A Next-Gen Breakdown

Let's see what's new with the three hard-hitters in gaming.

PlayStation 3

After lowering the price of the 40 GB model of the PS3 down to $400, sales for the system have doubled (and at times, tripled) sales compared to the previous two months. Look out - we've got a competitor for holiday sales. Thanks to the E-Commerce Times for the tip.

Xbox 360

Microsoft has announced that original Xbox games will be available on the Xbox Live Arcade - starting with "Halo," "Fable," "Psychonauts," and "Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge." They cost 1,200 Microsoft points. This development brings the 360 ahead of the Wii and the PS3 of the game, considering GameCube and PS2 games aren't available online.

Wii

Finally, according to a mysterious GameFly listing, a version of "House of the Dead" (entitled "House of the Dead 2 & 3 Return") may be heading for the Wii. Also, the original NES "Volleyball" is now on the Wii Shop Channel!

EDIT: It's official: "House of the Dead" is heading for the Wii. Sega has confirmed the move. Will they incorporate the new "Wii Zapper?" Let's hope.