japan, as this is happening outside Japan. I am very surprised about the reality about Wii, because before I was making this game, I wasn't expecting that Wii would be a console targeted only for non-gamers. I expected more games for hardcore gamers. The reality is different to what I expected."<ref>{{cite web| last= Hicks | first= Chris | title=Suda 51: Third party Wii games aren’t selling |url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=179648 | publisher=[[Computer and Video Games|CVG]]| date= [[2008-01-16]] | accessdate= 2008-01-25}}</ref> |
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In early 2008, the [[NPD Group]] revealed sales data showing that, while the Wii's life-to-date [[attach rate]] is low, in December 2007, it reached 8.11—higher than the attach rates for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in that month.<ref>{{cite web |last=Casamassina |first= Matt | title= Wii Tie Ratio at 8:1 in December | url= http://wii.ign.com/articles/847/847472p1.html | publisher= [[IGN]] | date= [[2008-01-24]]| accessdate=2008-01-25}}</ref> The Wii's low overall attach rate could be explained by reference to its rapidly increasing [[installed base]], as financial analysts have pointed to the Xbox 360's high attach rates as indicative of an unhealthy lack of installed base growth, and warned that what actually benefits third-party developers is “quicker adoption of hardware and a rapidly growing installed base on which to sell progressively more game units,” which tends to lower the attach rate of a product.<ref>{{ cite web |last= Dobson |first= Jason | title = Opinion: Xbox 360 Software Attach Rate Is 'Alarming' | url= http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=11796 | publisher = [[Gamasutra]] | date= [[2006-11-21]]| accessdate=2008-01-25}}</ref> |
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===Comparison=== |
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|[[United States dollar|US$]]279.99 <small>(Arcade)</small><br>US$299.99 <small>(Core) (discontinued)</small><br>US$399.99 <small>(Premium) (20GB) (discontinued)</small><br>US$349.99 <small>(Premium) (60GB)</small><br>US$479.99 <small>(Elite) (120GB)</small> |
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|US$499.99 <small>(20 GB / Basic)</small><ref name ="launchprice">{{cite web| title = PS3 Launch Prices from around the world | publisher = PS3 Rules | url =http://www.ps3rules.com/article.html | accessdate = 2008-06-05}}</ref> <small>(discontinued)</small><br>US$599.99 <small>(60 GB / Premium)</small><ref name="launchprice"/> <small>(discontinued)</small><br>US$399.99 <small>(40 GB)</small><ref>{{cite web| title = Sony to sell new 40GB PlayStation 3 in U.S.| publisher = Reuters| date =[[2007-10-18]] | url =http://today.reuters.com/news/articlenews.aspx?type=technologyNews&storyid=2007-10-18T071730Z_01_N17323256_RTRUKOC_0_US-SONY-PLAYSTATION3.xml | accessdate = 2007-11-01 }}</ref> <small>(discontinued)</small><br>US$599.99 <small>(80 GB/ old)</small><ref>{{cite web| last =Plunkett| first =Luke| title =Sony Confirms PS3 Price-Cut, 80GB Bundle| publisher =Kotaku| date =[[2007-07-08]]| url =http://kotaku.com/gaming/we.re-slashing-prices/sony-confirms-ps3-price+cut-80gb-bundle-276091.php| accessdate =2007-10-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| last =Grant| first =Christopher| title =Sony announces 80GB PlayStation 3 (in South Korea)| publisher =Joystiq| date =[[2007-05-21]]| url =http://www.joystiq.com/2007/05/21/sony-announces-80gb-playstation-3-in-south-korea/| accessdate =2007-10-29}}</ref> <br>US$399.99 <small>(80 GB / new)</small> <br>US$499.99 <small>(160 GB)</small> |
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|US$249.99 <small>(''[[Wii Sports]]'' included)</small> |
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|[[Japanese yen|¥]]27,800 <small>(Arcade)</small><br />¥29,000 <small>(Core) (discontinued)</small><br />¥39,795 <small>(Premium) (20 GB) (discontinued)</small><br />¥29,800 <small>(Premium) (60 GB)</small><br />¥47,800 <small>(Elite)</small> |
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|¥49,980 <small>(20 GB / Basic) (discontinued)</small><ref name="launchprice"/><br />¥59,980 <small>(60 GB / Premium) (discontinued)</small><br /> ¥39,980 <small>(40 GB) (discontinued)</small><ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web| last =Sliwinski| first =Alexander| title = 40GB PS3 announced for Japan, Sony introduces white PS3| publisher =Joystiq| date =2007-10-09 | url = http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/09/40gb-ps3-announced-for-japan-sony-introduces-white-ps3/| accessdate =2007-11-01 }}</ref><br />¥49,980 <small>(80GB / old) (discontinued)</small> <br> ¥39,980 <small>(80 GB / new)</small><ref name="launchprice"/> |
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|[[Pound sterling|£]]199.99 <small>(Arcade)</small><br>[[Euro|€]]299.99 / £209.99 <small>(Core) (discontinued)</small><br>€399.99 / £279.99 <small>(Premium)</small><br>£299.99 <small>(Elite)</small><br> |
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|€399.99 / £299.99 <small>(40 GB) (discontinued)</small><br />€599.99 / £424.99 <small>(60 GB/ premium) (discontinued)</small><br> €399.99 / £299.99 <small>(80 GB/ new) |
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|€249.99 / £179.99 <small>(''Wii Sports'' included)</small> |
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|{{vgrelease|JP=November 11, 2006}}{{vgrelease|NA=November 17, 2006}}{{vgrelease|PAL=March 23, 2007}} [[PlayStation 3 launch#Release data and pricing|More...]] |
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|''[[Halo 3]]'', 8.1 million <small>(as of January 3, 2008)</small><ref name="xbox360halo3">{{cite web | url=http://www.gamespot.com/news/6184291.html | last= Sinclair| first= Brendan | title=MS: 17.7 million 360s sold | date=2008-01-03 | publisher=[[GameSpot]] | accessdate=2008-01-04}}</ref> |
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|''[[MotorStorm]]'',<!--DO NOT CHANGE THIS WITHOUT A NEW REFERENCE TO A RELIABLE SOURCE--> 3.31 million <small>(as of December 30, 2007)</small><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.edge-online.com/features/the-games-of-2008-playstation-3?page=0,4 |publisher=[[Edge (magazine)|Edge]] |accessdate=2008-07-31 |date=2007-12-30 |author=Edge Staff |title=The Games of 2008: PlayStation 3}}</ref> |
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|''[[Wii Sports]]'' <small>([[Pack-in game|pack-in]], except in Japan)</small>, {{nowrap|21.56 million}} <small>(as of March 31, 2008)</small><ref name="080425e">{{cite web |url=http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2008/080425e.pdf#page=6 |title=Financial Results Briefing for Fiscal Year Ended March 2008 |publisher=[[Nintendo]] |date=2008-04-25 |format=[[PDF]] |pages=6 |accessdate=2008-04-25}}</ref><br />''[[Wii Play]]'', 11.51 million <small>(as of March 31, 2008)</small><ref name="080425e"/> |
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*Xbox Live headset |
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*[[Component video|Component]] HD AV cable |
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*[[TOSLINK]] output port |
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'''Elite:''' |
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*Includes everything in the Premium plus: |
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*120 GB detachable hard drive (instead of 60 GB) |
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*Separate [[TOSLINK]] and [[RCA]] out cable |
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*Separate [[HDMI]] cable (after August 2007) |
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*[[PlayStation 3 accessories#Sixaxis|Sixaxis]] wireless controller |
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*[[Ethernet]] cable |
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*[[USB]] cable |
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*[[Stereo]] [[AV]] cable |
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*Hardware-based backwards compatibility with [[PlayStation 2|PS2]] games |
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'''40 GB:''' |
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*Includes everything in the 20 GB plus: |
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*[[IEEE 802.11]] [[b]]/[[g]] [[Wi-Fi]] |
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*''Excludes'' 2x [[USB]] ports and [[PS2]] backwards compatibility |
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*[[DualShock 3]] instead of [[PlayStation 3 accessories#Sixaxis|Sixaxis]] (Japan only) |
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'''60 GB:''' |
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*Includes everything in the 20 GB and 40 GB plus: |
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*[[Compact Flash]], [[Secure Digital]], and [[Memory Stick]] [[Flash card]] readers |
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*Software-based backwards compatibility with [[PlayStation 2|PS2]] and [[PlayStation|PS1]] games in [[PAL region]] models |
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*Hardware-based backwards compatibility with [[PlayStation 2|PS2]] and [[PlayStation|PS1]] games in [[NTSC|NTSC region]] models |
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'''80 GB (2007 version):''' |
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*Includes everything in the 60 GB plus: |
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*Software-based backwards compatibility with [[PlayStation 2|PS2]] and [[PlayStation|PS1]] games |
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'''80 GB (2008 version):''' |
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*Includes everything in the 40 GB plus: |
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*[[DualShock 3]] instead of [[PlayStation 3 accessories#Sixaxis|Sixaxis]] |
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'''160 GB:''' |
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*Includes everything in the 80 GB (2008 version)</div></div> |
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*Composite AV cable |
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*[[Wii Remote]] controller and [[Wii Remote#Nunchuk|Nunchuk]] attachment |
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*[[Wii Remote#Sensing|Sensor Bar]] |
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*Console stand and plate |
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*2 AA batteries |
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*Backwards compatibility with [[GameCube|GCN]] games</div></div> |
