The Xbox 360 has always been priced in between the PS3 and Wii consoles.

Since it's release the Xbox 360 has gained significant market share in both the UK and US against the PS3, however the Nintendo Wii console has attracted a new kind of gamer that may have never purchased an Xbox 360 or PS3.

Hugely popular games such as the new release Wii Fit Plus and the cheap Wii Sports Resort have helped the Wii Consoles recent popularity, together the the sexy looking Black Wii.

Microsoft are fighting back with their own Kinect peripheral. Using 3D Cameras, the Kinect for the Xbox 360 allows you to use your body as a controller.

All 3 manufacturers have released new versions of their consoles, most recent being the XBox 360 Elite, PS3 Slim and Wii Black (only currently in Japan). Remours of a high definition version of the Wii continue, with no official word just yet.