The Nintendo Wii is the best video game console.

Introduction: I agree with my opponent's definitions. I also acknowledge that this is a debate with a resolution that can easily be manipulated by one's opinion. For that reason, I ask that this debate be judged based not on personal preference, but by the arguments made within the rounds. I am not a huge video game player or enthusiast, and as such I much prefer the Playstation 3 over all others based on features like the built in Blu Ray player, etc. However for this debate, I will be arguing that the XBOX 360 is a better home gaming console than the Nintendo Wii. Re: Pros of the Wii: 1) Low Price -- My opponent asserts that the price of the Wii in comparison to other consoles is a contention that supports the notion that the Wii is better or even the best of all home gaming systems. I disagree. Just because something is less expensive doesn't mean that it's better. In many (but not all) cases, it is the more expensive of two items in comparison that is considered "better" not based on its monetary value alone, but other features that probably cost more money to install or include. 2) Game Controls -- While the Wiimote may be fun because it is motion censored, some players do not appreciate that particular function. For instance, while playing Mario Kart on the Wii, you tilt your body (or just the controller) in order to direct your car in a certain direction. On a system like N64 with a more "standard" controller, an immobile player or one who simply would prefer to use a joystick rather than have every motion hinder their playing experience may be more satisfied. Pros of the Xbox 360: 1) Price -- Like I said, just because an item is cheaper doesn't necessarily mean that it's "better." Prices for all gaming consoles have dropped, and The Core (now The Arcade) version of Xbox can be bought for $279.99, which is just $30 more expensive than the Nintendo Wii. This system comes with a 256MB memory card, a wireless controller, and some XBLA games on a disc. Certainly these included accessories are worth the extra $30, especially in context of the other superior features that this system offers. 2) Controller -- Many players prefer a more "standard" controller when playing games, especially games that require directional functions (joy sticks) and shooting / war games like Call of Duty where you use various buttons to enhance your experience, i.e. switch guns, use a scope, etc. Many people find the Wiimote frankly too simple and inconvenient. 3) Performance/Graphics -- The Xenos GPU on the XBOX 360 is superior; Xenos simply has more power - higher fillrate, higher pixel processing power, higher vertex processing power, and better memory architecture. If you look at multiplatform games and contrast the graphics on the two consoles, XBOX 360 almost always leads. Whether they use a higher resolution or higher quality antialiasing, games often look better and/or play smoother on the 360 [1]. There is no doubt that the 360 offers better graphics and more realism than the Wii ever could. 4) Games -- Nintendo's games are targeted at a much younger audience. This makes their content rather simple, whereas the market shows that game players enjoy things that are more complex. This is why the PS3 and 360 games which are targeted at teens and young adults - the biggest video game consumers - have excelled in terms of marketability and content. Also, Xbox Live provides an online and interactive gaming experience that cannot be matched by the Nintendo Wii. 4) Advanced Features -- Microsoft pairs the 360 with its plans for Windows Media Center, allowing the 360 to be used as a media extender to stream music and movies from a central Media Center PC. For an additional price, it also offers HD movie playback both with an optional HD-DVD player in an external box, and over the web through its online Xbox Live video store. Conclusion: The additional features of the Xbox 360 that the Wii simply does not have most definitely factors into the equation of which system is the "best." It changes the system from being just a video game console to being multi-functional and giving you more options of how to enjoy it. Additionally, the Xbox 360 trumps the Wii in almost all other aspects of game-play. That plus the fact that it offers so much more most definitely makes it the superior system. Source: [1] http://www.hardcoreware.net...