Most gamers simply look to their respective existing and future game releases to see whether their console purchases suit them. I know I like my PlayStation 3, but frankly, the current line up is sucking. Anyway, AP reporters Derrik J. Lang and Ryan Pearson are taking it one step further. They've measured their Wiis and PS3s against eHarmony's seven "Core Traits" to see how compatible they are. With their video game playing machines.

It's a bit creepy. Says Pearson of his Wii:

My Wii wants to talk about the weather; it wants to share the simple joys of the Internet with me. And yes, it's rather silly — with cartoonish avatars called Miis plus a funky program for painting on my digital photos that features bright pink lips and sunglasses. I'm always chuckling: You crazy Wii, you. In response, it glows blue.

Like most of my relationships, I base my continued interest in the other party in simpler things. Things like "Can you play Guitar Hero?" and "Do you still turn on?" are all I need to know. I'm pretty meat and potatoes, though. Michael McWhertor

Dating your console [AP]