PS3 and Wii — Head To Head

1up has a piece looking at the Wii vs. the PS3, running down the particulars on graphical power, online capabilities, launch titles, and control scheme. For the most part, they're siding with the PS3: "Traditionally, Nintendo's never been much for online gaming (the GameCube had two online games&ever), but Wii appears poised to finally bring Mario and Co. into the multiplayer arena. Wii will use a modified version of the DS' Wi-Fi Connection software to facilitate online matchmaking. (Most likely, you'll only be able to play against players who give you 'friend codes' first, just like with the DS.) Like the PS3, the Wii will offer online gaming free of charge."

Proofreading?

[AKAImBatman]

From the article (no this is not a mistake*):

PlayStation 3

Online plan: Traditonally, Nintendo's never been much for online gaming (the GameCube had two online games&ever), but Wii appears poised to finally bring Mario and Co. into the multiplayer arena. Wii will use a modified version of the DS' Wi-Fi Connection software to facilitate online matchmaking. (Most likely, you'll only be able to play against players who give you "friend codes" first, just like with the DS.) Like the PS3, the Wii will offer online gaming free of charge. Other elements in Nintendo's online plan include WiiConnect24, a feature that allows your Wii to receive pushed content downloads even when the system is turned off, and the Wii Browser, a modified version of the Opera web browser optimized for the Wii-mote. This comprehensive online plan has one massive flaw, though: No games shipping in 2006 are expected to offer online play. Oops.

Wii

Online plan: Traditonally, Nintendo's never been much for online gaming (the GameCube had two online games&ever), but Wii appears poised to finally bring Mario and Co. into the multiplayer arena. Wii will use a modified version of the DS' Wi-Fi Connection software to facilitate online matchmaking. (Most likely, you'll only be able to play against players who give you "friend codes" first, just like with the DS.) Like the PS3, the Wii will offer online gaming free of charge. Other elements in Nintendo's online plan include WiiConnect24, a feature that allows your Wii to receive pushed content downloads even when the system is turned off, and the Wii Browser, a modified version of the Opera web browser optimized for the Wii-mote. This comprehensive online plan has one massive flaw, though: No games shipping in 2006 are expected to offer online play. Oops.

Here's the kicker:

Winner: PS3 BEST ONLINE PLAN

Um, ok.

* On my part, anyway
** The amperstand after "games" is really there. It's not an HTML glitch.

Re:Proofreading?

[Liselle]

I saw that, too. Maybe both have us have been fooled, and this isn't really an article: it's actually a application for the job of /. editor.

Re:Technically, PS3 wins - Heart, Wii wins

[mdobossy]

Is it that they aren't interested?? Or did they all get turned down for the mortgage they needed to purchase a PS3?

Re:I hope they trade their 360s in..

[soft_guy]

Imagine the outcry there'll be when parents discover little billy has been called a 'flaming cocktard' by some high-school kid.

This is exactly why I will not buy any of these new consoles. I can get called a "flaming cocktard" for free on Slashdot.

Ho hum.

[TheSHAD0W]

Didn't someone already do this? [youtube.com]

Re:Pointless Comparison

[revlayle]

Apples: Tart, high acidity, the skin is relatively non-edible, the #1 fruit for breakfast juice.

Oranges: Tart, high acidity, the skin is relatively non-edible, the #1 fruit for breakfast juice.

WINNER: Apples - Great in pie!

OOPS... did I forget to proofread? ;)

Re:I hope they trade their 360s in..

[jbrader]

You're such a flaming cocktard.

P.S. Cocktard is not covered by the FF spell checker.

Re:I hope they trade their 360s in..

[Aceticon]

"flaming cocktard"

Well, if you say it in a different way: "cocktard flambe'" it sounds like a french chicken dish.

Or...

[dolson]

Maybe it says "we are REALLY REALLY REALLY excited about the Wii, but we know that the supply dwarfs the demand, so here is some negative things we can say about the Wii in hopes that people will believe it, and not show up to buy a Wii, so we have better chances of getting one ourselves."

Re:Biased much?

[Chris Burke]

One thing I do not understand is why Friend Codes are so hated. They do exactly what Nintendo wants. Keep their kid safe image. With friends codes, you only play with the yahoos who you KNOW PHYSICALLY.

I don't think kids should be knowing each other physically.

Re:Power Glove?

[Anonymous Coward]

How can you not like the Power Glove?! It's so bad.

Re:Proofreading?

[Opie812]

I'm going to buy a wii because I've got mortgage payments to make.