For example, the beta version we took for a spin was only compatible with the Xbox 360, but the final product is set to play nice with the PS3, PC and Wii U, in addition to next-gen consoles via a software update.
Of course, with next-gen sounding online connectivity, Bungie's silence on next-gen consoles is little more than a temporary vow -- Destiny seems a lock for (at very least) Sony and Microsoft's next consoles, if not also the PC (Wii U's looking unlikely).
"LEGO The Lord of the Rings" was released for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC and Nintendo Wii on November 13 in North America.
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It will be available for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Windows PC, PSP and Wii.
Black Ops is also available for other systems, like the PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii and PC.
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"Black Ops" is available for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS and PC.
It will be available for 360, PS3, Wii, Wii U, 3DS and PC.
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Disney Infinity launches June 2013, globally, for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, Wii U, 3DS, PC, and mobile.
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For graphic or processor intense games you typically need a dedicated console like the XBox, Wii or PlayStation or a pretty powerful PC.
Not only will the blaster work with PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and the Wii U, but it's set to boast compatibility with next-gen consoles through an update, to boot.
And also to highlight some of the brightest points in the history of PC gaming, since we seem to be talking a lot about the Wii U at the moment.
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But the Wii U would have two really great advantages and enhancements over the PC and other consoles.
Nearly all were multi-platform across PC, Xbox and PS3, but none but MW3 were released for the Wii, and no one is going to argue that version was superior to the others.
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In 2010 they released more titles than they had in the previous two decades, including Doctor Who: The Adventure Games, a downloadable PC adventure, and Doctor Who: Return to Earth, for the Nintendo Wii.
So no big surprises on the automation front, but at least now you'll be able to use one of those nifty SideShow controls built into your future laptop, desktop or remote instead of having to dedicate an entire PC interface to dimming the lights for those romantic dinner dates you've been having with your Wii.
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