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*Wired and Wireless controller |
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*64 MB and 512 MB memory unit |
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*[[Xbox Live Vision]] camera |
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*Faceplates |
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*Wireless network adapter |
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*20 GB, 60 GB, and 120 GB detachable HDD |
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*[[Xbox 360 HD DVD Player|HD DVD drive]] |
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*[[Xbox 360 accessories|More...]]</div></div> |
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*[[PlayStation 3 accessories#Sixaxis|Sixaxis]]/[[DualShock#DualShock 3|DualShock 3]] wireless controller |
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*PlayStation 2 memory card adapter |
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*Bluetooth remote |
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*Bluetooth headset, most Bluetooth headsets are compatible |
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*HDMI Cable first party, any standard HDMI cable works |
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*Any standard 2.5 inch [[SATA]] [[Hard disk drive|HDD]] hard drive can be attached |
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*[[PlayStation Eye]] camera (most other USB webcams also compatible)</div></div> |
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*[[Wii Remote]] |
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*Composite AV cable |
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*RGB Scart cable |
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*Component AV cable |
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*D-Terminal cable |
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*S-Video Cable |
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*Wired LAN adapter |
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*[[Wii Remote#Third-party accessories|More...]] |
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![[CPU]] |
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|3.2 GHz IBM [[PowerPC]] [[Multi-core (computing)|tri-core]] codenamed "[[Xenon (processor)|Xenon]]" |
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|[[Cell microprocessor|Cell Broadband Engine]] (3.2 GHz [[IBM POWER|POWER]]-based [[Cell microprocessor#Power Processor Element|PPE]] with seven 3.2 GHz [[Cell microprocessor#Synergistic Processing Elements (SPE)|SPE]]s) |
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|729 MHz PowerPC based [[IBM]] "[[Broadway (microprocessor)|Broadway]]"<ref name="WiiSpecs">{{cite web| last =Casamassina| first =Matt|title=Nintendo Wii FAQ| publisher=IGN| date =[[2006-09-19]] |url=http://wii.ign.com/articles/733/733464p1.html| accessdate=2007-04-03}}</ref> |
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!Memory |
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512 MB [[GDDR3]] @ 700 MHz shared between CPU & GPU<br />10 MB EDRAM GPU frame buffer memory |
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256 MB [[XDR DRAM|XDR]] @ 3.2 GHz<br />256 MB GDDR3 @ 650 MHz, GPU can access CPU memory |
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24 MB "internal" 1T-SRAM integrated into graphics package<br />64 MB "external" GDDR3 SDRAM<br />3 MB GPU frame buffer memory |
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![[Graphics processing unit|GPU]] |
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|500 MHz codenamed "[[Xenos]]" ([[ATI Technologies|ATI]] custom design) |
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|550 MHz [[RSX 'Reality Synthesizer'|RSX]] (based on [[NVIDIA]] G70 architecture) <ref>{{cite web|url=http://anandtech.com/tradeshows/showdoc.aspx?i=2417&p=4| title=Playstation 3's GPU - The NVIDIA RSX Reality Synthesizer| date=2005-05-16| publisher=AnandTech| accessdate=2008-10-05}}</ref> |
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|243 MHz ATI [[Hollywood (graphics chip)|"Hollywood"]] |
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![[Game controller|Controller]] |
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*[[Xbox 360 components and accessories#Gamepad|Xbox 360 controller]] (up to four controllers; any combination of a maximum of 3 wired [4 with the use of a [[USB hub]]] or 4 wireless) |
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*[[Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel]] |
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*[[Scene It]] Trivia Controller |
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*[[Xbox]] S-Controller/Duke Controller Via Adapter |
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*[[PlayStation 3 accessories#Wireless Controller|Sixaxis]]/[[DualShock#DualShock 3|DualShock 3]] controller (up to 7 via [[Bluetooth]]) |
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*[[Dualshock]]/[[Dualshock 2]] via adapter |
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*[[PlayStation Portable|PSP]] via [[Wi-Fi]]<span style="color:green;">'''*'''</span> or [[USB]] |
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*[[GunCon|GunCon 3]] |
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*[[PlayStation Eye]] camera |
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*[[Buzz!: Quiz TV]] wireless buzzers |
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*[[Wii Remote]] (up to 4 via [[Bluetooth]]) |
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*[[Wii Remote#Nunchuk|Nunchuk]] attachment |
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*[[Classic Controller]] |
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*[[GameCube]] Controller with [[Virtual Console]] and GC games (up to 4; 5 with [[Virtual Console#Control|some games]]) |
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*[[Game Boy Advance|GBA]] via [[Nintendo GameCube Game Boy Advance Cable|Link Cables]] |
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*[[Nintendo DS]] <small>(via [[Wi-fi]])</small> |
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*[[Wii Balance Board]] |
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*Wii Dance Mat |
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!Dimensions |
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8.3 cm × 30.9 cm × 25.8 cm (6,616.9 cm<sup>3</sup>) |
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9.8 cm × 32.5 cm × 27.4 cm (8,726.9 cm<sup>3</sup>)<ref name="Playstation3Specs">{{cite web|title=PLAYSTATION3 LAUNCHES ON NOVEMBER 11, 2006 IN JAPAN | publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.| date =[[2006-05-08]] |url=http://www.scei.co.jp/corporate/release/pdf/060509ae.pdf| accessdate=2007-04-03 | format=[[PDF]]}}</ref> |
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4.4 cm × 16 cm × 21.5 cm (1,513.6 cm<sup>3</sup>) |
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!Weight<br /> |
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3.5 kg (7.7 lbs)<ref name="Xbox360Specs2">{{cite web|url=http://www.xbox.com/en-US/support/systemuse/xbox360/resources/consolespecs.htm|title=Xbox 360 Technical Specifications | publisher=Xbox (Microsoft)| accessdate =2007-10-29}}</ref> |
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5 kg (11 lbs)<ref name="Playstation3Specs2">{{cite web|url=http://www.us.playstation.com/PS3/About/TechnicalSpecifications|title=About Playstation3 - Technical Specifications| publisher =PlayStation (Sony)| accessdate =2007-10-29}}</ref><ref name="Playstation3Specs" /> |
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1.2 kg (2.6 lbs)<ref name="WiiWeight">{{cite web| last =Allen| first =Danny|title=A Closer Look at the Nintendo Wii | publisher=''[[PC World (magazine)|PC World]]''|date =[[2006-11-17]]|url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,127859-page,1/article.html | accessdate=2007-04-03}}</ref> |
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!Online services |
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|[[Xbox Live]]<br />[[Xbox Live Arcade]]<br />[[Xbox Live Marketplace]]<br />[[Xbox Live Vision]] (webcam), headset<br/>Xbox Live Video Marketplace<br />[[Windows Live Messenger]] |
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|[[Remote Play]]<br />[[PlayStation Network]]<br />[[PlayStation Store]]<br />Internet browser<br />Video chat using [[PlayStation Eye]] camera or other USB webcam<br />[[PlayStation Home]]<br />[[Qore (PlayStation Network)|Qore]]<br />[[VidZone]]<br />[[PlayStation Network#Life with PlayStation|Life with PlayStation]] |
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|[[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]]<br />[[WiiConnect24]]<br />[[Internet Channel]]<br />[[Wii Menu#News Channel|News Channel]]<br />[[Wii Menu#Forecast Channel|Forecast Channel]]<br />[[Everybody Votes Channel]]<br />[[Wii Shop Channel]] (including [[Virtual Console]])<br />[[Wii Menu#Message Board|Wii Message Board]]<br />[[Check Mii Out Channel]]<br />[[BBC iPlayer|BBC iPlayer Channel]]<br />[[Nintendo Channel]]<br /> |
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![[Backward compatibility]] |
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|[[List of Xbox games compatible with Xbox 360|465 Selected Xbox]] games <small>(as of November 2007)</small>. Additions made with software updates. Hard drive required.<br />Some Xbox titles are also available for download from [[List of Xbox Originals|Xbox Originals]] service. |
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|North American and Japanese 20 GB and 60 GB models have full backwards compatibility for [[PlayStation|PS1]] and [[PlayStation 2|PS2]] titles.<ref name="Playstation3BackwardCompatibility">{{cite web| last =Gantayat| first =Anoop| title =PS3 Backwards Compatibility Issues - New system has some problems with past titles| publisher =IGN| date =[[2006-11-12]]| url =http://ps3.ign.com/articles/745/745439p1.html| accessdate=2007-04-03}}</ref><br /> |
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The [[PAL region]] 60 GB model and North American and Japanese 80 GB versions offer partial backwards compatibility through [[software emulation]]<ref>{{cite web| last =van Grinsven| first =Lucas|title=PlayStation 3 in Europe will play fewer old games|publisher=Reuters| date =[[2007-02-23]]|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idUSL2267625820070223?pageNumber=1 | accessdate=2007-04-03}}</ref> with additions made with software updates.<br /> |
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The 40 GB, 80GB (2008 version), and 160GB models in all regions have support for PS1 titles, but not PS2 titles.<ref>{{cite web| title =Official PlayStation website - PS3 FAQ| url =http://www.us.playstation.com/ps3/about/faq| accessdate=2007-12-02}}</ref><br /> |
