Similarities and Differences between Wii and Kinect
Susan Skinner
ENG 121
Karrie Higgins
June 18, 2012

Similarities and Differences between Wii and Kinect
If anyone is looking for a game console, where they can be active and in control of the game, there are two. There is the Wii and Xbox 360 with Kinect. People can really get into the game with both systems. They are similar but different as well. People can be active with both systems and not just sit on the couch or floor.
Wii costs about $199 and it comes with the console, a controller, a nunchuck, one game, and a music CD. With the bundle, there is an additional four games of their choice, another controller, and another nunchuck. They can leave messages for other family members on a calendar-based message board. If they want to send messages to other people who are not in their home, they can use WiiConnect24. Surf the web with Wii Remote Plus and Opera browser. Access Netflix and Hulu plus right from the Wii console. They can get updates on the latest news from the internet in easy-to-browse categories. They can even get the weather from around the globe with the Forecast Channel. All that is needed is wireless internet access. There are different channels available, such as, Wii shop, Photo Channel, and Nintendo Channel. There is also Wii Fit so people can exercise.
Xbox 360 with Kinect costs about $399 and it comes the console, Kinect sensor, wireless controller, for the Xbox, and two bonus games. It has an internal 250GB hard drive, so people can save their game or store movies, TV shows, music, and pictures. There is no controller needed for the Kinect. Movements control the game, which makes it easy for others in the room to control the game as well. Comes with a one-year limited warranty. There is no browser, but they can play multi-player online games. Also includes three months of Xbox