Sony's next-generation PSP finally fits in the pocket where it belongs, but the lack of UMD drive and higher price just don't make it a solid buy.

Sharp, vibrant screen; significantly smaller form factor

Smudgy black surface; proprietary power and data connector; proprietary Memory Stick Micro slot; smaller screen; lousy, unimproved browser; minor comfort sacrifices due to smaller size; less flexible than UMD-equipped PSPs

Nearly three years after the introduction of the original budget-busting PlayStation 3, Sony has put both the system and its price tag on a diet. The appropriately named PlayStation...

Reasonably priced ; smaller form-factor ; larger hard drive: cooler and quieter

HDMI cable not included ; lacks Linux support ; cheaper looking materials

Nintendo isn't known for upgrading systems without reason, and the new DSi adds considerable power to the company's handheld line. Fresh features like brighter/bigger screens,...

Intuitive to use ; fun multimedia options ; slick WiFi gaming ; online shop

Weak camera ; no editing of non-DSi photos ; lacks GameBoy Advance support ; limited music compatibility

Disastrous proprietary Universal Media Disc (UMD) format and haphazard software selection aside, we thought that the original PlayStation Portable was pretty terrific, what with its...

Gorgeous new screen ; built-in microphone ; ongoing firmware updates

Light on major enhancements ; still no keyboard ; not worth upgrading if you already own one

Come this fall, two years will have passed since the original Xbox 360 was first introduced as the first of the "next-generation" game consoles. Nearly a year after the...

Large 120GB hard drive ; HDMI output ; includes HDMI and component cables

No integrated Wi-Fi or HD DVD player ; DVD drive is still loud during movie playback

Much ado's already been made about Nintendo's new revolution in gaming, the motion-sensitive and online-ready Wii, so we'll spare you the hyperbole and cut straight to the chase. If...

Motion-sensing abilities ; innovative ; large game library ; ease-of-use ; Virtual console

Lacks high-end A/V options ; not as powerful as PS3/Xbox 360 ; remote demands AA batteries ; sensor bar required

...it's wholly feasible that this will be the true player's sole console companion of choice..

Amazing audiovisual performance ; Blu-ray drive ; future-proof hardware ; backwards compatible

Price ; no force-feedback ; weak launch lineup ; smudge-prone exterior ; a few technical glitches

Everyone's trying to slim down in time for summer - Nintendo included. Witness the newly debuted DS Lite ($129.99), a smaller, sleeker and generally better designed model of the popular...

Enhanced portability ; Brighter screen ; Revamped button layout ; Slimmer weight

Case prone to smudging ; GBA games stick out ; Where's the light switch

Bill Gates' pride and joy comes highly recommended to those who have an HDTV and cash to burn..

HD Content ; User interface ; Mass market appeal ; Seamless online connectivity

High price point ; Needs a killer app ; Demands an HDTV ; Dodgy backwards compatibility

Although a pioneer in the interactive entertainment business, when it comes to dollars and cents, Nintendo doesn't play around.   Depending on how you look at it, the company's...

Portability ; Software Library ; Screen Brightness ; Sense of Style

Price ; Durability ; Button positioning