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Some PS1 titles are available for download from the PlayStation Store. |
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|Supports all [[Nintendo GameCube]] software and most accessories. Many games from systems prior to Nintendo GameCube are available for download through [[Virtual Console]]. |
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!User interface |
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|[[Xbox 360#Dashboard|Xbox 360 Dashboard]] |
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|[[XrossMediaBar#PlayStation 3 XMB|XrossMediaBar (XMB)]] |
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|[[Wii Menu]] |
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!System software<br />features |
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* Audio file playback (non-[[Digital rights management|DRM]] [[Advanced Audio Coding|AAC]], [[MP3]], [[Windows Media Audio|WMA]]) |
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* Video file playback ([[MPEG-4|MPEG4]], [[Windows Media Video|WMV]], [[DivX]], [[XviD]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/xbox-360-divx%5Cxvid-test/xbox-360-divxxvid-tested-it-plays-almost-everything-329769.php|title=Xbox 360 DivX/XviD Playback Tested (Verdict: It's Almost Perfect)|date=2007-12-04|accessdate=2008-06-24}}</ref>) |
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* Image slideshows |
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* Connectivity with Windows PCs for more codec support and external playback (compatible natively with [[Windows XP Media Center Edition]] and [[Windows Vista]], with [[Windows XP]] with downloadable utility)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xbox.com/en-US/pcsetup/alldownloads.htm|title=Xbox 360 Media Download Center | publisher=Xbox (Microsoft)| accessdate =2007-10-30}}</ref> |
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* Keyboard support</div></div> |
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* Audio file playback ([[Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding|ATRAC3]], AAC, MP3, [[MP3 Surround]], [[WAV]], WMA) |
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* (Video file playback ([[MPEG-1|MPEG1]], [[MPEG-2|MPEG2]], MPEG4, WMV, DivX, XviD) |
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* Image editing and slideshows ([[JPEG]], [[Graphics Interchange Format|GIF]], [[Portable Network Graphics|PNG]], [[Tagged Image File Format|TIFF]], [[BMP file format|BMP]]) |
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* Connectivity with [[Digital Living Network Alliance|DLNA]] compliant servers |
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* Mouse and keyboard support |
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* [[Folding@home]] client with visualizations from the RSX</div></div> |
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* Audio file playback (Previously MP3, now only AAC) |
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* Video file playback ([[Motion JPEG]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/wii/en_na/sdCards.jsp#file_types|title=SD Cards | publisher=Nintendo | accessdate=2007-04-03}}</ref> |
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* Image editing and slideshows (JPG) |
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* Keyboard support<ref>{{cite web| last =Burman| first =Rob|title = Keyboard Functionality Added to Wii|publisher = IGN UK|date = [[2007-08-08]]|url = http://wii.ign.com/articles/811/811436p1.html|accessdate = 2007-08-08}}</ref></div></div> |
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!Consumer programmability |
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|Development on PC with [[Microsoft XNA|XNA Game Studio]] ($99/year subscription, binary distribution with XNA 1.0 Refresh)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://msdn.microsoft.com/directx/xna/gse/|title=XNA Game Studio Express | publisher=MSDN (Microsoft)| accessdate =2007-10-30}}</ref> |
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|Development on console via free [[Linux]] platform or PC (but no access to RSX graphics acceleration) |
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|[[Wii Menu#WiiWare|WiiWare]] or development on Mac os X with [[Unity3d]] |
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!Resolutions |
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|[[High-definition television|HDTV]]-capable ([[480i]], [[480p]], [[576i]], [[576p]], [[720p]], [[1080i]], [[1080p]]) |
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|[[High-definition television|HDTV]]-capable ([[480i]], [[480p]], [[576i]], [[576p]], [[720p]], [[1080i]], [[1080p]]) |
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|[[Enhanced-definition television|EDTV]]-capable ([[480i]], [[480p]], [[576i]]) |
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!Video outputs |
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|[[RGB]], [[VGA connector|VGA]],<ref name="Xbox360VGA">{{cite web|url=http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/x/xbox360vgahdcable/|title=Product information - Xbox 360 VGA HD AV Cable | publisher=Microsoft | work=xbox.com | accessdate=2007-04-03}}</ref> [[Component video|Component]], [[S-Video]], [[Composite video|Composite]], [[SCART]]<br /> [[HDMI]] 1.2a<ref>{{cite web| last =Block| first =Ryan| title =Microsoft officially adds HDMI to Xbox 360 Premium| publisher =Engadget| date =[[2007-08-08]]| url =http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/microsoft-officially-adds-hdmi-to-xbox-360-premium/| accessdate =2007-10-30}}</ref> (on models manufactured after August, 2007) |
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|[[RGB]], [[Component video|Component]], [[S-Video]], [[Composite video|Composite]], [[SCART]], [[HDMI]] 1.3a |
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|[[RGB]], [[Component video|Component]], [[S-Video]], [[Composite video|Composite]], [[SCART]], [[D4 video connector|D-Terminal]] |
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!Network |
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|[[100BASE-TX]] Ethernet<br />Optional [[IEEE 802.11|802.11]]a/b/g [[Wi-Fi]] adapter |
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|[[10BASE-T]]/[[100BASE-TX]]/[[1000BASE-T]] Ethernet<br />[[IEEE 802.11|802.11]] b/g Wi-fi <small>(all models except 20 GB)</small> |
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|Built-in [[IEEE 802.11|802.11]] b/g Wi-fi<br />Optional Ethernet via USB adapter |
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!Audio |
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|[[Dolby Digital]], [[Windows Media Audio#Windows Media Audio Professional|WMA Pro]], [[DTS]] <small>([[DVD]], [[HD DVD]] movies only)</small> |
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|[[Dolby Digital]], [[DTS]]<nowiki>*</nowiki>, [[Dolby TrueHD]]<nowiki>*</nowiki>, [[DTS-HD Master Audio]]<nowiki>*</nowiki>, [[DTS-HD High Resolution Audio]]<nowiki>*</nowiki><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.us.playstation.com/PS3/About/SystemUpdate|title=System Software Update History|publisher=SONY Computer Entertainment America|accessdate=2008-04-15}}</ref>, [[DTS-ES]]<nowiki>‡</nowiki>, [[DTS 96/24]]<nowiki>‡</nowiki>, [[DTS-ES Matrix]]<nowiki>†</nowiki><ref>{{cite web|url= http://uk.playstation.com/help-support/ps3/guides/detail/item109467/Update-features-(ver-2-40)-/|title=Update features (ver 2.40) |publisher=SCEE|accessdate=2008-07-02}}</ref><br /><small><nowiki>*</nowiki>DVD and Blu-Ray movies only.<br /><nowiki>‡</nowiki>DVD movies only.<br /><nowiki>†</nowiki>Blu-Ray movies only.</small> |
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|[[Dolby Pro Logic|Dolby Pro Logic II]] surround, stereo sound and an additional Mono speaker is built into the controller. |
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![[Input/Output|I/O]] |
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|2.4 GHz [[ISM band]] radio <br /> [[Infrared Data Association|IrDA]]-compliant [[infrared]] for remote<br />2 Memory Card slots <br/> 3 [[Universal Serial Bus|USB]] 2.0 ports<br />1 [[Ethernet]] port |
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|[[Bluetooth]] 2.0 EDR<br />4 [[Universal Serial Bus|USB]] 2.0 ports<nowiki>*</nowiki><br />1 [[Ethernet]] port<br />1 [[Memory Stick]] slot Pro/Duo<nowiki>**</nowiki> <br /> |
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1 SD/mini SD port<nowiki>**</nowiki> <br /> |
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1 Compact Flash port<nowiki>**</nowiki> <br /> |
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<small><nowiki>*</nowiki>2 USB 2.0 ports with 40/80(2008 version)/160 GB versions<br /><nowiki>**</nowiki>Only 60/80(2007 version) GB versions</small> |
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|[[Bluetooth]] 2.0<br />2 [[Universal Serial Bus|USB]] 2.0 ports<br />Four controller and two memory card ports (GameCube)<br />1 [[Secure Digital card|SD Card]] slot<ref name="WiiPorts">{{cite web|url=http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n10/e3_2006/wii/index.html|title=Wiiの概要 (Wii本体) | publisher=Nintendo | language=Japanese | accessdate=2007-04-03}}</ref><br /> |
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!Optical media |
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|12x [[DVD]] (65.6–132 [[megabit per second|Mbit/s]]), [[CD]] |
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|2x [[Blu-ray Disc|BD-ROM]] (72 Mbit/s), 8x DVD, 24x CD, 2x [[Super Audio CD|SACD]]<nowiki>*</nowiki><br /><small><nowiki>*</nowiki>Not supported in 40 GB model |
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|[[Nintendo optical discs|Wii Optical Disc]], Nintendo GameCube [[Nintendo GameCube#Storage Media|Game Disc]], [[DVD-Video]] playback announced for Japan, 2007<ref>{{cite web| last =Farivar| first =Cyrus|url=http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/17/nintendo-confirms-wii-dvd-playback-only-for-japan-for-now/|title=Nintendo confirms Wii DVD playback only for Japan, for now | publisher=Engadget| date =[[2006-11-17]] | accessdate=2007-04-03}}</ref> |
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!Storage |
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|Included/Optional<nowiki>*</nowiki> detachable [[Serial ATA|SATA]] upgradeable 20 GB, 60 GB, or 120 GB hard drive.<br />Xbox 360 memory cards<br /> [[USB mass storage device class|USB mass storage]] (AV content) |
