People swapping PS3s for Wiis?
By Alex Zaharov-Reutt
An online report is suggesting that some PS3 owners are trying to trade their PS3s with Nintendo Wiis. Interesting stuff!
A report at GigaGamez investigates the new phenomenon of PS3 owners trying to trade their Sony games consoles for Nintendo Wiis. The report writer looked up cragslist.com and did indeed find a number of attempts at the trade, something that is a little unusual because there were many more Wiis available to purchase than PS3s, and new stocks of Wiis are on the way.
Apparently, the price of PS3s have also been dropping on eBay, leading the report writer to conclude that perhaps some PS3 owners who managed to purchase more than one PS3 are trying to do a relatively fair swap for a Wii - some are asking for a Wii plus extra cash, others just want to do the swap.
There’s also speculation that people want the Wii because the PS3s best game is Resistance: Fall of Man. This, of course, forget that there are plenty of cool PS3 games on the way, and the PS3 has its own motion sensing technology, which, while not as good as the Wii, is still pretty cool and opens up Sony to emulate some of the Wii’s successes.
Time will only tell who the ultimate winner of the console race will be. But it is definitely interesting to read these reports. Me? I was lucky enough to get a review Wii for Christmas from Nintendo, as well as play it a couple of months ago, well before the official launch. I’ve also been able to play the PS3. Both are stunningly good consoles, as is the Xbox 360. I love all three for different reasons, so even I can’t firmly say which one will win.
But whichever console you go for, whether its one, two or all three - you’re sure to have a great time playing some very cool console games. Game on! And oh yes - Merry Christmas!
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December 25th, 2006
One of the best reviews I have read in a long time. Very unbiased on all three consoles. I also agree that all three consoles are very fun, which is why i have an xbox 360, wii, and am going to get a ps3 when their finally fully stocked.
December 25th, 2006
Nintendo isn’t concerned with the console race, which is why they are profitable. Each has their own strengths so I believe it just comes down to personal preference.
December 25th, 2006
People trading in their PS3’s for Wii’s?
Interesting article on a trend of people trying to use PS3’s to obtain Wii’s. From personal experience, I sold two PS3’s and made enough money to buy a Wii which is what I wanted. What’s funny is that I found the PS3’s…
December 25th, 2006
Before I read this today, I’ve notice that the wii have gone up on eBay for about extra 100 smackers compare to when they first came out. I do believe the market focus of Nintendo is different than xbox 360 and ps3. ps3 and xbox 360 has always focus on graphics as #1 priority while wii is focus on game play. They might be the same market but with two different focus IMO.
December 27th, 2006
Let’s face it, everyone who plays one of these machines loses. These are time eaters that prohibit development of social skills and education for adults and children.
December 27th, 2006
I dont care about ps3 or wiii… Just PRE-CU FTW
January 10th, 2007
lol pwned
May 14th, 2007
I’m not surprised this is happening. PS3 doesn’t have a decent library of games yet.
August 23rd, 2007
I will not say anything except Wii ROCKS!!
December 10th, 2007
I wouldn’t be surprised if people are still trying to trade their PS3 for a wii. Seeing how high wii prices are at the moment.
December 26th, 2007
I agree with butlimous. The wii is so much fun.
December 27th, 2007
i have a xbox 360 and im willing to swap it for a playstation 3
February 3rd, 2008
PS3 FTW. But wii and 360 rocks too.