It is quite amazing to think the level of realism in game play one can enjoy, courtesy the latest gaming consoles. These sleek devices contain oodles of processing power and have stylish and sleek exteriors. One can have a truly immersive gaming experience if he plays the present generation games in these consoles.

As a matter of fact, several consumer electronics manufacturers have introduced their gaming consoles in the market for luring the consumers. The buyers are spoilt for choice and they need to know the specifications and features of each console for getting the best deal. Each company touts its product to be the best but a buyer needs to see whether it fulfills his gaming requirement or not.

The leading gaming consoles that are ruling the roost in recent times are Microsoft's Xbox 360, Sony's Playstation 3 and Nintendo Wii. Microsoft is known to monopolize a market after entering it and they tried their level best to gain dominance of gaming console with their offering Xbox 360. They have loaded the Xbox 360 with extremely powerful hardware for getting realistic graphics and amazing sound. The device has got killer looks and is meant for the hardcore gamers. To iron out the issues raised by the users of previous generation of Xbox, Microsoft has extended the warranty level by 3 years.

The Xbox has sold in huge numbers but has not been able to match Nintendo? Wii which has set new records in the history of consoles. It come is three variants- Premium, Arcade and elite. The arcade is a stripped down version meant for the people with a shoe string budget. Without a hard drive, it restricts the viewers from downloading games. The hidden costs that come with Xbox 360 make it lose some point to the rival consoles.

The Wii, as the users vow, is a console that can redefine one's concept of gaming. Its pricing is decent and the ease of use and interactivity of the Nintendo Wii Games has ensured its popularity since its debut. What the users like about the Nintendo Wii is its bundled web browser and inbuilt Wi-Fi capability. The latter is a big advantage. However, it also has some flip sides. The dearth of rechargeable batteries can pinch one's pockets if he is an avid gamer. The integrated 512 MB memory is too small for storing games. It is more suited for playing in groups.

Last but not the least of the contenders, Sony's PS3 has also created a niche for itself in the console market, its steep price notwithstanding. It comes with the latest storage format named Blue-Ray. This device can be described as a media center and contains some seriously powerful hardware for next generation gaming experience. It has some really impressive Hi definition gaming titles as well. Its hidden cost is the least among all consoles. The web is a good place for finding information on issues like Nintendo Wii deals, Xbox 360 deals, Playstation 3 Games etc. For more information one can see the site replaygamer.com.