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<small><nowiki>*</nowiki>Premium version includes 20 GB or 60 GB [[HDD]], Elite includes 120 GB HDD, and all HDDs are available for separate purchase.</small> |
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|2.5" upgradeable [[Serial ATA|SATA]] 20/40/60/80/160 GB (depending on model) hard drive.<br /> [[Memory Stick]], [[Secure Digital card|SD]], & Type I/II [[CompactFlash]] / [[Microdrive]]*<br />[[USB mass storage device class|USB mass storage]]<br /><small>*60/80(2007 version)GB models only</small> |
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|512 MB built-in flash memory<br/>[[Secure Digital card|SD]] card |
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[[Nintendo GameCube Memory Card]]s |
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|}</div> |
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====Discontinuations and revisions==== |
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*The PlayStation 3 20 GB was discontinued in North America in April, 2007<ref>{{cite web |last=Thorsen |first=Tor |coauthors=Emma Boyes |url=http://www.gamespot.com/news/6168876.html |title=20 GB PS3 officially discontinued in North America |publisher=GameSpot |date=[[2007-04-11]] |accessdate=2007-04-15}}</ref> and effectively discontinued in Japan in early 2008.<ref>{{cite web |last=Boyes |first=Emma |url=http://www.gamespot.com/news/6184539.html |title=Sony discontinuing 20GB and 60GB PS3 in Japan |publisher=GameSpot |date=[[2008-01-10]] |accessdate=2008-01-10}}</ref> |
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*The PlayStation 3 60 GB was discontinued in [[NTSC]] territories by September 2007 ,and replaced with the 80 GB version.<ref>{{cite web |last=Thorsen |first=Tor |url=http://www.gamespot.com/news/6175011.html |title=E3 07: Hirai: 60GB PS3 'no longer in production' |publisher=GameSpot |date=[[2007-07-13]] |accessdate=2007-07-31}}</ref> |
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*The PlayStation 3 60 GB was effectively discontinued for [[PAL]] territories in late 2007. When the remaining stock in stores was sold, the 40 GB version served as its replacement. |
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*Sony announced before the PS3 launch in Europe that the PlayStation 2's [[Emotion Engine]] CPU would be removed from it for cost savings, and all backwards compatibility would be software-based.<ref>{{cite web |last=Boxer |first=Steve |url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2007/mar/01/sonyplaystation.sony |title=PlayStation 3 loses all Emotion in Europe |publisher=''[[The Guardian]]'' |date=[[2007-03-01]] |accessdate=2007-07-31}}</ref> This is also the same for the 80 GB model launched in the North American market in 2007.<ref>{{cite web |last=Androvich |first=Mark |url=http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=26520 |title=New 80GB PS3 eliminates "emotion engine" chip |publisher=[[GamesIndustry.biz]] |date=[[2007-07-09]] |accessdate=2007-07-31}}</ref> |
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*An HDMI out port was added to the Premium Xbox 360 in August 2007.<ref> {{cite web| last =Callaham| first =John| title =HDMI Port In Xbox 360 Premium System Confirmed; Game Included?| publisher =FiringSquad| date =[[2007-08-08]]| url =http://www.firingsquad.com/news/newsarticle.asp?searchid=16873| accessdate =2007-10-30}}</ref> |
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*The Xbox 360 Core system was discontinued and replaced by the "Arcade" version in October, 2007.<REF>{{cite web |last=Cohen |first=Peter |url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,138764-c,gameconsoles/article.html |title=Xbox 360 Arcade Officially Debuts |publisher=''[[PC World (magazine)|PC World]]'' |date=[[2007-10-23]] |accessdate=2007-10-29}}</REF> |
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*The price of the Xbox 360 Premium version was dropped to $299 in North America on July 13, 2008. Supplies of the existing 20 GB model were exhausted by early August and it was replaced by an identical model with a 60 GB [[HDD]] at a [[MSRP]] of $349.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5h6eBVD7h7MURcas9yJMWRDzXmP9gD91T4RR00| title=Microsoft cuts Xbox price by $50, plans 60GB model| date=2008-07-13| publisher=[[Associated Press]]| accessdate=2008-07-13}}</ref> |
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*The Playstation 3 40 GB was discontinued in all territories in early August 2008 and the new 80 GB version served as its replacement. |
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====Backwards compatibility==== |
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The [[Wii]] and the original two models of the [[PlayStation 3]] are fully [[backwards compatible]] with titles from their previous counterparts and the Wii also offers support for some of [[Nintendo GameCube|its predecessor's]] accessories. Later versions of the PlayStation 3 and all models of the [[Xbox 360]] only offer partial support and use [[software emulation]] for backwards compatibility. The Xbox 360's compatibility is increased through game-specific [[Patch (computing)|patches]] automatically downloaded from Xbox Live or downloaded and burned to a CD or DVD from the Xbox website<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/backwardcompatibilitygameslist.htm|publisher=Xbox.com |title=Xbox 360 - Original Xbox Games on Xbox 360<!-- Bot generated title -->|accessdate=2008-05-13}}</ref> and the PS3's compatibility is expanded with firmware updates. All three consoles provide titles from previous generations for download; the Xbox 360 through the [[Xbox Originals]] service, the PlayStation 3 through the [[PlayStation Store]], and the Wii through the [[Virtual Console]]. The games are repurchased and saved to the console's internal memory. |
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====High definition video==== |
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Both the [[PlayStation 3]]<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.us.playstation.com/Support/PS3/GettingStarted/default.html|title=Setting Up the PLAYSTATION®3|publisher=SCEA|author=SCEA|accessdate=2008-06-30}}</ref> and the [[Xbox 360]]<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://kotaku.com/gaming/xbox-360/shane-kim-talks-360-1080p-game-output-201816.php|title=Shane Kim Talks 360 1080p Game Output|publisher=Kotaku|author=Brian Crecente|date=2006-09-20|accessdate=2008-06-30}}</ref> support [[1080p]] [[high definition video]] output. However, the output signal may be protected by [[digital rights management]] and may require an [[High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection|HDCP]]-compliant display if [[HDMI]] is used. The [[Xbox Live Marketplace]] service and the North American [[PlayStation Store]] offer HD movies, TV shows, movie trailers and clips for download to the console's HDD.<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/events/e32007/articles/disneystudiosnowonmarketplace.htm|title=Walt Disney Studios now on XBox Marketpalce|publisher=Xbox.com|accessdate=2008-05-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.us.playstation.com/News/PressReleases/480| title=PLAYSTATION®Network's Video Delivery Service to Offer Movies and TV Shows for Purchase and TV Shows for Purchase and Rental Through PLAYSTATION®3 and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable)| date=2008-07-15| publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment America| accessdate=2008-10-06}}</ref> |
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While only a small number of games [[Rendering (computer graphics)|render]] the video output in full 1080p, all games can be automatically scaled to this resolution. |
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====Sales standings==== |
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{{Seealso|List of best-selling game consoles}} |
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Worldwide figures are based on data from the manufacturers. The Canada and the United States figures are based on data from the [[NPD Group]], the Japan figures are based on data from [[Enterbrain]], and the United Kingdom figures are based on data from [[GfK]] [[Chart-Track]]. |
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! Units shipped to retailers (worldwide) |
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! Units sold to consumers in Canada<br /><small>(as of August 1, 2008)</small><ref>{{cite web |url=http://ca.news.yahoo.com/indepth/gaming/s/capress/080826/technology/technology_games_wii_million_2 |title=Nintendo Wii surpasses mark of one million consoles sold in Canada |author=Neil Davidson |date=2008-08-26 |work=[[The Canadian Press]] |publisher=[[Yahoo!]] |accessdate=2008-09-08}}</ref> |
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! Units sold to consumers in Japan<br /><small>(as of September 1, 2008)</small><ref>{{cite web |url=http://ca.news.yahoo.com/indepth/gaming/s/reuters/080901/n_technology_reuters/tech_microsoft_japan_col |title=Microsoft to slash Xbox 360 price in Japan-Nikkei |author=Nathan Layne, Sachi Izumi, Edwina Gibbs |date=2008-09-01 |work=[[Reuters]] |publisher=[[Yahoo!]] |accessdate=2008-09-26}}</ref> |
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! Units sold to consumers in the UK<br /><small>(as of September 2008)</small><ref name="UKfigures">{{cite web |url=http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/console-installed-base-almost-doubles-in-uk |title=Console installed base almost doubles in UK |author=Matt Martin |date=2008-09-30 |work=[[GamesIndustry.biz]] |publisher=[[Eurogamer]] |accessdate=2008-10-05}}</ref> |
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! Units sold to consumers in the US<br /><small>(as of July 1, 2008)</small><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate/detail?blogid=19&entry_id=28286 |title=E3: Nintendo Wii pulls ahead of Xbox 360 in console sales |author=Ryan Kim |publisher=''[[San Francisco Chronicle]]'' |date=2008-07-17 |accessdate=2008-07-30}}</ref> |
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|[[Wii]] |
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|29.62 million<br /><small>(as of June 30, 2008)</small><ref name="080730e">{{cite web |url=http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2008/080730e.pdf#page=11 |title=Consolidated Financial Highlights |accessdate=2008-07-30 |date=2008-07-30 |format=PDF |publisher=Nintendo |pages=11}}</ref><ref name="e0806">{{cite web |url=http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/library/historical_data/pdf/consolidated_sales_e0806.pdf |title=Consolidated Sales Transition by Region |accessdate=2008-07-30 |date=2008-07-30 |format=[[PDF]] |publisher=Nintendo}}</ref> |
