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Wii vs PS3 vs Xbox 360: The Seventh Generation
Three very different visions of next-gen gaming.
The seventh generation split into three distinct strategies. Sony and Microsoft chased high-definition graphics and online play. Nintendo's Wii chased casual and family audiences with motion control. The Wii won in raw sales and broadened gaming's audience. PS3 and Xbox 360 won in narrative ambition and online services. All three approaches worked; all three remain beloved.