$18 Billion Entertainment Industry 40% increase from 2006
Demographics Fastest growing group: 50+ (25%) Average age: 33 40% of all gamers are women Boys under 17: 23%
Increase in sales during recession
Launched November 22, 2005 Developed by Microsoft Predecessor of Xbox 3 versions: Arcade, Premium, Elite Seventh Generation Video Game
Console
Processor - 3.2 GHz PowerPC with 3 dual-threaded processor cores (Xenon)
GPU – ATI-Based Custom Processor (Xenos) Clock Speed – 500 MHz Video RAM - Up to 512 MB GDDR3 system
RAM (700 MHz) plus 10 MB embedded DRAM (eDRAM) frame buffer
Video Resolution - 16:9 widescreen 720p, 1080i, 1080p (will down sample to standard definition)
Sound - Supports 5.1 Dolby Digital Sound Network - Bandwidth of 22.4 GB per
second WMV HD and M-PEG 2 decoder Drives – 12x dual-layers DVD; HD DVD
drive offered as $179 add-on (for movies only)
Storage - 60 GB of hard drive storage
Controllers (Wireless or non Wireless) Wireless Gaming Receiver Messenger Kit Universal Media Remote Steering Wheel Guitar Head Set Live Vision Camera Detachable Hard Drives Memory Units Intercoolers
Online Multiplayer Gaming and Digital Media Delivery Service
Release Date: November 2002 8 million users today Game achievements, score, reputations Xbox Live Marketplace “Gamertags” “Trueskill”
Launched November 17, 2006 Predecessor of Playstation 2 Developed by Sony Seventh Generation Video Game Console
Sixaxis Controller BD Remote Playstation Eye Digital Video Recorder Ethernet Cable Power Cable USB Cable Composite
Video/Audio Cable
Connectivity Personalization Download Capabilities Shopping Up Load Capabilities Networking Playstation Home
Launched September 14th, 2006 Developed by Nintendo Seventh Generation Video Game Console Successor to the Game Cube
Motion sensing capability Accelerometer and Optical Sensor
technology Remote control based design Bluetooth
Choice-Supportive Bias a tendency to retroactively ascribe
positive attributes to an option one has selected Wii owners favored the Wii Xbox 360 owners favored the Xbox 360 PS3 owners favored the PS3
Compatibility concerns backward compatibility (ability to play games
from older console versions)
PS3 has dropped backward compatibility
Microsoft's Xbox 360 can play older Xbox games, but each game requires its own software emulator (which can be downloaded from Microsoft)
The Nintendo Wii can accept GameCube games, plus its Virtual Console feature lets you play downloaded games from even older systems like Sega Genesis.
Consider the games
Who will be playing?
Are you interested in extras like online gaming or playing movies?
Consider capacity
Nintendo WiiPROS: Motion-detection game controllers Fun for groups Also plays old Nintendo games Physical Therapy Tool
CONS: Online gaming cumbersome Battery life in controllers No CD or DVD playback
Microsoft Xbox360PROS: Realistic, high-tech graphics User-friendly interface Wide game selection
CONS: No Wi-Fi capability Reliability issues on older consoles Oversized power supply
Sony PlayStation 3PROS: Has built-in Blu-ray player High-definition graphics Realistic, immersive games Quiet operation
CONS: Expensive No backwards compatibility Online play not as good as Xbox 360 Fewer game titles than Xbox 360
Over 22 million units sold Worldwide 13 million in United States 6 million in Europe 1 million in Japan
-Nintendo Wii leads worldwide sales with 34 million
-Nintendo Wii leads US sales with 15 million, Xbox 360 coming at 13 million
Nintendo Wii leads Japan with 7 million Xbox 360 leads Europe with 6 million
-Nintendo Wii appeals to all ages, has multiple accessories and desired game play
-Gaming Consoles expanding to all levels of technology, user appeal
-Music, DVD, Online gaming, Photos