PS3 Vs. Xbox360

Basic Specs of the PS3, Xbox360 and the Nintendo Wii
Media Type
BD-ROM , CD-ROM , DVD-ROM
DVD-ROM
Nintendo Wii disc , Nintendo GAMECUBE disc
Processor type
Cell
PowerPC
PowerPC
RAM installed size
256 MB
512 MB
512 MB
Graphics Processor / Vendor
NVIDIA RSX
ATI Xbox 360
ATI Hollywood
Video RAM installed
256 MB
10 MB
Info unavailable
Max resolution (external)
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Info unavailable

As you can see the PS3 and the Xbox 360 are very similar in type!, the resoulution is the same (1080p- real life colours), and also the other differences are verry small. i will need to look deeper into what makes a better console, apart from just tech specs on paper. The Nintendo wii is not really a competitor in the specs department, but looking at sales figures the Wii wins significantly. "Another month, another batch of sales stats. And nope, the Wii shows no sign of slowing down. Japanese data showed Nintendo's console outselling the PS3 by 6 to 1. The Wii shifted 270,974 units compared to 41,628 PS3s and 17,616 units for the 360. Analysts keep saying that PS3 will eventually pull through to maintaining Sony's industry domination. But are they right? Could the Wii actually "win" this console war?" i pulled this from the guardian website from Greg Howsen, and i think that this shows how the taget audience establishes what is fun. For example the PS3 and 360 are both real life graphics, fast pace, massive, online games, yet the Wii has basic graphics, poor games and cant even play DVDS? but who needs all of these additional extras. The Wii is fun and family orientated, and predominantly aimed at children. Its quirky controls and games mke it an instant hit for people of any ages, and as far as simplicity goes, the Wii is the clear winner.
But i still can't honestly grasp the concept of fun, whilst im standing up in my living room waving my hands around like a maniac, but i can see why this appeals to children especially. Though the PS3 Reigns in the spec department, and the Xbox closely following, i can still not yet come to a conclusion to what is better, so i will continue my research further.