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|1,060,000 |
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|6.67 million |
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|3.6 million |
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|10.9 million |
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|[[Xbox 360]] |
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|20.3 million<br /><small>(as of June 30, 2008)</small><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.microsoft.com/msft/earnings/FY08/earn_rel_q2_08.mspx |title=Microsoft Reports Record Second Quarter Results |accessdate=2008-09-03 |date=2008-01-24 |publisher=Microsoft |quote=Exiting the calendar year, the life to date sales of Xbox 360 consoles reached 17.7 million units, }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://investor.shareholder.com/msft/EdgarDetail.asp?CIK=789019&FID=1193125-08-89362&SID=08-00 |title=Microsoft Corporation: Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 |accessdate=2008-09-03 |date=2008-04-24 |publisher=Microsoft |pages=24 |quote=We shipped 1.3 million Xbox 360 consoles in the third quarter }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.microsoft.com/msft/earnings/FY08/earn_rel_q4_08.mspx |title=Microsoft Fourth Quarter FY 2008 Earnings Release |accessdate=2008-09-03 |date=2008-07-17 |publisher=Microsoft |quote=We shipped 1.3 million Xbox 360 consoles during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2008, }}</ref> |
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|{{sort|0870,000|870,000}} |
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|{{sort|0.684,695|684,695}} |
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|2.3 million |
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|10.5 million |
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|{{nowrap|[[PlayStation 3]]}} |
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|14.41 million<br /><small>(as of June 30, 2008)</small><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.scei.co.jp/corporate/data/bizdataps3_sale_e.html |title=Unit Sales of Hardware (since April 2006) |work=Corporate Information |publisher=[[Sony]] |accessdate=2008-07-29}}</ref> |
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|{{sort|0520,000|520,000}} |
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|2.32 million |
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|1.4 million |
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|{{sort|05|5}} million |
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==Handheld systems== |
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{{seealso|Comparison of handheld game consoles}} |
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For [[handheld game console|video game handhelds]], the seventh generation began with the release of the [[Nintendo DS]] on November 21, 2004. This handheld was based on a design fundamentally different from the [[Game Boy]] and other handheld video game systems. The Nintendo DS offered new modes of input over previous generations such as a touch screen, the ability to connect wirelessly using IEE 802.11b, as well as a microphone to speak to in-game NPCs.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.darkain.com/nintendo_ds/nifi.php | title=Nintendo DS - WI-FI vs NI-FI | author=Darkain |date=2005-01-21 | accessdate=2008-05-17}}</ref> On December 12, 2004, Sony released its first handheld, [[PlayStation Portable]]. The PlayStation Portable was marketed at launch to an above 25 year old<ref>{{cite web |last=Brightman |first=James |title=SCEA: PSP Will Be Big Revenue Driver |publisher=GameDaily |date=2007-06-26 |url=http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/features/scea-psp-will-be-big-revenue-driver/70598/ |accessdate=2007-11-05 }}</ref> or "core gamer" market,<ref>{{cite web |last=Sheffield |first=Brandon |title=What's the Dille? Sony's Marketing Head Gets Heated |publisher=Gamasutra |date=2007-07-24 |url=http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/1534/whats_the_dille_sonys_marketing_.php?page=4 |accessdate=2007-11-05 }}</ref> while the Nintendo DS proved to be popular with both core gamers and new consumers.<ref>{{cite web |last=Rojas |first=Peter |title=The Engadget Interview: Reggie Fils-Aime, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Nintendo |publisher=Engadget |date=2006-02-20 |url=http://www.engadget.com/2006/02/20/the-engadget-interview-reggie-fils-aime-executive-vice-preside/ |accessdate =2007-11-05}}</ref> |
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[[Nokia Corporation]] plans to revive its [[N-Gage]] platform in the form of a service for selected [[S60 platform|S60]] devices. [[N-Gage 2.0|This new service]] launched on April 3, 2008.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.n-gage.com/ngi/ngage/web/g0/en/community/articles.Detail.general-anewdayforngage.1.html |title= A New Day for N-Gage |publisher=Nokia |accessdate=2008-04-03}}</ref> |
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Other less-popular handheld systems released during this generation include the [[Gizmondo]] (launched on 19 March 2005 and discontinued in February 2006) and the [[GP2X]] (launched on 10 November 2005 and discontinued in August 2008). The [[GP2X Wiz]] and the [[Pandora (console)|Pandora]] are due to be released before the end of 2008. |
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===Comparison=== |
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<div style="font-size: 90%"> |
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{|class="wikitable" |
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!style="width: 10%"| Name |
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!style="width: 30%;" | [[Nintendo DS]] / [[Nintendo DS Lite]] |
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!style="width: 30%;" | [[PlayStation Portable]] / [[PlayStation Portable Slim and Lite]] |
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|- align="center" |
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!Console |
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|[[Image:N DS.png|75px]] [[Image:DSLite white trans.png|100px]] |
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|[[Image:Psp1.png|150px]] [[Image:Psp slim & lite.png|150px]] |
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|- |
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!Launch prices |
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|'''DS:''' <br> |
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: ''Japan:'' ¥15,000 |
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: ''North America:'' US$149.99 |
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: ''Europe:'' €149.99 /£99.99 <!-- 0.99¢ or no? ---> |
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'''DS Lite:''' <br> |
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: ''Japan:'' ¥16,800 |
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: ''North America:'' US$129.99 / CDN$149.99 |
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: ''Europe:'' €149.99 / £99.99 |
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|'''PSP Value Pack:'''<br> |
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: ''Japan:'' ¥24,800 (¥26,040 tax incl.)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.scei.co.jp/corporate/release/pdf/041027be.pdf |title=PSP VALUE PACK TO BECOME AVAILABLE ON DECEMBER 12, 2004 AT 24,800 YEN IN JAPAN| publisher =Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Press Office | format =PDF| date =[[2006-01-01]] |accessdate=2007-11-02}}</ref> |
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: ''North America:'' US$249.99 / CDN$299.99<ref name="factsfigures">{{cite web |url=http://www.scee.presscentre.com/Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=3942&NewsAreaID=22 |title=2005 - Key facts and figures| publisher =Sony Computer Entertainment | date =[[2004-10-27]] |accessdate=2007-11-02}}</ref> |
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: ''Europe:'' €249 / £179.99<ref name="factsfigures"/> |
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'''PSP Core Pack:'''<br> |
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: ''Japan:'' ¥19,800 (¥20,790 tax incl.)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.scee.presscentre.com/Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=3430&NewsAreaID=2 |title= PSP Enters Japanese Market on 12 December at 20,790 Yen| publisher =Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Press Office| date =[[2004-10-27]] |accessdate=2007-11-02}}</ref> |
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: ''North America:'' US$199.99 / CDN$229.99<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ph.hardwarezone.com/news/view.php?cid=44&id=4055 |title=Sony Announces New PSP Model for US$199.99 | publisher =HardwareZone| date =[[2006-03-15]] |accessdate=2007-11-02}}</ref> |
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: ''Europe:'' €199.99 / £180.00<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.scee.presscentre.com/Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=4151&NewsAreaID=2 |title=PSP (PlayStationPortable) Continues to Evolve Expanding the World of Portable Entertainment With New Peripherals, Features and Services| publisher =Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Press Office| date =[[2006-03-15]] |accessdate=2007-11-02}}</ref> |
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'''PSP Slim Core Pack:'''<br> |
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: ''Japan:'' ¥19,800<ref>{{cite web |last=Boyes|first=Emma|url=http://www.gamespot.com/psp/rpg/crisiscorefinalfantasyvii/news.html?sid=6180379 |title= 580,000 PSP slims sold in Japan|publisher =GameSpot| date =[[2007-10-04]] |accessdate=2007-11-02}}</ref> |
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: ''North America:'' US$169.99 / CDN$199.99<ref>{{cite web |last=Cordeira|first=Jim|url=http://www.gaming-age.com/news/2007/9/5-3 |title=PSP Slim is here| publisher =Gaming Age| date =[[2007-09-05]] |accessdate=2007-11-02}}</ref> |
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: ''Europe:'' €169 / £129.99<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.scee.presscentre.com/Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=4412&NewsAreaID=2 |title=NEW LOOK PSP BRINGS HOLLYWOOD TO EUROPE| publisher =Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Press Office| date =[[2007-08-22]] |accessdate=2007-11-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Hannaford|first= Katherine|url=http://techdigest.tv/2007/09/sonys_slim_and.html |title= Sony's Slim and Lite PSP out now|publisher =Tech Digest| date =[[2007-09-14]] |accessdate=2007-11-02}}</ref> |
