When considering which console to purchase, first consider which purpose you want it for. Consider if you’re going to want it for strictly gaming, or if you’d like to do other things like stream movies off the internet, view pictures and video, or watch DVDs. Another factor to consider is the age group of the person that’s going to be using it mostly. One console caters to a younger audience, while the others cater to the more mature gamer, who wants nothing more than to play a well-crafted game. A more mature gamer might want top-of-the-line graphics, which is also something to consider, as some consoles deliver better graphics than others.
The benefit to having one console over another isn’t always immediately apparent. Someone may only like a particular console because a favorite game of theirs is only available on that certain platform. Other times, the benefit of having a console might just be because it offers great visualizations when playing music and can be used during a party setting. Regardless, no matter which console you choose, remember to use it towards the primary goal for which it was originally intended: to have fun. All of the consoles offer this.