Serious Dilemma

Day 642, 23:46 Published in Pakistan Pakistan by William Walker

Gentlemen. I have a dire problem. I am lacking financial strength to get a new computer to ensure my enjoyment of all things that are computer games. I am unsure as of what to do concerning my future gaming needs.

I am here asking for your help.

Should I A) Get a new computer to fulfill my gaming needs? This would result in a whole new workout since I am not willing to just put in new bits and pieces of my dusted and 2 year old computer. To get a decent computer, my latest calculations have lead me to a total of approximatly 700€ that would have to be spent. A hefty sum for a student of my finesse.

Or should I get B) A gaming console. This is divided into B.1, B.2 and B.3.

B.1: An XBox 360.
B.2: A PS3 or
B.3: A Wii (Note: My family already has a Wii, I would just take it or something)

My dilemma is that I enjoy strategic games and I find it absurd to think that it would even be remotely possible to play a game so divine for example Empires:Total War, using a controller. However, enticed by the beauty and grace of Grande Theft Auto 4 I am lured to a console.

I wouldn't be asking this if my computer were good enough to run GTA IV, or Empires:Total War, so I am here for your help gentlemen. Please, discuss which is superior.