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!Release dates |
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|{{vgrelease|NA=November 21, 2004}}{{vgrelease|JP=December 2, 2004}}{{vgrelease|AUS=February 24, 2005}}{{vgrelease|EU=March 11, 2005}} |
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|{{vgrelease|JP=December 12, 2004}}{{vgrelease|NA=March 24, 2005}}{{vgrelease|PAL=September 1, 2005}} |
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!Media |
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|[[Nintendo DS Game Card]], [[Game Boy Advance]] cartridge |
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|[[Universal Media Disc|Universal Media Disc (UMD)]], [[Memory Stick Duo]] |
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![[List of best-selling video games|Best-selling game]] |
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|''[[Nintendogs]]'', 18.67 million, all versions combined <small>(as of March 31, 2008)</small><ref name="080425e"/><br />''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', {{nowrap|14.16 million}} <small>(as of March 31, 2008)</small><ref name="080425e"/> |
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|''[[Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G]]'', 2.4 million <small>(as of June 30, 2008)</small><ref>{{cite web |url=http://ir.capcom.co.jp/english/data/million.html |title=Platinum Titles |publisher=[[Capcom]] |date=2008-06-30 |accessdate=2008-08-12}}</ref> |
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!Included accessories and extras |
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| |
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*Launch model DS: Stylus, wrist strap, ''[[Metroid Prime Hunters]]'' demo (not in Japan) |
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*DS Lite: Stylus, wrist strap (Japan only) |
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*Value Pack: PSP Case, Hand Strap, 32 MB Memory Stick Pro Duo, Headphones w/Remote control |
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!Accessories<br />(retail) |
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*[[Rumble pak]] |
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*[[Nintendo DS headset]] |
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*[[Nintendo MP3 Player]] |
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*[[Nintendo DS Browser]] |
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*[[Nintendo DS Memory Expansion Pak]] |
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*[[Nintendo DS accessories|More...]] |
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*[[Go!Cam|PSP Camera]] attachment |
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*[[GPS]] attachment |
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*PSP Extended Battery Pack |
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*PSP Portable Travel Case |
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*[[LocationFree Player]] |
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*PSP [[Microphone]] |
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|- |
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![[CPU]] |
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|67 MHz [[ARM9E|ARM9]] and 33 MHz [[ARM7TDMI|ARM7]] |
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|[[MIPS architecture|MIPS]] R4000-based; clocked from 1 to 333 MHz |
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!Memory |
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|4 MB [[Static random access memory|SRAM]] |
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|32 MB [[EDRAM]], 64 MB for PSP Slim (8 MB reserved for kernel) |
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![[User interface|Interface]] |
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*D-pad |
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*Six face buttons |
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*Two shoulder buttons |
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*Touch screen |
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*Microphone |
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*D-pad |
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*Six face buttons |
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*Two shoulder buttons |
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*"Home" button |
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*Analog nub |
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!Dimensions |
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|148.7 × 84.7 × 28.9 mm (5.85 × 3.33 × 1.13 inches) (DS)<br>133 × 73.9 × 21.5 mm (5.24 × 2.9 × 0.85 inches) (DS Lite) |
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|170 × 74 × 23 mm (6.7 × 2.9 × 0.9 inches) (PSP) <br> 169.4 mm x 71.4 mm x 18.6 mm (PSP Slim & Lite) |
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|- |
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!Weight<br /> |
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|275 g (9.7 oz) (DS)<br>218 g (DS Lite) |
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|280 g (0.62 lbs) (PSP)<br> 189 g (PSP Slim & Lite) |
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!Online service |
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|[[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] |
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|[[PlayStation Network]], [[RSS reader]], [[web browser]], [[Skype]] (for [[PlayStation Portable Slim and Lite|PSP-2000 series]] only) |
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![[Backward compatibility]] |
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|Plays almost all [[List of Game Boy Advance games|Game Boy Advance]] cartridges |
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|Plays [[List of PlayStation 1 games|PlayStation games]] through PS3 via remote play or downloaded from [[PlayStation Store#PlayStation Store (PC) for PSP|PlayStation Store]] or custom firmware |
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!System software |
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|Proprietary OS, [[Pictochat]] |
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|[[XrossMediaBar]] (XMB) |
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!Consumer programmability |
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|See [[Nintendo DS homebrew]] |
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|See [[PlayStation Portable homebrew]] |
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|- |
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!Resolutions |
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|256 × 192 (both screens) |
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|480 × 272 |
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!Network |
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|Wi-Fi (802.11) |
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|Wi-Fi (802.11b), IrDA (only for 1xxx series), USB |
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!Audio |
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|Stereo speakers, headphone jack |
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|Stereo speakers, headphone jack |
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![[Input/Output|I/O]] |
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|1 NDS Card slot<br />1 GBA slot |
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|UMD drive<br>1 USB port<br />1 [[Memory Stick]] Duo slot <br />1 IrDA (pre 2000 models only) |
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!Storage |
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|Game Card |
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|Memory Stick PRO Duo |
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!Battery life |
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|DS, backlight on: 14 hours<br />DS Lite, minimum brightness setting: 19 hours |
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|[[MP3]] playback: 10 hours<br />Game: approximately 3–6 hours<br />Video playback: 3–7 hours depending on screen brightness setting<br />[[Wi-Fi]] [[internet]] browsing: approximately 3–4 hours |
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![[List of best-selling game consoles|Units sold]] |
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|Worldwide: 77.54 million <small>(as of June 30, 2008)</small><ref name="080730e"/><ref name="e0806"/> |
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Japan: 22,169,761 <small>(as of March 30, 2008)</small><ref name="Japansales">{{cite web |url=http://kotaku.com/375495/japanese-people-love-nintendo-software |title=Japanese People Love Nintendo Software |author=Brian Ashcraft |date=2008-04-03 |work=[[Kotaku]] |publisher=[[Gawker Media]] |accessdate=2008-04-19}}</ref><ref name="Japansales2">{{cite web |url=http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/1214483_1124.html |title=2007年度のゲーム市場は6769億5000万円、前年度比103.8パーセントの伸びを記録 |language=Japanese |date=2008-04-03 |work=[[Famitsu]] |publisher=[[Enterbrain]] |accessdate=2008-04-19}}</ref><br /> |
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United Kingdom: 7.1 million <small>(as of September 2008)</small><ref name="UKfigures"/><br /> |
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United States: 17.65 million <small>(as of January 1, 2008)</small><ref name="npd2007kotaku">{{cite web | url=http://kotaku.com/346301/whos-winning-the-console-war-in-the-us | title=Who's Winning The Console War In The US? | author=Michael McWhertor | publisher=[[Kotaku]] | accessdate=2008-01-19 | date=2008-01-18}}</ref><ref name="npd2007gamedaily">{{cite web |url=http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/news/npd-us-video-game-industry-totals-1794-billion-halo-3-tops-all/19119/?biz=1 |title=NPD: U.S. Video Game Industry Totals $17.94 Billion, Halo 3 Tops All |accessdate=2008-01-19 |author=James Brightman |date=2008-01-17 |publisher=GameDaily}}</ref><ref name="npd2007gamasutra">{{cite web | url=http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=17006 | title=NPD: 2007 U.S. Game Industry Growth Up 43% To $17.9 Billion | author=Brandon Boyer | publisher=[[Gamasutra]] | accessdate=2008-01-19 | date=2008-01-18}}</ref> |
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|Worldwide: 41 million <small>(as of August 20, 2008)</small><ref>{{cite web |url=http://au.ps3.ign.com/articles/899/899988p1.html |title=GC 2008: Sony Press Conference Live Blog |author=Ryan Clements, David Clayman |date=2008-08-20 |publisher=[[IGN]] |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> |
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Japan: 8,574,026 <small>(as of March 30, 2008)</small><ref name="Japansales"/><ref name="Japansales2"/><br /> |
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United Kingdom: 2.9 million <small>(as of September 2008)</small><ref name="UKfigures"/><br /> |
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United States: 10.47 million <small>(as of January 1, 2008)</small><ref name="npd2007kotaku"/><ref name="npd2007gamedaily"/><ref name="npd2007gamasutra"/> |
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|}</div> |
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<small>Note: First year of release is the first year of the system's worldwide availability.</small> |
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== Upcoming consoles == |
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*''[[BioShock]]'' ([[Microsoft Windows]], PS3, Xbox 360) is considered a major influential and artistic game of this generation<ref>[http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3162017 BioShock PC Review Index, BioShock Reviews<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://crave.cnet.com/4326-1_105-6587505-1.html Games as art - 'Bioshock' | Crave: The gadget blog<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> with a plot that quickly created controversy with the decisions the player makes during the game.<ref>[http://www.gamepro.com/news.cfm?article_id=130888 BioShock draws attention for 'killing' little girls | Xbox 360 News | GamePro.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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*''[[Gears of War]]'' (Windows, Xbox 360) had preorder sales which were second only to ''[[Halo 2]]'' in the studio's history.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4140&Itemid=2| title=Gears of War Hype Comes to a Head| date=2006-11-05| first=Kris|last=Graft| publisher=Next-gen.biz| accessdate=2008-07-09}}</ref><!--Note the original Reuters story is unavailible--> ''Gears of War'' was also the first Xbox or Xbox 360 game to sell out and reach the top ten charts in Japan.<ref>{{cite web | first = Emma | last = Boyes | publisher = [[GameSpot]] | url = http://www.gamespot.com/news/6164717.html | title = Gears of War shoots into Japanese top 10 | accessdate = 2007-01-27 }}</ref> On November 7, 2006—the day that it was released—it became the most popular game on the [[Xbox Live]] service, overtaking ''Halo 2'', which had held the spot since its launch in November 2004.<ref>{{cite web | title = Gears of War takes top spot in Xbox Live chart | publisher = [[GamesIndustry.biz]] |date=2006-11-20 | accessdate = 2006-11-20 | url = http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=21222}}</ref> By January 19, 2007, just ten weeks after its debut, over three million units of the game had been sold.<ref name = GearsJuggernaut>{{cite web | title = Gears of War Juggernauts sells three million units| first = Microsoft Games Studio | publisher = [[Xbox.com]] | date = [[2007-01-19]] | accessdate = 2007-01-19 | url = http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/news/2007/0119-gearsofwarjuggernautcontinues.htm}}</ref> |
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*''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]'' (PS3, Xbox 360) is a [[Sandbox (video games)|sandbox-style]] [[action-adventure game|action-adventure]] [[video game]] developed by [[Rockstar North]]. A few Hollywood producers have set precedent by beginning to browse video-game release dates to check for conflicts due to ''Grand Theft Auto IV'''s potential harm to the May 2, 2008 release of ''[[Iron Man (film)|Iron Man]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.canada.com/topics/technology/games/story.html?id=00fb5015-0575-4889-817c-c79f4f4cf176&k=64752 |title=Grand Theft Auto could be Hollywood's biggest summer competition |accessdate=2008-04-28 |author=Nick Lewis |date=2008-04-28 |publisher=Canada.com}}</ref> As of July 2008, the PS3 and Xbox 360 version has taken the third and fourth positions of [[Game Rankings]]{{'}} best-rated games of all time, respectively;<ref name=gamerankings/> as well as being the first console game since {{vgy|1999}} to receive a perfect rating from [[IGN]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/869/869381p7.html |title=IGN: Grand Theft Auto IV Review |date=2008-04-25 |accessdate=2008-06-06 |page=7}}</ref> and the first title to receive a perfect rating from [[GameSpot]] since {{vgy|2001}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews.html?type=reviews&mode=all&sort=score&dlx_type=all&sortdir=asc |title=All Reviews |accessdate=2008-06-09 |publisher=[[GameSpot]]}}</ref> |
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*''[[Halo 3]]'' (Xbox 360) broke many first day records, including preorders (1.7 million+), and first day sales (US$170 million+), surpassing its predecessor, ''[[Halo 2]]'', in both of these fields.<ref>{{cite press release | title =Global Entertainment Phenomenon "Halo 3" Records More Than $300 Million in First-Week Sales Worldwide | publisher =Microsoft Corp. | date= 2007-10-04 | url =http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/oct07/10-04Halo3FirstWeekPR.mspx | accessdate =2007-11-05 }}</ref><ref> {{cite web| last =Thorsen| first =Tor| title =Halo 3's first-day US haul = $170M| publisher =[[GameSpot]]| date =[[2007-09-26]]| url =http://www.gamespot.com/news/6179914.html| accessdate =2007-12-12}}</ref> It also featured advanced [[artificial intelligence]] (AI) technology for enemies, though the player's allies' intelligence was less refined.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/halo3/review.html |title=Halo 3 for Xbox 360 Review - Xbox 360 Halo 3 Review |accessdate=2007-09-25 |author=Gerstmann, Jeff |date=[[2007-09-23]] |work=[[Gamespot]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/821/821911p5.html|title=IGN: ''Halo 3'' Review|author=Goldstein, Hilary|date=[[2007-10-01]]|accessdate=2007-10-02|work=[[IGN]]}}</ref> |
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[[Image:Information.png|25px|left]] Hi, the <span class="plainlinks">[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scavenger_hunt?diff=212828874 recent edit]</span> you made to [[:Scavenger hunt]] has been reverted, as it appears to be unconstructive. Use the [[Wikipedia:Sandbox|sandbox]] for testing; if you believe the edit was constructive, ensure that you provide an informative [[Help:Edit summary|edit summary]]. You may also wish to read the [[Wikipedia:Introduction|introduction to editing]]. Thanks. <!-- Template:uw-huggle1 --> —[[user:aitias|αἰτίας]] ''•''[[User talk:Aitias|''discussion'']]''•'' 13:32, 16 May 2008 (UTC) |
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*''[[Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots]]'' (PS3) was released to critical acclaim, earning a 10 out of 10 from both IGN and GameSpot,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ps3.ign.com/articles/881/881472p1.html |title=Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Review| date=2008-06-12| first=Jeff| last=Haynes| publisher=IGN| accessdate=2008-07-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/adventure/metalgearsolid4/review.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=gssummary&tag=summary;review| title=Metal Gear Solid 4 review| date=2008-06-13| first=Kevin| last=VanOrd| publisher=GameSpot| accessdate=2008-07-09}}</ref> and a 94% Metacritic rating.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps3/metalgearsolid4gunsofthepatriots| title=Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots on Metacritic| publisher=Metacritic| accessdate=2008-07-09}}</ref> As of June 30, 2008, the game has shipped 3.94 million copies worldwide,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://kotaku.com/5033383/metal-gear-solid-4-is-a-giant-angry-sales-pac+man-ships-394m-copies |title=Metal Gear Solid 4 Is A Giant Angry Sales Pac-Man, Ships 3.94M Copies |author=Michael McWhertor |accessdate=2008-10-04 |date=2008-08-05 |publisher=[[Kotaku]]}}</ref> selling 1 million in Europe<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mcvuk.com/news/30959/Metal-Gear-Solid-4-hits-a-million-in-first-week |date=2008-06-24 |accessdate=2008-06-24 |publisher=[[Market for Home Computing and Video Games]] |title=Metal Gear Solid 4 hits 1m sales in first week |author=Neil Long}}</ref> over 500,000 in Japan,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://kotaku.com/5022003/portable-horse-training-fever-sweeps-japan |publisher=[[Kotaku]] |title=Portable Horse Training Fever Sweeps Japan |author=Michael McWhertor |date=2008-07-03 |accessdate=2008-07-05}}</ref> and 1 million in US.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamespot.com/news/6194691.html |title=NPD: PS3 sales spike on MGS4 |author=Tom Magrino |date=2008-07-17 |publisher=[[GameSpot]] |accessdate=2008-08-03}}</ref> |
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*''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' (Wii), currently one of the most critically acclaimed titles of the seventh generation<!-- Do not insert a missing fact template here. Look at the end of the sentence -->, sold more copies in its first week, including over 500,000 in the US, than any other game for the ''Mario'' title in the history of the franchise.<ref>{{cite web| last = Casamassina | first = Matt | title =Galaxy Sells 500,000 in First Week | publisher = [[IGN]]| date =[[2007-11-21]]| url =http://wii.ign.com/articles/837/837034p1.html | accessdate =2007-11-21}}</ref> As of July 2008, it is currently second only to ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'' as the overall best-reviewed game of all-time, as listed on [[Game Rankings]], along with being the recipient of many game of the year awards.<ref name=gamerankings>{{cite web |title=All-Time Top 20 | publisher=[[Game Rankings]] |url=http://www.gamerankings.com/itemrankings/bestworst.asp |accessdate=2008-08-19}}</ref> |
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*''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' (Wii) is a product of a cooperation between former rival companies, [[Nintendo]] and [[Sega]], along with the help of [[Konami]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/characters/sonic.html |title=Sonic |accessdate=2007-10-10 |last=Sakurai |first=Masahiro |date=[[2007-10-10]] |work=Smash Bros. DOJO!! |publisher=Smashbros.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://kotaku.com/gaming/nintendo/e306-super-smash-bros-brawl-qa-173071.php|title = E306: Super Smash Bros. Brawl Q&A|accessdate = 2007-09-18|last = Mcwhertor |first = Michael |date = [[2006-05-11]] |publisher = Kotaku}}</ref> It is the third in a [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|series of cross-over fighting games]] and is the first Wii game to strongly support [[online gaming|online play]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/gamemode/wi-fi/wi-fi01.html|title=Wi-Fi Play|author=Sakurai, Masahiro|date=2007-11-16|publisher=Smash Bros. DOJO!!}}</ref> It dominated sales during its first week in Japan and the United States, selling 820,000 in Japan and becoming the fastest-selling video game in Nintendo of America's history with 1.4 million sold in the US.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=17272 |title=Nintendo’s Brawl Smashes Open Japanese Charts |author=David Jenkins |publisher=[[Gamasutra]] |date=2008-02-07 |accessdate=2008-05-22}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://kotaku.com/353711/super-smash-bros-brawl-sells-820k-in-its-debut-week |title=Super Smash Bros. Brawl Sells 820K In Its Debut Week |author=Michael McWhertor |publisher=[[Kotaku]] |date=2008-02-07 |accessdate=2008-05-22}}</ref><ref>{{cite press release |url=http://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/AU8xLess7wISKbSMpYCj_HThii8UiBzG |title=Super Smash Bros. Brawl Smashes Nintendo Sales Records |publisher=[[Nintendo]] |date=2008-03-17 |accessdate=2008-08-03}}</ref> |
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[[Image:Information.png|25px]] Welcome to Wikipedia. The <span class="plainlinks">[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheat_Code_Central?diff=244436849 recent edit]</span> you made to [[:Cheat Code Central]] has been reverted, as it appears to be unconstructive. Use the [[Wikipedia:Sandbox|sandbox]] for testing; if you believe the edit was constructive, ensure that you provide an informative [[Help:Edit summary|edit summary]]. You may also wish to read the [[Wikipedia:Introduction|introduction to editing]]. Thank you. <!-- Template:uw-huggle1 --> [[User:Tohd8BohaithuGh1|Tohd8BohaithuGh1]] ([[User talk:Tohd8BohaithuGh1|talk]]) 20:11, 10 October 2008 (UTC) |
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*''[[Wii Sports]]'' (Wii) has been attributed as a major factor in the Wii's worldwide success.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/wii/sports/wiisports/news.html?sid=6178806| title=Iwata: Wii Sports 2 benched for now|publisher=[[GameSpot]]|date=2007-09-14|accessdate=2008-02-06}}</ref> The game, along with ''[[Wii Fit]]'', has been cited as attracting more casual, female, and elderly gamers.<ref>{{cite web| url= http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/GadgetGuide/wireStory?id=4220585| title=Sony Quarterly Profit Rises 25 Percent|last=Kageyama|first=Yuri|publisher=[[ABC News]]|date=2008-01-31|accessdate=2008-03-10}}</ref> This is a rarity among seventh generation games, as developers tend to try and attract young men.<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,226255,00.html|title="Bully" video games feature boys fighting|publisher=[[FOX News]]|accessdate=2008-05-24}} (Sentence: Most video games target a young male audience and focus on shooting, racing or sports.)</ref> It has also been cited as one game that can provide a bonding experience among family members,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory?id=3287598| title=Fathers and Kids Bond Over Video Games|last=Slagle|first=Matt|date=2007-06-12|publisher=[[ABC News]]|accessdate=2008-02-05}}</ref> and as a means of exercising and losing weight when played regularly.<ref>{{Cite web|url= http://www.gamespot.com/wii/sports/wiisports/news.html?sid=6166231|title=Study: Wii kids lose weight|last=Boyes|first=Emma| publisher=[[GameSpot]]|date=2007-02-22|accessdate=2008-02-06}}</ref> As of March 31, 2008, the game has sold {{nowrap|21.56 million}} copies worldwide—including bundled copies, making it the [[List of best-selling video games#Wii|best-selling Wii game]] published by Nintendo.<ref name="080425e"/> |
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Please do not add nonsense to Wikipedia, as you did to the Casey Jones page. It is considered vandalism. If you would like to experiment, use the sandbox. Thank you. A link to the edit I have reverted can be found here: link. If you believe this edit should not have been reverted, please contact me. Philippe Beaudette 17:27, 7 February 2007 (UTC)
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You have been temporarily blocked from editing Wikipedia as a result of your disruptive edits. You are free to make constructive edits after the block has expired, but please note that vandalism (including page blanking or addition of random text), spam, deliberate misinformation, privacy violations, personal attacks; and repeated, blatant violations of our neutral point of view policy will not be tolerated. Slambo (Speak) 18:30, 8 February 2007 (UTC)
Your edit to Maria Theresa of Austria
Welcome to Wikipedia. We invite everyone to contribute constructively to our encyclopedia. Some of your recent edits, such as those you made to Maria Theresa of Austria, have been considered unhelpful or unconstructive and have been reverted or removed. Please use the sandbox for any test edits you would like to make, and take a look at the welcome page to learn more about contributing to this encyclopedia. Thank you. autocratique ✩✩✩ 17:38, 28 February 2007 (UTC)
Your edit to Hector, Arkansas
Your recent edit to Hector, Arkansas (diff) was reverted by an automated bot that attempts to recognize and repair vandalism to Wikipedia articles. If the bot reverted a legitimate edit, please accept my humble creator's apologies – if you bring it to the attention of the bot's owner, we may be able to improve its behavior. Click here for frequently asked questions about the bot and this warning. // MartinBot 15:59, 13 March 2007 (UTC)
This is your last warning.
The next time you vandalize a page, you will be blocked from editing Wikipedia. Slambo (Speak) 17:17, 13 March 2007 (UTC)
April 2007
This is your last warning. The next time you vandalize Wikipedia, as you did to Allan Pinkerton, you will be blocked from editing. Wǐkǐɧérṃǐť(Talk) (Contributions) 00:45, 20 April 2007 (UTC)
- If this is a shared IP address, and you didn't make the edit, consider creating an account for yourself so you can avoid further irrelevant notices.
December 2007
Welcome to Wikipedia. Although everyone is welcome to make constructive contributions to Wikipedia, at least one of your recent edits, such as the one you made to Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District, did not appear to be constructive and has been automatically reverted by ClueBot. Please use the sandbox for any test edits you would like to make, and take a look at the welcome page to learn more about contributing to this encyclopedia. If you believe there has been a mistake and would like to report a false positive, please report it here and then remove this warning from your talk page. If your edit was not vandalism, please feel free to make your edit again after reporting it. The following is the log entry regarding this warning: Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District was changed by 170.211.155.126 (c) (t) making a minor change adding "!!!" on 2007-12-06T19:01:22+00:00 . Thank you. ClueBot (talk) 19:01, 6 December 2007 (UTC)
Please refrain from making unconstructive edits to Wikipedia, as you did to Roe v. Wade. Your edits appear to constitute vandalism and have been reverted. If you would like to experiment, please use the sandbox. Thank you. Corvus cornixtalk 19:02, 6 December 2007 (UTC)
Please stop. If you continue to vandalize Wikipedia, as you did to Roe v. Wade, you will be blocked from editing. Karl Hahn (T) (C) 19:10, 6 December 2007 (UTC)
March 2008
Please refrain from making unconstructive edits to Wikipedia, as you did to Gnome. Your edits appeared to constitute vandalism and have been reverted. If you would like to experiment, please use the sandbox. Thank you. Philip Trueman (talk) 19:20, 17 March 2008 (UTC)
You have been blocked for vandalism for another 72 hours. To contest this block, add the text
{{unblock|your reason here}} on this page, replacing your reason here with an explanation of why you believe this block to be unjustified. You can also email the blocking administrator or any administrator from this list. Please be sure to include your username (if you have one) and IP address in your email.If you continue to vandalize Wikipedia after the block has expired, you will be blocked for longer and longer periods of time. Kukini háblame aquí 19:17, 9 May 2008 (UTC)
May 2008
Hi, the recent edit you made to Scavenger hunt has been reverted, as it appears to be unconstructive. Use the sandbox for testing; if you believe the edit was constructive, ensure that you provide an informative edit summary. You may also wish to read the introduction to editing. Thanks. —αἰτίας •discussion• 13:32, 16 May 2008 (UTC)
Please refrain from making unconstructive edits to Wikipedia, as you did to 2008 Summer Olympics. Your edits have been automatically marked as unconstructive/possible vandalism and have been automatically reverted. If you would like to experiment, please use the sandbox. If you believe there has been a mistake and would like to report a false positive, please report it here and then remove this warning from your talk page. If your edit was not vandalism, please feel free to make your edit again after reporting it. The following is the log entry regarding this warning: 2008 Summer Olympics was changed by 170.211.155.126 (u) (t) making a minor change with obscenities on 2008-05-16T13:56:11+00:00 . Thank you. ClueBot (talk) 13:56, 16 May 2008 (UTC)
October 2008
Welcome to Wikipedia. The recent edit you made to Cheat Code Central has been reverted, as it appears to be unconstructive. Use the sandbox for testing; if you believe the edit was constructive, ensure that you provide an informative edit summary. You may also wish to read the introduction to editing. Thank you. Tohd8BohaithuGh1 (talk) 20:11, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
The recent edit you made to Cheat Code Central constitutes vandalism, and has been reverted. Please do not continue to vandalize pages; use the sandbox for testing. Thank you. —Pill (talk) 20:12, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
Please do not vandalize pages, as you did with this edit to Cheat Code Central. If you continue to do so, you will be blocked from editing. —Pill (talk) 20:13, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
This is your last warning. You will be blocked from editing the next time you vandalize a page, as you did with this edit to Cheat Code Central. Tohd8BohaithuGh1 (talk) 20:14, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
